Whether you're moving house, downsizing, or just need some extra room, self storage is an excellent solution for temporary or long term home storage.
Self storage units vary in size and can be rented on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. Below are some average costs for a self storage facility in the Newcastle area.
Size | Estimated average cost per month |
|---|---|
Large closet (1.4m x 1.4m) | $100 to $130 |
Walk-in wardrobe (2.5m x 2m) | $150 to $200 |
Half garage (4m x 1.8m) | $250 |
Small car garage (4m x 2.8m) | $450 |
Single car garage (4.5m x 3.6m) | $500 |
Goods in self storage are protected by secure fencing and security doors, giving you peace of mind while your valuables are stored there.
Self storage in Newcastle is available in different forms such as car parking spaces, garages, outdoor spaces, or even a warehouse.
When renting Newcastle storage spaces, it is essential to consider factors like the below.
Will all your items fit in the selected space?
Is there enough room for your items to be stacked one on top of the other?
Is access to the storage centre easy (i.e., drive up vs ground level) and convenient?
Items that need climate-controlled conditions require utmost care to prevent spoilage. It is advisable to choose climate-controlled Newcastle storage solutions to protect items from extreme weather in such circumstances. Factors like location, safety, and security can also affect rental costs.
The size of self storage you need will vary depending on your items. Measure the items you intend to store and match them with a space that best suits their size. For example, if the household appliance you are storing is 3.1m high x 1.5m wide x 1.7m deep, then you need a storage space that is big enough to move around in while unpacking. To make it easier to visualise this space, draw out the measurements of your item on some graph paper or in a word processing program and then match them up with a self storage unit that is similar. Then consider whether stacking will be required and how much space you will need on either side of the item to get in and out. It is helpful to put lose items like books into a container. Wrap the container with packing tape. A wine box is handy for your bottles of wine. Measure these containers as well to arrive at the storage space required.
Possibly, if it has been prepared correctly so as not to pose a fire hazard or such. Many Newcastle storage facilities allow you to store one or more cars in enclosed, secure storage space. As with any other items stored in a self storage facility, the amount of rent is based on the size and length of the rental contract (i.e., weekly, monthly, etc.).
Climate control is basically an indoor setting that stays consistently between certain temperatures, usually between 18-27 degrees Celsius. Climate controlled self storage facilities are common in areas where the weather can be unpredictable, and it can get very hot in the summer months or very cold in the winter months. The benefit of renting one of these facilities is to protect your items from extreme weather conditions like heat or humidity, which could cause them to warp or tarnish easily.
All self storage units are secure because they are fenced and alarmed to prevent thefts. They also have individual security doors for each unit. The door of your unit can only be opened by entering a unique code or scanning an access card (some even need finger print identification). This ensures that only you, the renter, can get in. The fencing and alarms mean that fires are less likely to occur inside the facility. Business storage customers can insure inventory from a range of problems during the storage period. Some customers of drive-up storage options in Australia may be required to insure their storage.
Apart from providing climate controlled storage units, many storage Newcastle facilities offer a range of packing materials for sale or hire. It's common to find boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, and other packing materials sold at a reduced rate because they are made available through sales by companies who already have them in stock. Some facilities also provide trolleys/carts that are free to use when you are moving your items into or out of the facility. Some service providers also offer mobile storage options, which makes loading easy.
If the renter breaches contract, e.g., they repeatedly do not pay the rent, then the facility managers have the right to enter the storage unit and remove some or all items as a worst-case scenario if there have been warnings that have gone unheeded. Once removed from storage, many facilities will sell these items at an auction or give them away to charity so as not to waste space storing them anymore.
Length of rental is always a discussion between the renter and facility managers. In most cases, renters rent self storage facilities for a period of time, e.g., six months or one year, so that they can clear out their old house/flat before moving into a new home. Some customers find the flexibility and low cost of self storage units ideal for long-term storage, while others only need that extra space for a few months. Of course, you can keep your items in a self storage unit indefinitely if you want to.
Not usually. These companies store objects, not move them. However, most locations offer packing supplies for sale or rent so if you need boxes and tape, feel free to buy these items at a reduced price because the store/company already has them in stock. Some facilities also provide trolleys/carts that renters can use when they collect their belongings from storage units. However, to avoid double handling of items, some storage service providers offer transport from your location and load and unload the items at the storage facility.
Yes, some self storage units have climate control systems called HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning). This means that there will always be a certain temperature inside any unit as well as humidity levels. The facility managers set the temperature through a centralised system that monitors these variables in all units within the building.
Yes, security is fundamental for most self storage in Newcastle. All locker rooms and entry/exit points are covered by security cameras. Many facilities will also cover individual lockers with video surveillance because they hold more valuable items than other parts of the storage unit. Some people use this extra coverage to their advantage by setting up CCTV cameras inside the actual storage unit to watch over their belongings when they are working or on vacation, even though they cannot be there physically.