Guides and Checklists

Guides and Checklists - Storage Space Packing Tips

Follow this guide to make the most of your storage unit.

• Declare to the staff, all items to be stored when reserving your unit. Not only will they guide you to the right size unit, but also make sure you're not planning to store items that are unfit for this type of storage.
• Decide if you want to have access to any of your goods. If so, put these aside and store them last.
• Not all units are suitable for 24 hour access. If you require this service we can happily supply you with the right unit.
• Unload your goods in the loading bay, and use the available hand cart to transport your goods to your unit. Do not overload the hand cart and stack safely.
• Start by placing a dust sheet on the floor to protect your goods.
• Identify your heaviest and fullest boxes. Put these and your bulky items in first.
• Store sofas and mattress on end. Stack chairs pad to pad.
• Continue to select your boxes by heaviest & fullest and start to stack, maximizing your space. Stack from the back of the unit making your way to the front. Make sure you stack safely!
• Don't forget to use single items to fill gaps as you go.
• Make sure sharp edges or garden tools, etc. are safely packed to avoid accidents. All outside equipment should be cleaned before storage and lawnmower blades, etc., lightly oiled.
• Clearly identify fragile goods, and store them safely.
• When all your items have been placed in the unit, place a dust sheet over your goods to keep them clean and protected.
• Secure your unit with one of our quality padlocks.
• If you used the free move-in truck, please clean out and return by the agreed time.