Property upturn boosts Coventry storage business

AN upturn in the commercial and residential property markets is proving a boon to one Coventry company as it prepares for its 30th anniversary.

Storage provider Self Store is seeing one of the busiest periods of its history with over 100 of its 155 secure units now occupied.

The upturn is due in part to people storing household items as they prepare to move, owner-managed businesses storing equipment and firms such as The Tech Factory making use of the space as it prepares to expand.

Adam Steadman, director of the IT company, said the firm was looking to set up a London office.

He said: “We have clients all over the UK but we have taken the decision to expand into London. The company has grown to 10 staff and we anticipate that doubling over the next two years.

“We utilise the space at Self Store regularly but that has enhanced recently because of the expansion – it’s great to be able to rely on their service.”
Acting manager Louis Smith said Self Store was a strong barometer for the local economy.

He said: “When we are busy, it generally means things are happening and that businesses and individuals are on the move and require our space.

“We do have, what you might call, ‘regulars’ including skilled tradesman who aren’t quite big enough to have their own yard so will store tools and equipment here.
“But the majority use the service temporarily – either when they are moving home or moving to a new base for their business.”

He said the Tech Factory was a classic case of the type of business that used its facilities.

“It’s great that our anniversary is coinciding with one of the busiest periods in the company’s history,” he added.