Selecting The Right Unit Size
With so many options to choose from, selecting the right size can be tricky. If you’re looking for a unit to store a few household items, our smaller units range from 25 sq ft to 50 sq ft and are fairly priced and affordable. However, for businesses that need to store large amounts of stock or residents completing large-scale renovations, you’ll need a much larger unit size.
Consider the following tips when selecting your unit size:
- Make a list of items for storage so that you’re able to pick a unit size more accurately.
- Estimate the number of boxes that you’ll need to hold all of your belongings.
- Speak to the professionals! The Storage World team is always a call away, ready to answer all of your questions or lend a hand.
To give you a better idea of the various unit sizes available, check out our useful online size guide.
Preparing Your Items For Storage
Properly packing your items is an essential step during storage. Without the right packaging materials or methods, your prized possessions could be badly damaged before they even arrive at your storage unit.
Take these tips into consideration when preparing your items for storage.
Select the right box size
When selecting your boxes, make sure you choose a range of small, medium and large boxes. Pack all heavy items in smaller boxes and lighter items in bigger ones. This will allow you to move your belongings with ease.
Pack and transport with care
Make sure that you wrap all fragile items with bubble wrap and fill the remaining gaps with packing paper. It’s also a good idea to hire a reliable van to move heavier items.
Fill in the gaps
Fragile items like glassware need to be packed tightly to avoid scratches or cracks. Using Storage World’s wrapping paper and bubble wrap, carefully wrap each item and fill the gaps.
Transporting Your Goods To The Facility
Once you’ve packed all your things, it’s time to move them to the self storage facility. This is probably the hardest part of a move as it requires a reliable moving van and a few extra hands.
When choosing a removal company or van hire service in Manchester, be sure to keep these points in mind:
- Book a month in advance
To ensure the removal company has enough time to prepare for your move and make the necessary arrangements, book at least 4 weeks in advance.
- Make sure everything is ready
A lot of companies charge per hour so if your boxes aren’t all packed, it will be a costly delay.
- Inform movers of special items
If you have any delicate or fragile items that the movers should take extra care of, use ‘fragile’ tape or point out the boxes on the day.
How to Pack Your Storage Unit
To make the most out of the space in your unit, it’s important to pack your storage unit correctly. These tips will not only ensure your items are protected but they’ll also save you hours when locating or packing away items in your unit.
Pack the bulkiest boxes at the bottom
Stack your boxes strategically, placing the heaviest boxes at the bottom and the lightest ones at the top. This method ensures that fragile items are protected.
Pack regularly-used items near the front
Prioritise the entrance of your storage unit and pack items that you regularly need near the front. Rather than scramble to find a specific item, this layout makes it quick and easy.
Disassemble furniture
Furniture can take up a lot of space unnecessarily. Before moving furniture into the storage unit, take the time to disassemble the various parts to save space.
Storage World Blog
The Storage World blog is filled with dozens of blogs that offer helpful tips and tricks about a range of topics, from running a business in a self storage unit to budget-friendly DIY upgrades.
Read some of our most popular blogs below:
- What size storage unit do I need? The ultimate size guide for first-timers
- Moving? 10 tricks to make relocating simple and stress-free
- Five ways to create a stylish home office in a small space
- How a storage unit can bolster your online business
- Three reasons self-storage can help students
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