When pet parents need storage

• Clear one pet-gear zone before you sort the whole home.
  • Put every non-daily pet item into one pile (spare bedding, old toys, travel kit).
  • Box it by category and label it so you can retrieve fast.
  • Keep the daily kit at home so you avoid extra trips.
• Plan storage early when you search for the nearest self-storage units.
  • List what you store (crates, spare bowls, seasonal coats).
  • Use the Spacebox “Get a Quote” step.
  • Pick a move-in date that suits your schedule.
• Use storage for the life moments Spacebox targets.
  • Box non-daily items first.
  • Keep your pet’s routine items out.
  • Move the boxed pile into a unit.
• Set a return rule for every stored box.
  • Write a review month on the label.
  • Keep a phone note inventory.
  • Review one box per month.

Pick the right storage fit

• Choose secure storage when you store valuables and bulky items.
  • Use a facility that lists individual alarms and digital keyless entry.
  • Keep valuables in labelled boxes.
  • Store them deeper in the unit.
• Use temporary storage solutions with a clear end date.
  • Pick a start date.
  • Set a review date.
  • Bring items back only when they return to weekly use.
• Match unit size to your list.
  • Measure the largest item (crate or cat tree).
  • Count boxes.
  • Choose a size based on that list.
• Plan visits around Spacebox access hours.
  • Schedule drop-offs within 06:30 AM to 11 PM, seven days a week.
  • Keep a “first-out” box near the entrance.
  • Avoid late changes.
• Treat 24-hour access as request-based.
  • Decide if you need it.
  • Contact the customer team.
  • Confirm terms before you rely on it.

Pack pet items for storage

• Wash and dry pet fabrics before boxing.
  • Wash bedding.
  • Dry fully.
  • Seal in a bag inside a box.
• Use proper packing materials.
  • Use boxes, wrap, and tape Spacebox provides.
  • Tape seams fully.
  • Stack heavier items low.
• Label for retrieval.
  • Label two sides.
  • Add a one-line contents list.
  • Record it in your phone inventory.
• Build a “first-out” box for urgent needs.
  • Pack carrier parts, lead, bowl, blanket.
  • Keep it at the front of the unit.
  • Update it after each trip.
• Use on-site equipment for heavy loads.
  • Use forklifts and trolleys.
  • Move heavy items first.
  • Keep a clear path.

Store safely and retrieve fast

• Set up access before a full-car drop-off.
  • Set up smartphone and Bluetooth access control.
  • Test it once.
  • Keep your phone charged.
• Store soft goods in conditions Spacebox describes.
  • Use sealed boxes.
  • Keep items organised.
  • Store in insulated, water-tight, damp proof, clean units.
• Keep an aisle and zones inside the unit.
  • Create zones (travel, seasonal, spare bedding).
  • Keep heavy items low.
  • Keep a clear walkway.
• Use unloading areas and staff support.
  • Use accessible unloading areas.
  • Move one category per visit.
  • Ask staff for help if needed.
• Check prohibited items before packing.
  • Review the prohibited items list.
  • Remove restricted items.
  • Repack before move-in.

Pet-parent scenarios Spacebox supports

• Store overflow early during a move.
  • Store spare bedding and extra toys first.
  • Keep bowls and leads at home.
  • Move daily essentials last.
• Use renovation storage to protect your pet zone.
  • Move spare furniture and overflow into storage.
  • Keep one calm pet zone at home.
  • Return items after the work ends.
• Use travel and luggage storage patterns.
  • Store luggage and travel gear together.
  • Label one travel box.
  • Retrieve it as one unit when plans change.
• Use long-term storage when you downsize.
  • Store what you cherish but do not use daily.
  • Keep only weekly pet gear at home.
  • Review stored boxes by season.
• Use short-term storage while you wait to move.
  • Store the non-daily category first.
  • Keep a small daily kit at home.
  • Retrieve only what becomes weekly-use again.

Cost, terms, and booking basics

• Start with the price anchor before you store low-value items.
  • Use the stated starting rate.
  • Decide what you store versus donate.
  • Confirm pricing during the quote step.
• Use the offer exactly as shown when you plan timing.
  • Check “50% off for first 8 weeks.”
  • Confirm it during booking.
  • Match your storage window to your timeline.
• Use flexible terms as a planning tool.
  • Rely on no minimum contract.
  • Cancel at any time when storage no longer serves you.
  • Review monthly.​
• Decide on protection before move-in day.
  • Accept protection included in the quote, or waive it by signing the declaration.
  • Store valuables with extra care either way.
  • Keep an inventory list.

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