Tools and tips from Shurgard - Calculate how much space you need

Self-storage tools and tips

We want all our customers to have a great experience with us. Here are our tools and tips for making storage easy.

Storage help

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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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.

See unit size examples

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

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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Gabriel L

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Mandy helped us choose the best option for our needs, showed us around the site and explained everything to us. We managed to get access in our app and into our storage unit right away.

Gareth Keane

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Great size units Very helpful staff Easily accessible Very secure Would highly recommend

April Veness

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I had Andrea look after me and do my contract and she was wonderful. My dad has just died and need the storage unit for a while and really helped emotionally and professionally. So thank you Andrea:)

Debbie Bandoo

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First time viewing this storage space as I Googled on line and decided to view, I didn't decided to view anywhere else as I was quite satisfied. I met Adil who showed me around and I couldn't be more satisfied, he was lovly and with good customer service.

Angelina Kemp