R. D. Schofield Ltd of Colchester became amongst the latest in the removals industry to see the benefit of combining self storage with its removals business and has moved to expand its current offering accordingly.

A move to new premises provided the space to allow an initial phase of 54 self storage units to be installed of which many have already been let, despite there being no marketing of the facility undertaken as yet. This has provided the company with a new stream of income from a ready-made market even though there is significant competition locally.

The brand new self storage units were supplied and installed by long established Cheshire-based company Active Supply & Design who offered the best in help and assistance throughout the process including advice on day-to-day aspects of running the self store once open.

The initial offering consists of units varying in size from 15 sq ft to 100 sq ft and consists of a total of 2,935 sq ft of net lettable space. The corridors are in a crisp white whilst doors to units are finished in Cornflower Blue, the corridors also benefiting from durable ali-chequer corner guards and kick plates to further enhance looks whilst also helping to prevent damage to walls. Active liaised with building control to ensure compliance with regulations so that the relevant certificates could be issued.

To find out how you could incorporate self storage in to your current business interests visit www.askactive.com or call 01270 215200.