What Can You Keep in a Storage Unit? A List of Items

Today, household storage is no longer a trend but a necessity. Many items in your home or office need a secure household storage space. Your high-value belongings, your entire home during a move, important office documents or your seasonal stock can all be put into storage.

In this article, we explain which items you can keep in storage units and the easiest way to do it — and we also have a surprise to share with you!

Main Types of Items You Can Keep in Storage

The service offered by storage companies involves much more than simply stacking items in an empty space. Your belongings are kept for long periods in dry, modern warehouses and, at the end of the storage period, returned to you in the same condition as on day one.

Household Items

1. Furniture and Sofas: For long-term storage, humidity control and climate control are important. Clean, protective covers can be used before storage to prevent damage from dust and damp.
2. Major Appliances: Items such as refrigerators, washing machines and dishwashers can be stored (under a short- or long-term contract) as long as any water inside is drained and moisture-sensitive parts are kept in suitable conditions.
3. Electronic Devices (TVs, Computers, etc.): Before storage, they should be packed with bubble wrap, foam or protective boxes and labeled with a “fragile” sticker. Humidity control and insurance are very helpful here.

Office and Business Supplies

1. Files and Documents: Archive documents can be stored; however, it is advisable to take precautions against fire and humidity and to opt for insurance and a climate-controlled space.
2. Office Furniture and Electronics: Equipment such as desks, chairs, computers and printers should be packed carefully to reduce the risk of damage during transport to the warehouse.

Prohibited or Restricted Items for Storage

Although storage companies accept most household and office items, some categories are restricted or completely prohibited for safety or legal reasons. Troy Depo does not allow the following groups of items to be stored.

Hazardous and Prohibited Substances

1. Flammable, Explosive and Chemical Products: Gasoline, paint thinner, oxygen cylinders, fuel and explosive substances are not accepted.
2. Live Animals and Perishable Food: Storing anything alive, or materials that spoil quickly or may cause odors, is prohibited.
3. Illegal Goods: Substances that are illegal to keep or require special permits, such as drugs and weapons, cannot be placed in storage.

These restrictions are designed to protect both the safety of other belongings in the warehouse and the facility's operating policies.

What Determines the Cost of Household Storage?

The most important price factor in household storage is the size of the unit. However, if you want to protect your valuable belongings, you will also need insurance and additional services such as moving and packing.

Other Factors That Affect the Cost

• Unit Size: 1–5 m³ (small), 6–10 m³ (medium), 11–15 m³ (large), 16+ m³ (extra large)
• Insurance: Covers the risks of fire, earthquake and flooding; it may add an extra fee but is recommended for valuable items.
• Moving and Packing: You can add moving and packing services as needed. This way, your belongings are quickly packed and transported without having to hire a second company.

Start Storing Your Belongings Safely with Troy Depo!

Researching every step of this process, comparing companies on price and security, and arranging a moving and packing crew can feel overwhelming.

Troy Depo takes care of all these needs for you. Operating in many parts of the country, led by Istanbul, Ankara and Bursa, Troy Depo always delivers the same high-quality experience.

How Troy Depo Works

1. Needs Assessment: The volume of your belongings, the contract term and your moving, packing and insurance requirements are determined.
2. The Best Warehouses: We recommend warehouses selected across different locations and price ranges that meet modern standards such as security and climate control.
3. Moving and Packing: On request, your belongings are picked up from your address, professionally packed and moved to the warehouse. When you are done, they are delivered back to your address.
4. Insurance: If you wish, an additional insured storage option can be added. This keeps financially and sentimentally valuable items, as well as electronics, protected.
5. A Model That Makes the Customer Journey Easier: Getting storage rental, moving & packing and insurance under a single contract offers great convenience and peace of mind for first-time customers, raising customer satisfaction and conversion rates.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In this section, we answer the questions most often asked by customers who have never used a storage service before. For anything else you are curious about, check out our frequently asked questions section or get in touch with us.

Store Your Belongings Safely and Enjoy the Comfort of Troy Depo!

You can store a wide range of items with us, including electronics, office supplies, home furniture and textiles. With our modern partner warehouses, we promise every customer an affordable, secure and hassle-free storage experience! For preparing large pieces such as sofas, tables and wardrobes for storage in particular, take a look at our furniture storage article.

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