Top five storage companies in the UK

Storage companies are companies, which offer unadorned space for individuals or groups to store their possessions and products, typically between moving houses. For example, when students are going away for an academic break and need somewhere to put their stuff. This article will detail five of the biggest and best storage companies in the UK. All prices are correct as of 07.07.11.

The Big Yellow Self Storage Company and Safestore

The Big Yellow Self Storage Company
The Big Yellow Self Storage Company is probably the most recognised brand name in the UK storage industry (and the self-proclaimed largest). They are the brand known for their large blimps, which hover above their facilities in order to advertise the company. Originating in the South-East of England, it is the market leader in this area (including the extremely profitable London market), but is now in the process of expanding nationwide. It currently has 73 stores nation-wide in ‘easy-to-access, main road storage sites’ and charges. Much of their business is also conducted through selling boxes for moving house. In line with certain conditions, they also offer free van hire up to £50.
Safestore Safestore is another large company that offers removal services and storage places. Like The Big Yellow Self Storage Company, they offer a wide range of storage rooms, which are clean, dry and secure and with a variety of storage options. They are the only self-storage company in the UK to have nationwide coverage, with over 100 different facilities in England, Scotland and Wales. Unlike The Big Yellow Self Storage Company, they do not offer van hire, but do recommend their partners Europcar and other UK removals companies.

Access Storage, Lok'n Store and Pickfords

Access Storage
Access Storage is another large UK storage company, offering business and personal storage. Based largely in the South East, their typical monthly prices start from £25 for a small unit (40 square foot), £86 for a medium unit (125 sq ft) and £163 per month for a large unit (300 sq ft).
Lok’n Store Boasting the ‘lowest prices Guaranteed’, Lok’n Store is another major UK storage and moving company. They have 22 locations in the UK, predominantly in the South.
Pickfords
For a company, which is more dedicated to the removals side of things, including business removals, one may be well-served considering Pickfords. Pickfords has ‘a comprehensive choice of moving and storage services to personalise the entire move to suit your needs’.