Container storage # 2

[7610 super q]

I've got a 16000 sf shed that could house 24x 40' shipping containers.

Will I need PP if they're under cover ?
How much do the containers cost ?
How heavy are they ( will the Manipoo lift them) ?
How much do people charge for storage per week/ month/ year ?
Do you draw up formal contracts with tenants ?
What happens when plonkers don't pay up ?
What happens when plonkers disappear off the face of the planet, and leave you with their junk ?
What happens when plonkers turn up at 3 o'clock in the morning ?

Is it worth the mither ?

Thoughts please......
TIA.

 

[Rob Holmes]

Can't help with much, but if the plonkers don't pay or clear off...

 

[Jerry]

Are you in an area that would suit caravan storage? That sound an idea shed for it and would be far less expensive to set up and pays pretty well for not much work, I have nearly 30 vans stored in two sheds and it is money for old rope and I could fill them 3 times over in a matter of months. Had enquiries for 6 this last week alone.

 

[7610 super q]

Are you in an area that would suit caravan storage? That sound an idea shed for it and would be far less expensive to set up and pays pretty well for not much work, I have nearly 30 vans stored in two sheds and it is money for old rope and I could fill them 3 times over in a matter of months. Had enquiries for 6 this last week alone.

I've done a bit of boat storage....well 2 boats. Both owners were plonkers.....anyhow, if you don't mind me asking,how much do you charge for caravan storage ? PM me if you prefer.

 

[Rob Holmes]

...and if you get a towball fitting on the front of your manitou then you can move them into place easier

 

[7610 super q]

...and if you get a towball fitting on the front of your manitou then you can move then into place easier

That begs the next question...what sort of insurance would I need.....moving an expensive boat with the Manitou could end in an expensive mishap + annoyed plonker.

 

[Jerry]

...and if you get a towball fitting on the front of your manitou then you can move them into place easier

Yes, ideal but many vans now have motor movers on them and the owners dont need to know how to reverse with a van now thank god. I do use my Merlo to shove them around though at times.

 

[Clive]

container storage around here is about £25/week for a 20ft'er

no need to put them in a shed though - just on some hard standing, rent the shed for something else


Not sure if you need PP or not, I expect you do as you do for caravan storage

 

[Jerry]

I've done a bit of boat storage....well 2 boats. Both owners were plonkers.....anyhow, if you don't mind me asking,how much do you charge for caravan storage ? PM me if you prefer.

I have recently put my prices up due to demand. For inside storage I charge £10 a week now. Outside is £7 but only just started that.

Sheds are secured and the entrance is covered by CCTV remotely recorded.

Insurance is their responsibility, they all sign a disclaimer that I accept zero responsibility.

On the whole they are decent folk and have only had one idiot but I kicked him out after 3 months. Some of them been with me for 5 or 6 years now.

The best are the ones who only take their van out once a year, rest of the time it sits there gathering dust and paying me money.

 

[Rob Holmes]

IIRC, planning permission is not needed if moveable, and that they are moved every 3 years (only feet), but better check first

Log cabins don't need PP, and people fit them with skids so they can drag them a few feet every few years

 

[Jerry]

Couple pics of the store form about 5 years ago before it filled up:

 

[7610 super q]

Thanks for that....so a 40' bay would take 2 vans, x £10 week, x 6 months would be £480 for 6 months storage.
I rent out a bay for machinery storage for £300 / bay ATM, if I upped it to £4-450, I wouldn't be that far off caravan storage prices.

 

[Rob Holmes]

....you may need PP if storing caravans or containers inside as it's change of use

 

[Clive]

I have recently put my prices up due to demand. For inside storage I charge £10 a week now. Outside is £7 but only just started that.

Sheds are secured and the entrance is covered by CCTV remotely recorded.

Insurance is their responsibility, they all sign a disclaimer that I accept zero responsibility.

On the whole they are decent folk and have only had one idiot but I kicked him out after 3 months. Some of them been with me for 5 or 6 years now.

The best are the ones who only take their van out once a year, rest of the time it sits there gathering dust and paying me money.

we had an application for caravan storage turned down years ago, things might have changed though as that was at least a decade ago

 

[Clive]

....you may need PP if storing caravans or containers inside as it's change of use

yes would ned to go from Ag to B1 I expect - not hard to get though

 

[roscoe erf]

manipoo won't lift a 40ft container would a 20ft with fork extensions

 

[7610 super q]

We're in a National Park as well, PP ain't that straightforward.

 

[7610 super q]

I love it when a Sunday afternoon diversification idea gets kicked into touch......

 

[Rob Holmes]

Can still do outdoor container storage as PP my not be required

 

[7610 super q]

Found this on the TAW thread....machinery storage for neighbours + boat.