How self storage works
Self storage with Shurgard is easy. You can rent a storage unit in just 3 steps.
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Community storage vs self-storage
While it might be tempting to store your belongings with someone in your local community, we thought it would be useful for you to know the difference between peer-to-peer storage and what self-storage like Shurgard has to offer you.
What are the main differences?
| Community storage | Self-storage at Shurgard | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual storage units | ✗ | ✓ |
| Wide variety of unit sizes & types | ✗ | ✓ |
| Professional grade security features, such as electrical fencing, CCTV camera, personal PIN code | ✗ | ✓ |
| A unique lock & key to each storage unit | ✗ | ✓ |
| Total privacy as to what you store | ✗ | ✓ |
| Direct access units for easy loading & unloading | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free use of trolleys | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ventilated storage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Flexible rental period without minimum stay | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flexibility to move in any time you want | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free change of unit size | ✗ | ✓ |
| Secure & convenient online payment system | ✗ | ✓ |
| Experienced staff on site | ✗ | ✓ |
| Professional advice & tips | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free private parking | ✗ | ✓ |
| High-quality packing material available | ✗ | ✓ |
Conclusion
If you’re on very tight budget and don’t need regular access to your items, peer-to-peer storage can be an option.
Self-storage however will offer you more privacy, flexibility, security and convenience.
- You can access your belongings 7 days a week, from early in the morning until late at night.
- You are the sole key holder, only you can enter your storage unit.
- We have a wide range of unit sizes so you never have to pay for the space you don’t need
- We have professional grade security so you can have total peace of mind
- Loading your belonging is easy with our lifts and trolleys
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 storage units are rented month-to-month, so there's no long-term commitment.
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Our self storage prices
Here's how we quote the price of a self storage unit at Shurgard.
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Our storage unit sizes
Examples of our different storage unit sizes and how to choose the right one.
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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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