Storage Guides & Resources
This page has been setup to help you with storing your materials, and to download important documentation.
Resources & Guides
We have compiled some really useful documents to help you with storing your items inside our state-of-the-art storage containers. Please do use this, and we will update these as we go along.
Terms, payments and more.
Download this document to see more information on payment, terms, end of contracts and more.
How to store your items
Further information on how to store your items a self-contained environment.
Storing books & paper consumables
Get the facts on how to properly store books and other paper-based consumables.
Storage Checklists
We’ve made a checklist that can be used by you in order to store your items safely, and securely. Please note: This is guidance only, and any loss or damage will as a result of Cedarcroft Storage.
1 Choose your container!
In this phase, it is your time to shaine! things to consider could be how many items you have to store.
We offer many storage container sizes. To find out the pricing conventions please click here.
2 Get your items prepred for storage!
Dependent on what items you are storing, download our useful guides on how to store your items.
Make sure expensive, or potentially sensitive information has an additional layer of security such as being wrapped in dust-proof material.
Plan your means of moving your items, such as HGV, car or bike.
Storage day!
Now you have fully chosen your container, and fully prepared all your items utilising the guides we have put together. Now is the time to store your items. You are free to do this however you like.
DO use dust-proof sheeting.
Do use additional protective wrapping.
DO use additional packaging such as boxes.
DO use shelves that do not damage the container.
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DO utilise smaller spaces in between larger items.
DO attempt to fit in as much as you comfortably can without damaging your items or the storage container.
How It Works
The way we do things are really simple. Choose your storage container size. Email us, and we’ll arrange a direct debit to be setup for you.
Need a custom quote?
Contact us today, and we’ll give you an estimate on how much it might cost.
Plan your storage
We are open 24/7 for your convenience, giving you plenty of time to load your container be that night or day.
Schedule Your storage
As mentioned, we will contact you to setup a direct debit, and the price will vary dependent on which container you choose from.
What is self storage?
Self storage is a new way for storing belongings, this created a fast way for either domestic, household or business to store items in a secure and clean environment. Here at CedarCroft Storage we want to do things as simple as possible. In very simple terms you turn up to your unit whenever you please, and fill it up whenever you like. This is an ideal and affordable option when moving house, de-cluttering, storing important documents, decorating, or having work conducted at your home.
Top tips for storing items
We have sourced our information for storing materials from www.helpiammoving.com
- Bikes, Metal Equipment and Tools can be prevented from rusting if they are to be in storage for a long time by wiping with an oily rag before storing. Your garden equipment could be cleaned before you store it to prevent corrosion. Make sure that all appliances are clean and dry and empty, wedge the doors open to let the air circulate. Make sure that freezers/fridges are completely defrosted.
- Lay down plastic sheeting on the floor of your unit. If you have a large room/unit leave a walkway either down the side or the middle so you can gain access to items if you need to.
- Place any valuables towards the rear of the room/unit and try to pack it to the ceiling by placing heavier items like drawers and wardrobes on the floor and lighter/fragile items on top. Fill all the spaces/gaps that appear with small items or soft items like bedding. When stacking boxes up high always place heavy boxes at the bottom and lighter/fragile ones on top.
- Choose your boxes wisely, always buy quality to prevent boxes from collapsing when stacked on top of each other. Modular boxes that stack together will reduce the amount of storage space as less empty space is wasted.
- Label your boxes carefully. Remember to write on the side of the boxes with contents not just the top as you do not want to unstack the boxes just to know what it in each box. Ideally place a sheet on paper on the side of the box rather than the top so when stacked you can view easily. If you want to be even more organized create box contents lists on your computer with a reference box number, this way you will be able to find items quickly by cross referencing.
- When packing it is especially important to pack your boxes correctly. Put heavy items in the bottom and add lighter items in the top. Remember to fill the box completely to avoid any of them collapsing when stacked on top of each other.
How much space will I need?
This would depend on a number of factors, such as how much material you plan on storing, and for how long.
We have come up with a way to help your calculate how much space you need.
- 1 Bed Flat: 35-50 sqft
- 2 Bed Flat: 50-80 sqft
- 1 Bed House: 40-60 sqft
- 2 Bed House: 60-100 sqft
- 3 Bed House: 100-150 sqft
- 4 Bed House: 150-250 sqft
- Estate Car: 20-25 sqft
- Transit Van: 45-70 sqft
- Luton Van: 80-100 sqft
- 7.5t Lorry: 125-175 sqft
- Removal Lorry: 200-250 sqft
- 50 Archive Boxes (stacked 5 high) : 25 sqft
- 110 Archive Boxes (stacked 5 high): 50 sqft
- 170 Archive Boxes (stacked 5 high): 75 sqft
- 240 Archive Boxes (stacked 5 high): 100 sqft
- 400 Archive Boxes (stacked 5 high): 150 sqft
- 650 Archive Boxes (stacked 5 high): 250 sqft
What type of storage do you offer?
Our storage units are clean and dry with a large car park which can be accessed by large vehicles such as H.G.V. We have 20ft and 40ft containers on site. Our 20ft Containers are 20ft long and have an 8ft x 8ft opening. Our 40ft Containers are High Cubes giving you 9ft internal height space as well as an 8ft Width and 40ft Length.
The units have easy access and you are provided with your own padlock for security (don’t worry we keep a spare key). Our units offer a convenient dry, clean and vented facility for business or personal use.
We also do 10ft and 9ft storage containers.
What can you store?
The list is quite literally endless. If you can think of it, we’ve probably stored it.
Here at CedarCroft Storage we do not discriminate on what you wish to store – short or long-term. To find out more please click here.
How much is it going to cost me?
Containers are available at the following rates:
40ft High Cube Container – Monthly P.O.A.
20ft Container – Weekly £36, Monthly £144
10ft High Cube Container – £102, Monthly.
9ft High Cube Container – £96 Monthly.
All amounts include VAT and are payable in advance.
What is the minimum term I can hire?
We aim to be as flexible as possible which is why we offer our customers the ability to rent our self-contained storage from only one week.