Which type of storage is right for you?

Indoor warehouse, outdoor container or self-storage?

When people say 'storage' they usually mean one of three quite different things, and the differences are worth knowing about, especially for wooden, upholstered or electrical items.

Dry indoor warehouse storage (what we offer) keeps your belongings inside a dry, brick-built building. Conditions are stable, there's no direct weather exposure, and your things are wrapped and kept off the floor. It's the safest option for furniture, and it's what we'd choose for our own.

Outdoor shipping containers are a cheaper option for a storage company to run, and some firms use them. They do the job, but a container sat outside is more exposed to the weather and to changes in temperature than a proper building. They're fine for plenty of things; for furniture we prefer to keep it indoors.

Self-storage units give you your own lockable space you visit yourself. They're flexible if you need frequent access, but you do the lifting and loading, units are often in large sheds with variable conditions, and the per-square-foot cost can add up. For a house move, having a removals firm collect, store and redeliver is usually simpler and gentler on your things.