Storage help

Packing tips

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

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Storage tips

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

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Moving checklist

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

Read our moving checklist

Moving in process

What to expect when you move-in to your storage unit for the first time.

About the moving in process

Health & safety tips

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

Read our health & safety tips

Housekeeping tips

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

Read our housekeeping tips

How to lock your storage unit

Easily secure your storage unit in four simple steps.

Read our lock instructions

Moving out process

All you need to know about moving out of your storage unit.

About moving out

Not sure what size?

Storage size calculator

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

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Storage finder

Tell us your storage needs and we'll find you the right unit.

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Storing your entire home?

Tell us the size of your home, we'll pick the perfect unit.

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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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Why store your belongings at Shurgard?

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

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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.

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.

Safe and secure

Our premises are secured with surveillance cameras, perimeter fencing, alarms, individual access codes. You can access your unit with your own lock and key.

No long-term commitment

Our contracts are completely flexible. You just have to inform us 15 days before the monthly anniversary date of your storage agreement.

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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See what customers say about Shurgard

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4.8/5 - 41347 reviews
Andrew Murphy
Shurgard Kettering
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Great facility and amazing staff, both Wendy and Rachel were so professional and helpful. 10/10 for everything and not a single issue. Great prices and everything me and my partner needed.
Sangeeta Patel
Shurgard Ruislip
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Spoke to the manager AB and to George in Ruislip. They were both incredibly helpful and made sure we got the correct storage that worked for us at the best price. Thank you to both! Would recommend.
ancient ancient
Shurgard Luton
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Chris provided excellent customer service and I am really happy with the way he handled everything quickly, excellent, thank you Chris.
Jamie Freston
Shurgard Staines
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Sophie gave excellent customer assistance and was very informative, thank you
Jason Brudenell
Shurgard Kettering
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What’s great storage place. With very welcoming staff and great value . And a very easy app to use to get in and out 🙂


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