We understand the concerns that come with leaving your belongings in a self-storage unit, especially in the context of finding and choosing safe storage in London. No matter how good the reputation of the facility, there’s a nagging little voice in your head asking if it’s clean and safe. After all, these are your personal belongings. You’ve been able to use and touch them whenever you wanted, and now they are in the care of someone else.
At Metro Storage, we’ve been looking after the possessions of thousands of local residents and businesses across London for more than 20 years. It is our business to keep your stuff safe, and we’re always happy to talk your ear off about our state-of-the-art security systems and how you can give yourself more peace of mind with a few simple tips.
Zooming out for a second, it is worth thinking about the self-storage industry as a whole. Although it’s our livelihood and we love it, we also know that most people don’t really consider it until they need to use it.
In the UK there are more than 50 million square feet of self-storage and nearly 2,000 self-storage stores. The industry has been around since the 1980s, and the latest customer satisfaction statistics show more than 92% of people are happy with their service in the UK.
It’s a substantial industry that has been around for over 40 years, with many satisfied customers. Now, onto Metro Storage, and the questions we receive are as common as any other: whether we provide safe storage in London and whether our self-storage is clean. In a nutshell, can customers entrust their valuable items here, and can they rely on the assurance that they will remain safe and won’t be damaged by the conditions?
It is Safe – We Ensure Secure Storage in London for our Customers
We’re constantly assessing ways to improve security and protect our premises, certainly more so than the average homeowner or business does. In fact, the security we have at our sites is very likely more secure than the system you have at home.
That said, it’s important to ask your self-storage team about the locks, cameras, access and other measures in place. It’s best to start by checking if the provider is a member of the Self-Storage Association (SSA for short). This trade body ensures strict security measures must be met, which should give you more confidence in your choice.
Security Features Should Include:
- Digital CCTV throughout the store
- CCTV monitoring
- Intruder alarms
- Smoke alarms
- Alarm monitoring
- Unique PIN numbers to access the store
- Security patrols
- Photo ID checks on signing up
- Proof of address when signing up
- No cash payments
Metro Storage proudly provides Clean and Safe Storage Solutions in London
If it’s safe storage, is it also clean storage? Well, that depends on how often you tidy up! But we can ensure that we’re up there, given our rigorous cleaning schedules and our rules on what can be stored. Regular maintenance includes painting the inside and outside of the stores.
On-site virtually every day, keeping on top of things. Floors should be swept and mopped several times a week, , and light bulbs changed when they need to be. Our continued success in business relies on us keeping our stores in the best possible condition at all times; it goes beyond giving you the best first impression, it’s a standard for us.
If you’d like to book a viewing at a time that suits you, please get in touch. Alternatively, you can easily secure a very clean and very safe storage unit in London online using our user-friendly booking system available on our website.
Let your belongings find a secure home in our award-winning self-storage facilities located in the most convenient spots across London. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
