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With flooding becoming more frequent in the UK, it is a sensible question to ask 'how can I protect my possessions in self storage from flooding?'

At Store Insure we get asked a lot of questions from our customers - check out our guide to the most asked, and now answered, questions relating to Storage Insurance.

A Store Insure handy guide on keeping your storage container items mould and mildew free.

Whatever your reason is for requiring self storage, it is essential that you get the correct storage insurance for your possessions.

When considering renting a self storage unit there are a lot of factors to think about beforehand.

A report highlighted the use of self storage by small retailers had seen the greatest rise during 2020 – 2021 as more and more businesses expanded their online presence due to the pandemic and a growing need to obtain goods through lockdown.

Clothing is one of the most common items put into storage units by households. Clothing can take up a lot of space in a house.

Why declutter? In addition to the obvious advantage of having more space at home, decluttering brings a range of other benefits.

Keeping your storage unit organised is vital. When renting a unit, you pay for the floorspace. By keeping your unit organised you can fit more belongings in a smaller space, making your storage as cost-effective as possible. Keeping your unit organised also allows you to find items more easily and reduces the chance that anything is damaged in storage.

Self-storage units are commonly used by individuals for household reasons, like moving house or storing extra belongings. However, an increasing number of units are also used by businesses. Self-storage can be used for a variety of commercial reasons and offers several benefits over traditional options.