Business Self Storage Units in Dundee and Glasgow FAQ's
What
is Business Self Storage and how does it work?
What do I need
to bring to start storing?
How much does
it cost to store my things with you?
What is included
in the price - are there any hidden extras?
Why do I need
my own padlock?
Do I pay weekly
or monthly?
Do you offer
any discounts?
How can I pay
for my storage?
How often can
I have access to my goods and how much does it cost for access?
Do I have
to book a room?
Can I move
in today?
What are your
opening hours?
Do I have
to sign a lease?
How do I get
my goods to you?
Do you do
removals/van hire?
Can I transfer
to another room if I find I have too much or too little space?
How high are
your storage rooms?
Are the storage
rooms heated?
What sort
of security do you have?
What is the
minimum time I can store with you?
Once I have
a room how long can I stay?
Do I have
to give you notice to leave?
What can I
store?
Why do I have
to log my entry into the building each time by swiping my access
card or entering my pincode?
Do you sell
boxes and packing materials, and will you deliver them to me?
Will you accept
deliveries to my room?
Do you have
trolleys available?
Is there someone
at the store I can talk to should I have a problem?
Do you have
any Storage Tips?
What
is business self storage and how does it work?
Business Self storage is a service offering flexible, do-it-yourself
storage for business customers. Kangaroo provides
clean, dry, individual storage rooms, access to which is available
free of charge seven days a week. Your storage room is locked
with your own padlock ensuring that only you have access to
your goods.
What
do I need to bring to start storing?
Please bring the following:
- Two forms of ID, one should be photographic (driver's
licence, passport etc)
- Payment (bank info, credit/debit card, cheque or cash)
- An alternative contact name, address and phone number
- A padlock (we sell them if you forget)
- An estimate of the value of goods to be stored
- Insurance cover note - only if you believe your policy
covers your goods in the store. If you do not have insurance
cover, don't worry, we sell bespoke insurance
cover to meet all your needs.
How
much does it cost to store my things with you?
The cost of a storage room depends upon the size required.
We suggest that you look at either our business or household
size estimator or speak to a member of our staff to determine
the optimum storage for your requirements. A price can then
be quoted on the correct sized room. At kangaroo we have rooms
ranging from a 10 sq. ft. space to 500 sq. ft. or more.
What
is included in the price - are there any hidden extras?
The price you are quoted by our staff includes your storage
charge, rates, service charges, utility bills and maintenance
costs. You will need a padlock to secure your room and your
goods will need to be insured whilst in storage. A refundable
security deposit equal to four weeks' storage charge is payable
at the commencement of storage and is refunded when you vacate
your storage room.
Why
do I need my own padlock?
You need your own padlock to ensure that you are the sole
key holder for your room.
Do
I pay weekly or monthly?
We invoice customers on a four weekly (twenty eight day) basis
payable in advance. However, we only ask for seven days' notice
when you vacate your room and we refund to you any unused
storage charge.
Do
you offer any discounts?
Yes, we offer a range of discounts including:
- An introductory offer of up to 50% off your first eight
weeks' storage charge
- see our special
offers page or please call for more details. This
discount provides great value for short term storers,
such as home movers.
For longer term storers we also offer the following pre-payment
discounts:
- 5% off storage charge for 6 month prepayment.
- 10% off storage charge for 12 months prepayment.
- We also offer a 10% discount to students upon production
of a valid Student ID Card.
- And a 10% discount to members of the Military on production
of a valid Military ID.
How
can I pay for my storage?
We offer a number of payment options including direct debit,
standing order, credit card, debit card, cheque and cash.
How
often can I have access to my goods and how much does it cost
for access?
We offer unlimited access to your goods, so you can add or
remove items from your storage room whenever you require.
Access is FREE at kangaroo.
Do
I have to book a room?
No, you can fill in your storage agreement today and move
in immediately. However to be guaranteed a room of a specific
size on arrival it is advisable to book your room in advance.
The reservation fee is £20 and holds your room for up
to 4 weeks. This reservation fee is refunded against your
first invoice for storage.
Can
I move in today?
Yes, a member of our staff will fill in our simple storage
agreement with you (this takes a few minutes) and then you
can move your goods in straight away.
What
are your opening hours?
Our normal reception opening hours are:
Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm
Do
I have to sign a lease?
No you don't, you sign a straightforward storage service agreement
prior to moving into your room. The agreement comprises a
simple "no fuss" contract. The contract takes a
few minutes to complete.
How
do I get my goods to you?
You can bring your goods in your own vehicle if you have enough
space. We have ample car parking and large loading/unloading
areas. Alternatively, we can suggest local van hire/removal
companies to help with your transportation.
Do
you do removals/van hire?
No, we are purely a self storage centre. However we can suggest
local removal/van hire companies some of which offer discounted
rates to kangaroo customers.
Can
I transfer to another room if I find I have too much or too
little space?
You are welcome to move to another size room at any time depending
on your storage requirements.
How
high are your storage rooms?
Our rooms range from eight feet to ten feet in height.
Are
the storage rooms heated?
Our rooms are not heated. However, we do find that the temperature
within our stores remains fairly constant.
What
sort of security do you have?
Kangaroo stores incorporate extensive security features including:
- 24 hour Digital CCTV located both inside and outside
the main building monitoring all entrances & exits
- A sophisticated alarm system
- Coded electronic gate access to the building accessible
only with your own personal security swipe card or PIN
Number
What
is the minimum time I can store with you?
Our minimum storage period is seven days
Once
I have a room how long can I stay?
You are welcome to stay for as long as you require, a week,
month, year, or anything in between and beyond - YOU choose.
Do
I have to give you notice to leave?
We only require seven days notice of your intention to vacate
your room. At this time a refund will be processed for the
initial security deposit and any unused monies that you have
paid. Notice must be given in writing, by either fax, post
or e-mail.
What
can I store?
You can store almost anything in our rooms. The only exceptions
are:
- Living items such as animals & plants
- Hazardous materials such as flammable liquids and explosives
- Items that could decompose such as exposed foodstuffs
- Unauthorised or illegal goods such as firearms etc.
Why
do I have to log my entry into the building each time by swiping
my access card or entering my pincode?
For security for you, your belongings, others and their belongings
and, most importantly, for health and safety
Do
you sell boxes and packing materials, and will you deliver
them to me?
Yes, we sell an extensive range of packing materials from
boxes to bubblewrap. Packing materials can be purchased in
person from our stores or you can purchase over the phone
and have them delivered to your door, provided you live locally.
Will
you accept deliveries to my room?
Yes, by pre-arrangement we can hold a key to your room and
take delivery of goods for you. We sign for the amount of
packages received but not for the contents as this would necessitate
us opening your packages. This service is FREE.
Do
you have trolleys available?
There are a number of different sized trolleys and pallet
trucks available, FREE of charge for customer use. We also
have a forklift truck available for any heavier goods, which
can be operated on your behalf by one of our trained staff.
This is also FREE of charge.
Is
there someone at the store I can talk to should I have a problem?
There will always be a trained member of staff available during
reception opening times.
Do
you have any Storage Tips?
Yes - See our storage
tips page.
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