Revamped garages are now available to hire all over the borough, offering a convenient parking or storage option at competitive prices.

The garages are available from Ealing Council, after it recently appointed Secure Parking and Storage (SPS) as a contractor to refurbish and manage 1,500 of the council’s garages.

As well as restoring them, the company manages day-to-day activities at the garage sites like general cleaning, repairs and maintenance; and it also deals with any abandoned vehicles or unauthorised parking.

Many of the garages were in bad shape or had been deliberately blocked off to deter anti-social behaviour. The contract with SPS means that has changed.

As well as giving you a guaranteed parking space, renting a garage could also bring your insurance premium down by giving you a secure, off-street space to store your car.

Marcyln has lived on an estate in Southall for the last 14 years. She told us: “I’ve been renting three garages for the last few months.

“I use them for storing personal possessions. With three children at home, it’s great to have a bit more space.

“The garages are much cheaper than the storage units I used to pay for. They are also very convenient for me – I can see them from the window in my flat.

“I would encourage other residents to rent a garage if they need some extra space. I’ve already recommended it to my mum, who lives in Greenford, and now she’s got one too.”

To find available garages nearest you, contact SPS by calling 020 8035 0315 or by emailing ealing.garages@secureparkingandstorage.co.uk