Your Guide To Secure Self Storage Units

Serving you in Bournemouth & Poole

Disassemble the big pieces - keeping the screws etc. in labelled bags
Box everything to avoid losing things
Use proper storage boxes that won't collapse
Spread heavy items about so that no boxes are too heavy
Wrap china and glass piece by piece. Put the heaviest items at the bottom and pad out corners.
Label your boxes clearly and preferably on the top and on one side. Ideally make a list of numbered boxes
Clean out fridges, freezers, ovens and food cupboards, and tape doors closed for the journey

For a long-distance choose a van big enough for just one trip. For shorter distances use a smaller van.
Load biggest items first, and pad spaces between items
Tie everything so it doesn't topple or slide about
Put your handbag, wallet, specs and keys in one bag in the cab of the van
Running late - call us and we will do our best to arrange out of hours reception or overnight parking

Store largest items first
Fill hollow items i.e. wardrobes with boxes
Label and number all boxes - keep a numbered list, and stack boxes with labels visible
Store appliances clean, with doors wedged open
In a large unit, leave access space down the middle
Put dust sheets over stored goods (you can purchase these from us)
Please note that you may not store the following;
Gas, Flammable items, Fireworks, Foods, Dangerous chemicals, goods of an illegal nature or live animals.

We also have 64sqft units with 24hour access now.

For more details about our domestic storage in Dorset, call us on 01202 989466

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