October 17, 2024
We never know what life has in store for us as we walk our paths. Self storage is certainly not the first thing we think of when we go through the watershed moments in our lives. But with each of these moments — going to uni, getting that job you have been dreaming of, starting a family — self storage can truly help you make it through.
The thing is, when life becomes uncertain and scary, you need a rock-solid and reliable partner that will provide you with unwavering support, and Len’s Self Storage is just that. We are personal storage experts who have helped thousands of families in Scotland during many of their most important moments.
Let’s discuss just how our self storage service brings value to you throughout your life.
Support During Your Studies
One of the first major life transitions we encounter is starting and finishing school. As a student, signing up for self storage may seem daunting or expensive, but with Len’s, it is a super-simple process that will make a huge positive impact on your student life.
Using Self Storage During University
While studying, most of us stay in pretty cramped student dorms or small studio spaces. Student digs fill up quickly during our busy student lives, and soon we find ourselves sleeping with our feet out of the window just to make everything fit. No one can concentrate on studying in a room you barely fit in.
You and your friends can easily solve this spatial quandary by signing up for a single storage unit from Len’s, and then just splitting the cost between you while sharing the benefits.
You can store:
- Seasonal sports equipment
- Excess textbooks you do not need this year
- Bulky winter clothes
- School projects, trophies and other extracurricular items
And don’t worry if you don’t have any moving and storage boxes to pack your things. Our online packaging shop makes it super simple to find affordable and high-quality packaging materials that will last.
Storage When Studying Abroad
For international students, storage space is often a major issue as you have a lot of luggage and souvenirs. In most cases, if you want to store your things with your parents, it will cost you a plane ride back home!
A much more convenient and affordable solution is a Len’s Self Storage unit. Our smaller units range from 10 to 35 sq ft, which is more than enough space to store any valuables you may collect while studying abroad.
Regardless of what or where you are studying, check out our handy student storage page to learn more about our range of convenient options for you.
Starting a New Job or Career
Starting a new job means new colleagues, new work processes, and worst of all, about a thousand new passwords to learn. While we cannot help you remember the 15-character logogriph you need to access your accounting software, we can assist you with convenient storage space.
Create a Work From Home Office Space
If your new job offers you the opportunity to work from home, you must take it. While not everyone has the luxury of an open office space at home to conduct Zoom meetings in, Len’s can help you create one!
One of our 25 sq ft lockers has enough space for you to fit the contents of one room in your home, allowing you to repurpose this space as your remote working office.
Moving to a New Town for Work
Sometimes our work requires us to temporarily relocate while a project is completed, or perhaps you do not want to make a major commitment to moving until after you have completed your probation period. This is where Len’s Self Storage comes in clutch, allowing you to temporarily store items at our facilities until you are settled. You won't need to lock yourself into a long-term contract.
Our contracts run month-to-month; all we need is 14 days’ notice before the end of your monthly contract date, and you can vacate your unit and take the next steps in your life’s journey.
Self storage also helps to:
- Declutter your office with our archival storage service, which will take care of all your document storage needs
- Store seasonal and promotional materials until the right time of year rolls around
Getting Married or Committing to a Long-term Relationship
Commitment to a spouse or partner is one of the biggest decisions a person can make, and with that commitment comes major storage issues!
Moving In Together
When you and your better half are considering that major life transition of moving in together, one of the first challenges you may face is how to fit two people’s belongings into one home!
Instead of drawing straws to see whose favourite armchair is going into the skip, just keep your personal items with us at Len’s. We have more than enough room, and we won’t judge your taste — ever!
Starting a Family
Usually, when moving in together goes well, a little nipper or three is not far off. By the time most people start families, they have already collected a house full of belongings, with barely any room left for the baby.
Instead of applying for a loan for a second home dedicated to the rest of your comfy armchair collection, check out our storage options. We help you work out exactly how much space you need using our helpful space estimator. This way, you won't ever spend more money on storage than you need to.
Len’s Self Storage also helps families to:
- Make space for when the in-laws visit (no, not by booking them into one of our units)
- Store seasonal decorations and clothing until you need them
- Store furniture and home contents temporarily during home renovations
Planning for Retirement
Retirement is something people look forward to even more than birthdays or Christmas. In many ways, it is like all your birthdays and Christmases rolled into one.
Scaling Down So Things Are Easier To Manage
Most people prefer to scale down during retirement and move into a smaller property that is easier to maintain. Self storage is a great help in making this happen. You can sell the items you don't want or need while using self storage to keep heirloom pieces you value in a safe and secure location. It also helps preserve photo albums, bulky furniture, and more.
Relocating To Be Closer to Your Kids
Many of us, when we retire, would prefer to move closer (or further in some cases) to our kids. Self storage is an excellent aid when you are transitioning between homes. It helps you store bulky items for the short- or long-term, making your move easier. And once you are moved in, you probably will keep many of your larger items in storage with us, since you now have a taste of how great it is to have more space in your home.
Trust Len’s To Be There When You Need Us
Len’s has been in the storage business for nigh on 60 years now. We are a family-run business that has been through many of our own major life transitions. That is why we take our role in supporting you through your major life transitions so seriously.
We consider ourselves Scotland’s most reliable storage partner. We have facilities in Granton, Sighthill, Hillington, and Kinning Park. Visit us today and see why we have earned the trust of so many families.
