Space is a prized commodity in land scarce Singapore, where rents for commercial spaces can be in the thousands of dollars. Whether you have been operating a business for some time or are a new startup, it’s important to optimise space and maintain a clutter-free office or shop.
However, you may still need some of the office furniture or equipment that you don’t use regularly or may have a short term need for additional storage space to hold inventory. This is where a self storage space could come in handy. Gaining popularity in recent times, self storage spaces offer a convenient and flexible way for businesses to securely store and access their inventory, equipment, documents, and much more.
With many self storage spaces available in Singapore, here are a few handpicked premises that you can consider for your business needs.
#1 StorHub
Claiming to be Singapore’s first and largest self storage operator, StorHub has 18 storage facilities located conveniently around Singapore. Its buildings, which are easily identified by the blue-and-orange façade, offer storage spaces to not only large businesses but also small and growing enterprises.
Services It Offers:
The storage facilities at StorHub are fitted with pin code security and can be accessed 24/7. This means you or your authorised employees (that you can register for a one-time fee of $10.70) have the flexibility to retrieve the goods whenever you need them using your unique pin code. Moreover, the facilities are monitored by 24-hour CCTV surveillance and equipped with a fire protection system, providing added assurance for the safety and security of your stored items.
The facilities also have large loading bays to serve good vehicles, including large lifts that serve each floor and free usage of trolleys. This makes it convenient if you need to transfer goods in/out regularly, regardless of whether you take up a space on the ground floor or on higher floors.
StorHub also has staff available at each outlet during office operating hours from Monday through Friday (9 a.m.– 6 p.m.) and on Saturday (9 a.m.– 1 p.m.). It also offers free car parking at selected facilities that you can enjoy as part of its services.
Available Storage Types:
StorHub has more than 10,000 storage units across its network of storage facilities. These units range from 4 to 2,000 square feet (sq ft), catering to the different needs of each business. As a reference, you can choose from the following seven-unit types:
- XXS: <21 sq ft
Can accommodate about 25 medium boxes. - XS: 21 – 33 sq ft
Can accommodate about 40 medium boxes. - S: 33 – 46 sq ft
Can accommodate about 60 medium boxes. - M: 46 – 66 sq ft
Can accommodate about 100 medium boxes. - L: 66 – 106 sq ft
Can accommodate about 160 medium boxes. - XL: 106 – 201 sq ft
Can accommodate about 240 medium boxes. - XXL: >201 sq ft
Can accommodate about 500 medium boxes.
StorHub offers a flexible storage term for as short as one month or as long as you need. You can also upsize or downsize your storage unit from month to month. Payment for storage space can be made in the following ways: cash, NETS, credit cards, cheques, iBanking and AXS payment.
Contact StorHub for a quote based on your storage needs.
#2 Work+Store
With the aim of providing cheap storage space for rent in Singapore, Work+Store has 7 storage facilities in the north-east, east, and south regions. It is a subsidiary of LHN Group, a space optimisation and public-listed company.
Services It Offers:
Work+Store offers two types of self storage services—basic storage and business storage—that may be suitable depending on your purpose and items to store. All units have access to a direct lift landing and the use of a trolley to move your goods in/out easily. They can also be accessed at any time and are monitored by 24-hour CCTV surveillance to ensure the safety of the items stored.
For basic storage, businesses can choose between air-conditioned and non air-conditioned units, including window and non-window options. These units, which are also fitted with lights, may serve well for businesses that need to store office furniture or event equipment that they don’t regularly use.
Otherwise, you can choose the business storage units that are recommended for businesses to store inventory and also perform fulfilment work in the unit. These units are air-conditioned and offer greater privacy, making them an ideal choice for e-commerce businesses and start-ups to run their operations at an affordable cost.
Additionally, Work+Store also offers warehouse logistics management, where you can let their experienced team handle your inventory, order processing and even delivery dispatch while you focus on sales and marketing. You can also book the shared studios available at selected fulfilment hubs to engage in livestreaming, and shoot photos or videos. Some facilities may even offer access to a communal breakout area, packing stations, and a pantry.
Available Storage Types:
There are four types of storage units available, whether you choose the basic or business storage option, which start at $190 per month.
- Lockers Unit (6-10 sq ft)
- Small Unit (20–199 sq ft)
- Medium Unit (200–299 sq ft)
- Large Unit (300–627 sq ft)
Work+Store provides a flexible lease term, allowing you to extend your lease depending on your future requirements. It also offers a price match guarantee if you’re able to find cheaper storage in Singapore by beating it by 5%*. Contact Work+Store for a quote based on your storage needs.
*This applies to selected self storage unit sizes.
#3 Extra Space Asia
Awarded by Superbrands as Singapore’s Number 1 Self Storage brand since 2018, Extra Space Asia has 11 storage facilities located island wide. It offers professionally managed services, state-of-the-art security and around-the-clock accessibility to its users.
Services It Offers:
You can choose between the executive storage and business storage services that Extra Space Asia offers for businesses.
For the executive storage units, you can enjoy air-conditioned storage and free use of flexible work space and amenities that include high speed WiFi, a meeting area, a coffee machine, and printing services. This might be suitable if you’re a start-up, a freelancer, or an e-commerce business, where it allows you to conveniently store, work and collaborate in one place.
As for the business storage units, they come with individually alarmed storage rooms and free use of trolleys and pallet jacks. There is also a Box Shop that sells packaging materials such as boxes, bubble wrap, markers, tape, shelves, stretch films, pen knives and padlocks. Extra Space Asia also offers on-site assistance with its team of dedicated customer service consultants to help you with your queries.
Available Storage Types:
If you are going for the executive storage units, Extra Space Asia has a choice of three plans with rates starting from $185 per month.
– Entrepreneur – 11-12 sq ft (locker storage unit + free use of work space and amenities)
– Start-Up – 24-75 sq ft (walk-in storage unit + free use of work space and amenities)
– SME – 80-100 sq ft (walk-in storage unit + free use of work space and amenities)
Otherwise, for the business storage units, the range of seven available sizes is as follows:
– Extra Small – Locker
– Small (Less than 21 sq ft)
– Small (21 to 34 sq ft)
– Medium (35 – 80 sq ft)
– Large (81 – 145 sq ft)
– Extra Large (146 – 207 sq ft)
– Extra Extra Large (More than 207 sq ft)
Extra Space Asia offers flexible storage durations from as short as 14 days to as long as you need. Similarly, you only need to give two weeks termination notice if you no longer need the storage space, even if you have a long term contract. You will also not be charged any penalty for upsizing or downsizing to suit your storage needs.
Contact Extra Space Asia for a quote based on your storage needs.
#4 Store-Y Self Storage
Established by the Agape Business Group of Far East Organisation, Store-Y is one of the newest self storage operators in Singapore. Focusing on affordability, accessibility, and security, Store-Y has only one facility at Nordcom II in Gambas Crescent in the north.
Services It Offers:
Store-Y offers both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned business storage units of various sizes, catering to whichever stage your business is at.
Similar to other self storage providers, Store-Y also offers 24/7 access to your storage items and around-the-clock security, ensuring the safety of your belongings. Store-Y also allows you to lease and move in on the same day (subject to the availability of the unit type). This could be beneficial if you are in urgent need of storage space.
Furthermore, the storage spaces allow for convenient loading and unloading of goods right in front of your storage unit. Store-Y also has a Box Shop, where it sells packing materials that you can use to pack and store your items. Should you need further assistance, you can check with the staff, who will be present on site during operation hours from Monday to Saturday.
Available Storage Types:
Booking of storage spaces is available for at least a minimum of 14 days. There are six available storage sizes that you can choose from.
- Lockers (14 sq ft) – prices starting from $50 per month.
- Small (26 sq ft) – prices starting from $220 per month.
- Medium (41 sq ft) – prices starting from $308 per month.
- Large (54 sq ft) – prices starting from $350 per month.
- Extra Large (68 sq ft) – prices starting from $450 per month.
- Front Access Unit (127 sq ft) – prices starting from $800 per month.
Only cashless payments like Nets, Visa, Mastercard, Paynow, bank transfers, and cheque are accepted. Contact Store-Y for a quote based on your storage needs.
#5 EBC Storage Singapore
Located at 50 Tagore Lane, EBC Storage Singapore is part of the EBC lifestyle hub that offers both storage spaces and flexible co-working spaces in one place.
Services It Offers:
EBC Storage offers a complete infrastructure, from a covered carpark to ramps, spacious cargo lifts, and a wide walkway, to ensure you are able to transfer goods in/out the storage units. It also provides free use of trolleys that you can use to transport your goods.
You can choose between both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned storage spaces that might suit the different types of items that you may need to store. The facility, which is maintained at the highest level, is also monitored around the clock by CCTV surveillance.
You will also have access to your storage unit at any time by using a pin code or access card. Should you need on-site assistance, EBC Storage’s staff will be ready to help during operation hours from Monday to Saturday.
Available Storage Types:
Booking of storage spaces is available on flexible terms for at least a minimum of 14 days. There are five available storage sizes that you can choose from.
- Locker (8-15 sq ft)
- Small (15-40 sq ft)
- Medium (41-70 sq ft)
- Large (71-100 sq ft)
- Jumbo (above 100 sq ft)
Payment can be made in cash, credit card, cheque, internet banking and AXS. Contact EBC Storage for a quote based on your storage needs.
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