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.

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.

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.