Getting started with the right support
If you are storing household items, office files or stock, the first step is choosing the right kind of space and support. Our Midrand base helps clients across Gauteng with practical guidance for short term and longer term storage. We can talk through what needs to go into the unit, how often you will need access and whether you need help with boxes, tape, wraps or labels.
We work with personal and business clients every day, so the advice is grounded in real moving and storage needs. If you are between homes, clearing out a garage or freeing up room for stock, it helps to have a clear plan before anything arrives.
Unit guidance for homes, businesses and archives
Choosing a storage unit is easier when you match the space to the load. Light household items, furniture, seasonal goods and archive boxes all need different handling. We help clients in Midrand, Sandton, Randburg and Edenvale think through item type, stacking, access frequency and how much space is needed for safe movement inside the unit.
- Personal storage for furniture, clothes and household goods
- Business storage for stock, POS materials and equipment
- Archive planning for files, records and boxed documents
- Student storage help during term breaks and relocations
Good planning saves time on move day and reduces unnecessary handling later on.
Access arrangements that suit your routine
Access matters, especially if you are collecting stock for trade, dropping off more boxes after hours or retrieving items during a move. Our support team can help you understand access arrangements before you book in. That way you know what to expect when you arrive in Midrand, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Centurion or Kempton Park.
For business clients, it is often useful to plan access around deliveries, loading times and municipal traffic patterns.
Packing supplies advice for safer handling
Packing is where many storage problems start, so we give practical advice on the supplies you need before the move. Strong boxes, tape, wrap, covers and labels all play a role in keeping items organised. If you are packing glassware, books, paperwork or retail stock, the approach should match the item not just the box size.
- Boxes for household and business packing
- Packing tape, wrap and protective materials
- Labels and markers for sorting and retrieval
- Advice on packing stations for busy move days
In humid areas and near the coast, materials need extra care, while in Gauteng dusty storage loads can benefit from tighter sealing and clear labelling.
Support for moves, decluttering and office changes
Support is useful whether you are moving a home, clearing excess items or shifting office contents. Our team can assist with move-in support, move-out planning, decluttering support and office move support. For businesses, this can also include stock organisation and arranging a packing station so items are sorted before they go into storage.
These services are especially helpful when the job has a tight time line and there are still people working on site. A little structure goes a long way when boxes, furniture and records all need to be handled with care.
Meet the people behind the support counter
LastBox is led by Mxolisi Mdletshe, with a team that keeps the day to day support practical and responsive. Goitseone Mabandla handles operations, Johan Shabalala supports storage guidance, Omolemo Phasha leads customer service, Farah Jacobs manages packing supply coordination, Moagi Ngcobo oversees facilities and Kamini Soobramoney supports marketing and client communication.
That mix means enquiries are handled by people who understand both the storage side and the moving side. If you are unsure where to begin, our enquiry form on the contact page is the best place to start.