We provide short term storage or long term storage - which is ideal if you are moving home, decorating or just need somewhere to store the contents of your spare room or bulging cupboards. You are provided with a private storage room which puts you in control of your belongings.

At Big Yellow your safety and the security of your belongings is our first consideration. Our comprehensive security measures include 24 hour CCTV, sophisticated building alarm systems, computerised gated access and individually alarmed storage rooms monitored from our reception. For added security your room is locked with your own padlock (Full range available in store) to which you retain the only key.

Big Yellow's first priority is to safeguard the security of your belongings and that is why our extensive range of security and safety measures are second to none.

Please note that in order to maintain our high standards of store security we require all new storage customers to have their photograph taken by us and to provide proof of identity and address. Your payment for storage at move in must be by credit/debit card or cheque.

Our safety and security measures include:

Perimeter security fence
Most Big Yellow facilities incorporate security fences and computer controlled site access gates protected and accessible only by a personalised customer access code.

24 hr digital CCTV
All stores are protected by video surveillance inside and outside the building including access areas, lift lobby and storage corridors.

Twin burglar alarm system
The self storage facility is protected with a sophisticated burglar alarm system connected to British Telecom's redcare system. In addition, each storage room is individually alarmed and monitored from our reception.

Fire alarms and smoke detectors
Our modern buildings are equipped with the latest fire and smoke regulation detection systems on every floor.

Wide, well lit corridors with intercom/telephone facilities
Big Yellow self storage facilities incorporate an intercom/telephone system serving each floor and allowing our customers and staff to keep in constant touch.

Your own lock and key
Your storage room is protected by your own padlock and only you retain the key.

All Big Yellow Self Storage facilities are modern and bright and benefit from fire alarms and smoke detectors; wide well lit corridors with two way intercoms; plentiful free 'off street' parking; and large loading/unloading areas.

• Forklift hire
• Free pallet trucks and customer trolleys
• Extensive range of storing and packing materials
• Vending machines for cold refreshments
• A comprehensive contents insurance policy tailored to self storage
• Free customer car parking

You do not have to pay for more space than you require or take it for longer than you need. You can take space for as little as 7 days as long as you tell us when you hire it. With rooms ranging in size from less than 10 sq. ft. to over 500 sq. ft., we have a room to suit you.

Big Yellow Stores also sell everything you need for hassle-free storage including cardboard and plastic boxes, tape, padlocks, rope, shelving systems, chair protectors, and mattress covers. We can also provide you with a low cost tailored contents insurance policy. You can even buy our storage packs online and have them delivered to your home. Click here to buy packing supplies online.

Click here to visit our storage advisor page for packing tips and a size estimator service to determine how much space you will require for your move.

We provide flexible payment options including payment by Visa, Mastercard, Delta, Maestro and direct debit and should you decide to prepay we offer discounts on our standard storage rates.

We do NOT Charge VAT on Storage rooms