Does your business need more space than the office or shop can provide? A self-service business storage unit gives you secure, flexible space for stock, archives, equipment and project materials — without tying yourself to an expensive commercial lease. At Selvbetjeningslageret in Bergen and Haugesund you rent exactly the space you need, and you adjust it freely as your business grows or changes. You get your own electronic access code and can reach your unit every day between 07:00 and 23:00, so your storage fits around your working day — not the other way round.
What do businesses use storage for?
Needs differ from one trade to another, but most businesses will recognise at least one of these:
- Stock and inventory: Surplus stock, online orders, returns and seasonal goods that won't fit in the shop or office.
- Archives and documents: Accounts, contracts and paper records that must be kept securely under lock and key but are rarely needed day to day.
- Equipment and seasonal goods: Exhibition kit, Christmas decorations, marketing material and tools used only part of the year.
- Project storage: Materials and fittings between jobs for tradespeople, contractors and service businesses.
- Interim storage during a move or refurbishment: When premises are being refitted or the business is relocating, storage gives you a secure base during the transition.
Flexible space that scales
The biggest advantage of business storage is flexibility. There is no fixed term — rent runs month to month with no notice period. If your business grows, you rent another unit; if your needs shrink, you give space back. You can also switch to a larger or smaller unit at no fee, and you can rent several units at once if you want to keep stock, archives and equipment apart. That means you pay for the space you need right now, not for space you hope to grow into.
What size does your business need?
Our units range from roughly 2 to 50 m², so there's room whether you're storing a few archive boxes or your entire stock. As a rough guide:
- 2–4 m²: Archives, document boxes and a little equipment — ideal for sole traders and small businesses.
- 5–10 m²: Stock for a smaller online shop, exhibition kit or seasonal goods.
- 10–20 m²: Larger stock, fittings between projects, or interim storage during a move.
- 20–50 m²: Extensive stock, pallets and equipment for businesses with high turnover.
Tips: Unsure about the size? Choose a slightly smaller unit and upgrade when you need to — switching size costs nothing, and you avoid paying for empty square metres while you settle on the right level.
Cheaper than renting commercial premises
A traditional commercial lease often comes with a long contract, a notice period and costs for electricity, cleaning and service charges. Self-service storage gives you secure, heated space without that commitment — you pay only for the square metres you actually use and avoid the hidden extras. For many businesses this is a far more predictable and flexible solution than being locked into a multi-year contract. Prices depend on size and branch, and you can always see up-to-date prices at /priser-og-storrelser.
How to organise your business storage smartly
A well-organised unit saves time every time someone needs to fetch something. These steps make everyday use easier:
- Label everything clearly: Mark boxes and shelves with contents and date so every member of staff can find things without searching.
- Keep a simple inventory: Maintain a list or spreadsheet of what's where — especially useful for stock and returns.
- Use standard archive boxes: Identical boxes stack securely and make the most of the ceiling height while keeping your document archive tidy.
- Arrange by use: Put what you use often nearest the door, and archives and rarely used equipment further in.
- Split across several units: Keep stock, archives and equipment in separate units for better order and access control.
How to get started
It takes only a few minutes to get started, and you're ready to store the same day:
- Find your nearest branch in Bergen or Haugesund and choose the size that fits your needs at /avdelinger.
- Book your unit online — with no fixed term, so you can adjust later.
- You receive a personal electronic access code and can reach your unit every day between 07:00 and 23:00.
- Need pallets or larger deliveries dropped off? Arrange goods reception with us in advance and we'll handle it. If you'd rather transport things yourself, borrow a trailer and trolleys free of charge.
If you have questions about business storage, give us a call on 55 25 95 90 — we'll help you find the right solution.