People often need self-storage at the most stressful times in their lives. It could be moving house, redecorating, starting university, or running a small business. At Simple Self Store, we understand that moving your valuable belongings into a self-storage unit should be as stress-free as possible. This is why we offer a wide variety of indoor and outdoor storage options in sizes to fit every need; but how do you know which one is right for you? Here is our straightforward guide to choosing the perfect unit size for your needs to help you keep storage simple.
Step 1: What do you need to store?
Start by listing everything that you plan to store. An easy way to do this is by grouping items into categories such as furniture, appliances, seasonal items, or business equipment. This will help you understand the number of items that need to be moved into your self-storage unit and the size of these items. Once you have a good idea of what you want to store, you can start considering the size of your potential unit. Don’t forget to think vertically as most units have a generous ceiling height which makes stacking your friend!
Step 2: Understand common storage unit sizes
Simple Self Store offers a variety of unit sizes from 25 – 250 sqft indoor units, all offering different benefits depending on what you are looking to store. Here is a short overview of our most popular unit sizes to help you choose the right one for your situation:
- 25 sqft: this is our smallest unit, which is approximately the size of a small garden shed and is perfect for storing boxes, small furniture items, student belongings, or business files. Think decluttering a single room or storing smaller items during a short trip.
- 50/75 sqft: these units will fit the contents of a small 1-bedroom flat including a mattress, bedframe, boxes, and small appliances such as a washing machine and cooker. These units are perfect for students, those renting smaller flats, or small businesses.
- 100/125/150 sqft: these units will fit the contents of a 2-bedroom flat or house, including furniture, white goods, and lots of boxes for moving home. They will also be suitable for businesses looking to store office furniture and electronic appliances. Think moving home, long-term storage, or ecommerce business stock.
- 175/200/250 sqft: these units will fit the contents of larger 3 or 4-bedroom houses and larger businesses. They will fit large furniture items, garden tools and machinery, and pretty much the contents of your entire household! These units are perfect for people undergoing major renovations, families between house moves, and those looking to store things they may need in the future.
Step 3: Use a storage size calculator
If you’re still unsure, our online storage calculator is easy to use and can give you an instant estimate. Simply input the details of the items you want to store, and this handy tool will do the rest! Alternatively, you can contact us directly and one of our friendly team will be happy to help you find the right fit based on your requirements.
Step 4: When in doubt, size up!
Perhaps the simplest yet best advice we can give is that if you’re in doubt, always size up! It’s better to have too much space than not enough. This gives you a more flexible area to move around inside the unit, add more items when you need to, or if you are looking to store items that you can’t stack on top of each other for safety reasons. A little bit of extra space can make all the difference when it comes to an organised self-storage unit and that all important peace of mind.
Are you ready to book your unit?
Now that you have a better idea of our unit sizes and what you can store in them, are you ready to book your self-storage unit? At Simple Self Store, we are dedicated to making self-storage simple and stress-free for our customers. We’re here to help you make your storage unit the perfect space – no matter what size you need!
If you have a question, you can email us on info@simpleself.store or call us on 0333 041 5990. Alternatively, if you’re ready to book, you can use our simple online booking system to choose your unit size and pick your move in date within minutes.
