The Top 9 Businesses That Use Self Storage And Why Need A Space

If you run a business in Kent, you might already know the value of extra, flexible space. At Need A Space Self Storage, we support many local enterprises by offering secure, cost-effective storage solutions across Canterbury, Faversham, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Sittingbourne and beyond.  With easy access just off the A2 between Canterbury and Faversham there is lots on offer to consider for your self storage needs.

Here are nine types of businesses that frequently use self storage — and how Need A Space can help you thrive. From free move in vans for longer bookings to maibox address services and postal/courier drop offs, we have a full range of add on services to offer.

1. E-commerce & Online Retailers

Online sellers often juggle stock, packaging materials, returns, and seasonal fluctuations. Self storage lets you keep stock close, organised, and scalable as your business grows — without paying for a full warehouse.

How Need A Space helps you and your business, just one example. You can expand or shrink your unit on demand at short notice, and use our free move in van and forklift services for moving stock.

2. Brick & Mortar Retailers

Retail stores often lack the backroom space needed to store seasonal stock, promotional displays, or excess inventory. Using self storage frees up shop floor space and prevents clutter. Also you can keep overflow stock safe, rotate seasonal items, and preserve a tidy, customer-friendly store environment.

3. Construction, Trades & Contractors

Plumbers, electricians, carpenters, builders, and other tradespeople need secure storage for tools, equipment, materials, and consumables. Self storage offers a safer, central location instead of leaving gear in vans or at worksites.

Why choose Need A Space?  Our facility is well secured (CCTV, alarms, perimeter fencing) and provides easy access days and times so you can pick up tools when needed.

4. Event & Wedding Planners

Event planners deal with decor, furniture, lighting, AV equipment, props, and seasonal decor. Many of these items may not be in use year-round, making self storage a smart option.

What Need A Space offers: you can keep bulky items stored securely between events, ready to deploy when needed. Our large 40,000 ft² facility has space for large items and staging supplies.

5. Interior Designers & Home Stagers

Designers and realtors often move furniture, art, staging props, and decor between clients. Storing these pieces securely offsite reduces clutter in your workshop or office.

With Need A Space, you can preserve delicate items in clean, dry units, and rotate staging pieces easily for client showings.

6. Catering & Food Service

Catering companies must store tables, chairs, buffet equipment, linens, and non-perishables. Seasonal events or changing menus can leave you with overflow gear.

Note: Always check with us at Need A Space about restrictions on storing perishable and hazardous goods. But for non-perishable equipment, utensils, and furniture, Need A Space provides a safe and dry environment.

7. Landscaping & Lawn Care

Landscaping businesses often have mowers, trimmers, seasonal equipment, garden furniture, planters, and materials. Using self storage helps free up space at home bases and keeps tools secure off-season.

Our advantage: you can store bulky outdoor equipment in units easy for vehicles to access, reducing wear and tear from weather exposure, all our units are at the ground floor level.

8. Offices, Professional Services & Document Storage

Many businesses—law firms, accounting practices, consultancies—accumulate reams of paperwork, files, and archive materials. Archival storage in climate-controlled conditions preserves documents and frees up valuable office real estate.

What Need A Space delivers: secure units ideal for archive boxes, sensitive records, and equipment you don’t need daily access to.

9. Content Creators, Photography & Media

Photographers, videographers, set designers, prop houses, theatres and media production companies need safe places to store equipment, sets, lighting gear, backdrops, and props. Self storage units offer a cost-effective extension to your studio.

With Need A Space, you can protect expensive gear in clean, monitored units and scale up as your creative business grows.

Why Kent Businesses Prefer Need A Space in East Kent

Here are some ways Need A Space stands out for local Kent businesses:

• Lowest price guarantee — we’ll beat any competitor by 5 %.
• Free van & forklift usage (with conditions) — making moves and deliveries easier.
• Flexible unit sizing — you can upscale or downsize as your needs change.
• Strong security — CCTV, alarms, perimeter fencing for peace of mind.
• Spacious facility — more than 40,000 ft² of clean, dry units in Kent.
• Strategic location — we serve Canterbury, Faversham, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Sittingbourne, Ashford and more.

Tips for Businesses to Get the Most from Self Storage

1. Shelve strategically — Use racking systems to keep your unit organised and maximise vertical space.
2. Label everything — Inventory lists help you retrieve items quickly.
3. Climate control for sensitive items — If your goods are temperature or humidity sensitive, choose an appropriate storage type.
4. Access schedule planning — Know the times you’ll need to access your storage so you choose a unit with matching access hours.
5. Insurance review — Check your business insurance covers items in storage or consider supplementary coverage from Need A Space.

Final Thoughts

Self storage is far more than a place for personal belongings — it’s a strategic tool that businesses across sectors can use to stay lean, agile, and efficient. Whether you’re an online retailer, a tradesperson, an event planner or a design firm, Need A Space Self Storage in Kent offers reliable, flexible, and secure storage to support your ventures.

Want to discuss your specific business needs or get a quote? Contact Need A Space today, our family run friendly team can arrange a site visit for you without obligation. And let’s find the right storage solution for you. Call us on 01227 751673 to discuss all your storage requirements.