Jesse-Lee Stringer - February 10th, 2014
It's not often that one finds a trustworthy company a few kilometers from home - Storex is the exception. In February 2013, I enquired with the owners on the best method of obtaining self-storage and associate requirements, I was directed to speak to Cassandra. I intended to rent 1x 20 foot container and when I enquired about the requirements in order to secure the service, I was informed that 'just a lock and credit-card details' was required in order to start, a fair cry away from the mountains of credit-checks, personal and business details required by others. Prior to visiting Storex, I had visited numerous self-storage businesses in and around the Casey, Cardinia, and Dandenong areas with a variety of fees and requirements. Storex was the only company to offer 24 hour access, any day of the year, in a well lighted area. The best part was the location, between Abbots & Greens road, off Dandenong Valley highway and South Gippsland Highway. If you've used Eastlink or Princes highway, it's nestled inbetween. Before I considered the cost, I considered the accessibility, chance of theft/breakage, and existing communication with transport companies. Of those I polled rarely did Storex's competitors accept container sized deliveries, and if they did it was going to cost $150 per container, and $30 per day for container 'storage fees'. Having decided to use Storex based upon the professionalism, The cost of $15 was incurred for two days that the container was awaiting pickup. From memory this fee was waived as I emptied both within twenty-four hours (thanks to Cassandra who must have taken pity of me, having emptied the containers by myself) - I've already saved $360. If you've ever visited a self-storage facility, you'll know they are rarely staffed and most are unable to assist with billing questions, facilities, or quite frankly the business in general - employed to open and close the gate. During my duration both Cassandra & Bryan (arrived late 2013) ensured that I had access to what I needed, and without delay. As I had another container en-route from Florida, USA - I was going to require the facility to back the transport truck, direct loading into container via pallet jack, and lifted gate. Storex not only offered me what I requested but also offered their pallet-jack and cleaning accessories in order to assist my move our existing undercover containers to open ground containers (requested). During this time, my Son was born at Monash Medical Centre and I was unable to be at the premises the same morning as the delivery, Cassandra was made aware prior and directed the truck to the necessary container, ready for my arrival to open the container, minimizing any delays which allowed me a total turnover time of 30 minutes before heading back to the Hospital. If I had gone anywhere else, I'm certain it would have cost me a good $500 to get someone to arrange this service, a service that Storex offered as a matter of professionalism. During my tenancy, I stored not less than 1/4 million dollars worth of stock on their premises without a single bead of anxiety on my mind. The duration of my lease was twelve months, renting 2x 20' containers so suffice to say, the heat-waves of 2013, along with heavy rain kept my products dry. If you are looking for short-term or long-term storage, somewhere to park your B-Double, or somewhere to park your work-truck before driving home in your Camry, Storex is where you should be. Fun Note: 50c Cans of drink are available, along with coffee and (all hours) restroom facilities are available, try getting that elsewhere.