What to look for: sports equipment storage

What to look for when you need storage sports equipment

Are you in dire need of much needed space in your home? Storing your sports equipment is cheaper than you think. Consider storing your sporting accessories, those golf clubs, hockey sticks, bicycles, weight lifting apparatus etc which just take up to much space or simply do not fit into your home.

Storing sports equipment that is not used regularly is an efficient way to free up valuable space in your home and to keep your prized gear in a safe and secure environment for a minimal cost. 

Keen cyclists, rock-climbers, footballers, skiers, snowboarders, motorbike enthusiasts and other active sportsmen and women can often find their garage, attics, spare rooms or even the car boot becoming the their only storage area - especially if you have pieces of equipment for every members of your family - but do not use it very regularly. Storing these goods is an efficient way to free up your home, garage or car and keep your valuable items in a secure, accessible environment.

Types of storage

Garage storage is a useful and cost effective solution to storing items such as motorbikes, scooters, bicycles, bicycle gear and other large pieces of sports equipment such as running machines, weights, benches etc and you may be lucky enough to find one listed nearby. Meanwhile, self-storage units can offer you flexible, secure facilities which you can access, most often 24 hours a day, seven days of the week, or during office hours. These units offer prices based on the size of the space needed giving you plenty of choice. The self-storage units also often provide free parking, easy access and extra security. 

Peace of mind

If you are storing valuable items - ensuring you have the correct insurance is paramount to giving you peace of mind over your sports equipment. Many companies will offer insurance as part of the quote you are offered - other smaller or private storage businesses will expect you to take out your own insurance. 

Extra Security Measures

If your sports equipment is very valuable to you, you may wish to consider extra security measures are in place when you choose your storage company. For example, a lot of people would like to know that CCTV systems are in place and secured access to the area is implemented.