There are many situations in which on-site storage bins can be helpful, either for short-term or long-term solutions. How long you will need one dictates whether your best course of action is to rent one or to purchase one. Here are some of the common situations in which container storage is an ideal solution:
- Construction site- There are several ways that you can utilize on-site storage containers on a jobsite. A common use is to store equipment and tools so that they are secure. It can really slow down a project and make you go over budget if you keep having the things you need walk off. Another use is to store materials that you aren’t quite ready to use yet. Having them ready rather than needing to take time to transport each day’s materials in can keep you on schedule. An on-site storage container can also be used as a makeshift meeting place to hand out assignments each day to your workers.
- Remodeling projects- Whether you are a DIYer or a contractor, it can be helpful to have on-site storage when doing a remodeling project. You can use the containers to store furnishings and belongings that need to be removed from the area, hold materials you’ll be using in the project, and keep equipment safe.
- Long-term storage- If you have a need for long-term storage, you might be tempted to go to a storage facility. That can be a viable solution when you won’t need to access your items that often. However, if you do plan to shuffle things in and out of storage, having a container on your property is a better solution.
- Inventory overstock- As a businessowner, you know how beneficial it can be to purchase supplies and materials in bulk or take advantage of a sale or discount. If your warehouse cannot accommodate short-term situations, an on-site storage container is the solution.
- Planning for future sales- If you manufacture seasonal products and your warehouse becomes overloaded waiting for sales to begin, consider on-site storage for the overflow.
These are just a few of the ways in which the on-site storage containers we offer at SOS Storage On Site can prove useful. We are happy to help you with short-term rental, long-term lease, or purchase of one of our 8-gauge steel storage containers. Call today to learn more about the solutions our Collingwood, Ontario company has to offer.