For tradies
Storage built for the tools of your trade.
Compare garage-sized units with ground-floor access and drive-up loading near your worksite or depot. Real prices from 7 providers, no phone calls.
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How it works
Enter your worksite or depot
Type in the suburb where you need access. We search a 10 km radius to find every facility nearby.
We find garage-sized units
Our system scans 7 providers for medium-to-large units (9–40 m²) and highlights ground-floor and drive-up options.
Pick and book direct
See prices side-by-side with access features flagged. Click through to the provider's site and book directly — no commissions.
Why tradies use StoragePrices
Australian tradies typically need a medium to large storage unit (9–20 m²) with ground-floor access and wide roller doors for loading tools and materials. Prices range from $200–$500/month depending on location, with outer suburban facilities 20–40% cheaper than inner-city options. StoragePrices compares real advertised rates from 7 providers — including Kennards, National Storage, and Storage King — so you can find drive-up units near your worksite without calling every facility.
What size do you need?
The right unit depends on your trade. A plumber storing hand tools and a few lengths of pipe needs far less space than a builder with scaffold sections and a table saw. Here's what we see most tradies booking.
Plumber
$150–$300/moSize: Small to Medium (3–9 m²)
Typical contents: Pipe cutter, threading machine, fittings boxes, copper coils, PPE
Ground-floor preferred — copper and fittings are heavy
Electrician
$120–$250/moSize: Small (3–5 m²)
Typical contents: Cable drums, conduit, switchboards, testing equipment, ladders
Climate control recommended for testing instruments
Carpenter / Builder
$250–$450/moSize: Large (10–20 m²)
Typical contents: Table saw, mitre saw, scaffold sections, timber offcuts, formwork
Drive-up essential — wide roller door for loading sheets and timber
Landscaper
$200–$400/moSize: Medium to Large (9–20 m²)
Typical contents: Mower, whipper snipper, blower, trailer gear, soil bags, pavers
Ground-floor with wide access — equipment is bulky and heavy
Painter
$100–$200/moSize: Small (2–5 m²)
Typical contents: Spray guns, rollers, drop sheets, trestles, thinners (check rules)
Ventilated unit preferred — some facilities restrict solvent storage
Need help choosing? See our full size guide for every bracket with dimensions and pricing.
Access features that matter
Not every storage facility suits a tradie workflow. Before you sign up, check these features that make the difference between a useful unit and a daily headache.
How to cut your storage costs
- Book in outer suburbs — facilities 15–20 km from the CBD are 20–40% cheaper and often have better drive-up access
- Share a unit — two sole traders splitting a large unit is usually cheaper than two small ones
- Use your own insurance — most home and contents policies cover tools in storage, saving $15–$30/month on facility insurance
- Ask about trade accounts — some providers (especially Kennards and Fort Knox) offer business rates for ABN holders
- Avoid long-term contracts — month-to-month gives you flexibility to downsize or move closer to your next project
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Guides
What fits in each size, with prices by city.
Storage Contracts DecodedWhat the fine print really says — we read all 6 contracts.
Storage Insurance GuideWhen facility insurance is worth it and when your own policy covers you.
Storage Tax DeductionsABN holders: storage for trade tools is likely deductible.
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