Examples of our storage unit sizes and types
You’ll find a self-storage unit to match your needs and budget – no matter how many or few things you have, or whether you’re a household or a business.
Unit sizes
Our units range in size from 1 to 30 square metres.
They are approximately 3 metres high, except for value units that are non-standard in shape. Our lockers are 1 metre high.
You can work out what size of unit you need, using our storage size estimator.
To see available unit sizes at Shurgard locations near you, use the search box below:
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1 m²
In a unit this size you can store a few boxes or a few small items.
For example, you could store the following in a unit this size:
- 7 boxes
- 5 stacked chairs
- 1 chest of drawers
- 1 golf bag
3 m²
In a unit this size you can store the content of one room.
For example, you could store the following in a unit this size:
- 25 boxes
- 5 stacked chairs
- 1 chest of drawers
- 1 small table
- 1 desk
- 1 office chair
- 1 washing machine
- 1 golf bag
5 m²
In a unit this size you can store the contents of a studio flat.
For example, you could store the following in a unit this size:
- 34 boxes
- 1 armchair, 1 small table
- 1 double bed
- 1 chest of drawers
- 1 office chair
- 1 washing machine
- 1 bicycle
- 1 golf bag
7,5 m²
In a unit this size you can store the contents of a one bedroom flat.
For example, you could store the following in a unit this size:
- 35 boxes
- 1 armchair, 1 small table
- 1 double bed
- 1 chest of drawers
- 1 dining table, 4 dining chairs
- 1 office chair
- 1 rug
- vases, plant pots, speakers
- 1 washing machine
- 1 bicycle
- 1 golf bag
10 m²
In a unit this size you can store the contents of a two bedroom flat.
For example, you could store the following in a unit this size:
- 30 boxes
- 1 sofa & 1 sofa table
- 1 bookcase
- 1 TV bench, 1 TV
- 1 double bed, 1 wardrobe
- 1 children's bed, 1 children's wardrobe
- 1 dining table, 4 dining chairs
- 1 rug, vases, plant pots, speakers
- 1 washing machine
- 1 bicycle
- 1 golf bag
Getting advice on your unit’s size
If you need help deciding what size or type of unit would be best for you, you can:
- use our handy storage size calculator, or
- contact one of our storage advisers on our free number: 80-71 80 27, or
- come into one of our locations and talk to the manager.
As experts in storage and with knowledge of all our locations and prices, they’ll be able to:
- talk to you about what you need
- suggest best-value solutions
- tell you about any special offers and deals
Types of unit
Our different types of unit have different features, levels of accessibility and prices. Choose a unit type that suits you.
- If you want to drive a vehicle directly to the door of your unit – making loading and unloading easy – choose direct access storage. You pay for the convenience as these units are more expensive.
- If you don’t want the bother of putting your things in a lift – perhaps they’re heavy or cumbersome – choose ground floor access storage.
- Alternatively, if you don’t mind using the lift, choose upstairs storage accessed via lift. These are slightly cheaper units and ideal if you don’t need to store heavy or large items.
- If you’re looking for a cheaper unit and don’t mind it being an irregular shape, perhaps with a sloping roof, choose a value unit.
Ventilated storage
If you’re storing fabrics, files or equipment, you may want a unit that’s ventilated.
Some of our units come with the option of ventilation. All you have to do is upgrade to a ventilation option when you reserve your unit.
Changing your unit
You may find you need more or less space than you originally thought. Perhaps your business is growing and you have extra stock to store. Or maybe you want to gradually move things into your new home and so would prefer a smaller unit.
You can change your unit at any time for free – either after you’ve reserved it or even after you’ve moved in.
Find out how to change your unit
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Related content
- Why choose Shurgard
- How self-storage works
- How we quote self-storage prices
- Example of storage unit sizes
- Temporary storage
- Security at Shurgard
- Office opening hours & unit access hours
- How insurance protects your belongings
- How Shurgard staff can help you
- What you can store at Shurgard
- Changing storage units
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