If you're a plumber, electrician, carpenter, tiler, or any kind of tradesperson in Ireland, you know the struggle: tools pile up at home, materials from different jobs stack in the hallway, and your van is permanently overflowing. Dedicated storage close to your working area solves this without the cost of a workshop lease.
Why Tradespeople Need Storage
- Tool overflow: Specialised tools for different jobs that won't fit in one van
- Materials between jobs: Leftover tiles, timber, pipe, fittings bought in bulk
- Seasonal equipment: Heating tools in summer, outdoor equipment in winter
- Keeping home separate from work: Your partner will thank you
What Kind of Space Works
For tradespeople, the ideal storage space is:
- Garage or shed with drive-up access: Easy to load/unload from van
- Secure: Tools are expensive — good lock essential
- Dry: Metal tools rust in damp conditions
- Close to your working area: So you can pick up what you need between jobs
- Flexible access: Early mornings and weekends when you're heading to sites
Costs
On Packhood, tradespeople typically pay:
- Dublin: €70–€130/month for a garage
- Other cities: €45–€90/month
- Rural/small town: €35–€65/month
Compare that with a commercial workshop or lock-up at €300–€800/month and the savings are significant. For more business storage ideas, see our guide to small business storage in Ireland.
Get a Local Lock-Up
Find a garage near your regular jobs and use it as a base for materials and overflow tools. Search for garage storage on Packhood and set up your trade storage today. If you have spare space of your own, you could also list it on Packhood and earn extra income between jobs.