How self storage works
Self storage with Shurgard is easy. You can rent a storage unit in just 3 steps.
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Pick up & delivery vs. self-storage
Pick up & delivery storage refers to a new storage concept where you don’t rent a storage unit. The storage provider will come and pick up your belongings and deliver your stuff back to you on appointment.
What are the main differences?
| Pick up & delivery | Self-storage at Shurgard | |
|---|---|---|
| Low cost per square feet | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free move out | ✗ | ✓ |
| No need to make appointment when you store | ✗ | ✓ |
| No cost incurred when your plans change | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free access to your belongings 7 days a week | ✗ | ✓ |
| Total privacy as to what you store | ✗ | ✓ |
| No one else has access to your belongings | ✗ | ✓ |
| Individual & ventilated or heated storage units | ✗ | ✓ |
| Individual storage unit with private lock and key | ✗ | ✓ |
| Professional grade security features, such as electrical fencing, CCTV camera, personal PIN code | ✗ | ✓ |
Conclusion
If you only need to store a few small items, if you don’t have a car, or if you don’t need access to your belongings during storage, pick up & delivery storage can be a solution for your storage needs.
However, it can get very expensive if you need frequent access to your belongings as each delivery can cost 5 to 10 times more than your weekly rent.
Self-storage providers like Shurgard can offer you much more flexibility and control over what you store, where you store and when you store. And there’s no cost when you stop storing.
- You know exactly where your items are stored.
- You can visit your unit 7 days a week. Plus it’s free and you don’t have to make any appointment.
- You are fully in control – you can move in or out whenever you want.
- Each storage unit has a unique lock & key - only you can enter your unit, no one else can.
- Knowing your items are safe and always within reach will give you the comfort to move, travel or run your company.
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, alarm systems, and access via our app. You can access your storage unit using 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.
New to self storage?
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.
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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.
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