Your children have all moved out, but you’re not ready to part with your family home yet? We can totally understand. Instead of leaving their rooms unused, more and more people choose to turn their spare rooms into a B&B.

Why self-storage can be handy if you want to rent out your room

  • Create space: move stuff that you don’t need on a day-to-day basis into storage to so you can turn your spare room into a desirable AirBNB room.
  • Make your guests feel at home: let the guests feel like they are in their own space by keeping personal belongings in storage.
  • Privacy and freedom: keeping your personal belongings in storage will give you the freedom to pursuit this new venture.
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How Shurgard can help if you want to rent out your room

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Always a storage location nearby

We have 91 self storage facilities in London, East Midlands, East of England, North West, South East South West, Wales, and West Midlands, conveniently located near main roads and public transport, so if you need to pick up something you never have to go far.

Unit sizes from 10 to 300 sq ft

Whether you are hosting a spare room or your entire home, Shurgard can offer the unit size you need.

Get expert advice

You can always talk to our store managers if you need help choosing the best storage option.

Total flexibility

Stay with us for as short or as long as you like, or if you want a smaller or lager unit, that’s okay too.

Security measures in place

Only you have access to your unit. You get your own access code and all our sites are protected by CCTV.

How self-storage works at Shurgard

Self-storage with Shurgard is easy and convenient. Here’s how to organise it in 3 easy steps.
Step 1
Find the right unit
Use our tool to find the right storage unit at the right price.
Step 2
Rent your storage unit
Complete your rental online. Not sure? Reserve your unit for free with no obligation.
Step 3
Move in
Pack your belongings and move into your storage unit.
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How self storage works

Self storage with Shurgard is easy. You can rent a storage unit in just 3 steps.

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Our self storage prices

Here's how we quote the price of a self storage unit at Shurgard.

About storage unit prices

Our storage unit sizes

Examples of our different storage unit sizes and how to choose the right one.

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Temporary storage

What temporary storage at Shurgard means and how we can help you.

About temporary storage

Community storage vs self storage

The main differences between peer-to-peer storage and self storage.

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Pick up & delivery vs. self storage

The main differences between pick up & delivery and self storage.

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Self storage FAQs

Do you have questions about self storage at Shurgard?

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Housekeeping tips

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

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See what customers say about Shurgard

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4.8/5 - 40978 reviews
Stevie T
Shurgard Wokingham
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Had booked a unit online for the Camberley facility but needed to assistance and the Camberley branch was closed. The team David, Kieran and Richard helped me with my inquiries and made some good suggestions.
Jo McCartney
Shurgard Tottenham
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Very easy access. The whole place is very clean and well maintained. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Mena and Adil especially help us a lot and were very friendly.
Billy McCartney
Shurgard Tottenham
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Excellent service from Adil and Mena, excellent facilities and easy to find
Andrea Herrada
Shurgard Chiswick
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The best storage around! Great staff. Manu and Shams were very helpful and friendly :)
Onyi Anyado
Shurgard Woolwich
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A big shout out to Mark for his excellent customer service which by the way is constant and done with a sense of pride and value. 10 out of 10.


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