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Renovating or moving? Your furniture needs a temporary home
A flat or house renovation always comes with one practical question — what do you do with the furniture? Shuffling wardrobes, sofas and appliances from room to room is stressful, time-consuming and risks damage. The same problem arises when moving, if there is a gap between handing over the old flat and picking up the keys to the new one.
The solution is simpler than it seems: a temporary storage unit where your belongings wait safely until the work is finished or until you have settled into your new home.
If there are only a few weeks between vacating the old flat and getting the keys to the new one, it is worth knowing how short-term storage rental for a month works and how it differs from the yearly rate.
When it makes sense to rent a storage unit for furniture
Temporary furniture storage saves time, stress and money in many situations:
- Full flat renovation — when you are remodelling several rooms at once and there is nowhere to move the furniture.
- Moving with a gap — when the old flat must be vacated before the new one is ready.
- Extended absence — moving abroad, a multi-month holiday or a long business trip.
- Selling property — an empty flat sells faster and at a better price.
- Commercial premises — temporary storage of office furniture, exhibition equipment or archives during an office refit.
How to prepare furniture for storage
Proper preparation ensures your furniture stays in its original condition. A few simple steps will save you headaches when you collect it:
- Thoroughly clean all surfaces and let them dry. Moisture is the biggest enemy of wood and upholstery.
- Remove all food, liquids and flammable items from the furniture — including from clothing pockets and drawers.
- Protect glass and mirror surfaces with bubble wrap or soft fabric.
- Secure doors and drawers with adhesive tape to stop them swinging open during transport and handling.
- Disassemble flat-pack furniture — you will save space and reduce the risk of damage. Place fasteners in a labelled bag.
- Cover upholstered furniture with a sheet or breathable fabric. Do not use cling film — condensation will form underneath.
What size storage unit do you need
A rough guide for choosing the right size:
- 3.5 – 5 m² — the contents of one room (bed, wardrobe, side table, a few boxes).
- 5 – 8 m² — the furnishings of a one-bedroom flat including appliances.
- 8 – 15 m² — the full furniture set from a two- or three-bedroom flat.
TOP SKLAD containers have an internal height of up to 3 metres, so furniture can be stacked in multiple layers. This means a surprisingly large amount fits into a single container.
What storage container rental actually means, the real dimensions of each size and what should not go into an unheated container are covered in a separate article. If a fridge or a washing machine is moving along with the furniture, our guide on how to safely store household appliances will help.
Benefits of temporary storage at TOP SKLAD
Ventilated container units with proper air circulation and protection from sunlight. CCTV with continuous recording, 24/7 access and complimentary insurance up to €2,000 are included with every rental. Only you have access to your unit — using your own padlock.
Why choose TOP SKLAD
- Flexible rental — from just 1 month, cancel any time. Ideal for temporary situations like renovations or relocations.
- 7 locations — 6 in Bratislava and 1 in Nitra. Always nearby.
- 24/7 access — if you need to collect something during the renovation, come any time, even at midnight or over the weekend.
- Value for money — you only pay for the space you actually use. Container unit rental from €25/month.
- Online setup in 10 minutes — no office visit, no waiting. Everything is handled at top-sklad.com.
- Complimentary insurance up to €2,000 — enhanced coverage up to €10,000 available as an option.
How to rent a storage unit
The entire process is completed online in just a few minutes:
- At top-sklad.com, choose a location and unit size.
- Fill in your contact details and confirm your order.
- Pay through our secure gateway (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or bank transfer).
- Receive instant access — all documents are available in your Client Area.
Site access works via GSM gate module — call from your registered number and the gate opens. Your unit is secured with your own padlock. A free sealed padlock is provided as a gift with every new rental.
Practical tip
If you are renovating in stages, you can gradually load and unload items from your unit — thanks to 24/7 access, you are not restricted by opening hours. If the volume of your belongings decreases, contact us and we will help you move to a smaller unit at a lower price.
