Why self-storage makes sense for home improvement projects

  • Keeping your furniture and gadgets safe: so they won’t get knocked over, chipped, or damaged.
  • Giving your builders space to work: it’s easy to get on with the job if there’s room to manoeuvre.
  • Having space to live – as you won’t be surrounded by things removed from rooms being worked on.
  • Making decorating easier: no need to keep re-arranging or covering all your belongings.
  • Decluttering: so you can sort through your things and you only move back what works with your new interiors.
  • Being flexible round the builders: if the builders aren’t ready for the new white goods, fitted kitchen or bathroom suite you’ve ordered, you’ve got space to keep them until they are.
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Why Shurgard for your home project

There is enough to think about when you are moving or renovating, so we make storage simple and straightforward.

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Store things for as long as you need

Building projects can often overrun, with Shurgard you can keep stuff stored for as long or as short a time as you need.

Take as much space as necessary

Whether you are working on one room or the entire house, you can find a storage unit that’s just the right size.

Safe and secure

Your belongings are in safe hands. We have app access and CCTV. Your storage unit is secured with your own lock and key.

Keep access to all the things you might need

We offer extended access hours so you can freely drop off or pick up things as needed.

Load and unload easily

Just drive up and move things in and out with one of our trolleys.

You don’t pay a deposit

We know you’ve already got enough to pay for when you’re renovating or redecorating

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.

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Our storage unit sizes

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

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How to lock your storage unit

Easily secure your storage unit in four simple steps.

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Storage for furniture

A storage unit at Shurgard is ideal if you need to store a lot of furniture long-term.

About furniture storage

Storage size calculator

Select what you need to store, we'll find the perfect unit size. 

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Why choose Shurgard?

Some reasons why Shurgard is great when it comes to storing your belongings.

Reasons to choose Shurgard

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 - 46897 reviews
Lux Vantage
Shurgard Barking - Dagenham
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“Popped into sort out storage found Scott on duty, very helpful and informative”
Patrick Leaver
Shurgard Portsmouth
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“Highly recommend.Takes away all the stress of storing items.All staff very helpful. More easy than I thought . P.s Great value as well.Neil helpful on a Sunday too.”
Maria Niegolewska
Shurgard Chiswick
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“I would like to thank you to Mani who was 2 days ago in shurgard in Greenford. Mani was extremely helpful and he has absolutely fantastic approach to the customers. If there will be more people like him life would be much easier. Thank you Mani .”
Brenda Whamond
Shurgard Crawley
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“Went to branch today and received a great service from Jenna. Extremely friendly, well knowledge and attentive. Offered me right size for right price”
Justine Finch
Shurgard Staines
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“Val was amazing - I am on my own and he helped me with all the logistics and trolleys to get my belongings stored, safe and secure. Patience of a saint - thank you.”


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