Always use good quality storage boxes and packing materials (see our box store)

Fill boxes to capacity as partial full or bulging boxes can collapse

Use small boxes for heavy items so that they are easier to lift

Label or number boxes so that you can easily locate your goods

Keep an inventory of your stored items which should be kept in a safe place.

Use bubble wrap to protect your fragile possessions

Garden equipment should be cleaned and oiled before storing

Protect table legs with bubble wrap before storing

Cardboard wardrobe boxes allow you to hang your cloths thus helping to keep their shape

Place heavy or bulky items in the storage unit first to provide a good base for stacking

Plan your storage space to allow access to those items that you may require from time to time

Stack similar sized boxes together to maximise your available space

Do not place heavy items on sofas or mattresses

Utilise a protective cover over your soft furnishings

Stack chairs seat to seat with a cloth or paper to separate them

Ensure refrigerator of freezer doors are wedged open

Pictures and mirrors should be bubble wrapped, labelled fragile and stacked on their end

Avoid stacking or leaning furniture against outside walls to help ventilation

Cover your goods with dust sheets

Store all important documents, passports, bills, guarantees etc. in a single location so that you can access them more easily - please ask about our special security lockers that are available.