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Size Guide

Which storage container is right for you?

Two straightforward sizes, both modern, both secured with 24/7 CCTV - and both come with a high-quality padlock provided.

Same-day move-in available Flexible monthly terms
Size guide diagram of a 20ft by 8ft storage container
Most popular

20ft × 8ft Container

≈ 160 sq ft of floor space

External size20ft × 8ft (6.1m × 2.4m)
Floor area≈ 160 sq ft
Capacity≈ 1,170 cu ft - about a single garage
DoorsFull-width double doors

What fits?

  • Contents of a typical 3–4 bedroom house
  • Business stock, tools and equipment
  • Motorbikes, small vehicles and trailers
  • Around 250 standard packing boxes
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Size guide diagram of an 8ft by 6ft 6in storage container
Compact & affordable

8ft × 6ft 6in Container

≈ 52 sq ft of floor space

External size8ft × 6ft 6in (2.4m × 2.0m)
Floor area≈ 52 sq ft
Capacity≈ 380 cu ft - about a large garden shed
DoorsFull-width double doors
AvailabilityOur Batley site only

What fits?

  • Contents of a 1-bedroom flat
  • Seasonal stock and archive boxes
  • Garden furniture, bikes and tools
  • Around 80 standard packing boxes
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Flexible by design

Only tied in if you want to be

Hire is rolling and monthly with a one-month minimum, so you're free to stay for a single month or for years, whatever suits you - and if you need to leave it's just 14 days' notice. Rather commit? Pay 6 or 12 months upfront and save up to 10%.

  • One-month minimum
  • Rolling monthly hire
  • 14 days' notice to leave
  • Save up to 10% paying upfront

Included as standard

Every unit comes with

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High-quality padlock

Supplied by us with every unit - no need to buy your own.

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Refundable deposit

Your deposit is returned in full when you leave, provided the unit is left as found.

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Any-time access

Our mobile phone entry system lets you access your unit whenever you need it.

Need something bigger?

We also have indoor units from 200 sq ft up to 2,700 sq ft - including warehouse space with roller shutters, lighting and electricity. Get in touch and we'll find the right fit.

Not sure which size you need?

Call us on 07375 355233 or request a quote for both sizes - we're happy to help you choose.

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