Need A Space

Need A Space: self-storage between Faversham and Canterbury

Need A Space is a family-run self-storage business located on the outskirts of Faversham and Canterbury, in Kent. The facility provides 40,000 square feet of indoor secure storage units and related services to homeowners, businesses and students. The company states that it has acquired many years of experience in the storage industry and serves clients in Kent and South London.

Storage options and flexibility

The site offers self-storage units that can be adjusted in size when needed, without penalty. Customers can increase or decrease the space they rent as their requirements change. The service is presented as low-cost and flexible, with no deposit required and no hidden costs. The company guarantees that it cannot be beaten on price and offers to beat any price by 5%.

Storage is available for household goods, garage contents, student possessions and business items. The facility also provides business archive storage and space for holding eBay stock. The website includes a space estimator to help customers choose an appropriate unit size, ranging from a large locker to spaces equivalent to seven or more small bedrooms.

Services beyond self-storage

Need A Space offers a removal service for house and business moves at affordable rates. A mailbox rental service provides private or temporary mailbox addresses from £2.40 a week. Free packaging is available, including a pack of boxes, tape and bubble wrap suited to the customer's requirements. Packaging materials and tools are also sold on site.

Customers paying for a minimum of two months receive free use of a tail-lift van. The facility also provides free van hire, free use of forklift trucks, unloading bays and parking. An assisted forklift truck service is available to help with moves.

Security and on-site assistance

Security is central to the service, with an assured secure care policy. The facility uses CCTV, high-security infrared beams, state-of-the-art alarm systems and perimeter fencing. Trained staff are on hand on site to offer advice and assistance when needed.

Special offers

The website lists several offers: a free pack of boxes, tape and bubble wrap; free use of a tail-lift van when paying for at least two months; a guarantee to beat any price by 5%; and a sixth month for 1p when paying for five months, available for rentals of 26 weeks or more. A free move-in boxes pack and free van hire are also mentioned in the enquiry form. These offers are presented as part of the current catalogue and may be subject to terms.

Areas served

Need A Space serves Canterbury, Faversham, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Chestfield, Thanet, Sittingbourne, Maidstone, London and surrounding areas.

Customer feedback

The website includes testimonials from customers in Whitstable, Deal, Faversham, Boughton, Walthamstow, Graveney and Dunkirk near Faversham. They describe the facilities as clean and secure, the staff as friendly and helpful, and the rental rates as competitive. One customer mentions the free Luton van offer as hassle-free. These are individual comments and not a summary of overall ratings.