Tag: Self Storage

Surrey’s commercial property market is increasingly competitive, and warehouse leases in Guildford and Aldershot often come with long contracts, business rates, and rising overheads. For modern SMEs, that model simply doesn’t match the need for agility.

That’s why more companies are turning to business self storage as a flexible alternative. With secure, safe self storage facilities and scalable self storage units, businesses can grow without being tied to expensive, long-term commitments.

At Multi-Store, we provide professional business self storage in Guildford and Aldershot designed specifically for Surrey businesses. Whether you need space for stock, tools, or documents, our self storage units offer the security and flexibility today’s companies demand.

Business Self Storage: The Safe Self Storage Alternative to Warehousing

Traditional warehouses require:

• Multi-year leases
• Business rates
• Utility contracts
• Maintenance costs
• Large deposits

In contrast, business self storage offers a smarter model:

• Flexible monthly terms
• No business rates
• All-inclusive pricing
• A wide range of self storage units
• High-level security for safe self storage

With our Business Self Storage solutions, Surrey companies can upgrade or downsize their self storage units as stock levels change. That flexibility makes business self storage ideal for scaling operations without financial strain.

1. E-Commerce Growth with Flexible Self Storage Units

Online retailers in Surrey are expanding rapidly. However, stock volumes fluctuate throughout the year, especially during peak trading seasons.

Instead of committing to warehouse space, many sellers use business self storage as a micro-warehouse. Our self storage units allow you to:

• Store inventory securely
• Organise shelving and packing areas
• Scale space up during peak seasons
• Reduce overheads in quieter months

Because our facilities are designed for safe self storage, your stock is protected with CCTV monitoring, gated access, and secure entry systems.

For e-commerce businesses operating near the A3 and M3, our Guildford and Aldershot locations provide convenient access for courier collections and deliveries.

2. Safe Self Storage for Trades & Equipment Protection

Tool theft remains a serious issue across Surrey. For electricians, plumbers, builders, and landscapers, losing tools can halt operations overnight.

Using safe self storage instead of leaving equipment in vans dramatically reduces risk. Our self storage units provide:

• 24/7 CCTV monitoring
• Controlled site access
• Secure gated entry
• Drive-up storage containers for fast loading

At our Aldershot facility, drive-up self storage units allow tradespeople to reverse directly to their door, load in minutes, and leave confidently knowing their equipment is secure.

Explore our Storage Containers for heavy-duty or bulky equipment storage.

With business self storage, your tools are protected in a professional, secure environment rather than exposed overnight.

3. Professional Archive & Office Storage Solutions

Legal firms, accountants, and medical practices are often buried in physical paperwork that must be kept for compliance but is rarely accessed.

• Recover Expensive Floor Space: Why pay “office-per-square-foot” prices for a room full of filing cabinets? Moving your archives to our secure Guildford units can free up enough room for two new desks, potentially increasing your headcount without moving offices.
• Inventory for Office Furniture: Store excess desks, chairs, and monitors during hybrid-work transitions or office refits.

By moving archives to safe self storage, companies free up valuable office space for revenue-generating activities.

Our modern Storage Rooms provide clean, secure environments ideal for document retention and organised business storage.

4. The Financial “Win-Win”

From a financial perspective, business self storage is significantly more efficient than warehouse leasing.

No Business Rates

Unlike commercial warehouses, self storage units do not incur business rates.

VAT-Deductible

Storage costs are typically VAT-deductible as a business expense.

All-Inclusive Pricing: 

One monthly bill covers your rent, security, and maintenance.

No Long-Term Commitment

Flexible contracts mean you aren’t locked into multi-year leases.