FAQ - Storage units
Self-Storage
General
General questions
Who else has access to my storage room apart from me?
Are the storage rooms lockable?
What is self-storage?
Can I view the storage compartments before renting them?
Storage
Everything to do with storage
Can you accept postal items or deliveries of goods for me?
Are the storage rooms heated or air-conditioned?
Yes, the storage compartments are kept at a constant temperature by a modern air heating system. This prevents damage caused by condensation and ensures dry storage.
How much load may be placed on the floor of the storage rooms?
What can be stored?
No items may be stored that are highly flammable or highly flammable. It is also prohibited to store goods that may cause an odor nuisance or harmful emissions. (Non-exhaustive) list of prohibited goods:
- Damp or wet goods or objects,
- any objects that emit smoke, odor or fragrance,
- Food and other perishable goods (susceptible to spoilage) unless securely packaged in such a way as to protect them and prevent them from attracting vermin or living creatures of any kind or otherwise causing a nuisance,
- flammable or combustible materials or liquids including diesel, gasoline, waste oil,
- Paints, varnishes and solvents,
- Firearms, explosives, weapons or ammunition,
- Fireworks,
- Used tires (only after prior separate agreement),
- Animals (alive or dead),
- Garbage and other waste material,
- any illegal substances such as drugs, illegal items or illegally acquired goods such as smuggled or stolen goods, etc,
- Chemicals, radioactive material, biological agents,
- Asbestos and/or processed asbestos,
- Gas cylinders or any other pressurized gases and/or batteries,
- Bulk or loose goods,
- Substances that could cause damage to the container or the location or lead to impairment of the container, the location or the neighborhood,
- any toxic, flammable or hazardous substances or preparations classified as such in any type of legal or local ordinance.
Security
What about safety?
Do you offer insurance for the stored items?
Yes, stored items must be insured in every tenancy. The minimum cover is €5,000 for €5 per month. Optionally, the sum insured can be increased in EUR 1000 increments for €1.00 each. However, your household contents insurance may already include storage outside your home. Please clarify this with your insurance company.
Is the system monitored?
Is the building locked?
How do I provide the insurance company with proof of the stored items in the event of a claim?
Contract
What do I need to consider when concluding a contract?
When will I get my deposit back?
What contract details do I need to consider?
What documents do I need to bring with me to sign the contract?
How can I rent a storage compartment?
Online
- You can request a rental contract on the website at any time.
- You will receive the rental agreement by email shortly.
- You sign and return the documents.
- You will receive your personal code for the entrance gate to the hall.
If you return the signed documents by email, they can be used on the same day.
On site in the office
- You are welcome to ask for advice on the right storage box during office opening hours.
- A rental agreement is drawn up on the spot.
- After payment you will receive your personal access code for the warehouse.