Key Takeaways
- Securely store tools, equipment, inventory, and other expensive work items
- Choose the right size for your items to streamline costs and avoid wastage
- You can’t store flammable or hazardous materials
- Easily access your unit before work with convenient 6 am – 8 pm access hours
Tool & Equipment Storage in Perth
Working in construction, electrical, plumbing, or landscaping services comes with a lot of tools, and not always the space to keep them secure. Storage for tradies needs to provide a secure location for expensive gear so you can keep your workshop clutter-free while maintaining peace of mind that your equipment is safe and sound.
Why More Perth Tradies Are Using Self Storage
Power tools stolen from vans, warehouse fees breaking the bank, backyards and garages filled with equipment… Sound familiar? Unfortunately, problems surrounding tool and equipment storage are something many Perth tradies have faced.
As a result, many workers are turning to professional off-site tool storage for bulky or expensive equipment to help:
- Reduce the risk of theft
- Streamline operations by choosing a unit close to your sites
- Eliminate oil or dirt stains from equipment around your home
- Reduce the financial strain of renting expensive warehouses
- Remove the risk of rust, grime, or corrosion damage to materials
- Stop squabbles at home about tools blocking the garage or backyard
What Tools and Equipment Can Be Stored in a Storage Unit?
Most storage units allow you to store a range of items for your convenience. Units come in a range of sizes, meaning you’re able to secure as many or as few items as you wish. Some items you can keep secure in your Guardsman storage unit include:
- Power tools and hand tools
- Building materials like plaster and timber
- Personal protective equipment (PPE), including boots, hats, and hi-vis gear
- Spare parts and supplies
- Working at heights equipment, such as ladders, scaffolding, and harnesses
(Please note, we cannot store any flammable or hazardous items.)
How Storage Units Keep Your Tools & Equipment Safe
Tools are an expensive investment, and should be treated as such. No matter how secure your home or van is, it likely doesn’t have the same level of security as a dedicated commercial storage facility for tradies.
CCTV
Guardsman provides 24/7 CCTV surveillance and on-site security personnel. This adds a layer of security that your home system can’t compete with.
Locks
Storage units typically have disc or cylinder locks that are more secure than standard house locks. At Guardsman, we pair this with a padlock for an extra layer of security.
Insurance
Standard home insurance does not cover your tools and equipment, meaning if you are a victim of theft, you may not be able to claim anything back. Our storage units come with insurance on a case-by-case basis. You can check with our team about insurance, or your current provider may allow a nominated value to be stored.
Choosing the Right Storage Unit for Your Trade
At Guardsman, we have a range of unit sizes from 1m X 1m to 3m X 7m, with ground-floor access options too. Depending on your trade and how much equipment you need to store, the size of the unit required can vary.
As a rough guide:
- Electricians and plumbers: A 2m x 2m unit is usually enough to start storing hand tools, test equipment, and spare parts.
- Gardeners and landscapers: A 2m x 3m unit has enough space for blowers, edgers, irrigation gear, and hand tools.
- Builders: A 3m x 4m suits construction workers with a bigger inventory of power tools, PPE, scaffolding components, and materials.
Not sure what size you need? Our team can help you work it out. You can also use our space estimator to get a quick indication before you call.
Why Contractors Choose Guardsman Self Storage
With ground-floor access and opening hours from 6 am – 8 pm, 7 days a week, you can come and go with flexibility.
- Centralised Location: Located in Myaree (just off Leach Highway) in southern Perth, we’re in an ideal location when you’re travelling between jobs.
- Simple Access: You can access your storage unit from 6 am – 8 pm (last entry at 7:45 pm) Monday to Sunday.
- Ultimate Security: We have 24/7 CCTV monitoring, on-site personnel, and after-hours alarms, drastically reducing the risk of theft.
- Easy Loading & Unloading: Multiple ground-floor units eliminate the hassle of navigating stairs or elevators.
- Flexible Sizing: A wide range of storage unit sizes means you can scale your space up or down depending on your projects.
- Business-Friendly Amenities: Some of our units are equipped with power, serving perfectly as a mini logistics hub or drop-off point.
If you’re ready to start using a storage unit, talk to our team today about secure, easy-access storage for your tools and equipment. We have a range of units available suitable for your needs.