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All about storage
How high are the storage rooms?
All storage rooms, except the 1 m³ boxes, are between 2.50 and 3 metres high. You can therefore stack a lot vertically.
Are the storage rooms heated?
The halls are heated so that a base temperature is always maintained and frost protection is guaranteed.
Are the storage rooms air-conditioned?
Our storage rooms are ventilated to protect your belongings.
How do I find the right storage size?
You usually need less space than expected. As a rule of thumb, 10 % of the living area you are storing corresponds to the right storage room size. On our website you will also find illustrations of how to store.
Do the storage units have a power supply?
For safety reasons, there is no electricity in the storage rooms themselves. However, if you urgently need a power connection, we can provide one with a long-term contract from 6 months. Simply create a request.
Are the storage rooms lit?
Our entire halls are equipped with spotlights, providing enough light in every area. If you need more light, please create a request via our ticket system.
How wide are the storage room doors?
Almost all doors are 1 m wide, single-leaf doors. Double-leaf doors (2 m wide) are usually available from the 10–15 m² category. You can see the door dimensions in the booking process or in your customer portal contract.
Storage reasons & conditions
Are there things that cannot be stored?
Yes. Basically, no items may be stored that are easily flammable or particularly fire-promoting. Items that could cause odour nuisance or health-hazardous emissions are also prohibited. Some examples:
- Perishable food (only canned goods are storable)
- Fuels, heating fuels and lubricants
- Paints, varnishes and solvents
- Explosives (e.g. fireworks, propellants, ammunition)
- Pressurised gases
- Weapons
- Old tyres
- Combustion engines (including outboard motors, mopeds, etc.)
- Unpackaged clothing (especially fur coats)
- Living creatures of any kind
- Drugs and narcotics
- Chemicals and radioactive materials
- Toxic waste
- Special waste of any kind
- Prohibited substances and objects, as well as unlawfully acquired items
Can I store food for my catering business?
You can only store food that is non-perishable and tightly sealed. Perishable food or already opened packaging is prohibited, even if you may be removing items regularly!
Transport & logistics
Are there free transport aids such as trolleys?
Yes, we provide free roll and pallet trolleys. You will find them in the lobby, where they must also be returned after use.
Is there a goods lift in the buildings?
Yes, our multi-storey buildings have goods and passenger lifts.
Can I rent a transporter?
We do not rent vehicles ourselves, but we work with Carl&Carla.de. Depending on your booking, we provide you with a voucher code, request it when completing your booking or later via ticket. Enter the code when booking on carlundcarla.de.
Contract & cancellation
Can I cancel monthly?
Yes. No minimum term with the Flex plan, no deposit. Book for 12 months and save 12 %.
How can I cancel?
Go to your customer account, select the active contract and choose "End contract". You indicate whether the box is empty and clean, and you will then receive a credit for the remaining period. If you need help, reach us via ticket.
What is the cancellation period?
The Flex plan can be cancelled daily, you can cancel at any time. Long-term plans automatically convert to Flex plans after the chosen period and are then also cancellable daily.
What is the difference between Flex and long-term?
Flex is perfect if you do not want to commit: 2 weeks or 2 years, cancellable daily. The long-term plan runs for the chosen period and can only be cancelled after that; in return, we offer you a better price.
Can I move to a larger or smaller box?
Yes. You can change your contract to another storage room at any time, provided the desired category has availability. Simply contact us via ticket.
Do I get pre-paid rent back?
Yes. When booking, rent for 4 weeks is due in advance. As soon as you cancel, you receive a credit for the unused period, you only pay for the time you actually used the box.
Is there a best-price guarantee?
Yes. If you find another provider offering a better price with the same conditions, send us the offer, we will make a counteroffer. Simply contact us via ticket.
Opening hours & contact
What are the opening hours?
BookaBox is accessible 24/7. You can store and retrieve whenever you have time, you always have access to your storage room via the app.
Is anyone always on site?
Staff are not always on site. However, you can reach us at any time via the ticket system or by phone, we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Payment & price guarantee
How can I pay?
At checkout you choose between various payment methods: credit card, PayPal, SEPA direct debit and more.
Is the rent debited automatically?
If you save your payment method, the rent is debited automatically, you do not have to worry about anything. You can add it later in your customer account under "Payment methods".
Security
Is my property insured?
Yes, 2,000 EUR basic cover is always included. You can choose more cover (up to 10,000 EUR) optionally at checkout, from 4.90 EUR/month.
Are the buildings under video surveillance and secure?
Yes. Our buildings are monitored 24/7 with AI cameras, well lit, and only authorised persons have access: the entrance doors open exclusively via the app with an active contract. In your customer account, you can see when your box was opened. We only open your box in case of danger, and never without informing you first.
App
Do I need the BookaBox app?
Yes, the app is your key replacement: open the door via the app, no key, no code. You can also see your customer account there including contracts and invoices.
From when do I get access to the box?
Immediately: your box is accessible with contract conclusion, rental start and payment. You can book spontaneously and start storing on the same day.
Can I have parcels delivered to my box?
Yes, with our parcel service, your box becomes a parcel receiving point. Depending on the plan, you have fixed quotas available. You can see the details in the booking process and in your customer account.
Access & viewing
Where do I manage access to my box?
Everything runs through your customer portal or the BookaBox app: open your contract and choose "Add co-tenant" to grant someone else access, or manage it directly under Co-tenants.
Who else has access to my storage room besides me?
By default, only the contract holder has access. You decide yourself whether to grant a co-tenant temporary or permanent access. We can access boxes too, but only in urgent cases, for example a safety risk, never without informing you first, since it remains your private property.
Can I give partners or friends access?
Yes. Create a co-tenant in your customer portal or in the app under your contract and grant them temporary or unlimited access.
Can I view a storage room before booking?
Yes. Book a no-obligation viewing appointment for your chosen location, pick a date and time slot yourself, so you can see the box before you decide.
Der Buchungsprozess war angenehm einfach. Die Box stand am gebuchten Tag pünktlich bereit und dank der genauen Maßangaben vorab konnte ich perfekt planen. Da die Wände aus Blech sind, sollte man beim Einlagern etwas aufpassen. Der Zugang per App funktioniert prinzipiell wunderbar. Einziger Minuspunkt: Die Eingangstür schließt extrem schnell wieder, sodass man sie für jeden Durchgang erneut per App öffnen muss – das ist auf Dauer etwas nervig.
I am used to using storage units in the US - Bookabox is the best storage unit I’ve ever leased. I come back and forth to Mallorca constantly and this is an amazing alternative to bringing your suitcases back and forth. Once you rent a unit, they will send you instructions to download the app. I can’t believe it is that easy. The price is very good and the customer service on line is excellent. Overall, I am very happy with Bookabox and will use them for a long term option.
Top Service, alles voll automatisiert vor Ort, gute App, sehr saubere Lagerräume
Der Buchungsprozess war angenehm einfach. Die Box stand am gebuchten Tag pünktlich bereit und dank der genauen Maßangaben vorab konnte ich perfekt planen. Da die Wände aus Blech sind, sollte man beim Einlagern etwas aufpassen. Der Zugang per App funktioniert prinzipiell wunderbar. Einziger Minuspunkt: Die Eingangstür schließt extrem schnell wieder, sodass man sie für jeden Durchgang erneut per App öffnen muss – das ist auf Dauer etwas nervig.
Absolute Empfehlung! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tolle Location in der Kölner Südstadt und vor allem ein super unkomplizierter und persönlicher Support. Besonders positiv fand ich, dass man einen direkten Ansprechpartner hat und die Kommunikation dadurch schnell und unkompliziert läuft. Auch die Besichtigung verschiedener Boxen war jederzeit problemlos möglich, sodass ich mir in Ruhe anschauen konnte, welche Größe für mich am besten passt. Insgesamt super unkompliziert, flexibel und persönlich – genau so sollte Self Storage sein. 😊
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Our storage room locations.
Real addresses, 24/7 access via the app, pick a store and book.
Friedrich-Seele-Straße 3 · 38122 Braunschweig
Carrer Setze de Juliol 56 · 07009 Palma de Mallorca
Jägerstraße 26 · 45127 Essen
Obere Donaulände 11 · 94032 Passau
Dücker Weg 17-19 · 44867 Bochum
Kurfürstenstraße 12 · 50678 Köln
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