Choosing The Right Size Self Storage Unit For You

Feb. 18, 2011 - PRLog -- In the UK, storage unit sizes are usually quoted in square feet (sqft.). This represents the floor space of the unit. A 25sqft. storage unit for example is equivalent to a floor space 5 feet deep by 5 feet wide, 50sqft. - 10 feet deep by 5 feet wide and so on. However, the exact dimensions of a room will vary from store to store and even from one unit to another unit in the same store.

Unit heights vary but will typically be quite tall, similar to the ceiling height in a standard house. This height will allow you to stack a lot in any given floor space.

Storage units are available in many sizes. Below is a quick-reference guide based on a sample of popular size storage units. The estimates are based on the storage unit being full, you may need more space if you need regular access to your things and would like to leave an access corridor within your unit.  

Sample storage unit sizes include:

- 25sqft. - Can hold two settees and a mattress, a small van load or approximately 50 boxes. Ideal for storing personal items, clothes, boxes, children’s toys, archive files or sales rep materials

- 50sqft. – Can hold the contents of a 1 bedroom flat, a long wheel base transit van or approximately 100 boxes

- 75sqft. – Can hold the contents of a 2 bedroom flat, a luton box van or approximately 150 boxes

- 100sqft. – Can hold the contents of a 2 bedroom house, a large luton box van or approximately 200 boxes

- 150sqft. – Can hold the contents of a 3 bedroom house, 7.5t lorry or approximately 300 boxes

- 200sqft. – Can hold the contents of a 4 bedroom house, large removal lorry or approximately 400 boxes

Whatever your circumstances, it will always be helpful to make a brief list of the large items you plan to store and visit potential storage units to get a visual sense of the space you are working with.

If you need storage in Tamworth (http://www.extraroomselfstorage.co.uk/storage-tamworth.html) or are based near to Hinckley (http://www.extraroomselfstorage.co.uk/storage-hinckley.html) or Nuneaton (http://www.extraroomselfstorage.co.uk/storage-nuneaton.html), contact Extra Room Self Storage. They have experienced personnel that will be able to assist you in estimating the size of storage unit that you need as well as give you valuable advice on how to maximise the space in your storage unit.

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