Guide
Where can I get help?
Feel free to give us a call on 01872 560055 with any questions.
You are likely to have a question or two that you need answered, the best policy is to ask us and we can provide you with our storage experience.
| Getting the measurements right: To find the square feet value you multiply the dimensions of the floor area ( length x width ) 10ft x 5ft = 50sqft If you prefer to use cubic feet you multiply 50sqft by our minimum room height ( 8ft ) 10ft x 5ft x 8ft = 400cuft |  |
What if I get the measurements wrong?
No problem! let us worry about getting you into a self-storage room that fits. We are very flexible in allowing our customers to switch and mix & match their storage rooms.
Size comparisons:
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Artic lorry |
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7.5 tonne truck |
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Transit Van |
Packaging and storage tips:
Packing is said to be an art and although true we all can learn from a few simple tips.
The use of boxes help greatly and improve your storage space requirement, remember to fill boxes to capacity this will help prevent the box from collapsing and the use of packing materials such as paper and bubble wrap will help to protect items and fill gaps.
Marking and labeling of boxes will help easy reference and when un-packaging them.
Glassware and china should be wrapped individually and if possible stored on end in the boxes and not flat.
Pictures and mirrors are better placed in bubble wrap and stored on their end.
Refrigerators and freezers must be drain and free of water or ice, wiping the inside with bi-carbonate of soda and storing with doors open helps keep them free of smell.
Placing chairs seat to seat will not only save space but also protect them and then the area between the legs can be used to store smaller items.
Removing any extreme projection such as the legs of a table will help transportation of the table and them placing in a furniture wrap and placing on end will help on storage space. However it is often not possible to remove the legs with ease, should this be the case use the table, store fragile items under and place heavier items on top of the table, this will double this storage area and project the fragile items. Remember to cover the table surface with a furniture dust sheet.
Use the drawers of furniture to also storage smaller fragile items , pack the drawers first and remember to remove the drawers or secure them shut before transporting them.