Storage FAQs
The storage containers we use are of the highest quality. They are made with marine grade steel, high locking bars and lock boxes to keep your padlock safe and unable to be compromised making them the best option to guarantee the safety of your belongings.
The Cor-Ten marine grade shipping containers we use are made to withstand life on the seas and their primary function is ensuring the safe and secure passage of new goods being imported from abroad, new cars, classic cars, high value items, the list goes on. When we buy something new in store we expect it to be in mint condition and we at Country Green make certain your property is given the same treatment which is why we put our trust in these units and why you can put your trust in us.
We only ever use one padlock that we have chosen ourselves and must live up to our exacting standards.
Each padlock is made with re-enforced, ultra-durable steel and we provide these as standard with all our units.
We want your possessions to be in the safest place possible so why would we offer you anything other than the very best? The answer is, we won’t.
Thieves can target indoor storage effortlessly. Once they are inside, which they can do quickly and easily, they are able to break the locks or the break doors into the individual units with ease leaving your goods vulnerable to theft and vandalism.
Our containers cannot be moved unless by specially designed haulage equipment and with their ultra thick steel, lock boxes and our exceptional site security they are almost impossible to break into.
Here is an article from BBC Watchdog on a well known indoor storage company highlighting the pitfalls that many other similar indoor unit companies face.
Security is of the utmost importance to us so we have taken ever measure we can to ensure you can relax and be safe in the knowledge that your property is in good hands.
The Country Green site:
- Offset from and invisible from the road
- A brook running around the road side of the site
- Tall, thick hedging and fencing
- 24hr CCTV recording in operation in numerous areas around the site not just the gates
- Gated premises only accessible to customers and the Country Green staff
- Pass code recognition
- Owner lives just 100 yards away and has full access to all CCTV cameras at all times
Included in the rental price of one of our containers:
- Padlock
- Internally Grafothermed
- Weekly checks of your dampstick if desired
- 24hr security protection
Yes, the minimum rental period is just one month.
Whilst we do not offer removal services we do have a variety of trusted removal companies we can recommend who would be delighted to help with your move. Once here, if you need a hand we will absolutely help where we can and don’t forget we do van hire so you can move your belongings with ease.
We certainly are. We believe the level of professionalism and service should be second to none which is why we are a member of the SSA meaning we have to conform to industry standards guaranteeing you peace of mind. Rent a storage unit from us with complete confidence.
No.
No one will be able to access your container apart from you unless you specify otherwise or if you would like us to inspect your dampsticks at any time.
We have a master a key with us to ensure there’s always a spare in case of emergency. However, we do reserve the right to inspect any container if we believe something is being stored which is on our ‘no-fly’ list (below) or if we suspect any illegal activity.
There are a number of items we cannot hold in our containers. Most are pretty obvious but below is a comprehensive list of banned goods and substances:
- Food or perishable goods unless securely packed so that they are protected from and do not attract vermin (Not applicable to refrigerated storage however other guidelines do apply)
- Counterfeit alcohol, bulk or wholesale alcohol (over 36 bottles or 10 packs), alcohol without UK tax or duty.
- Birds, fish, animals or any other living creatures
- Combustible or flammable materials or liquids such as gas, paint, petrol, oil or cleaning solvents
- Illegal firearms & weapons
- Fireworks, explosives & ammunition
- Chemicals, radioactive materials, biological agents or similar
- Toxic waste, asbestos, polluted or contaminated items, commercial waste, any materials of a potentially dangerous nature, compressed gases
- Items which emits any fumes or odour
- Illegal substances, illegal items, or goods illegally obtained
- Cash & securities
We want to make things as hassle free as we can so we only require a one-month notice of you vacating your container.
If you have signed and paid for a certain period we will make sure you are only charged for the time you use. For example, if you have signed for 6 months but want to vacate half way through your 6th month, no problem.
If you are storing white goods such as fridges and freezers they must be completely defrosted beforehand as they may damage your other goods when they start to defrost inside the container.
No plant pots with plants in as the soil can cause damp.
Also any fuel must be drained from cars, lawn movers and any other equipment.
Got another question?
If there is anything you feel has not been answered here in our FAQs, please get in touch and we will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
Call direct on 01380 850 939 or send us a message via our contact page.
