Published prices for a stated scenario
Kwun Tong self-access rooms, 3 months, monthly payment, 20–40 sq. ft. search range. Size basis and other charges may be unconfirmed. These are examples, not a district average or cheapest ranking.
- Modern Storage — 中懋自存倉 — 21.6 sq ft (5.75'x3.75') — $699/mo
21.6 sq. ft. · basis unconfirmed · Known total HK$2097 · Source confirmation date 2026-09-28
- Kwun Tong (Head Office) — 20 sq. ft.
20 sq. ft. · basis unconfirmed · Known total HK$3564 · Source confirmation date 2026-09-28
- Kwun Tong: Mai Gar Branch — 24 sq ft (4×6)
24 sq. ft. · basis unconfirmed · Known total HK$4464 · Source confirmation date 2026-08-10
If you are keeping a sofa because it feels wasteful to throw it away, compare its replacement value with storage and two moves. A hypothetical HK$700 monthly unit costs HK$8,400 over a year before transport. That can make sense for a temporary renovation or valuable furniture; it can be poor value for items you may never use again.
Choose how you need to get your belongings back
| Need | Useful option | Catch |
|---|---|---|
| Pick up items yourself whenever needed | A self-storage unit you can access. | Your access hours, building entrance and goods lift may differ. |
| Store boxes and retrieve them occasionally | Collection and delivery storage. | Price each return trip and check booking lead time. |
| Store a home’s contents during works | A unit or managed space with an itemised moving quote. | Measure the largest items and allow for a delayed completion date. |
| Handle daily online-shop orders | Accessible stock storage, or a fulfilment service if someone must dispatch orders. | Ordinary storage does not automatically include courier reception or packing labour. |
Compare a usable unit, not just a size label
Take an inventory with box dimensions and photographs of bulky items. Ask for internal width, depth and usable height; measure the door opening and the tightest turn from the lift. A room large enough on paper may still reject a sofa at the entrance. If you need regular access, leave room to reach the things at the back.
Check the exact branch address
Use both the Fire Services Department records and Buildings Department records. Match the building, floor and unit to the proposed contract. They cover different matters; a logo or a record for another floor does not answer the question for your unit. Our safety-check guide explains how to read the records.
Get two totals before paying
Ask for the cash due today and the non-refundable cost through your planned move-out date. The first can include a refundable deposit; the second should include transport, compulsory protection, locks or cards, and any final-month or notice charge. If prepaying, also ask what you recover if you leave early.
Visit the two branches that remain after these checks. Walk from the loading point to the actual unit, try the access system and ask staff to show the exit route. Choose the smaller suitable unit and set a calendar reminder to review whether the contents are still worth keeping.