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Packing for self storage

At {{BrandName.value}} we want you to have a great self storage experience. Below is everything you need to know on how to pack your belongings like a pro.

We can also help you with professional moving boxes and packing supplies. 

Home Packing for self storage

Pack it right, store it safe

A little care when you pack keeps your things safe in the van and in storage, makes the day quicker, and keeps your storage space, and your bill, smaller.

  • Strong boxes
  • Not too heavy
  • Label everything
  • Take furniture apart
  • Empty drawers
Boxes packed, closed and labelled, ready for collection to storage
Strong double-walled boxes ready for self storage

Strong boxes, not cheap ones

  • Use strong double-walled boxes. About 96 litres is a good size: big enough to be useful, small enough to lift.
  • Cheap single-wall boxes crumple, their bottoms fall out and they cannot be stacked, so your things get damaged and take more space to store.
  • Stick to a few sizes. Boxes of the same size stack neatly and safely.
  • Close every box flat with wide packing tape, top and bottom, so it can be stacked. Ask us about boxes and tape.
  • Avoid bin bags and open bags: they tear, spill and trap damp.
Heavy things packed in small boxes and light things in large boxes

Don’t overload your boxes

  • Heavy things such as books, tools and plates go in small boxes; light things such as bedding, cushions and lampshades in big ones.
  • Keep every box light enough for one person to lift, about 20 kg at most. Overloaded boxes crush, their bottoms give way and they cannot be lifted safely.
  • Fill the gaps with paper or towels so nothing moves and the box keeps its shape when others are stacked on it.
Storage boxes labelled with the room and what is inside

Label every box

  • Write the room and what is inside on the top and on two sides.
  • Mark FRAGILE and THIS WAY UP where it matters: glasses, lamps, frames and anything that must stay upright.
  • Number your boxes and keep a list, so you know where everything is when you want something back.
A TV packed upright in its box for storage

TVs and screens

  • Pack TVs in their original box or a TV box, with a soft blanket over the screen.
  • Keep screens upright, never lying flat, and never put anything on top of them.
  • Take off the stand and tape the screws, in a small bag, to the back.
Clothes and bedding packed in vacuum bags for storage

Clothes and bedding

  • Vacuum bags shrink clothes, duvets and pillows to a fraction of the space, and keep them clean.
  • Wardrobe boxes keep hanging clothes on a rail, ready to wear.
  • Make sure everything is clean and completely dry before it is packed, so nothing turns musty.
A rug rolled and wrapped for storage

Rugs

  • Roll rugs tightly, pile side in, and tape the roll. Better still, wrap it in cling film.
  • Never fold a rug: folds crease and crack the backing.
Sofa cushions wrapped to keep them clean in storage

Sofas and cushions

  • Cling-wrap sofa cushions, or bag or box them, to keep them clean.
  • Make sure fabric is clean and dry before it is wrapped. For a long stay, a breathable cover is kinder than plastic.
  • Cover the sofa itself with a dust sheet.
Furniture wrapped and strapped in the van on the way to storage

Larger furniture travels protected

  • When we collect, our team wrap and strap larger furniture in the van with blankets and protection.
  • Tape doors shut so they cannot swing open on the way.
  • Tell the team about anything antique, delicate or especially valuable when we arrive.
Furniture taken apart, with the fittings bagged and labelled

Take furniture apart

  • Take apart as much as you can: beds, tables, wardrobes and desks. It is easier to carry, less likely to be damaged and takes much less space.
  • If it came into the property flat-packed, it may well only go out the same way.
  • Put screws and fittings in a sealed, labelled bag and tape it to the piece. A photo before you start makes putting it back together easy.
Drawers emptied and taped closed before moving

Empty drawers and cupboards

  • Empty every drawer and cupboard. Full ones are too heavy to lift safely and can break on the way.
  • Tape drawers and doors closed with low-tack tape, so the finish is not marked.
Mirrors and pictures wrapped in bubble wrap with corner protectors

Mirrors, pictures and glass

  • Wrap mirrors, pictures and glass in bubble wrap with corner protectors, paying attention to the edges.
  • Stand them on their edge, never flat, and mark them FRAGILE.
  • Take glass tops off tables and wrap them separately.
A mattress in a mattress bag, stored on its side

Mattresses

  • Put mattresses in a mattress bag to keep them clean and dry.
  • Keep them on their side, and never bend or fold them.
A fridge defrosted, cleaned and dried before storage

Fridges and appliances

  • Defrost fridges and freezers 24 to 48 hours before, then clean and dry them fully.
  • Leave fridge doors slightly open in storage so they stay fresh.
  • Drain washing machines and dishwashers, and fit the transit bolts if you still have them.
A lawnmower drained of fuel before going into storage

Garden tools and machines

  • Drain the fuel from lawnmowers, strimmers and leaf blowers before they are stored, so nothing smells of fuel or leaks.
  • Brush off soil and grass, and cover sharp blades.
Things that cannot be kept in self storage

What cannot be stored

  • No food or perishables, and no liquids.
  • Nothing flammable, such as bottled gas or petrol, and nothing explosive, corrosive or poisonous.
  • No animals or plants, no drugs or illegal substances, and nothing you are not the legal owner of.
  • Keep valuables, documents, medicines and anything you will need straight away with you.

On collection day

  • Everything packed, closed and labelled before we arrive.
  • Essentials, documents, keys and chargers kept with you.
  • A clear path out, and somewhere for the van to park.
  • Anything fragile, or staying behind, pointed out to the team.

Storage services

Self storage, collection, delivery, packing materials.

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From 2 to 1000m³, from just €{{VarLowestPricem3.value}}m³

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Everything to protect your belongings.

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Why {{BrandName.value}}

Collection / Delivery

We can collect and re-deliver your items into storage.

24/7 CCTV surveillance

Monitored motion detecting CCTV and alarms.

Large discounts

Longer term storage get great discounts.

No price increases

We never increase prices on long term contracts.  Some companies we know entice you in with a price then put the rates up, we don't.

Large item storage

We can store anything you have no matter the size, our entrance doors are 5m x 5m and our warehouse is huge with 8m ceilings.

Smaller item storage

We also cater for clients who have smaller volumes to store, from a few boxes, cases, golf clubs, xmas decs, no problem.

Packing service and materials

We can pack and/or provide boxes, bubble wrap, furniture blankets, tape and all the packing materials you could need.

Here when needed

We are available when you need us, for collections, deliveries, storage, we try to find times to suit.

Warehouse assistance

Happy to help you load and unload your items into storage.

Super secure

Onsite security, 24hr recorded and monitored CCTV, only one entrance in and out, security is our priority.

Storage size to fit everyone

We can cater to all storage size requirements.

Rated 5 star

Rated 5 star by our clients, we always aim to go above and beyond to make storage effortless.

Collection to Storage

Unable to move your items, no time, can't quite manage on your own, unsuitable transport...

We offer a collection service where we will come to your home and collect anything you wish to place into storage.

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Packing materials to protect your items in self storage

Make moving easier with the right materials

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Working out your storage space

We all know that m² and m³ (square and cubic meter) are not easy to visualise to work out how much space you require, so we have made a little guide to help, but, with {{BrandName.value}} you only pay for the storage space used.

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Secure (monitored CCTV and alarm systems), no long term commitment, we collect, we store, we deliver, no need to hire vans, you relax whilst we do the lifting. From only €{{VarLowestPricem3.value}}m³, no renting an over sized room!

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