How much storage space do I need?

Trying to judge how much space you’re going to need is tricky. It’s hard to envisage your belongings in a container storage unit.

There are also a couple of important points to consider here. Firstly, access, you’ll want to be able to get to your items easily if needed. Cram things in too tightly, and you won’t be able to do that. Secondly, cost, we understand you don’t want to pay for unused space. So, it’s important to get things just right. And to help you get your Goldilocks on, we’ve created a handy visual guide on our unit sizes page. Just click on the ‘more information’ link under the graphic of each container storage unit.

That said, we’re going to answer your frequently asked question, “How much storage space do I need?” right here. Read on for all the details:

How much storage space do I need?

40 ft Unit:

Measuring 8ft x 8ft x 5ft, this size container storage unit is available at our Buckingham, Bury St Edmunds, Corby, Huntingdon, Petersfield & St Ives (Cambs) storage sites. It’s perfect if you need extra space. Perhaps, you need to empty your garden shed to make room for a home gym. If you’ve filled a transit van, you’ll fill this unit too. In short, it holds 50 – 75 storage boxes.

It’s also good for smaller businesses who want to store excess stock, tools and boxes of documents.

80 ft Unit:

Measuring 10ft x 8ft x 8ft, this size container storage unit is available at each of our Blue Bear Self-Storage sites. If you’re between houses and need to store the contents of your 1 – 2 bedroom home temporarily, this is the size for you. You can fit 100 – 150 storage boxes in this unit. It’s great for small to medium businesses that need to store larger equipment or excess stock. This is our ‘Goldilocks’ container storage unit. If the 40 ft is too small and the 160 ft too large, this container has you (and your belongings) covered.

160 ft Unit:

Measuring 20ft x 8ft x 8ft, this is our largest size container storage unit. Once again, you’ll find it at all our Blue Bear Self-Storage sites. It will easily swallow up the contents of a 4 bedroomed home, holding 230 260 storage boxes. If you’re a business owner or key decision-maker looking for a way to replace expensive warehousing, we have the answer to your problem!

So, now we’ve answered your question, “How much storage space do I need?” get an instant quote HERE. Or call our team on 0203 981 2900 to book your storage unit.