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Self Storage is Still Soaring in the UK

Self storage rental East Anglia - Hamiltons Removals

Self-storage is still one of the big growth industries in the UK. Even following a year dominated by the uncertainty of Brexit, there is now more than 45.6million square feet of storage space across the country, according to the latest annual report by the Self Storage Association UK.  

Hamiltons Removals offer self-storage rental at two sites in East Anglia. Here we look at some of the key findings of the report, and explain why your items will be safe at our Safe N Stored storage facilities in Harleston and Aldeby. 

Key Facts and Figures

  • There are now almost 1,600 storage sites across the UK.
  • 78 new stores opened across the country during 2018.
  • The industry now has an annual turnover of £720million.
  • Private customers rent out around 62% of the total storage space, with business customers occupying the rest.
  • Most users are aged 50 and over.

Why People Choose Self Storage

Almost half of the people surveyed had used self-storage because of space issues – either because they didn’t have enough room in their home (31%), or because they needed to create extra space (13%). House moves were the next biggest contributory factor, with 23% being ‘between properties’ and 9% not having enough space in their new home.

12% of people gave ‘an important life event’ as the reason for needing a self-storage facility. This covered marriage, the arrival of a new baby, separation, divorce, death and inheritance.  And another 6% said they had put items into storage while their house was being redecorated.

What Customers Are Looking For

Most people preferred to use a facility close to their home or business, with six out of every 10 people surveyed living less than 15 minutes away. Hamiltons Removals have Safe N Stored self-storage rooms at Harleston, and self-storage containers at Aldeby. Both sites are ideal for residents and businesses in north Suffolk and south Norfolk, including Diss, Bungay, Stradbroke and Beccles. Our containers at Aldeby can house boats, caravans and motorbikes, while our units at Harleston are suitable for smaller items.

Other important features for customers included the ability to drive up to your room or unit – which you can do at Aldeby – and good levels of security. Both our sites are protected by CCTV cameras, and at Harleston these are linked to an alarm system which is connected to Norfolk Police. Our Aldeby site also has full perimeter fencing, lockable gates and monitored entry and exit to and from the site.

Safe Self Storage Rental in East Anglia with Hamiltons Removals

Hamiltons Removals are members of the Self Storage Association UK, which means we are regulated by, and comply with, all their best practices. We also belong to the Caravan Storage Site Owners’ Association, which sets great store by high levels of security.

Our self-storage room prices start at around £65 a month, and you can rent a storage container from us for about £52 a month. If you would like to know more, follow this link or call us on 01379 855203.


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