Self Storage...

We have now designed and built our own storage units specifically for use in our warehouse. These units are super strong and rugged. They are now available to let. They measure 7F/t deep 7f/t Wide and 7/t/t 6” high. Each unit has a hasp and top and bottom bolt. We've designed an extra wide 4f/t opening door for total ease of access. Total capacity is 370 cubic f/t

The cost per unit is £19.25 per week WITH NO VAT APPLICABLE.

Remember that there are many other size units also available from 125 cubic f/t up to a massive 1200 cubic f/t. Please contact us for your specific requirements.

Getting your goods to self storage.

Renting a van locally can cost as much as £70.00 per day, then of course you have to do all the work yourself, as well as collecting the van, returning the van, fuel, responsibility for any damage to the hire van etc etc.. We know from experience that collecting and returning a hire van can take up to 2 hours.

Our solution.

We are also now able to offer the hire of a man and 3.5 ton Luton van for the collection of goods for Self Storage at a cost of just £25.00 per hour for the first hour, then £21.50 for each hour thereafter. This price applies to hire within a 20 mile radius of our Beaminster depot DT8 3PT

Hire a man and van from our sister company Shire Removals, and a typical van load will take between 2 to 4 hours delivered into your storage locker, even at 4 hours the cost is just £89.50 + V.A.T including an experienced removal porter at your disposal.

Hiring a man and van will also speed things up, as the experienced removal man can load your goods safely quickly and efficiently on to the vehicle using proper equipment and wrapping materials. he can also make things run much smoother with his knowledge. The more people you get to help with the removal the better. But just one person helping the driver porter should see one van load = 500 cubic f/t delivered into storage within 4 hours.

Please note: this service is only available to Self Storage customers renting self storage units.

Where possible pack all smaller items into boxes for easier and quicker transportation.

Wrap and bundle awkward items.

Ensure parking is available for the removal van as close to your front door as possible.

Have all your items ready to be moved, the nearer the exit door of your property the better.

Make sure that any items that need dismantling have been. Dismantling can be very time consuming.

Get some help from friends or family member, this will speed things up reducing your hire costs.

The most time consuming part of the job is loading of the van. All loading is to be undertaken by the porter supplied. So if you bring goods to the back of the van, and let the porter load, the job will be undertaken much quicker.

If in doubt moving any awkward or heavy furniture ask the driver porter.

Basically good organisation before your man and van arrives will save you time, thus reducing your hire costs.

Of course you can have your goods removed from storage in exactly the same way. We are offering this service for the next 3 months as a trial. So if you need self storage space, you can get it there cheaply weather it be for business archive storage; stock overspill; storing due to renovation; or to de-clutter your property for easier selling.

Terms and conditions for man and van hire.

To book your man and van hire, a 1 hour deposit will be required or at least 1 months advance payment on your storage unit. Your 1 hour deposit could be lost if you cancel with less than 48 hours notice of your booked date.

The hire will commence from when the van leaves our depot. The hire time will end when goods are stowed into your storage unit and you no longer require any further services. The driver porter is entitled to a 10 min break each and every 2 hours, which is included in the hire time.

The £21.50 per hour rate applies to work undertaken within a 20 mile radius of Beaminster DT8 3PT mileage exceeding this is charged at £1,25 per mile.

The minimum charge for hire is 1 hour.

The driver porter will assist with removing your goods from the property on to the van, then from the van into your storage unit. The driver porter is the only person allowed to load and stack goods in the van.

Your goods will be covered by our transit insurance during transportation. Any goods damaged during loading and unloading cannot be covered by our insurance whilst loading and unloading unless the fault is that solely of the driver porter. Contents of boxes and cartons are not covered for breakage unless packed by the porter or an agent of Shire Removals.