Good to know about self storage
From the first box to the ideal unit size: here we explain how self storage works, what it costs, and how to best protect your stored items.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Prices, contract, access, insurance – the key answers at a glance.
Prices & Costs
What a storage unit costs, which discounts are available, and how to save.
How much space do I need?
Space calculator: click on furniture and boxes to see the suitable unit size.
About Squarefoot
Organically grown since 2007: over 60 locations, around 5'000 tenants – our history and group.
Benefits
Why Squarefoot: security, flexibility, service and best price guarantee.
What is self storage?
What is self storage? We explain the concept of renting storage units: secure units from 1–40 m³, flexible from 30 days …
How does self storage work?
How does self storage work? Renting your storage unit is this easy: book online, move in with your PIN code, anytime …
Why rent self storage?
Why rent self storage? The main reasons for a storage unit: moving house, renovating or more space at home. …
Rent a PO box
Rent a PO box in Switzerland: get your personal PO box at Squarefoot with flexible terms and fair …
Rent secure lockers
Rent a locker in Switzerland: secure lockers at Squarefoot Selfstorage – discreet, protected and flexible from …
🎬 Squarefoot's FAQ Video Library
Frequently asked questions about self storage answered on video: prices, access, unit sizes and more in the Squarefoot FAQ …
Access your storage unit with your iPhone
Accessing your storage unit with your iPhone: how to open your Squarefoot Selfstorage unit conveniently via smartphone instead of …
Information for property owners & managers
Self storage for property owners: rent your space to Squarefoot and benefit from long-term, stable …
Commission for property tipsters
Your property tip will be rewarded: recommend a suitable space for self storage to Squarefoot and secure a …
Information for investors
Self storage as an investment: invest with Squarefoot in the growing Swiss storage unit market – loans, …
Storage tips
Storage units in Zurich: Guide from Altstetten to Urdorf
Eleven self storage locations in the city of Zurich, plus Regensdorf, Urdorf, Kloten and Winterthur: Nowhere else is the choice …
Moving in Basel: Smart use of temporary storage
Your lease ends at the end of the month, but your new flat isn't ready yet? Temporary storage takes the stress out of …
Storing wine, art and collectibles in Bern
Wine bottles in the cellar, paintings under the bed, your collection in the attic? Precious items deserve a better home. How …
Camping, SUP and winter sports: seasonal storage Lucerne
Skis pile up in the hallway in summer, while the SUP blocks the basement in winter. A seasonal storage unit in Lucerne creates space for …
Document storage in Zurich: mandatory for 10 years
Account books and receipts must be kept for ten years in Switzerland – but office space in Zurich is expensive. …
Cross-border commuters and expats: storage space in the border tripoint
Basel is a hub in the border tripoint: expats come and go, cross-border commuters commute daily. Anyone living an international lifestyle …
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