Storage containers or self storage: Why storage containers are simply the better and cheaper solution

Whether moving, renovating or having too many things for your own living space — both as a private individual and as a company, you think: Where to put all the things?

At the same time, companies in particular are struggling with growing inventories, which are reinforced by seasonal fluctuations or supply chain problems. Some companies simply need additional space to handle tasks such as archiving or storing materials. The solution is obvious here: You need an external storage facility. But which is the right one here?

While self-storage offerings initially make a great impression, they quickly develop into an expensive and, in the worst case, disadvantageous undertaking for many — whether as a private individual or a company. Hidden fees in fine print often cost customers more than they seem at the beginning. However, storage containers offer a real alternative, in many respects better and, above all, cheaper. Whether for private individuals or companies — storage containers have many advantages and are particularly convincing with their fair conditions, which are leaner in the long term than with supposedly cheap self-storage.

In this article, we explain what costs you should expect with self storage and why we at CoStore focus on storage containers.

Why storage containers are the better choice?

1. Storage containers are simply cheaper

Storage containers are simply the cheaper option. For individuals and companies. While a storage compartment for self storage costs between 50 and a crazy 320 euros per month, you get 50% cheaper on the price per square meter for storage containers.

For private individuals:
The price per square meter for self-storage is extreme: In Leipzig, for example, you pay 188€ for just 7 square meters - that's over 26€ per square meter!
A storage container offers significantly more space at a fraction of these costs; a storage container costs just under 12 euros per square meter.
Savings of more than half.

For traders:
The cost savings are even more dramatic.
Companies often need larger compartments than private individuals and therefore end up directly with the expensive compartments. That quickly adds up to several hundred euros per month. With storage containers, storage costs can be reduced by up to 70% — money that can be reinvested directly in the business.

2. Practical location solution with ground-level loading

Our secure location with ground-level access offers all users decisive advantages — no tedious carrying through stairwells or narrow corridors as with self-storage systems.
The containers are fixed on our property and you can easily drive up by car or van and load and unload them directly.

Particularly beneficial for private individuals:

• Families during the move who can store heavy furniture and boxes without effort
• Householders with limited space that easily transport bulky items such as Christmas decorations or garden furniture
• Private individuals carrying out renovations who need to outsource furniture quickly and easily
• Communities of heirs that efficiently store large quantities during household liquidations
• Students who want to store together as a shared flat in a storage container
• Seniors who can no longer carry heavy loads and appreciate ground level accessibility

Easy warehouse location for companies:

• Craftsmen can load their tools and building materials from the transporter into the storage container without detours
• Online retailers can conveniently handle goods without physical effort
• Construction companies are finally finding space in storage containers for bulky materials or machines
• Event and exhibition builders can store their bulky materials here to save transport and removal
• Catering businesses benefit from such a storage container, particularly during the season or when changing restaurants

3. Storage container offers better protection for private and business

Nothing protects as well as a storage container — whether private or commercial — they are the safe choice:

And this is what makes steel storage containers special:

• The steel material reliably protects against weather conditions
• The steel storage container is safe
• Storage container parks are additionally protected by video surveillance, fences, light and motion light
• Access is easy to share, for example among friends, family or colleagues

For private individuals: Your furniture, motorcycle and seasonal sports equipment are safe in the storage container.

For companies: Find plants, machines and materials in safety. The storage container is so sturdy that even heavy and sensitive material can be safely stored here.

4. Everyone just comes to their camp

No more heavy lifting in the stairwell! With self-storage providers, you often force heavy things through narrow corridors and elevators. Our storage containers offer ground level access, directly to incoming goods.

For private users: Call, unlock and unload in peace and quiet. This is particularly noticeable for seniors, people with back problems or when it comes to storing bulky furniture.

For businesses: The direct route, without complicated walks through buildings or waiting times at elevators, makes many tasks easier for you. Especially when you have to move goods from one car to another or from the car to the warehouse, you save time.

5. Versatile, there is something for every need

You can use storage rooms in a variety of ways - depending on what needs to be stored at the moment:

For private users:

• For changing tires and valuable garden furniture, from sleighs to parasols
• If you are looking for interim storage during renovations or moving
• For collections, hobbies, inheritances — or simply because your home doesn't have enough space
• When the basement and garage become too small
• Space for sports equipment, from a surfboard to a diver's complete equipment

For traders:

• In crafts or construction, when spaces are scarce in winter and construction sites gather in summer
• Wherever you need more space and space for yourself
• For restaurateurs, hotel operators and event organizers who don't know what to do with the things that are only needed during the season

Rent a storage container: simply cheaper

Whether companies, retailers, tradesmen or private individuals: Anyone who opts for storage containers instead of self-storage saves money. Renting and renting are simply cheaper. In this way, you only pay the rent for your storage container or warehouse as long as you actually use it.

Self-storage, on the other hand, is used for a limited period of time and can often only be cancelled yourself within a minimum period of time.

2. Indoor self-storage: Depending on the provider, more expensive than container storage

Another point when comparing costs: Many operators of self-storage systems offer storage space in buildings. With these so-called indoor self-storage providers, you pay more because with self-storage, you often pay in cubic meters and not in square meters. Renting storage space as a storage container is much cheaper in such cases.

3. Saves personnel too: Store it yourself, unload it yourself

One point that should be particularly interesting for businesses, craft businesses and retailers: Storage container or warehouse halls live from “self” in self-storage! You pack your goods, machines or materials into the container - and remove something as needed. We are permanently available by telephone and pass on the personnel savings directly to you as a customer.

4. Rent online: keep stock and use it again quickly

Another advantage that helps you as an operator of an online shop: You rent your storage container online and thus have full cost control of how much rental storage you need. Is the warehouse a bit too full? No problem: An additional storage container provides a quick remedy. This usually works even faster than if you have to pay attention to the closing times of a self-storage provider.

Rent your container with the click of a mouse, get advice from our staff or use the booking mask on our webpage. After all, who likes to wait for a call back when you can move in right away.

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All in all, storage containers are the better choice for short and long-term rentals. Thanks to the location of CoStore warehouses and automation, we can pass on the savings directly to you as a customer. Commercial customers can also save a lot, especially when storing materials and machines.

Get in touch with our team today to rent your storage container!