Big Padlock is a leading self-storage specialist that operates from eight convenient locations in the United Kingdom. This very well established company caters to private and commercial clients with a complete choice of storage space sizes and prices to ensure their clients' needs are met.

Self-storage facilities have grown in popularity over the years with businesses and private clients taking advantage of the convenience these units provide. These units enable clients to store equipment, materials, and furniture, anything that they need to store that they don't have space for in the office or home. As a result, there are some things you may not know about self-storage facilities, which the team at Big Padlock were eager to share.

While self-storage seems to have taken center stage over the past few years, what many don't know is that the Chinese have used this service for years and they would keep additional items in their storage units including family heirlooms, slippers and more. Of course, this has progressed dramatically since then with private and commercial clients taking advantage of self-storage with confidence.

Another interesting fact about self-storage facilities is that the majority of units rented out are on a long term basis rather than short term. Most people will rent their self-storage unit for years. Those that rent short term usually rent because they are moving and there is a delay in moving into their new home, so they need somewhere to store their precious items until their home becomes available.

Stephen Jones, the Financial Director at Big Padlock, said “Interestingly not all the big storage facilities are in the busy city centers, in fact, they are mostly on the outskirts of the city. In addition to this, the units are used for all types of reasons from storing extra clothes to furniture to items the client cannot bear to part with. There are old books, business documents, eBay and Amazon seller stock, contractors equipment and so much more in our storage facilities around the United Kingdom.”

Big Padlock is expecting a rise in demand for its self-storage facilities this year as the demand continues to soar across the country this year.

Big Padlock is a leading self-storage facility that operates in eight locations throughout the United Kingdom. This well-established company offers safe and secure solutions to private and business clients in Cardiff, Ayr, Aberdare, Huyton, Halifax, Wirral, Wrexham, and Liverpool. Big Padlock offers easy and simple storage solutions without the long term commitment. Their units offer full access to twenty-four-hour CCTV for added peace of mind. The company offers self-storage, business storage, post boxes, offices with storage, offices to let, caravan storage, student storage, workshops and much more with bespoke facilities for architects, solicitors, builders and traders, and eBay and Amazon sellers. To find out more, visit https://www.bigpadlock.co.uk.