FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Mobile Storage Units (MSUs)

 

What is a Mobile Storage Unit or MSU? 

An MSU is a modular large wooden box that is delivered to your home or place of work in its own trailer and left there whilst you  load the effects you wish to have stored.  When you have loaded the MSU we collect and take it back to our secure clean depot where it is safely put away amongst other Mobile Storage Units.                                      
     
 

What Size is an MSU? 

The size of an MSU which is like a storage room, is approximately 2130mm high, by 2130mm long and 1530mm wide. The internal dimensions equal 6.95cbm (250cu/ft). Carefully loaded each MSU should contain approximately 1 -1.5 rooms’ worth of stored effects.

 

How many MSUs will I need? 

You can either use our space estimator on our web site to calculate this out or call our office where our friendly office staff will be pleased to advise. Remember you only pay for the MSUs that you use.

 

How long do I have to load an MSU?  

Included in our standard delivery / collection charge we allow for 2 hours before we schedule collection. This can be extended by prior agreement with our office. If further MSUs are requested we deliver these at the same time as collecting the loaded MSU. Remember to discuss you schedule with our office.

 

Why should I use Simply Store instead of my local self storage company or a removal company?   

This is easy. With traditional self storage you have pay to hire a van if you are licensed to do so,  bully or beg friends and family to help load the van, drive to the self store depot and unload, often walking long distances  and even upstairs to eventually reach your hired room. Then you have to return the van. Don’t forget that you have to repeat this procedure in reverse when you want your effects returned. With Simply Store you load at your home and forget about it until you ask us to return your effects. Removal companies offer a very comprehensive service but are very expensive compared to storing using  Simply Store.

 

Will my things move around in my MSU? 

Just  load your MSU as you would if you were loading into a van.  Place larger heavier items on the bottom and smaller lighter things on top. Pack your MSU in such a way that there is no chance of things moving sideways or could fall down anywhere. It is helpful if you have used all of the correct boxes and materials to aid your packing of the MSU.

 

 

 

Do you supply me with packing materials, boxes and furniture blankets?  

Boxes and all packing materials can be purchased from our packaging division Simply Pack however as a courtesy each MSU will be supplied with 15 furniture blankets to help protect your polished furniture. It is your responsibility to return these blankets in the same condition you were supplied them.

 


Can I take things out of my MSU whilst in store? 

Yes, provided your account is up to date and you give us 24 hours notice we will make ready your MSU(s) for you to access in our customer viewing area.

 

Will you deliver to our new home? 

Yes, provided your new home is within our operating area subject to our price bands. If you are outside or our operating area we may be able to offer you an alternative delivery package or you can simply revert to hiring a van and collecting from our depot. Please refer  to our pricing schedule for more information.

 

 

Each of our members is dedicated to simply providing a storage solution with no hidden pricing gimmicks so that you know the price we quote is the price you pay.