Self Storage in Yorkshire

Boylin’s Self Store (previously Self Store 24) provides both households and businesses with low cost, hassle free storage solutions

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Business Storage Solutions

Boylin’s Self Store is pleased to announce the launch of new and affordable business storage facilities in locations all across the North of England.

Barnsley Self Storage

Bradford Self Storage

Leeds Self Storage

Rotherham Self Storage

Sheffield Self Storage

Wakefield Self Storage

Swinton Self Storage

Mexborough Self Storage

The storage facilities are intended for all kinds of businesses. Boylin’s business storage facilities are ideal for inventory, document archiving, E-bay storage and any other items that a business would like to keep away. Document archiving in storage facilities is becoming more and more popular in England as businesses seek to cut overheads. Even with technological advancements businesses are still generating a lot of paper. Some of the most commonly stored documents are accounting papers, contracts and general paperwork that would otherwise take up valuable office space that could be used to expand businesses. The need for E-bay storage is also becoming apparent. Many businesses that hold inventory for sale on E-bay are small and operated from home. This means that for storage, businesses like these seek out solutions such as Boylin’s Self Store where their inventory can be kept safe at manageable costs. The other common tenants at Boylin’s Self Store are tradesmen such as plumbers, builders, electricians and landscapers. They usually have supplies and tools that need to be stored and other storage options are usually quite expensive. Self-store is quickly becoming the storage business of choice for many in all 7 locations. The most important thing that clients are looking for is to know is whether their items, whatever they may be, will be safe. For Boylin’s business storage has 24 hour CCTV cameras that monitor all activity at the different locations. All their storage units are weather proof so clients don’t have to worry about their items getting damp in cold weather. They also valet each unit before we rent it out. In addition to this, the units are all located on the ground which means that it is easy to load and pick up items. Clients can rent storage units of any size and for any duration. To give prospective clients a fair idea of what they will pay for a unit Jonathan has quoted container sizes and how much they would cost to rent for a week. Clients need to present a proof of company as well as a company address. They are also required to have £50 refundable deposit. Call us today on 01226 321 800 or visit our website for more information

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How we keep your items dry and secure

Having a place to store your valuable and important items is crucial. When a business space or home is too small to store everything properly, an alternative must be found. Personal storage solutions are crucial for homeowners and individuals that have keepsakes and items that they want to keep safe. Also, business storage solutions are necessary as well for those that need a place to store their tools, machinery, supplies, and other critical items.

In the case where off-site storage is needed, a self-storage facility is the obvious choice for security and safety of items. Self-storage facilities are a great choice because they offer more than simply the storing of items. They help their customers with storage advice and techniques as well as security. For example, they will help recommend great boxes or storage containers that will help keep property dry and secure.  They also make the buildings in a manner that encourage security and safety from the elements of the weather.

Having items stored in waterproof containers is necessary to ensure that they are free of dampness from water. When items get dampened, they can begin to smell rotten and become damaged beyond repair. Also, heavy machinery and tools not stored properly can become damaged from the weather and become in need of serious repair or total loss. This can be catastrophic on a financial level for business owners. Personal property owners can be devastated on an emotional level if their keepsakes are destroyed. Therefore, keeping items stored in a waterproof manner is of utmost importance.

In addition to keeping items in a safe container, they will also provide self-storage security. The  self-storage security is on several levels for maximum benefit of the customer. The facility uses remotely monitored CCTV devices so that they can keep an eye on everything. This discourages any type of theft or potentially damaging activity. It alerts them if there is anything to worry about right away so that they can act swiftly.

There are also access key fobs that can be used and given to customers and trusted staff. These allow for remote entry and it only works for those that are authorized. This will discourage theft from those that may have tried to break a lock in order to gain access. Key fobs add an extra level of security to those that keep their precious keepsakes and items. It is also great for business owners that have their high-priced supplies and equipment inside and want to make sure they are safe and secure.

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Security in self-storage units - your items couldn't be safer

Self-storage security in the right companies is actually quite safe, and any items you store there will generally be completely safe, perhaps even safer than the items would be in your home by a wide margin, depending on where you live. Here are a few examples of the safe storage methods used in self-storage units.

Storage CCTV

One method that many self-storage companies use is CCTV, which means a private television feed connected to a network of cameras that are placed all throughout the complex for the storage units. This way, those who are on-duty will be able to watch multiple different parts of the feed simultaneously on a segmented television so that few things are likely to escape their notice. 

  If the company has multiple people watching the feeds, then you will also have added redundancy making it even more unlikely that anything will ever be missed. And obviously, this is only the case when it comes to companies that use CCTV only, most companies have many multiple redundancies built in over many multiple technologies.

  Motion Sensors

Another common way that self-storage companies make sure that all of your goods stay safe is through the use of motion sensors. These are often hidden from plain view, but they shoot a continuous and invisible laser beam that is broken whenever anyone moves across it.

  As soon as the beam is broken, a security guard will be notified of where the motion sensor was that was set off, and they can then immediately look at the closed circuit TV feed to see what’s going on over there in that region. Otherwise, they can send someone to go check it out directly if necessary. 

  Next Generation Locks

There are also many next generational locking features that are used in many modern self-storage units. For example, one common thing to do is to have biometrics. Basically, this means that some biological information from the owner, such as their fingerprint or eye retina scan, is used. That way, only that person can open the door, so there’s really no reason to even have any other kind of locking device.

  There is essentially nothing to pick or break open, the door only opens if the right fingerprint or eye information is inputted into it. This means that the access of the unit by unauthorized persons becomes all but impossible.

  In other units, you might have some other electronic approach such as a long digit or even a password. You can even use your distinctive voice to lock the unit as well if that’s what you want. 

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Self Storage services in the UK

How Using a Self-Storage Service Will Help You Be More Organised

Keeping all your possessions well-organised can be a difficult proposition, especially if you don’t need to use many of them regularly. Finding space to keep them all in your house can be hard, and even if you manage to do it, you could end up with a living space that feels cramped. Instead of tripping over your things on a regular basis, why not put some of them in a self-storage facility?

Self-storage services in the UK provide units in a variety of sizes, allowing you to store whatever you want, no matter how small or large they may be. You also have the luxury of accessing them whenever you want – most self-storage locations are open 24x7 – so you don’t have to worry about not being able to use any of the stored items outside normal working hours.

If you live in a city like London, where space is at a premium, you can even use a storage unit to store your car or bike. Finding a parking space in the city can be hard, and using a self-storage unit in your area could be a convenient and cost-effective option.

Many people love to go camping in the country for their vacations. But storing a trailer in your home can be a hassle because of the space it takes up. If you have a self storage unit, you can drop off your RV after your camping trip, and it will be kept safe till you need it again.

Are you moving into a smaller home? If so, you could end up with a lot of clothes, furnishings, appliances, etc. that you may not be able to fit into your new place. In such a situation, many people choose to either try to fit all the extra stuff in anyway or sell them. While the former could seriously affect your quality of life, the latter might force you to sell some items that you have a close personal attachment to. With a self-storage unit, you get the option to keep your belongings in a secure location.

Before making a decision, stop by a storage facility and look at the options available. Even if you decide to get a small unit initially, you can always switch to a larger one in the future, and vice versa. Moreover, there is no compulsion to use the service for a long time. You can use a self-storage unit for a few days, weeks or years – it all depends on your needs.

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Where can I find car storage in Sheffield?

Finding the right Sheffield car storage solution can be quite stressful especially if you have to store your car in a hurry. Whether you are looking at Wakefield, Bradford or even Leeds, you will find that not all storage companies store cars. Of the ones that do, not all of them are very good at it. That is why it is important to know what to look for in a car storage company in this area. Take the following into account:

  • What kind of storage do you need? There are 3 kinds – outdoor, indoor and covered. If you are storing for long it is best to choose either covered or indoor so that you protect your car from the elements. 

  • Accessibility is also important – can you get your car out at whatever time of day you want? If you are flying abroad, for instance, you may get back into the country in the middle of the night. Find out whether there is someone there 24/7 to give it back to you.

  • Is the storage secure? This is very important because cars aren’t cheap. Choose a facility that has 24 hours CCTV and an intruder alarm.

  • How much do they charge? You will find that different car storage companies in Sheffield charge different prices. Go for something that you can afford. That said, there are companies that are quite cheap only because they cut corners. Do your due diligence.

  • Is the area where your car will be stored climate control? Humidity is one of the prime reasons why stored goods get damaged. If you want to find your car in perfect condition choose a company that has climate controlled storage.

  Use these tips to choose car storage in Sheffield and you will not go wrong.

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Crowded cities and small businesses are driving a boom in self-storage

SOME of the edifices looming above the approach road to the Blackwall tunnel in east London now resemble follies—the Olympic stadium, for example. But others are thriving. Inside Attic Self-Storage, padlocked metal doors line corridors of what look like shipping containers. The reception area has sofas and bowls of sweets. The atmosphere, says Frederic de Ryckman de Betz, its owner, is meant to be “like a hotel, but a bit colder and without the carpets.”

Unlike in America, where a mobile population has long needed extra space, self-storage has only recently taken off in Britain. Business is now booming. In 2002 Britain had just 5m square feet of capacity, according to the Self Storage Association, an industry body. By 2013 that had swelled to 30m square feet. Growth has continued throughout the downturn, defying a stagnant housing market, weak bank lending and a surprise tax imposed by the Treasury in 2012.

Read more here!

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Self-storage - The men who got rich selling empty space!!!!

Thirty years ago Britain did not have a self-storage industry. Now it's the biggest in Europe. Who are the canny entrepreneurs who have grown rich selling empty space?

"Storage… it's not shopping centres, it's not hotels, it's not fashion, it doesn't seem on the face of it the sexiest of products," admits James Gibson, one of the founders of the Big Yellow Self Storage Company.

Read more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26921870

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Space is an extravagance when you live in a little city state like our own. As we advancement, the spaces that are made accessible to us are getting to be more modest and smaller. Even for the spaces that are as of now accessible are getting more compelled. You may discover this inclination of...

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becuase there’s just something in the air that says “you’ve overstayed your welcome here” maybe it’s in the fact that I’ve packed and moved four times, in one year

Self Storage ~ Trey the Ruler (via treytheruler)

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Really?

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Space mission: The storage-starved Britons who pay £350m a year for a place to keep their essentials (and their Star Wars figures)

Drive out of London on the A40 from Acton to Greenford and you’ll spot six of them in just seven minutes. Vast, brightly coloured self-storage centres are popping up on the outskirts of every major British city.

These monolithic eyesores offer something very, very precious: space.

Back in the Seventies there was a far more discreet refuge for all those items we couldn’t live with but didn’t want to live without.

The lock-up garage held our childhood nick-nacks, furniture in need of repair, family heirlooms and useless collections. 

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2015459/Meet-Hoarding-Britons-pay-350m-year-storage.html#ixzz3FfBMPw6I

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5 MOST wanted Self storage CRIMINALS

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Customer: “Hi, I called earlier about getting a storage unit.”

Me: “Okay. What size were you looking for?”

Customer: “I don’t know. You told me on the phone.”

Me: “Hmm, well, there are 4-5 people in this office who answer the phone at any time. I don’t think I spoke to you.”

Customer: “Oh. Well, it was…hmm. I don’t remember.”

(I walk her outside the office into the parking lot show her a painted grid on the ground that illustrates the different sizes. I take a long time explaining the different sizes, and how much each costs. She has a price/size list in her hand the whole time. She looks very confused but finally seems to understand and decides she wants a 10’x10’ storage unit. We go back in the office so we can do the paperwork.)

Customer: “Okay, so, 10’x10’ is the width?”

Me: “Well, 10’x10’ means the space is ten feet wide and ten feet long.”

Customer: *blank stare*

Me: “The grid you just looked at painted on the ground shows only the footprint of the storage unit.”

Customer: *blank stare*

Me: “The illustration grid painted on the ground does not show the third dimension, which is height. The ceiling is about 8 feet high.”

Customer: *blank stare* “So…I can stack things UP?” *she looks excited*

Me: “Yes. You are not renting a two-dimensional space.”

Customer: *blank stare*

Me: “You are not renting a parking space. You are going to be renting a three-dimensional storage space.”

(I gesture with my hands to make the shape of a three dimensional box.)

Customer: “This is so confusing!”

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WHEN I NEED ONE OF MY BOOKS BUT IT'S IN STORAGE

It’s just like:

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Stuff: I have too much of it and you probably do, too. Living in an apartment (with other people) means having less places to store hide that stuff. I know i don’t have enough to fill up a whole storage unit. (It’s not that bad.) But these alternative storage solutions available to New Yorkers sound pretty, pretty good. -EL

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Self storage how to make sure your property is packaged well and labeled for self storage.

When planning to use self storage services, it is recommendable to ensure that all your things are well packaged and labeled. The personnel at your selected facility can pack the items on your behalf at a price or you can do it yourself. It all depends with personal taste and preferences. Here are some tips on how to ensure that your property is well packaged and labeled before being taken to one of the professional Bradford self storage companies. Invest In Quality Boxes Packaging boxes are manufactured in different sizes and designs to meet the ever growing demand in the market. Most self storage companies have partnered with manufacturing companies that supply them with quality boxes at an affordable price. You can decide to use their boxes or place an order by directly contacting the manufacturing company. If you decide to do so, choose one that is legally accredited and reputable to avoid wasting money on low quality products. Consider Nature of Items to be Stored There are items that require special storage boxes to protect them from damage. For example, huge appliances such as ovens and fridges should be stored in boxes that can comfortably hold them. On the other hand, small items such as toys can be put in small boxes. As such, choose boxes that suit the nature of the items to be stored; otherwise you might be forced to purchase new ones if you use them wrongly. For example, there are port-a-robe cartoon designs that you can comfortably hang your clothes in. One of the major benefits of purchasing such cartoons is that you will not need to iron the clothes after unpacking. Labeling For easier identification, it is significant to label all your boxes in chronological manner. That is, attach labels that clearly describe the contents on the boxes. There are stores that sell storage box labels to clients. Alternatively, you can mark the boxes using a marker pen as long as the details are clearly visible. Make sure that you use marking ink that cannot fade, especially if you intend to store the boxes for a long period. Have an Inventory This basically entails listing all the boxes in a paper for future reference. More importantly, the inventory will help you unpack faster. Hence, it is recommendable to keep the list in a secure place. Self storage will definitely help you store things that you seasonally use without spending a fortune. Take time to read and understand the terms and conditions that govern provision of the service to enjoy maximum benefits from it.

Give us a call: 01226 321800 or visit us @ http://www.boylinsselfstore.co.uk