We are a nation of collectors. Young or old, we simply can’t stop collecting the things that we love, that fascinate us and that we think might be valuable in the years to come.
New research from Sky Protect Smart Home Insurance shows that as many as 28 million adults in the UK have at least one collection, even if 60% of us would never consider ourselves to be proper “collectors”.
No matter what we think, a record number of us have stashes of books, trainers, stamps, band merchandise, teapots, coins, football shirts, movie posters, vinyl records and much more stashed away at home – up to an average value of more than £2,700 each!
We can’t stop collecting, and more people than ever need help. Firstly, because their homes are filling up and they need to make space, either to live comfortably or because they’re trying to move house. Secondly, because the house or the loft often isn’t the right environment to keep delicate or vulnerable collectibles in. For example, a damp loft can destroy a stamp collection, or a lack of room in the house can lead to records getting stacked incorrectly and warping.
In both case, self-storage offers a solution for anyone looking to preserve their precious collections. Read on to find our why self-storage units to rent near you can be the perfect solution…
Controlled environment
A good self-storage unit will be designed to provide a controlled environment that is predictable and reliable so that you don’t have to worry about how condensation or heat fluctuations in your home might affect your possessions.
For example, Cuboid containers are fitted with ventilation networks made up of at least 12 air flow points which are designed to keep condensation to a minimum. They also feature marine-grade plywood flooring to protect against damp, and some are also insulated to maintain a consistent temperature.
Secure
A major worry when moving your items out of the home is how secure they will be. When you choose self-storage space to rent with Cuboid, you can be rest assured that there are multiple overlapping systems in place to ensure that your belongings are kept safe at all times.
Our containers are fitted with three- or four-bar doors and special container-grade padlocks as standard. We also offer storage solutions based within existing buildings which benefit from security presence and access controls. Full CCTV coverage is standard across all our sites and is in operation 24 hours a day.
Affordable and flexible
Choosing to store your collectibles and antiques using self-storage comes with a cost of course, but rest assured that choosing Cuboid is both affordable and flexible.
Our units are available on a flexible basis, either for the short-term or long-term depending on your requirements, from as little as one month. We also operate flexibly in all other areas of the business including contracts and paperwork. Our system is all electronic and you can get access to your unit from the moment you make the first payment.
Renting self-storage with Cuboid is entirely on your terms – and that’s exactly what you need when storing your collectibles that have both financial and sentimental value.
Want to learn more about self-storage units to rent? Get in touch with the Cuboid team today.