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Choose a Self-Storage That is Right for You 

Do you want to take some or all of your possessions for safekeeping in a self-storage facility? Then it is important to know that not all self-storage facilities are born equal, for self-storage is not self-storage, it is not self-storage. What might work for one business might not necessarily work for another. In choosing a self-storage company or facility, it is important to know what type of storage units they have which will be the best for you. Let us help you get acquainted with the different types of self-storage available at Prestige Storage for all your needs. 

While there are many types of self-storage industrywide, we have three primary types, namely personal, business and document self-storage. We shall examine each of these in turn below. 

Personal Self-Storage

Prestige Storage’s self-storage units are a simple and affordable solution for your storage obligations. These might include using it when moving house, de-cluttering or simply storing memorabilia and other paraphernalia such as sports equipment during the offseason. 

Our personal self-storage service offers you the extra space you need to avoid any costly moves to create extra space at home. Keep in mind that we have a variety of sizes and you can choose that which best suits your needs. You will then have easy access to your storage for six days a week (on Sundays by appointment only). For your peace of mind, these units are monitored throughout the clock using a high tech security system and a 24-hour security guard patrol service. At a very low monthly rental, you will have the use of clean and well-lit storage areas. 

Business Self-Storage 

Whether you are a small startup business or a thriving multinational company, Prestige Storage has a business self-storage facility that is just right for you. These are ideal for keeping unused stock or equipment. There is no limit to what you can store in our units because you can choose one that is the size of your choice. You can keep office records or extra office furniture. Everything that you require is all in place which makes Prestige Storage the real one-stop storage hub.

Documents Self-Storage

Even in the digital age, physical documents will never ‘go out of fashion. It might be well and good that you have everything stored or backed up in the cloud but, at one point or another, you will need a physical copy of that document. South African law requires that companies keep physical tax and employment records for a specific period or permanently. This often causes storage space headaches for administrators and clutter could result. 

We offer prestigious and cost-effective document self-storage for businesses of all types and sizes who need to store their physical files. Prestige Storage has become a trusted file storage partner for companies whose inventory has become too large to maintain onsite. Your documents can be stored at one of our secure facilities to free up office space, allowing you and your employees to work in a more organised manner and increase your productivity.

Get Storing With Us

Prestige Storage takes pride in our professionalism and ability to provide unmatched self-storage services and facilities. Whether you are an individual or business entity, your belongings, inventory and documents are guaranteed a safe home with us for a period of your choice. There has never been a better time to go ‘prestige’ than the present. Get Started!

How To Prepare for Self-Storage Like a Pro

Preparing your property for self-storage can be complex. It is more than just loading stuff on the back of a van or truck and hauling it to a storage facility. Remember, you are taking your goods to the storage facility for future use. Therefore, getting ready for self-storage need not be rocket science if you are equipped with the following pearls of wisdom from Prestige Storage.

Clean Your Furniture

You can’t take dirty goods into a storage facility. Besides it being unhygienic, your assets are likely to age or get damaged quicker and might be of little or no use when you retrieve them.  Get a cleaning service if you have to, but never take dirty goods for storage!

Get Packing Ready 

Obviously, you have already done an inventory of the stuff you are taking into storage. Whether it will stay there short or long-term, the goods need to be packed into strong cardboard/wardrobe boxes. You will also need moving blankets and packing paper. Prestige Storage’s on-site shop is fully stocked with bubble wrap, locks, boxes, packaging tape and other moving supplies to get you packing and storage ready. 

Research Storage Restrictions

Some of your belongings cannot be stored in a storage unit. You have to acquaint yourself before packing about what these items are. For instance, at Prestige Storage, the following items cannot be stored in the units: gas bottles, illegal or stolen goods, plants and perishables, jewellery, animals and flammable goods (petrol, diesel, oils, etc.).

Clearly Label Your Packages and Boxes 

You have packed your items according to categories. Avoid the hustle of opening every package before you find what you are looking for in future. Be specific when you label your boxes. For example, you can write ‘children’s linen’ on a certain box instead of just ‘linen’. This will save you a tremendous amount of time when searching for specific items in your storage unit.

Pack The Right Way

After cleaning, this is the most important step of preparing for storage. Badly packed items are likely to get damaged or broken while en route to the facility. If they are slightly bruised, they might be of little use in future. Thus, it is important to do a good job at packing to ensure that your furnishings are safe from the pickup, travel, down to dropping and storing it in your self-storage unit. Fragile items like TVs, mirrors, computers and silverware could be packaged and loaded separately into your private care, for example. Take note to use moving blankets and bubble wrap for extra protection during transportation. 

Choose A Reputable and Trusted Storage Facility

Choosing which storage facility to entrust with your goods should be a carefully considered, yet uncomplicated, considered decision. From our standpoint, Prestige Storage is the obvious choice for any business or client that wants a safe, professional, convenient and elite storage facility in the middle of Johannesburg. Our clean storage units enjoy surveillance through a state-of-the-art security system bolstered by a 24/7/365 security guard patrol backed up by a reaction unit. We have the right storage unit for your assets. 

Our friendly and knowledgeable storage consultants are always on hand and eager to provide you with options that will work best for your needs. Give us a call at 011 493 9997 or WhatsApp at 074 777 0333 to learn about the prestigious storage experience that you can only get from Prestige Storage. 

Why Store with Prestige Storage 

The Covid-19 pandemic, lifestyle changes like divorces and dislocation or downsizing for companies are some of the reasons why individuals and businesses choose to entrust the safekeeping of their valuables to a storage company. However, not all self-storage companies were born equal. Many fall short of living up to their promises but it is a different ball game with Prestige Storage. Our clients, and their storage needs, are always top of mind and receive value for money with each interaction. Here is why you should make Prestige Store your self-storage company of choice. 

Central Location in SA’s Economic Hub

Location is everything. Prestige Storage is ideally located in Selby, Johannesburg. It is easily accessible from all directions using the city’s extensive road network. Besides the great location, the facility boasts storage units of different sizes to meet your business and individual needs. The premises have free parking and indoor loading areas for clients. Additionally, all the storage areas are clean, hygienic and well lit – ensuring the safety and longevity of your valuables. 

Wide Range of Services

Today’s discerning client needs more than just a company’s core product to keep them happy and satisfied. Often, they provide repeat business because of the additional non-core services a company can offer. Prestige Storage caters for a client’s specific and niche needs without asking for an arm and a leg. Each client gets specialised service every time. They can enjoy service bar none coupled with outstanding customer support and free use of hand carts and anything required to move goods including a staff escort to your unit at no extra fee!

Top-Tier Security and Technology

Entrusting your property’s safekeeping to a storage company could be risky. Hence, you need the assurance that these important personal and organisational assets are safe in storage. Besides the 24-hour human security element, Prestige Storage facilities are equipped with a state-of-the-art security system and 24-hour video monitoring. Important to note is that 24-hour surveillance occurs inside and outside the premises.

Affordable Prestigious Storage

Quality doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Prestige Storage facilities are available at low monthly rental costs and are accessible to you six days a week at your convenience. One might even call that affordable quality with convenience. And Prestige Storage does its bit to save the environment by using eco-friendly energy solutions; so clients don’t have to pay large rental sums as the cheaper energy solutions mean that exorbitant energy costs are not transferred to them!

On-Site Fully Stocked Shop

A competent service provider anticipates, and caters, for its clients’ needs. For several reasons, a business or individual might not have the proper moving and packing supplies. As experts in this field, Prestige Storage considered all the items that may be needed for your storage journey. The on-site shop is always fully stocked with items locks, boxes, tape, bubble wrap, newsprint, tie-down rope, and everything in between.

Prestige Storage: The Prestigious Storage Experience

The safety of its customers’ belongings is the business of Prestige Storage. They never cut corners with clients’ valuables and they can guarantee the safety of items in their care. The Prestige Storage experience will make all clients feel prestigious. But this is just another perk for being their client. To become a member of the elite Prestige Storage club, visit our user-friendly website for a quote or connect via WhatsApp on 074 777 0333. You can also call 011 493 9997 or email info@prestigestorage.co.za to make the smart choice in self-storage. 

South Africa’s self-storage industry has radically evolved since its ‘birth’ in the late 2000s. Its journey began when individual property developers sought to follow on the industry’s success in the UK and USA. They hunted for large but cheap tracts of land to build drive-up units and, generally, rented these in phases over a few years. At the outset, two major players dominated the industry but other smaller entrants made their foray into the sector as the demand for storage services and facilities grew. Instead of waning in difficult economic and Covid-19 pandemic times, interest in self-storage facilities has reached unprecedented levels. 

Covid-19 Induced Downsizing 

To a certain extent, Covid-19 should be thanked for the sudden popularity of self-storages. At the dawn of the pandemic, many companies found themselves saddled with goods they could not sell owing to the strict regulations imposed by the government. Left in limbo, without [ample] storage facilities of their own, they looked to self-storage facilities. Many individuals and families, on the other hand, had to downsize their homes. Disposing of precious family belongings was out of the question and, hoping for better times ahead, they, too, turned to self-storage facilities. 

Lifestyle Changes 

According to Forbes, lifestyle changes have been a major driving force behind the rise of the self-storage trend. During the pandemic, there has been a notable rise in divorces, family downsizing, dislocation, retirement and death. Consequently, in this recessionary era, self-storage has acted as a necessary service that people use as they navigate difficult life transitions. 

The Rise of Remote Work 

One of the major trends that have emerged during the pandemic is the rise of remote work – the work-from-home phenomenon. Businesses have realised that they can function effectively with fewer people in the office as employees work from home offices. As many retail and office spaces become vacant, the tenants need storage space; in the form of self-storage facilities. 

Repurposing Vacant Commercial Buildings

Vacant buildings are everywhere in commercial and residential areas. Instead of having these torn down, investors are putting them to good use, converting them into storage facilities for business and individual or family use. 

Document Archiving

Believe it or not, paper is still relevant in the 4th Industrial Revolution era. However, there is not much room to store these important documents on a business’ premises. In such cases, an off-site self-storage facility is invaluable. 

Your Space is Worth More

Often, people don’t want to move home, they are content where they are but they don’t have enough room for all of their belongings. It is a classic case of needing self-storage to put away things that are not needed in the short term. Thus, self-storage provides space for household items that you cannot bear to part with but don’t want under your feet for the next couple of years.

Choose Prestige Storage for Professional and Elite Services

As self-storage gains momentum, new companies will enter the field, promising you the world. But it is important to choose an established service provider like Prestige Storage. We offer world-class self-storage services and products at competitive prices. Centrally situated in the Johannesburg CBD, there is storage sized to meet your needs., with 24/7 security and a lot of extras. Get a quote now.!