Secure Warehousing and Storage Solutions
Move-out dates and move-in dates rarely align perfectly. Whether you are caught in a lease gap, waiting for a new home to be built, or travelling abroad for an extended period, you need a safe place for your belongings. Homepac Express provides secure warehousing and storage solutions that act as a bridge between your old address and your new one. We do not simply lock your goods in a metal container and forget about them. Our storage facilities are actively managed, climate-controlled where necessary, and highly secured. By keeping your household or commercial inventory in our network, you ensure that the same company packing your goods is also responsible for storing and eventually delivering them.
What Our Storage Facilities Include
A professional storage facility must protect your goods from theft, pests, and environmental damage. Our warehouses are built to maintain the integrity of your inventory.
- Climate-Controlled Options: We offer specific storage zones that regulate temperature and humidity, which is critical for protecting wooden furniture, electronics, artwork, and important documents from warping or mould over long periods.
- 24/7 Security: Our facilities are monitored around the clock with CCTV surveillance, and access is strictly restricted to authorised personnel.
- Pest and Fire Control: Warehouses undergo regular, scheduled pest control treatments. They are equipped with industrial fire detection and suppression systems to mitigate environmental risks.
- Systematic Inventorying: Every item that enters our storage is barcoded and logged into our inventory management system. This ensures that what goes in is exactly what comes out, with no items misplaced.
- Palletised Storage: Goods are not placed directly on the concrete floor. We use elevated pallets and industrial racking to keep your cartons and furniture safe from ground moisture and accidental damage.
Who is this For
Our warehousing service provides flexible solutions for both individuals and businesses facing logistical delays.
- Between Homes: Families who have sold their old home but are waiting for possession of their new property.
- Extended Travel: Individuals moving abroad temporarily who need a safe place for their household goods without paying residential rent.
- Home Renovators: Homeowners undergoing major refurbishments who need to clear out furniture to protect it from dust and construction damage.
- Corporate Inventory: Businesses undergoing Corporate Relocation that need temporary storage for excess office furniture, IT assets, or physical archives.
How Our Storage Process Works
We integrate storage seamlessly into your overall move, handling the logistics so you do not have to transport items to a storage unit yourself.
Detailed Packing
Because goods will be sitting idle for weeks or months, we pack them differently than a standard move. We use moisture-absorbing materials and extra layers of protective wrap to prepare items for long-term storage.
Inventory Logging
At your premises, we create a master inventory list. You receive a copy, and every box and furniture piece is tagged.
Transport to Warehouse
We load the goods and transport them to our nearest secure facility.
Secure Placement
Items are unloaded, scanned into our system, and placed on designated pallets or racks within the warehouse.
Final Delivery
When you are ready to receive your goods, you notify us. We load the inventory back onto a truck, deliver it to your new address, and unpack it, completing the move.
What's Included vs. Excluded
Clear rules about what can and cannot be stored ensure the safety of our facilities and your belongings.
- Expert packing for long-term storage.
- Loading and transport to the warehouse.
- Secure, inventoried holding in our managed facility.
- Final transport and delivery to your destination.
- Perishables: Food items, spices, or anything that can spoil or attract pests.
- Hazardous Materials: Flammable liquids, gas cylinders, paint, chemicals, or explosives.
- High-Value Small Items: Cash, jewellery, bearer bonds, or crucial personal documents (like passports) should remain with you, not in commercial storage.
- Live Items: Plants and animals cannot be stored under any circumstances.
Storage Pricing Factors
Storage is billed as a recurring service, distinct from the one-off cost of moving.
- Space Required: The primary cost driver is the cubic volume your goods occupy in the warehouse (often calculated by the number of pallets or square footage used).
- Duration: Storage is typically billed on a monthly basis. Longer commitments often qualify for adjusted rates.
- Climate Control Needs: Opting for a climate-controlled unit for sensitive goods incurs a premium over standard ambient-temperature storage.
- Insurance Value: The premium for extending your transit insurance into storage insurance is based on the declared value of the goods being held.
Guaranteed Reliability
CCTV Monitored
Continuous camera surveillance covers all entry points and storage aisles.
Fire and Safety Compliance
Our warehouses adhere strictly to commercial fire safety and building regulations.
Accountability
Because we pack, transport, store, and deliver the goods, there is a single chain of custody. You never have to deal with third-party storage vendors pointing fingers at the moving company if an issue arises.
Can I access my goods while they are in storage?
Our facilities are designed for secure holding rather than daily access (unlike a self-storage locker). If you urgently need to retrieve a specific item, you can arrange supervised access by contacting your move coordinator in advance. An handling fee may apply.
Are the storage units climate-controlled?
We offer both standard ambient storage and specific climate-controlled zones. If your inventory includes sensitive items like fine art, antiques, or critical electronics, your advisor will recommend placing them in the climate-controlled area.
Is there a minimum storage period?
We offer flexible storage terms. While most clients store goods for a month or longer, we can accommodate short-term holds (e.g., a few days or weeks) if you are facing a sudden delay in getting the keys to your new property.
Are my goods insured while in storage?
Yes, but standard transit insurance only covers the goods while they are moving. We offer an extended storage insurance policy that covers your inventory against fire, theft, and natural disasters while resting in the warehouse.
How much notice do you need to deliver my goods out of storage?
We generally require 3 to 5 days' notice to schedule a truck and crew, pull your items from the warehouse racks, and arrange delivery to your new address. During peak moving seasons, providing a week's notice is recommended.
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