Commercial Storage FAQ’s

What size is a commercial storage container?
Each container is 5ft wide x 7ft deep x 7ft high and measures 250cu ft.
Each container is 1.53m wide x 2.13m deep x 2.13m high and measures 7.08 cubic metres.

What's the best way to pack a storage container?
Storage UK can provide blankets to protect your goods in storage as well as our full packaging materials. If you ensure that everything is tightly packed and make use of the full height in order to make use of the space available.

How many containers do I need?

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When can I load a commercial storage container?
Our telephone number is 0800 652 3514. You can come into the warehouse and load there. We can also come to your house with the container and load it from your doorstep.

I have more stuff than I thought; how do I get another storage container?
This is no problem at all. You can take as many containers as you like.

Do I need to tell you how long I need to store for?
When you come in if you could let us know of roughly how long you will be in storage. As long as we have 72 hours notice when you require access to your container.

Can I access my storage container whilst in storage?
Yes that is no problem at all. Again, we would require 72 hours in order to get your container, however, if you need access within this timescale we will do our best to accommodate you.

I have my own vehicle; can I come to your storage facility?
Yes, absolutely no problem at all.

I'm moving house - why should I store with Storage UK?
Service, security, flexibility and value for money, we are far cheaper than any of the conventional self-storage companies such as Access or Big Yellow.

What exactly can I store?
You can store anything as long as it is not illegal, hazardous or live (such as plants)

How much will it cost?
For a price & information pack please click here or call our office 0800 652 3514

How do I know someone won't tamper with or steal my possessions?
All our commercial storage containers have a seal on them so the only person that breaks the seal will be you.

What about insurance?
We can supply full insurance cover for all your goods whilst in storage. For a price & information pack please click here or call our office on 0800 652 3514

Do you offer any other facilities?
We can also offer a full packing and removal service. Please click on www.edwardsremovals.co.uk

What's the minimum / maximum amount of time I can store for?
You can store for as little as a day, although the minimum charge is for 1 week. There is no maximum time for storage.

I might need less / more space in the future. Is this a problem?
This is no problem at all. You can reduce/increase the amount of containers you have at any time.

I'm moving house, what tips can you give me?
Edwards also provides a full packing & removal service and we have some great tips on our website www.edwardsremovals.co.uk or why not call the office on 0800 652 3514 and we can discuss your requirements further.