Whether you are moving house, between homes or just trying to create some extra space to live, household self storage is the perfect answer to the headache of what to do with all your belongings when you need that little bit of extra space in your home. There is no hassle of your possessions being stuck and inaccessible in a container, or left in a damp corner of an unsecured and dirty warehouse. 1st Storage Centres are safe, secure and accessible.

Self storage before the move/sale

You want to sell your house as quickly as possible for the maximum amount of money. It is a fact that clutter free houses sell faster and for more money. Without clutter your home looks bigger and better value for the price. You need a self storage room for your extra furniture, collectables, toys and sports equipment. To make your cupboards look big – and the spare room look spare! For a few pounds a week, our self store room makes your home look great. And that's what you want after all.

Self storage during the move/sale

Once you've sold your home you may want to move out before your new home is quite ready. You can upgrade your storage room to a size that will accommodate all your furniture and possessions. We offer free access to your self storage during long opening hours, so store any items that you may need near the door of your store, golf clubs, bikes, leisure equipment, seasonal clothes – easily accessible, free of charge, whenever you need.

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Breaking the chain - self storage can help

Sometimes you find yourself in a chain. You can't complete your new purchase, so you can't complete you sale. It is not a happy situation. Why not break the chain. Put your furniture into self storage and move in with a friend or relatives for a few weeks. You will have the comfort of knowing you have your sale completed – and you will become a cash buyer of your new home. The best position of all.

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Self Storage after the move/sale

Many people opt to downsize their store room as they begin the move into their new home. If you are redecorating it makes sense to the stagger the move and keep good furniture in clean storage until your new home is complete.

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De-cluttering your life with self storage

In many homes you get less and less space to live as your children get older. As toys and equipment take up more space there is less space for rest and relaxation. If a larger house is not an option, why not rent a little space at a low cost and store all those items you do not require regularly but you would like once in a while.

Modern houses often have less storage than ever, so a good solution is to rent a small store at your local storage centre as an addition to your home. Store things you don't need on a daily basis such as; sports equipment, seasonal clothes, BBQs and outdoor furniture. It's easy to get them out free of charge when you want.

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For guides to vehicle capacities and to use our Advanced Storage Calculator, click here.

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