Sometimes we forget that not everyone lives and breathes removals and storage like we do at TFM, and we scratch our heads when people ask “what’s the difference between a self storage company and your premium storage” because, to us, it’s obvious that they’re totally different.
This guide should answer that ever-popular question. The following points are what we believe are the main differences between the two, and should help you decide which is best for you.
Location
A self storage facility is only available at one location and the containers never leave the site. This means that unless you’re located very close to the self storage yard, or the surrounding areas, a self storage solution is probably not for you.
Our storage service, however, is used by people all over the South East, this is because the container comes to you. We regularly collect goods to be stored from all over Essex, North Kent and East London and even further.
DIY Removal or Have Us Do the Lifting?
Self storage containers are static in a yard or warehouse. You will need to hire a van and shuttle the goods there yourself (or you can use our man and van service to assist you), it is then down to you to wrap and load the goods into your container, and lock it with your own padlock.
On the other hand, our storage service takes this hard work out of the equation. We bring the storage container to your home and the TFM staff load it for you, wrapping each and every piece of furniture and expertly loading it in the most space-efficient manner. The container is then sealed, with a uniquely numbered customs seal, which will still be intact when it is re-delivered. Please read our definitive guide to premium storage for more information.
Professional Packing Materials
Our premium storage containers contain hundreds of professional grade removal blankets and ties and our quote will include the supply of the highest quality removal cartons, tape, hanging garment boxes, wrapping paper or even more specialist wrapping and packing materials. A self storage container on the other hand is simply a container – no materials are included in the price. Please see our packing materials page where you can buy these specialist materials if you are using self storage.
Price
By now you will have realised just how different these two services are, and of course, this does mean they cost different amounts, self storage may seem cheaper, although you will be taking on a lot more of the work yourself, and be wary of introductory offers and under selling space (so you end up with two units)
For more information about both of our secure storage options, just give us a call on 0800 907 8484, email us at [email protected], or contact us.
