The average UK family home has declined in size by two square meters from 98.8m² to 96.8m² in the last decade, according to a 2013 report published by financial services firm Liverpool Victoria. As a result, people are often dissatisfied with the amount of space in their homes as the Royal Institute of British Architects revealed recently. According to their study 57% of people surveyed felt there was not enough storage space in their homes. SpaceWays thus aims to provide a highly flexible and innovative storage solution to London’s residents and even SMEs that lack space.
Underlining the potential of SpaceWays, co-founder David Fuchs explains the reasoning behind their project: “London is not only one of the biggest cities in Europe, but also one of the most expensive places per square meter in the world. With a population density of 13,690 people per square mile, space has become a valuable commodity. Given that the UK storage industry has been consistently growing, with over £385m traded last year, we believe there is huge growth potential for SpaceWays and the service we offer. Via our on-demand storage service people can free up valuable space in their homes without the inconvenience of bringing stuff to a remote storage location.”
How it works
SpaceWays provides a simple on-demand storage solution that no longer requires customers to haul stuff back and forth to a self-storage facility. Customers simply go to www.spaceways.co.uk and indicate how many storage boxes they need or which bulky items they want to store, and SpaceWays’ experienced drivers will deliver heavy-duty containers to their doorstep. When customers have finished packing, the boxes are collected and stored in SpaceWays’ secure CCTV-monitored facility just outside London. One box is £6 per month, with a three months minimum contract. The redelivery of the customer’s boxes costs £19, regardless of the number of boxes. There are no hidden fees or complicated contracts.
Who is SpaceWays for?