Insurance

Although we ensure that all our stores are fully insured, for your own peace of mind and protection, you’ll need to take out insurance for your stored items against loss or damage.

Our rental prices don’t include insurance, as the cost depends on the  value of your stored goods.

More about how insurance protects your belongings in storage.

You have two options to insure your belongings while they’re in storage:

• Take out the special insurance policy: created exclusively for Shurgard customers, with premiums starting from £4 a week per month, depending on the value of your stored items. The majority of our customers choose this option.
• Use your own contents insurance: you may be able to arrange coverage through your own contents insurance, but coverage varies by insurance company. We recommend checking directly with your provider if you’re considering this option.

More on insurance prices and coverage options.

The cost of insurance depends on the insured value of your stored belongings. Prices start from £4 a week per month.

See our insurance prices and coverage options.

The insurance policy we offer covers direct damage to or direct loss of your goods during storage caused by:

• force of nature e.g. storm, flooding, fire
• a third party e.g. when a driver hits the gate
• burglary in your storage unit or location after break-in

Yes, you can use your own insurance provider, provided that your policy includes contents insurance for externally stored goods. Coverage varies between insurance companies, so we recommend checking directly with your insurer to confirm whether your stored items are covered.