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Container Self Storage near Petersfield

Much of the self storage rental at Meon Springs is in shipping containers but these aren't shipping containers located outside in a field or on a slab of concrete. 

​These are container units located in a dry and secure barn store that keeps your goods well away from the elements and keeps you and your storage dry, whilst loading and unloading.

What are the advantages of renting a storage container in a barn?

Compared to outdoor storage units, renting storage units in a barn adds:

• An extra level of security.
  
• Reduced exposure to temperature fluctuations.
  
• Protection from weather on loading and unloading the unit.

The storage containers are fully sealed units with vents and lockboxes, which mean your goods are secure, dry and your goods will come out in exactly the same condition that they went in.

Self Storage Prices

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​ 01730 823249 during office hours or email
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Full Storage Containers - 20ft

Our 20ft container storage units comprising 37.5 cubic metres - are our largest self-storage unit.  They will take the contents of most entire house moves - including the kitchen sink!  You can drive right up to all our 20ft self storage units, inside our secure and alarmed building, by using your key-fob to get in on arrival. 

The units are complete shipping containers.  Shipping containers were designed to protect goods in the adverse environment of the high seas.  The are strong, secure, vermin proof and dry.

We consider these storage containers to take the contents of a double garage.
"If it fits into a 7.5 tonne removal vehicle, it will go into a full 20ft container."

.Dimensions
Length      20ft
Width       8ft
Hieght      8.5ft

Capacity
​Cubic Metres - 25-28 cum of usable space.
Cubic Feet - 880-980 cuft of usable space.

A relaxing Self Storage Facility

Three Quarter Container Storage Units - 15ft

These units are somewhat spacious, yet less cost than 20ft storage containers.  They will take the entire contents of a Luton Van and more. Sited on the ground floor, they are easily accessible, with plenty of space in the passages to sort your goods.

Much of the time, a Drive Up 160 will take the contents of a full house, however, when it goes over, sometimes two Drive Up 120s is the answer.

Whatever your situation, we aim to ensure you only hire the size of unit you need.  Quite often it is only when the goods arrive that we decide, between us, which unit would be best.

We consider these storage containers to take the contents of a large single garage.

.Dimensions
Length      15ft
Width       8ft
Hieght      8.5ft

Capacity
​Cubic Metres - 18-21 cum of usable space.
Cubic Feet - 660-735 cuft of usable space.

Drive up access to all 15 foot storage containers

This picture illustrates the difference in size between the 15ft and 20ft storage containers

Take a drink overlooking the lake

Half Container Storage Units - 10ft

Half sized container storage units are about the size of a single garage big enough to fit a car in.  They also hold exactly the same amount of goods as a Luton Van. So, if you think it will fit in a Luton Van, it will fit into a half sized container storage unit.

As in the name, you can drive right up to these units, with plenty of space to open your car door, unload all your goods, inside the building, sort them all out and carefully store them, exactly how you would like.

We consider these storage containers to take the contents of a  single garage.

.Dimensions
Length      10ft
Width       8ft
Hieght      8.5ft

Capacity
​Cubic Metres - 18-21 cum of usable space.
Cubic Feet - 660-735 cuft of usable space.

Drive up access to all 10 foot storage containers

Come stay at Meon Springs Yurt Village, just near your storage unit.

Self Storage in storage containers that have had a previous life as shipping containers is a very popular storage option in the UK.  

STORING AT HOME
If you have your own piece of ground, one option is to hire a storage container that can be delivered to your site.  This works well - however you need to be aware that outdoor storage containers will have much higher temperature fluctuations and be more prone to condensation than indoor storage containers.  That said, for furniture and garden items, storing in an outside unit on your own piece of land can be an economical option.

ENSURING STORAGE SECURITY
If you are hiring a storage container, always ensure that it has a high security lock box for extra protection.  These lock boxes protect the padlock so that it is much harder to crop off with bolt cutters, therefore keeping your goods safe from prying hands.   It is also possible to fit a wireless intruder alarm into your storage container that will go off and notify your mobile phone should anyone enter the unit.

STORAGE INSURANCE
On hiring a storage container, one thing to always check is how well your goods are insured.  Some self storage businesses offer insurance within their prices.  This adds extra peace of mind that your storage goods are covered.  If insurance isn't included and the storage firm is selling insurance as an extra, you might like to check your standard household policy.  Some of the household insurance policies will cover goods stored in a storage container, even though they are not on site.

​PROTECTING AGAINST CONDENSATION
Standard shipping containers are not insulated and if outside, the rapid temperature drop overnight can cause condensation.  This will not be the case in indoor container storage units or insulated container storage units.

There are a number of ways to prevent or combat condensation in a shipping container.  For example desiccants that are a bit like large silica gel pouches.  These are very cost effective and give added peace of mind that your storage will be as good when you return to it as well as when you put it in.

A supermarket shelf

A Garden Shed

a single garage

a large single garage

a double garage

This is the front of a container storage unit with it's doors wide open

The doors on container storage units open fully, which makes it really easy to get your storage goods in and out.

If you want to have plenty of space in the unit, it is best to store the large furniture at the back and the smaller items at the front of the container unit.

This picture shows the difference in size between a 15ft container storage unit and a 20ft container storage unit.