One of the most common mistakes people make with storage is guessing the size. Too small and items get crammed; too large and you pay for air. A few minutes of estimating before you book avoids both.
Start with a room-by-room list
Write down every large item you plan to store: beds, wardrobes, sofas, tables, appliances. Then count cartons, grouped by room. Be honest; cartons multiply during packing.
Think in household sizes
Storage is often described in terms of a typical home: the contents of a studio, a one-bedroom flat, a two-bedroom flat and so on. Your list tells you which band you are in.
Dismantle what you can
A bed frame taken apart, a table with its legs removed and a wardrobe emptied and flat-packed where possible take far less space than the same items whole.
Leave room for access
If you will want items back one at a time, access matters. Good providers stack so that individual cartons can be retrieved.
Checklist
- List large items and cartons.
- Decide what can be dismantled.
- Note anything fragile or valuable.
- Decide how often you will need things back.
- Share the list with the provider for a firm estimate.
Common estimating mistakes
People usually forget three things: the cartons that appear on packing day, bulky items stored in lofts and balconies, and appliances such as washing machines and spare fridges. Walk every room, including the balcony and store room, before you finalise the list. It is far easier to adjust an estimate before pickup than on the day the truck arrives.
A good estimate also protects your budget, because you pay for the space your goods need rather than a round number chosen on the day.
The SafeStorage team explains how to size your storage, what is included and how pickup and return work in this guide: a guide to sizing your storage. Bringing your list to that guide turns a guess into a clear estimate.
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