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Simon Saverton

Do self-storage containers have electricity?

  • Simon Saverton
  • Published: 18th April 2019

Generally, self-storage containers do not have an electricity supply.   However, some suppliers — such as the Space Program — do offer units with a 13 amp power supply. This is primarily to make life easier so that you can, for example, run a power…

John Smith

Will my stuff get damp in a self-store container?

  • John Smith
  • Published: 13th March 2019

I’m following up on the recent questions about damp because we’ve had another question from a customer this week. They wanted to know if their stuff would get damp inside a container. You may have heard that self-store containers are susceptible to condensation and damp,…

Ben Hollier

Are there waiting lists for self-storage containers?

  • Ben Hollier
  • Published: 27th February 2019

Occasionally you may have to join a waiting list for a self-storage container, but it’s unusual. Most operators have enough capacity for you to move in immediately. But if you have a specific date and location in mind, it makes sense to check as early…

Julian Jones

Do self-store containers get damp?

  • Julian Jones
  • Published: 13th February 2019

No, they don’t. Self-store containers are not prone to either condensation or rising damp — it’s a myth that they are! So provided you don’t take anything that’s already damp into your container, everything will stay dry. Washing machines and dishwashers that haven’t been properly…

Katie Richardson

Will my stuff smell if I store it in a container?

  • Katie Richardson
  • Published: 23rd January 2019

In a word, no! It’s a myth that your containers are prone to condensation or damp. So provided you don’t put anything already damp and smelly in your unit, nothing smelly can come out. There’s more about condensation here…