Wombourne storage site gives traders an alternative to a business unit

Local tradespeople and online sellers are using a self-storage site in Wombourne as a cheaper, more flexible alternative to leasing a business unit.

Spare Space Storage on Heath Mill Road was built from scratch by owner Tom Hornby. It offers drive-up container storage, so a plumber or builder can reverse the van up to the door, load tools and materials straight in and get on with the day. Online sellers keep stock for eBay, Amazon and Etsy there, and event businesses store marquees, staging and furniture that only comes out a few times a year.

Terms roll every four weeks with no deposit and no admin fees, so the space can grow or shrink with the business, and firms can authorise members of their team to access the unit. Access runs from 7am to 10pm, seven days a week, with 24/7 access available as an add-on, and the site is protected by electric gates with access codes, CCTV around the clock and the customer’s own padlock.

Tom said: “A lot of small firms end up using the van or the spare room as a storeroom because a business unit means a lease and a big commitment. I wanted something they could book online in a few minutes and pay one honest price for every four weeks, with no cheap first month that jumps later.”

The site also serves households moving house, decorating or extending, with units from 20 sq ft up to a full 20ft container. It is a short drive from Wolverhampton, Dudley, Kingswinford and Stourbridge.

More information is at https://sparespace.co.uk/