Having provided self storage in Somerset for many years, we’ve seen the same handful of storage mistakes come up again and again. This month, we’re sharing the five most common ones we see at Your Store Bridgwater – so your belongings stay safe and secure, whether they’re with us for a few weeks or several years.
Below, we cover the mistakes we see most often, and how to steer clear of them. Using a storage unit in Somerset should make life easier, not harder – a little planning goes a long way toward avoiding the issues below.
One of the most frequent errors we see is people turning up with hastily packed boxes crammed into a car that’s too small for the job, trying to unload in a rush. Done properly, moving into storage can be quick and straightforward but only if you take the time to plan first. Make a list of what’s going into storage, work out roughly how much space it’ll take up, and identify anything fragile before you start loading the car.
How to plan ahead for storage in Somerset:
It’s tempting to think packing for storage is as simple as throwing things into a box – especially if it’s your first time using self storage. But how you pack can make the difference between opening your boxes later to find everything intact and finding a few unwelcome surprises.
How to pack belongings for storage:
Turning up with all your neatly packed belongings only to find they don’t fit the unit you’ve booked is a headache nobody needs. At Your Store Bridgwater, we list our self storage prices and unit sizes upfront, so you know exactly what you’re getting before you book. Pair that with a rough measure of how much room your belongings will need, and you can avoid this last-minute scramble entirely. If you’re not sure what size to go for, our guide to choosing the right unit size walks through it.
Everyone’s belongings are different, but there’s a small list of items that either aren’t appropriate for storage or can be genuinely unsafe to pack away and these are prohibited at our facility. Taking a few minutes to check what can and can’t be stored in a self storage unit before you pack saves you from a last-minute removal from your boxes, and keeps everyone in the building safe.
It’s hard to let go of things we think we might need one day. But we often find that even our business storage and student storage customers are holding onto items that could have been cleared out long ago. Storage is a great solution if you’ve outgrown your office or want more room at home but if you never let anything go, the amount you need to store will just keep growing. Our decluttering tips are a good place to start if you’re not sure where to begin.
This is a question we’re asked often, and the honest answer is no – not if you avoid the mistakes above. Make a list, pack things properly, choose the right size unit, and don’t let clutter build up. Get those four things right, and your time in storage should be a genuinely easy one. For more on keeping things organised once they’re in, take a look at our storage organisation guide and if you’d like to see a few more storage myths busted, our self storage myths vs facts blog is worth a read too.
At Your Store Bridgwater, we pride ourselves on making sure every customer has a positive experience when leaving their belongings with us. It’s never easy to part with your things, even temporarily but with this guide, you can do so with confidence, knowing you’ve avoided the most common storage mistakes.
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If you need storage, we’d love to help. Get in touch with our team, call us on 01278 448871, or email info@yourstorebridgwater.co.uk and one of our storage professionals will be happy to talk through your needs.
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