Our self storage advice has been compiled from many years of experience in the storage industry. We want to help making storing your possessions as simple as possible.
How Much Space Will I Need?
This is a very common question but the reality is that every body has differing amounts of belongs to store, even if they are both in the same size properties.
A storage unit size is measured in square feet (a room 6 feet by 6 feet is 36 sq ft). On average the height of these rooms/units are up to 8ft tall therefore a box measuring 1ft x 1ft x 1ft would fit into the 36 sq ft room 288 times stacked 8 high.
If you need to access your items whilst in store, you will have to pack them loosely in the storage unit, leaving space to move items about or even a walk way so allow for a bigger self storage room / unit. If not you can fill all of the available space in the storage unit.
We have provided this page as a reference to help you store either household items or business assets efficiently and securely. When you book with us, we will provide a bespoke storage solution that will fit your needs perfectly.
This is just a general guide, so please assess your own space requirements to ensure they meet your needs.
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Kitchen Appliances
If you going to to defrost your fridge and freezer, do it no later than 3 days before your store them. Run the contents of these down a couple of weeks before you store them.
Appliances such as fridges, freezers or washing machines that contain water should be drained and allowed to dry out.
Household Items
Carefully pack all fragile items separately and stack them at the top of all other boxes.
Most beds require to be dismantled before they can be stored. Consider this and plan accordingly.
Furniture & Furnishings
Self assembly furniture does not usually store well over a period of time. Make arrangements to have it dismantled beforehand. You should also arrange for it to be packaged accordingly whilst being in storage.
Remember it is easier to stack your boxes on top of furniture, so always move your furniture into a storage unit first.
Over & Underfilling Boxes
Do not overfill boxes, remember they have to be lifted both into, and later on out of the storage unit. Also, they may break under the strain. Try to distribute your things evenly in the available boxes
This may seem stupid after the previous tip but partially filled boxes may collapse if heavy items are placed on top of them.
Boxes & Packing Materials
Be careful not to buy cheap, low quality boxes. Chances are if you are buying them online they will not be professional storage boxes even if they are advertised as so.
Boxes For Storage can be provided within your quotation if you require. We offer new or used professional storage boxes.
Taking Care Of Your Things
When packing your valuable and fragile possessions please remember that newsprint will rub off and does not protect belongings very well. Use Bubble Wrap for Glass, Ornaments, China and all delicate items. The boxes holding these items should be clearly marked as “fragile”.
Ensure that you don’t place heavy items with sharp corners on top of sofas and other upholstery. These can be damaged quite easily if you do this.
