Self storage is really rather simple. Companies across the UK have secure sites where you can rent a storage 'room'. The room is solely for your use and you will have your own padlock and key or access code to secure it. Most storage sites are open 7 days a week and some are open 24 hours a day. You can come and go as you please during these hours.
Container storage sites offer you use of an individual container within a secure compound. You will usually be able to drive right up to your container which is locked with your own padlock. As with self storage located in a building, modern storage containers are clean and dry. Containers are usually available in sizes 40, 50, 80, 120 and 160 sq feet.
Box storage offers the advantage of being able to load your possessions at home or work. One or more wooden crates are delivered direct to your door. Each crate is typically around 35 sq foot and you should be able to have as many as you need. Your crates will be taken away and stored securely in an individual unit locked with your own padlock. You will be able to store your things for as long as you want and access them as you need during the site's opening hours.
Basically as little or as much as you want - maybe just a personal locker if you just want to store some sports equipment. If you're looking to store the contents of a room or two, 50sq feet will be adequate. For an entire 3 bedroom house you'll need around 100 sq feet. But however much you want to store, because we offer rooms of all sizes; you'll find just what you need. You can use the SpaceFinder calculator to help find out just how much space you need for your stuff.
Storage facilities tend to be located in urban areas. This means that there is often a storage facility close by. SpaceFinder offers storage sites across the UK. Some storage sites started their life as warehouses or factories but have been converted. Increasingly many storage sites are newly built. Prices vary depending on location and facilities so, if you want to save money and don't need to get to your things frequently, you might choose to store a little further away.
All the storage facilities offered by SpaceFinder are clean, dry and secure. They are ideal for furniture storage, storing bikes and sports equipment, clothes storage, seasonal storage of garden furniture or hobby equipment such as windsurfers, sailing and ski equipment. Some storage companies are also able to offer car, motorbike and caravan storage facilities.
You will not be allowed to store inflammable or explosive materials or anything that is hazardous or potentially environmentally harmful. This will include fuels, paints, solvents or acids. You are also advised not to store any perishable items including food and plants.