If you work in a trade, then your tools are often your most valuable asset, and it is therefore essential to keep them safe. Any tradesperson will know that keeping them locked in a van overnight can be a risky business and there is rarely enough space for them to be stored at your home, so where should you keep them that ensures they will be safe and secure?
If you do not have a dedicated storage space, then it can be tempting to keep everything locked in a van overnight.
However, these kinds of vehicles can be targets for thieves who know there are likely to be expensive pieces of equipment kept inside. If you intend to keep your tools in a van, then you should install robust deadlocks and additional security locks as well as an alarm system with motion sensors.
It is also important to park in well-lit secure areas that have CCTV coverage and try to reverse your van as close as possible to a wall or garage so that the locked doors cannot be accessed. As vans and sign-written trades vehicles are common targets for theft, many insurance companies will not cover you if you leave your tools in your van overnight.
A self storage unit is becoming an increasingly popular option for many trades people as it can combine the perfect balance of security and accessibility. These units come in a variety of sizes, meaning you can choose something that is appropriate for the tools you need to store.
Self storage sites are carefully managed to ensure only those who have a unit are able to gain access and each individual unit will have its own robust locking system.
In addition to this, the units should be weatherproof to ensure that extremes of temperature and damp cannot affect the items that you store.
Most self storage units can be accessed 24 hours a day, so there are no concerns about being able to get hold of the items you need at exactly the right time.
If the worst should happen and your items are stolen or damaged, then the units will have their own insurance to cover any losses that you might experience.
With a monthly rolling contract at £110 per month, these smaller containers are ideal for storing infrequently used tools, making them accessible whenever needed.
Ideal for tradespeople, our 20ft storage units offer ample space for tools, equipment, and materials. Available on a monthly rolling contract at just £140 per month, they provide a convenient and cost-effective storage solution for your business needs.
One of the most convenient storage options is to keep all of your tools and equipment at home if you have the available space. The garage is often the most suitable spot for this kind of job, but you must ensure that it is as secure as possible. You should therefore ensure that extra locks have been fitted and there is a robust alarm system in place.
When unloading your tools, it is advisable not to do this in full view of the neighbourhood, as this will be seen as advertising exactly what you have inside your garage. You should also check with your home insurance that you are covered to store this kind of equipment on your property.
Wherever you keep your tools, it is important that they are out of sight at all times. This means ensuring they are in secure toolboxes or vaults to make them difficult to access.
It is important to keep them somewhere which is as difficult as possible to be broken into, as if your tools are stolen, it can not only be costly to replace them but can leave you unable to work in the meantime.
Your tools are essential for your trade, so you need to keep them safe at all times while still being able to access them conveniently whenever you need them, so ensure you investigate all available options.
Organise your business and secure your tools and equipment with Loxleys Self Storage. If you are interested in our self storage facilities for tradespeople, please contact our team today and we’ll be able to advise you on what is best for your requirements and provide any additional information you may require.
Our Mansfield site has full-coverage 24hr CCTV, secured with electric gate access and has regular security patrols.
Our high quality containers are water-tight and treated with anti-condensation paint to ensure your items stay dry and clean.
Enjoy access to site 7 days a week. You will receive a lock and key so you can access your container unit whenever you need to.
Sleep easy with secure storage solutions on monthly rolling contracts, starting from just £110 per month.