Storage tips

Shurgard wants you to have a great self-storage experience. Here are tips on how to handle every step of the storage process.

Be mindful about placement

Keep your frequently used items at the front of your storage unit. This will help you easily locate and grab them on your next visit.

Make a basic drawing that points out locations of different boxes, such as kitchen stuff, toys, books, clothes… then tack it to the wall of your storage unit.

Stack to the ceiling

Stack boxes to the ceiling to make the best use of your storage space. Place the heaviest boxes at the bottom of the stack. Store larger items vertically.

Create an aisle

Allow for a clear path down the centre of your self-storage unit. Place items along the walls, but be sure to leave an inch of space for proper air circulation.

Don’t forget to face box labels towards the aisle so you can easily read them and navigate your things.

Storage inside storage

You can save room in your storage unit by storing books and CDs inside the fridge. Just leave the fridge door wedged open for circulation.

Or use empty trash bins to store garden tools such as shovels and hoses.

Keep some basic tools at hand

Tools like screwdrivers, a hammer, pliers and a utility knife can be useful when you need to disassemble furniture to make them smaller for storage.

Also, a folding step stool will come in handy when accessing items stored above-head height.

Our self storage tools and tips

Moving checklist

Stress less, move better. Use our moving checklist for a smooth move.

Read our moving checklist

Packing tips

Everything you need to know on how to pack and protect your belongings.

Read our packing tips

Storage tips

Tips on how to maximise your space by efficiently arranging your storage unit.

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Health & safety tips

Here's how to keep you safe during every step of the storage process.

Read our health & safety tips

How to lock your storage unit

Easily secure your storage unit in four simple steps.

Read our lock instructions

Housekeeping tips

Get the most out of your storage experience with our housekeeping tips.

Read our housekeeping tips

Why store your belongings at Shurgard?

Here are some reasons why Shurgard is great when it comes to storing your belongings.

Find storage near you

Variety of unit sizes

We have a range of storage sizes – so if you don’t have many things, you won’t end up paying for space you’re not using.

Safe and secure

Our premises are secured with surveillance cameras, perimeter fencing, alarm systems, and access via our app. You can access your storage unit using your own lock and key.

Convenient access

Only you can access your storage unit. We offer free and extended access hours, 7 days a week, so you’re free to store or pick up things whenever you need to.

No long-term commitment

Our self storage contracts are completely flexible. You just have to inform us 15 days before moving out.

Jethro Aberi

Shurgard Brussel - Vorst

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Service impeccable, agent toujours à l'écoute. Explication claire et professionnel. Merci à l'agent Nathalie!! (Translated by Google) Impeccable service, the agent was always attentive. Clear and professional explanations. Thank you to agent Nathalie!

Borgia TRENDlens

Shurgard Brussel - Vorst

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Excellent service, excellente prise en charge et bonne Dynamique d'équipe. Merci à Nathalie et Vincent pour les services rendus (Translated by Google) Excellent service, excellent support, and great team dynamics. Thank you to Nathalie and Vincent for their services.

Rania Benyamina

Shurgard Brussel - Vorst