A SELF storage business in Basingstoke have been recognised for its high standards for five years in a row.

The family run business Store & Secure has been awarded an internationally recognised certificate for its self-storage, for both individuals and businesses.

The company, which is run by Lucy and Sophie Maidman, prides itself on its customer service and for going that extra mile.

Store & Secure was founded in 2020 by Brain Maidman, who 30 years earlier had founded Maidman Removals. In 2014 the removal business was sold and two years later a second storage facility was opened in Basingstoke.

Brian’s daughters Lucy and Sophie now run the business and it was named European Facility of the Year in 2014 and UK Independent Facility of the Year finalists from 2014 to 2019. The company regularly raises money for charity.

The shop, which can be found on Houndmills Road in Basingstoke, provides all types of storage and even serviced offices.

Lucy said: “The standard is not an easy thing to achieve, but having it means our efforts to be customer-focused have been recognised.

“Being a family business, we build close relationships with our customers and we like to think our personable approach really helps.”

She said that storage is not just for when people are moving house and they have seen businesses run from their premises.

She added: “The latest certification covers a whole range of things including the buildings themselves, security, handling customer enquiries, our contracts, after sales service, insurance and risk management.”