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How Much Money Can a Tradesman Save with Self Storage?
If you work in a trade, you already know the problem. Tools in the van. Materials in the garage. Stock in the spare room. And somehow, still never enough space.
A lot of tradesmen put up with it because the other options look expensive and business units often charge business rates. Renting a commercial unit means a long lease and big bills. So to avoid the big bills, the van stays full and the garage stays packed.
Here's how self storage can save you money and stress:
1. Stop Losing Tools To Van Break-Ins
Tool theft from vans is a huge problem across the UK. Thousands of tradesmen have tools stolen from their vans every year, and replacing a full kit can cost thousands of pounds. In some extreme cases, the van itself can be stolen, leading to loss of jobs and additional stress of replacing both the tools and the van.
Unloading your expensive tools into a storage unit overnight takes the target off your van. Our sites are gated, covered by CCTV 24/7, and only accessible with a secure unique pin code. At Storage Time, your belongings are our priority. Your tools are far safer in storage on a secure site than parked on the street.
2. Keep Your Insurance On Your Side
Many van insurance policies limit or completely exclude cover for tools left in the van overnight. That means if the worst happens, you could be left paying for the lot yourself.
Storing your tools in a secure unit overnight means they're not sitting in the van where your policy may not cover them. One break-in avoided could save you a claim, an excess, and years of higher premiums.
At Storage Time, your items are secured and protected in our facilities. For extra security, we offer customers content protection on the unit. With a variety of cover levels to choose from, you can ensure your goods are protected whilst in storage.
3. Pay Less Than A Commercial Unit
Renting a small industrial unit usually comes with a long lease, a deposit, business rates, utility bills and legal costs just to get the keys.
With self storage, you pay one simple monthly fee. That's it. We save you the hassle, so you’re not wasting money on big bills and business rates.
For most sole traders and small firms, that works out hundreds of pounds cheaper every month than a commercial unit. Plus with some commercial spaces, some landlords only allow access between specific hours, which can be difficult for tradesmen working late shifts, early mornings or if they forgot equipment that they needed. At Storage Time self storage, you can benefit from 24/7 access to your unit, so you’re not facing tight timeframes or schedules.
Furthermore, self storage offers many more benefits compared to commercial units. Check out below just some of the things you can benefit from with our storage units:
We can offer your first month of storage for just £1, if you store for more than 12 weeks, allowing you to settle into your unit and get started.
You choose a unit that suits your storage needs. Need a unit close to the door for heavy items, need something to drive up to, need indoor storage to protect your goods, we got it all covered. With a variety of storage solutions to offer, we help you find the perfect unit for you.
24/7 CCTV & Security Surveillance, ensuring your goods are protected at all times
24/7 Access allowing you to come anytime to access your belongings
5* Customer Service. If you ever have any questions, we have a friendly team who are always happy to help
No Upfront Payment or Deposits required. You can pay as you go on a 4 weekly basis.
4. Buy Materials In Bulk
When you've got nowhere to put things, you buy materials job by job — and pay full price every time. With a storage unit, you can buy in bulk when prices are good and store the extra. Plumbers, electricians, joiners and decorators all use our units this way, and the savings on materials alone can cover the cost of the unit.
With a number of unit sizes to choose from, you can find the perfect space for you. Plus, if you buy in bulk and have overtime have used the items, we offer options to downsize after 12 weeks, saving you paying for the space you don’t do need.
5. Only Pay For The Space You Need
Work goes up and down. With a commercial lease, you pay the same whether you're flat out or quiet. With self storage, you can move to a bigger unit when a big job comes in, and back down to a smaller one when it's done. You're never paying for empty space.
It also makes growing less risky. Taking on more work, more stock or an extra pair of hands doesn't mean signing up for premises — just a bigger unit, for as long as you need it. You have the flexibility to change your unit size as and when you need. With no long term commitments, you can ensure you have the right unit for your jobs.
6. Save Time — And Time Is Money
Storage Time also offers drive up units across Manchester and Liverpool, so you park your van right at the door and load straight in. No corridors, no lifts, no trolleys.
And with 24/7 access, you can pick up tools at 6am before an early start, or drop materials off on the way home. Your unit works around your hours, not the other way round.
If you have any heavy items or bulky equipment, the drive up containers are the perfect fit for you. No squeezing past tight corridors anymore.
All our drive up containers are conveniently located near the main motorways making accessing your unit and job easier. We save you travelling out of your way to get to the unit so accessing is easy as ever.
7. Keep Your Home Your Home
Running out of room at home?
Many tradesmen end up filling spare rooms, the garage or the garden shed with tools and materials. These spaces fill up fast, leaving you with less room at home and tools that are hard to get to.
At Storage Time, we give you a clean, secure space for your tools and equipment so your home can breathe again. With a variety of unit sizes, you can find the perfect fit for you. Many tradesmen put shelving in their unit to keep everything organised, making access quick and easy. No more rummaging through rooms looking for your tools.
What does this mean for you? You get to your jobs quicker — and your customers are never kept waiting.
What Does It Actually Cost?
Less than you might think. Here's what you get when you store with us:
⭐ £1 First Month
⭐ Free Collection
⭐ 24/7 Access
⭐ 24/7 CCTV and Security Monitoring
⭐ Lowest Price Guarantee
We have sites across Stockport, Sharston, Cheetham Hill, Ardwick and Liverpool, so there’s likely a unit just around the corner from your jobs.
With unbeatable pricing, we can help you find the perfect solution — with no business rates and no long contracts you don’t need. Check out our website below to see how much your new space will cost.
Ready To Empty The Van?
Give us a call and tell us what you need to store. Our storage experts can help you pick the right size unit, so you only pay for the space you actually need. Sign up takes just a few minutes, and with 24/7 access you can start moving your tools in the same day.
Check out Storage Time’s self storage solutions today!
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