Most storage facilities will tell you they're secure. It's on the website, it's in the brochure, and it usually means very little. What actually makes storage secure is a bit more specific than a stock photo of a padlock.
At SOS Storage in Kingskerswell, security isn't a feature we've bolted on. It's the reason the site was built the way it was.
A Gated Site With Eyes On It Around the Clock
The site on Old Newton Road is fully gated. You're not pulling up to an open yard where anyone can wander in. CCTV covers the site continuously, not just during business hours, because the things worth protecting don't take evenings off.
That combination, controlled access and round-the-clock camera coverage, means your belongings aren't relying on luck or on the assumption that nobody will bother. It's a physical barrier backed by a permanent record.
Your Container, Your Padlock, Your Key
Nothing here is communal. There are no shared rooms, no open warehouses where your stuff sits alongside everyone else's. Each customer gets their own individual container, and you supply the padlock. That means the only person with a key to your unit is you.
It's a small detail that makes a significant difference. When access is limited to the person who actually owns the padlock, the number of ways things can go wrong drops considerably.
The People Running It Actually Answer the Phone
One of the less obvious parts of choosing a storage facility is working out who you're actually dealing with. A lot of storage businesses are managed remotely, with customer service handled by people who have never set foot on the site and can't tell you anything useful about it.
SOS Storage is a family business, and the family lives and works here. When you call 07979 777 928, you're speaking to someone who knows the site, knows the units, and can give you a straight answer. That matters more than it sounds when you're trying to make a quick decision about a move or a business delivery.
Open Every Day, Including the Days You Actually Need It
The site is open every day of the year, from 7:30am to 8:30pm. That's not a nine-to-five arrangement that leaves you stuck on a Bank Holiday Monday with a van full of furniture and nowhere to put it. Storage needs rarely arrive on a Tuesday morning in good weather, and the hours reflect that.
If you want to come and have a look before you commit to anything, you're welcome to. Seeing the site in person is the best way to understand how it works and whether it fits what you need. Get in touch to arrange a visit or ask about availability and we'll take it from there.