Whether you’re a business owner looking for somewhere to put excess stock or a homeowner wanting to declutter, self-storage can offer you a convenient and cost-effective solution. Having somewhere safe and dry to put your belongings means you don’t need to move your entire business operation to a larger premises or make hard decisions about personal items you may need in the future. But of course, prices will still vary from one provider to the next, and Moor Room has the personalised service and low storage costs Melbourne residents love. We also have over 20 years of experience in this industry, which means we know how to get the most of your self-storage dollars. In this blog, we share some tips to keep your costs down.
Make an Inventory of What You’ll Be Storing
One of the best ways to avoid unnecessary overspending on self-storage is to know exactly what you’ll be putting into your storage locker and plan accordingly. Make an inventory of everything you’ll need to store and work out how much space you will need. Moor Room offers a free online storage calculator to help with this process.
Pack Your Boxes Carefully
If you’re putting your goods into boxes, make sure you pack them properly. For starters, you will want to fill them as close to the top as possible, as this will maximise the available space. Packing your boxes close to full will also make them much easier to stack and will mean the items inside are less likely to move around and potentially break as the boxes are being shifted. Fewer broken or damaged items obviously translates to fewer financial woes as well.
Choose the Right Boxes
Using new, good-quality boxes for storage will make a world of difference, again making them easier to stack and meaning your items are less likely to be damaged during the move or to fall while in storage. You also want to choose boxes that are the right size and shape for your storage space. Think of it like a game of Tetris – the fewer gaps you leave, the less empty space you are paying for. Having sturdy boxes also means you will be able to stack them much higher without risking a fall.
Think About Fuel/Transport Costs
Much like regular real estate, the most convenient, inner-city storage facilities will tend to carry a heftier price tag than those in remote locations. If you’re trying to save money, the obvious choice would be to go with the cheapest facility you can find. But you also want to factor in how often you will need to access your storage unit, and how many trips you will need to make. If you’re going to be driving there and back a couple of times a week, you could end up spending more on petrol than you’re saving on the actual rental costs. Also, what is your time worth? If you could be doing something productive with all those hours spent in transit, you could again be losing out. And putting financial considerations aside for a moment, all that time in transit will get to be a real drag
Contact Moor Room Today
We’ve built a reputation over the last 20 years for providing personalised service at great value, and we have five convenient locations around Melbourne to choose from. To talk to one of our friendly team members about finding the perfect, cost-effective self-storage solution for you, head to the contact section of our website to give us a call or send us an email today.
