It’s important that you work out what you need to put into storage before considering what size space you need
Steps to estimating self storage space required
- Take an inventory of the items you want to store: Make a list of all the items you plan to store in the self-storage unit. Be sure to include everything from furniture to boxes and other miscellaneous items
- Categorise your items: By size, weight, and fragility. This will help you determine the type of storage unit you need
- Consider other factors: In addition to the size of the storage unit, consider other factors such as the height of the unit and whether you’ll need climate control to protect sensitive items
- Get advice from us: We can give you advice on the size of the unit you’ll need and answer any questions you may have
Guide to what space you will need
Once you have a complete inventory of your items, estimate the size of the storage unit you’ll need. You can use the following guidelines to estimate the size of the storage unit:
| Square Meters | Contents |
|---|---|
| 4 – 5 | Single room / Small transit van |
| 5 – 7 | Standard 8 x 6 foot shed |
| 4 – 5 | One bedroom house / Large transit van |
| 5 – 7 | Two bedroom house / Luton van |
| 7 – 9 | Three bedroom house / Small lorry |
| 9 – 12 | One car garage |
| 12 – 18 | Four bedroom house / Removals lorry |
| 18 – 28 | Five bedroom house / Removals lorry & van |
| 28 + | Six bedroom house or larger |
