How Safestore Kept Stuart's Renovation on Track
Renovating your home around a full-time job is never quick, and for Stuart, it has been an 18-month project tackled entirely in evenings and weekends. Keeping his belongings safe throughout has meant finding a storage solution that could flex as the work progressed.
"I use this storage room as I'm renovating my house at the moment. I've been here 18 months as I can only renovate evenings and weekends, so it's been a long slog." Stuart, Safestore customer
It is a situation many renovators will recognise. When you cannot do everything at once, you need somewhere reliable to put things in the meantime.
A Setup That Adapted as the Work Progressed
Stuart started out with three units: two at 50 sq ft and one larger 100 sq ft space. As rooms were completed and furniture went back into the house, his storage needs shrank. Safestore made it straightforward to consolidate, so he was never paying for space he no longer needed.
"As I've taken bits out to the house, I've been able to let the smaller units go and move everything into the larger unit." Stuart, Safestore customer
That kind of flexibility matters on a long project where circumstances change from one month to the next. Our storage sizes guide can help you work out where to start if you are planning something similar.
Part of the Weekly Routine
With renovation work happening in fits and starts, Stuart needs regular access to his unit, not just for moving furniture but for retrieving tools as each new phase of work begins.
"I'm here every week for something, whether it's for some tools or to move some furniture around." Stuart, Safestore customer
Safestore's extended access hours mean Stuart can visit outside of standard working hours, fitting around his schedule rather than the other way around.
Service That Made the Difference
Stuart looked at other facilities before choosing Safestore. What set it apart was the approach of the team, who took the time to walk him through his options rather than simply handing over a key.
"They helped me right the way through the process, so it made it really easy for me." Stuart, Safestore customer
Security He Did Not Expect
Stuart arrived expecting a basic warehouse space. What he found was a clean, well-maintained facility with individual units, each with its own lock and shutter.
"These secure units with our own lock and shutter make all the difference." Stuart, Safestore customer
Why He Would Not Go Back to the Alternative
Stuart had tried the DIY approach during a previous renovation, shuffling belongings from room to room as work progressed. The experience taught him it was a false economy.
"Prior to this renovation I moved my furniture around from room to room and it all gets filthy, dirty and damaged. It just wasn't worth it. This was the ideal solution for me." Stuart, Safestore customer
If you are planning a renovation and wondering whether storage is worth the cost, Stuart's answer is clear. Replacing or repairing damaged belongings costs far more, and the stress of working around cluttered rooms is an unwelcome addition to an already demanding project.
