The cost of storage in the UK will vary depending on the size of the unit and type of unit you need, and location of the storage facility. Additional costs might be incurred if you need 24 hour access or regular access. These factors can all affect the average cost per square foot. As a guide to self storage prices, for a 2-bedroom apartment you will need between 50 sq ft and 70 sq ft in most cases, which would cost £43.20 per week for the larger size at a Storing.com self storage facility.
Or for a 3-bedroom house you will need about 100 sq ft which is £56.70 per week at a Storing.com self storage facility. The self storage cost per square foot will be more than double that with the big national storage providers, even when they offer the first month free of 50% discounts over periods of time. The easiest way to get the average cost of a self storage unit is first decide on your storage needs, then get several quotes so you can compare prices and get the best deal. Price per square foot varies by storage unit size but is usually cheaper in larger storage units or container storage located outdoors. Many storage providers offer a different type of storage unit depending on requirements, and these large storage units are perfect to store furniture, large appliances, garden equipment and garden furniture storage, plus other bulky items. Many facilities have onsite parking, covered loading bays and a forklift service for larger items so you can take advantage of the lower price per square foot.
Here are some more examples to help you estimate how much room you’ll need, but call one of our experts for advice on which size of storage unit is right for you, and an accurate storage cost if you are unsure. Reach us on 08000 641 642.
A 10 square-foot storage unit is our smallest unit and is similar in size to the boot of an average estate car. It’s great for storing a few items safely and securely, and is perfect for students to store their stuff in between terms or academic years. It’s also great for startups that just need a bit of extra space for stock or equipment.
The 50 sq ft and 35 square foot storage unit is one of the most popular sizes at a typical storage provider. It will hold about the same amount as an average garden shed. It’s a really useful size for decluttering your home, or storing stuff while renovating or redecorating a room. It can easily hold a single mattress, an armchair, sports equipment and boxes. It’s also useful for start-ups that need extra space for stock or equipment. The cost of self storage is also cheaper than warehouse or office space.
A 70 square-foot storage unit is large enough to hold the contents of a two-bedroom house or apartment. It’s ideal if you’re moving house and can store a mattress, bookcases, tables, dining table, a sofa and appliances into this space. This helps keep moving costs down. For business storage there is plenty of space for desks, chairs, files and box storage. These units have high ceilings so can hold more than you might think.
A 140 square foot storage unit is about the same size as one and a half garages so it’s large enough to hold the contents of a three-bedroom house – sofas, tables, beds and large kitchen appliances – as well as box storage. This much space is ideal when moving house or doing large scale renovation projects. And, the storage unit cost per square foot is cheaper the larger the unit so that can be a way to avoid additional storage costs in the UK.