Storage Guide

Your Guide To Secure Self Storage Units

Serving you in Bournemouth & Poole

Safe Storage Tips in Dorset

Useful advice when moving home or when moving into self-storage

  • Visit us for advice on the space that you'll need
  • Fix the date as far ahead as possible
  • Make sure that you have enough packing materials

  • Disassemble the big pieces - keeping the screws etc. in labelled bags
  • Box everything to avoid losing things
  • Use proper storage boxes that won't collapse
  • Spread heavy items about so that no boxes are too heavy
  • Wrap china and glass piece by piece. Put the heaviest items at the bottom and pad out corners.
  • Label your boxes clearly and preferably on the top and on one side. Ideally make a list of numbered boxes
  • Clean out fridges, freezers, ovens and food cupboards, and tape doors closed for the journey

  • For a long-distance choose a van big enough for just one trip. For shorter distances use a smaller van.
  • Load biggest items first, and pad spaces between items
  • Tie everything so it doesn't topple or slide about
  • Put your handbag, wallet, specs and keys in one bag in the cab of the van
  • Running late - call us and we will do our best to arrange out of hours reception or overnight parking

  • Store largest items first
  • Fill hollow items i.e. wardrobes with boxes
  • Label and number all boxes - keep a numbered list, and stack boxes with labels visible
  • Store appliances clean, with doors wedged open
  • In a large unit, leave access space down the middle
  • Put dust sheets over stored goods (you can purchase these from us)
  • Please note that you may not store the following;
  • Gas, Flammable items, Fireworks, Foods, Dangerous chemicals, goods of an illegal nature or live animals.

Secure Storage in Dorset

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Domestic Storage Guide

  • Studio Flat 35-50 sq ft
  • 2 Bed Bungalow 60-80 sq ft
  • 3 Bed House 120-150 sq ft
  • 3 Ford Transit Vans 100 sq ft

Business Storage Guide

  • Office 35-50 sq ft
  • 240 Archive Boxes 100 sq ft
  • 3 Luton Vans 150 sq ft


We also have 64sqft units with 24hour access now.

Safe Domestic Storage Providers

For more details about our domestic storage in Dorset, call us on  01202 989466

You can also fill in our contact form to receive a fast response.

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