How self storage works
Self storage with Shurgard is easy. You can rent a storage unit in just 3 steps.
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How insurance protects your things in storage
For your own benefit and protection, you’ll need to insure your belongings while storing them with Shurgard.
Why you need insurance
Although we make sure all our stores are fully insured for such things as natural disasters, you’ll need to get an insurance for your stored items against loss or damage.
Why is insurance not included in our quoted price
Our rental prices can’t include insuring your stored belongings because the amount you’ll need to pay to insure them depends on how much they’re worth.
Where to get insurance
We can provide you with insurance created especially for Shurgard customers by Marsh.
Alternatively, you can contact your insurer and ask for a quote. Conditions vary per insurance company, so make sure you ask your insurer for more details.
What the insurance policy covers
The insurance policy we offer covers direct damage to or direct loss of your goods during storage caused by:
- force of nature e.g. storm, flooding, fire
- a third party e.g. when a driver hits the gate
- burglary in your storage unit or location after break-in
In the unlikely event your storage unit is affected by one of these risks, you can claim the insured amount of your stored belongings (as mentioned on your insurance certificate) provided that you were allowed to store these goods at Shurgard and taking into account that the maximum amount that can be received is the insured amount as mentioned on your insurance certificate upon the condition all policy conditions are met.
More information in the Insurance Terms & Conditions.
How much insurance costs
The actual cost of your premium will depend on the insured value of the belongings stored in your unit.
- For 6 € a month, you insure up to 500 € worth of goods (for locker units only)
- For 16 € a month, you insure up to 2 000 € worth of goods
- For 22 € a month, you insure up to 4 000 € worth of goods
- For 32 € a month, you insure up to 7 500 € worth of goods
- For 42 € a month, you insure up to 10 000 € worth of goods
- For 50 € a month, you insure up to 15 000 € worth of goods
Bespoke insurance can be arranged for you via our broker in case you are storing items of higher value than mentioned above.
Why store your belongings at Shurgard?
Here are some reasons why Shurgard is great when it comes to storing your belongings.
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Variety of unit sizes
We have a range of storage sizes – so if you don’t have many things, you won’t end up paying for space you’re not using.
Safe and secure
Our premises are secured with surveillance cameras, perimeter fencing, alarms, individual access codes. You can access your unit with your own lock and key.
Convenient access
Only you can access your storage unit. We offer free and extended access hours, 7 days a week, so you’re free to store or pick up things whenever you need to.
No long-term commitment
Our self storage contracts are completely flexible. You just have to inform us 15 days before moving out.
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Our self storage prices
Here's how we quote the price of a self storage unit at Shurgard.
About storage unit prices
Our storage unit sizes
Examples of our different storage unit sizes and how to choose the right one.
See unit size examples
Temporary storage
What temporary storage at Shurgard means and how we can help you.
About temporary storage
Community storage vs self storage
The main differences between peer-to-peer storage and self storage.
See comparison
Pick up & delivery vs. self storage
The main differences between pick up & delivery and self storage.
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Housekeeping tips
Get the most out of your storage experience with our housekeeping tips.
Read our housekeeping tips
