Visit the storage facility before hand to get a feel for the place. Remember that it could take up to 3 hours to unload your belongings into your room/unit so don't arrive at the store 5 mins before they close. When choosing a facility visit ours to compare all of the features we have to offer.

You cannot store any flammable goods, explosives, perishable foodstuffs or goods or materials of a dangerous or illegal nature.

Bikes, Metal Equipment and Tools can be prevented from rusting if they are to be in storage for a long time by wiping with an oily rag before storing. Make sure that all appliances are clean and dry and empty, wedge the doors open to let the air circulate. Make sure that freezers/fridges are completely defrosted.

If you have a large room/unit leave a walkway either down the side or the middle so you can gain access to items if you need to.

Place any valuables towards the rear of the room/unit and try to pack it to the ceiling by placing heavier items like drawers and wardrobes on the floor and lighter/fragile items on top. Fill all the spaces/gaps that appear with small items or soft items like bedding. When stacking boxes up high always place heavy boxes at the bottom and lighter/fragile ones on top.

A rough guide to the amount of space you would require is:

The contents of a 1 bedroom house approx 50 - 75 sqft
The contents of a 2 bedroom house approx 75 - 100 sqft
The contents of a 3 bedroom house approx 100 - 150 sqft
The contents of a 4 bedroom house approx 150 - 200 sqft