Are you in the process of renovating your home? This journey can be exciting, but we all know how untidy and disruptive the process can be. Furniture, appliances, and personal belongings are as important to us as the renovation, so we don’t want them getting in the way and risking any damage.
Renting storage during renovation can help protect your belongings and keep them safe from dust, debris, and damage.
At Top Box Self Storage, we offer flexible storage solutions across Livingston and Edinburgh to keep your valuables safe while you focus on your home improvements.
Contact us today to get a free, no obligation quote for your storage needs!
Benefits of Storage Solutions for Home Renovation
Protecting your belongings
The process of renovation comes with installations, repairs and decorating, all of which can cause potential damage to your furniture and personal items if they are not stored away properly. This is why renting storage for furniture and belongings is a great option because you will have a temporary storage space that can accommodate them during the renovation.
Creating space for work
Home improvement is a big job, generally involving lots of equipment and tradespeople to finish the project, which means you need to provide an ample space to let them work efficiently and safely. By renting storage during renovation, you can free up more space in your home and allow the process to run more smoothly.
Maintaining a liveable environment
Even after renovation, you can still take advantage of your rented self-storage unit. If there are items that you don’t use at the moment in your newly renovated home but are likely to be called upon in the future, you can transfer them to your storage unit for the time being in order to keep your newly renovated space fresh and organised.
Why Rent with Top Box Self Storage During Renovation
During home renovations, you don’t want your cherished items to be caught up in the dust and debris. By renting with us, you can ensure that your property is stored securely, allowing ample space for your home improvement project.
Here’s why our storage solutions in Livingston stand out:
Flexible rental terms
Renovations can take up to several weeks, months or more, depending on the project. With our flexible rental solutions, it doesn’t matter how long your home improvement is – your personal belongings will have safe and secure storage during renovation.
Secure facilities
We understand the importance of your personal items, that’s why we make sure that they’re safe and protected. Our storage facility has 24/7 monitored CCTV surveillance, and we also use LED floodlighting to illuminate all areas of the facility.
Convenient access
With our 24/7 access you can visit your rented storage unit any time and retrieve items as needed throughout your renovation process. We’re also proud to highlight our drive-up-to-door access feature, where you can drive straight up to the door of your unit and directly load and unload your items.
How Top Box Self Storage Works
We don’t want to add to the stress that comes with house renovations, that’s why our rental process is designed to be as simple and convenient as possible:
Step 1: Get a quote
While you’re in the planning phase or may have already started renovating your home, assess which items you need to store and choose from our range of unit sizes. You may need storage for furniture or a mix of appliances and personal items. Don’t worry, if you need us our friendly team are on hand to offer support on choosing the best unit size to meet your needs. After that, we can provide you with a personalised quote based on your storage needs.
Step 2: Reserve your unit
Once you’re happy with the quote provided and have decided on your required move-in date, you can now reserve your storage space with us. It can be done via our online booking system, phone call or in-person. A simple rental agreement will then be completed online or in-person on the move in day. Payment for the unit can then be taken by a choice of methods: online, bank transfer, our automated payment system or cash. Remember, there is no deposit required to book a storage unit with us!
Step 3: Access and manage
Once your rental starts, we’ll give you a remote-control key fob for our automated gate entry system so you can access you’re storage during renovation near Edinburgh at a time that suits you. Again, you don’t need to book or pay a fee if you’re going to access your unit outside our office opening times. You have 24/7 access, so just use your key fob and you’re all set.
Top Box Self Storage: Your Trusted Company for a Furniture Storage Unit Storing Personal Items
Don’t let your belongings get damaged during your renovation. By renting a storage space with Top Box Self Storage, you can have confidence and peace of mind that your personal items will be safe & secure and ready to go home once renovations are completed.
Book your self-storage unit today!
FAQs on Storage During Renovation
Can I access my belongings while they’re in storage?
Absolutely! We offer 24/7 access to all our storage units – meaning there is no need to schedule or pay a fee when you want to store or retrieve items from your storage unit. Just use the remote-control key fob provided for our automatic gate system and you can access anytime you want. Remember, you’re always in control.
What items are prohibited in storage units?
The following items are not allowed in our storage units:
- Perishable goods unless securely packed so that they are protected from and do not attract vermin;
- Plants, birds, fish, animals or any other living creatures;
- Combustible or flammable materials or liquids;
- Firearms, explosives, weapons, ammunition or any components of these;
- Chemicals, radioactive materials, biological agents;
- Toxic waste, asbestos or other materials of a potentially dangerous nature;
- Any item which emits any fumes, smell or odour;
- Compressed gases;
- Any illegal substances, illegal items or goods illegally obtained;
- Goods which are environmentally harmful or that are a risk to the property of any person;
- Items which are irreplaceable or of high value;
- Waste materials including any materials or goods for export deemed to be waste.
Is there a minimum or maximum rental period?
There is no minimum rental period and no maximum, you can rent for as long as you need!
Do I need to provide my own padlock?
We ask all our customers to provide their own padlock for the unit, so you can be rest assured that you’re the only one with access to your storage unit. A variety of padlocks can be used; our friendly team can offer assistance if needed.