Moving in at Blue Box Storage is simple. All we require is:
Below are some basic tips for moving packing and storing which we hope will make your move easier!
Don’t procrastinate. You all know who you are. Get organised early.
Select and reserve your storage unit with us. We can take a reservation free of charge up to 2 weeks in advance and up to a month with a security deposit. This will ensure you get what you need.
Completing all the paperwork in advance eases your move with us and saves time on the day.
If you are having building work done, give yourself a few extra weeks before and after the date to move everything into storage and plan for those inevitable delays.
If you are moving begin boxing things up weeks before your move to speed things up on the big day. You can also use storage as an opportunity to show your house off to its full potential.
Book your removers well in advance. They are busy people and having it all arranged will ensure you don’t end up doing it yourself.
If you are moving Inform your gas, electric, TV, telephone and water suppliers of your moving date. Don’t forget the post – the Post Office has a forwarding service.
Some removal companies will pack for you. Its lovely to not have to spend days packing boxes and have someone sweep in on the day and carefully pack everything away and unpack it at the other end, but cost and availability are the deciding factors here.
It will be very expensive so you will save money packing everything yourself but even just packing small items and disassembling larger furniture like beds yourself in the weeks beforehand will reduce the cost as it is very time-consuming for the removers.
Efficient, careful packing and stacking saves space and money.
Large items such as sofas and mattresses can be stored on their ends. Use dust sheets or mattress bags to keep them clean and cover the floor before pushing your prize cream sofa arm across the floor!
Remember wardrobes and drawers are full of air. Store inside your furniture to save space. Stacked well you can also store on top of them.
Store heavier items at a lower level, to save lifting and so they don’t crush what’s below them, e.g. stack a fridge on top of a washing machine, not the other way around.
Place items you may need regular access to the front of your unit – it will save frustration and time at a later date.
Go for uniformity. Stack like boxes on like, or smaller on top of larger – not larger on top of smaller.
In large deep units leave narrow passageways to allow access to the depths. No one wants to unpack their whole unit for the sake of that one box.
Efficient, careful packing and stacking saves space and money.
Large items such as sofas and mattresses can be stored on their ends. Use dust sheets or mattress bags to keep them clean and cover the floor before pushing your prize cream sofa arm across the floor!
Remember wardrobes and drawers are full of air. Store inside your furniture to save space. Stacked well you can also store on top of them.
Store heavier items at a lower level, to save lifting and so they don’t crush what’s below them, e.g. stack a fridge on top of a washing machine, not the other way around.
Place items you may need regular access to the front of your unit – it will save frustration and time at a later date.
Go for uniformity. Stack like boxes on like, or smaller on top of larger – not larger on top of smaller.
In large deep units leave narrow passageways to allow access to the depths. No one wants to unpack their whole unit for the sake of that one box.
Many people just use self storage to make some extra room around the house.
Finally make use of the extra bedroom, with a little one on its way?
Clear out the loft for that long dreamed of conversion.
Often people just store seasonal items such as winter clothes, tents, and Christmas decorations.
When selling your property the advice today is to show your property off to its full potential. It may be your lovely home with all your personal bits and pieces, but a lot of the time your buyers don’t want to see that. All they are interested in seeing is what they could do. Plus, an uncluttered house sells much quicker. You can either organise the decluttering yourself or get professional in to do it for you, these companies will dress your house and help you make the best of your house for a quick sale.
Whether you are redecorating, moving home, travelling abroad, or just need more space at home, we can provide a tailored space for your needs.
Commercial or retail space can be very pricey, archiving just takes up valuable space, we can offer you a way to use the space you have efficiently.
We hold an extensive stock of different packing materials, cardboard boxes, plastic storage boxes, packing tape and bubble wrap.
