Storage Solutions - A Helpful Hand

If you are moving house, it may be that you need storage solutions to serve as a temporary solution. Many removal companies offer their own storage solutions for you to take advantage of.

Storage companies will usually accept anything, providing it doesn't fall within the criteria below:

• No perishable items
• No flammable items
• Nothing 'alive' like pets or children
• Nothing illegal.

I know it might sound crazy to even mention giving your pets and children to a storage company, but you just never know what some people may try and get away with!
Naturally, there will be charges for any storage facilities you end up requiring, but in relation to the level of stress without them, i think we all know which is the better option!

You will need to take into consideration the cost for the following:

• Packing
• Delivery
• Length of time the items are being stored for
• The amount of space required for storage

I definitely recommend making a list of everything you put into storage, even the very tiny items (they might be the most valuable), and then you always have something to refer to should anything go missing upon delivery to your new home. Date it and keep it safe.

If something does go missing, it could be a genuine mistake, but make sure you investigate. With so many possessions that storage companies are expected to look after, i know i wouldn't like the responsibility of checking it all!

Insurance can be arranged through the storage firm or through your household insurance.