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How to Rent a Storage Shed

Contact us for a chat about How to Rent a Self Storage Shed

  • We can help you with your needs – timing, location, shed size, etc.

Pop in to the Office to sign up

  • Sign the industry standard contract which requires simple things like keeping the shed clean and paying in advance.
  • Bring a month’s rent and $100 refundable key deposit.
  • You’ll be given any details and a key to access your shed.

Whenever you want to move out, just give us a weeks’ notice and, provided all obligations are met, we’ll refund you money paid in advance, plus your key deposit.

Pack your belongings and move in!

  • See our tips section for packing and storing.
  • Arrange transport – we can recommend a Removalist for you.
  • Sheds come supplied with a lock and there is space for you to use a personal lock as well, if you wish.
  • If the amount you have to store changes, you can move into a bigger or smaller shed down the track.

Payments

Payments are to be made monthly in advance

A $100 key deposit is required.

Payments can be made by cash, cheque, money order, Centrepay or internet banking.

If paying into the bank, please be sure to use your shed number and location as proof of payment for your shed. 

For example, shed No 12 in Goonellabah is '12G' and shed 24 in Lismore is '24L'

More Tips

Most of us have more than we think and packing it can take longer than we think too. Using a storage shed can be a good time to clear things up, give away or sell things and to put similar items together.

Our #1 Tip - the most efficient way to pack your shed is to begin like you’re not going to fit it all in.

Our #2 Tip - place large heavy items at the bottom, light items at the top and use the full height.

Label every box clearly and face that label towards the front so that you can see it.

Place items you need more frequently towards the front and you may want to keep an aisle at the centre of your shed for access.

Packing up your things

Pack cartons room by room

Label, label. Label boxes clearly.

Pack the biggest items in cartons first and be sensible about the weight of each box

Consider storing items inside clear container bins instead of cardboard boxes

Keep aside things that you want easy access to

We generally have more than we think, allow plenty of time for packing

Furniture

Protect with sheets or old blankets.

Where practical disassemble furniture e.g. remove legs and tape to underside.

Store upright.

If possible, stack chairs with paper or cloth in between each chair.

Mattresses should be wrapped in plastic. Store mattresses upright to conserve space.

Electrical Equipment

Fragile electrical equipment is best stored in its original packaging or cartons. Use bubble wrap. Pack out any gaps in the cartons and secure any loose, fragile components.

Back up computers before storing.

Batteries – remove batteries to avoid damage from leaking batteries.

Kitchen Appliances and Whitegoods

Ensure that they are thoroughly clean, defrosted and dry before storing.

White-goods are best stored with their doors slightly ajar, with a deodoriser inside.

Washing machines – drain water from hoses and tape them to the back of the machine.

Clothing, Apparel and Soft Furnishings

To keep your clothes dust and wrinkle free, pack and seal in secure cartons or plastic with mothballs. Moving bags are also ideal for storing linens.

You can also use vacuum bags for the most efficient use of space.

Fragile Items, Dishes and Glassware

Put a smile on your face when unpacking if you -

Carefully wrap all fragile items separately in tissue or packing paper and pack in strong cartons.

Place extra packing in the bottom, top, and in between items to ensure that spare space is used up.

Mark each carton as “Fragile” and label the contents.

Ensure that fragile items are not stacked under heavy items.

Mirrors and Paintings

Artwork and mirrors can be wrapped in bubble wrap paper and corrugated cardboard. Use a double thickness of corrugated cardboard for the corners.

Store these items standing on their edge in upright position.

Books and Documents

Sort all books and documents into categories and pack flat - not on their spine - in cartons

Be careful not to over fill the cartons or they will be too heavy to lift and move

Mowers and Machinery - STORE WITH CAUTION

Ensure that engines (e.g. mower, whipper-snipper) are emptied of petrol or other fuel.

Do not store anything combustible (e.g. petrol, paint and paint thinner, or solvents).

Ensure that any gas cylinders are empty.

Do not store perishables (e.g. plants or food that spoils).

Tools

Ideally stored in a rubbish bin, old paint drum or in strong container.

Wipe with a little oil to prevent rust.