Storage places range from a free space in your parents' garage, through several types of self-storage units, to specialist removal and storage companies.

The main factors to consider when you decide to store items are cost, convenience, duration of storage, accessibility; security and insurance.

For any type of self-storage facility you will need to pack your smaller items into easily stacked containers and, especially if you are going to require access, plan the arrangement of larger items such as furniture, white goods or office equipment within the storage space.

If you opt for specialist storage services, companies will supply boxes, crates, man-power and transport. Storage units are available for rental. Full insurance cover may be taken for valuable items.

Particular storage solutions are at hand for most requirements. Whether your items for store are home or office based, you need a storage place for your car while enjoying a long vacation, or need somewhere for your industrial appliances during a period of business over-capacity answers are there to be found.