Self Storage in Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty
Storage Tips
Bay Storage offers a wide range of shipping containers for sale and rental throughout the Bay of Plenty region.
Self Storage in Whakatane
Storage Tips & Hints
Check out our handy tips and tricks to help you make the most of your self storage experience…
General Tips
- Use packaging materials such as cartons, porta-robes, paper, tape and bubble wrap to protect and maintain your goods while in storage.
- Fill cartons to capacity as partially full cartons may collapse.
- Do not overfill cartons, as bulging cartons may tip and will be harder to stack.
- Heavy items such as books or tools should be packed in smaller cartons to make them easier to handle.
- Books should be packed flat, not on their spine.
- Label each carton as you pack, so that you can find items easily while in storage. This also makes unpacking easier.
Appliances
- White goods should be thoroughly dry and clean before storing.
- Fridge and freezer doors should be secured slightly ajar to maintain freshness. A deodoriser placed inside the appliance is also a good idea.
- Do not place items inside fridges or freezers as the shelves and linings can be easily marked and damaged.
- Do not store food in fridges and freezers.
Furniture
- The use of drop sheets or similar covers will help protect your furniture.
- Empty wardrobes, cupboards and drawers to protect the shelving and structure of these items of furniture.
- Clothing and personal goods should be packed in strong secure cartons with mothballs, naphthalene, lavender or similar repellent product to help protect your goods.
- Because of the high level of humidity in the Byron Bay area, a moisture absorbent product should be placed within the storage shed to help protect against damp or mould.
- Where possible, remove legs from tables, beds etc to save space and avoid damage.
Crockery and Glassware
- Pack items of crockery into smaller cartons to avoid having cartons which are too heavy to handle.
- Place a layer of packing, such as paper or ribbed cardboard at the bottom and top of cartons containing breakables.
- Wrap fragile items individually in packing paper – avoid the use of newspaper, as it can be very messy.
- Nest cups and bowls; stand plates, saucers, platters and casseroles on their edge.
- Fill any gaps in the cartons with packing such as scrunched up paper or linen.
- Label all cartons containing fragile items and avoid storing heavy items on top of them.
Mirrors, Windows, Screens and Paintings
- Protect these items with packing material such as bubble wrap or in a flat pack carton.
- Store these items upright, standing on their edge; do not lay them flat.
Metal Items
- Wrap silver in non-acidic tissue paper to help reduce tarnishing.
- Wipe chrome or cast iron with a small amount of machine oil; this will help retard rust.
Stereos, Televisions and Videos
- This equipment is very delicate and should be handled with care.
- Wherever possible, use original boxes. If you do not have the original box, wrap items individually in bubble wrap before you pack them in cartons.
- Fill in any gaps in the cartons with paper or linen.
- Secure turntables and tone arms of record players to prevent damage in transit.
- Pack records on their edge in cartons to prevent warping; pack CDs on their edge in individual cases to prevent scratches.
- Plasma televisions should be protected with bubble wrap or a similar protective item and stored upright.
Battery Operated Items
- Remove batteries from these items to avoid damage from leaking batteries.
Computers
- As with electrical items, computers need special care.
- Wherever possible, use original boxes. If you do not have the original box, wrap items in bubble wrap and pack them in good quality cartons.
- Use some packing in the bottom and top of cartons to provide extra protection and fill in any gaps.
- Use masking tape to label ports.
- Make a back up of your hard drive and store the back-up somewhere other than your storage shed.
Mowers and Other Machinery
- Drain fuel and oil from machinery; this will reduce the risk of leakage, spillage and damage to other items in your storage space.
- Petrol and oil left in your machinery are also a fire hazard.
Vehicles
- Store vehicles with minimal fuel.
- Disconnect the battery; this will prolong the life of the battery.
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What our happy customers say
wezley weale (The Weale Tings)
00:18 17 Jan 26
These guys are awesome to deal with. Easy communication and fast response to any queries. Will for sure use in the future. Thanks
Gerhard Roux
23:39 17 Nov 25
Bay Storage has been fantastic from start to finish. The team is friendly, professional, and always willing to help. The facility is clean, secure, and easy to access, which made storing my belongings completely stress-free. I really appreciate the great communication and the sense that my items were safe at all times. Highly recommend Bay Storage to anyone looking for reliable, hassle-free storage in the area!
Kumeroa Samuels
06:38 03 Nov 25
I am really happy with Bay Storage, Whakatāne. Great experience. The team is friendly, professional, and easy to deal with. The units are clean, secure, and well maintained. Highly recommend if you need reliable storage in the area.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Dave Robinson
03:47 17 Oct 25
The proprietors of Bay Storage - Andrew and Gemma Dick - are oblging and pleasant to deal with, yet are both professional and efficient. My experience has been a positive one and I heartily recommend their storage services.
Anja Jennings
21:15 10 Aug 25
Easy and hassle free sign up, great storage facility, easy access and great value 😊 thanks guys!
Vicky
21:57 16 Apr 25
Very Helpful. We had a lot going on when organising storage for our belongings Andrew and Gemma made everything as simple for us as possible. They also went above and beyond when our padlock key didn't arrive to our movers in time and sorted access for them. We also needed to store caravan there temporarily which they also accommodated and sorted. Thank you!
Bruce Craighead
08:10 08 Apr 25
Perfect storage , easy acess and resonable rates. Very friendly and helpful , nothing too much trouble . Wish you guys all the best .
Paul OBrien
08:27 04 Apr 25
Awesome storage units. Such lovely and supportive people. Highly recommend.
Matt Pirini
06:23 30 Mar 25
Andrew was fast to get back to us and kept us in the loop the whole way during our project. Delivery was smooth and we are stoked with the paint job and modification of our container. Thanks again
Skatechel Hunter
02:43 29 Mar 25
An excellent local business who are always happy to help with my storage needs.
Gary Taylor
05:29 22 Jan 25
Wish Andrew and Gemma all the best for their new venture.... great friendly service...
Bernadette Hennen
19:39 17 Jan 25
We have been using Bay Storage for more than a year. Absolutely safe and great Storage facility.
Highly recommend
Highly recommend
John Coatham
18:44 17 Jan 25
5 years of safe, secure, clean and dry storage, accessible 24/7 at a competitive price. Satisfied customer !
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Great Rates
Bay Storage in Whakatane has secure self storage and parking spaces from just $150/month.
Secure Facility
Fully secured facility with CCTV, advanced security lighting, an electronic gate and individual access codes for each of our storers.
Convenient & Spacious
Conveniently located just off State Highway 30 and plenty of space for manoeuvring trucks and trailers.
Rentals & Sales
Need storage at your place? We also rent and sell shipping containers for those who need a storage solution on their property, construction project or business.