Self storage in the UK has grown immensely since the 1980’s when the idea was bought here from America. Now accessibly all over the United Kingdom, self storage containers offer the ideal temporary or long term storage solution.  

Among the many reasons people are using self storage, top of the list for private individual users is when moving home or relocating abroad. A great advantage when selling a house is to remove all the clutter that might otherwise make the house appear smaller and cramped. Self storage is the ideal solution to temporarily lock away the clutter from the house while it is up for sale. Still on the theme of moving house, another advantage of using a self storage facility is when actually in the middle of moving house - when you have to vacate your house before your new home is available to move in to and you need somewhere to store all your belongings. 

Other reasons might include property downsizing. Once the children are gone and the house becomes too big, moving all of your worldly possessions, accumulated over the years, to a smaller house is sometimes impractical. Self storage is the ideal solution whether it is only for a short period to sort through things or more longer term since you can’t bear to part with your treasured possessions. 

Local businesses too can take advantage of a self storage compound. Imagine the amount of space need for archiving paperwork and documents that have accumulated over the years. Instead of taking up precious space in the office area they can be stored safely elsewhere. 

A self storage facility can also act as a stockroom or distribution centre for a small business. Since you typically have access 7 days a week it would be very easy to visit your self storage container frequently to top-up your stock at your main business location. 

Self storage companies will typically offer arrange of services including 24hr live CCTV, 365 days a year access – sometimes 24 hour access but usually with  the opening hours of the facility. You pay on a weekly or monthly basis so wouldn’t normally get charged on a per visit basis. Only you have access to your storage container, so no need to supply the site with a key to your padlock. You are also supplied with a personal access control to access the main storage area, keeping unwanted visitors out. 

Many self storage companies offer other services alongside their basis storage service. Some with offer a packaging service and/or packaging materials while other will go the extra mile and have a van hire service at your disposal. 

As long as you adhere to the basic rules of the self storage facility you can be rest assured of a no hassle experience with a cost effective, flexible and secure storage solution.