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Small Storage Units

Sometimes you need self storage but only an amount where a small self storage unit will suffice.  At Meon Springs, we consider a small storage unit to be one around the size of a garden shed.

We call them Upper mini units because they are up a small flight of stairs. (8ft high, and very wide.  You can drive right to the bottom of them).  

The Upper Mini Storage Units are perfect for storing bits and pieces of furniture as well as for boxes.  You can even store aeroplane parts in here - but not whole aeroplanes.

There are three different sizes of Upper Mini's.  We have low ones, high ones and double ones (high).

The low ones are 7ft tall, the high ones are 9ft tall and the double ones (high) are twice the length and 9ft tall.

Upper Mini Unit Dimensions
Length      8ft  (16ft)
Width       6ft
Height      7ft - 9ft

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What is a small storage unit?

What is a small storage unit is a matter of perspective.  Some self storage operators offer units as small as a school locker.  At Meon Springs, our smallest storage unit is what we call an archive unit, which is a shelved storage unit at 6ft long and 3ft deep.   However just a little bigger than that are our Upper Mini Units - Seen here.

How do I know if I need small self storage unit or a big one? 

When you are storing items such as furniture in a self-storage unit they do not need the same amount of space as at home and a well packed small storage unit will take  a lot more furniture beds and sofas than you think.  For example, store the beds and sofas upright to minimise floor space and take most advantage of the storage unit height.  

Boxes can be stacked to the height of the unit (although it is important to place heavier boxes at the bottom).

If you need good access to your stored items, you will need to consider ease of access.  One way to achieve using the smallest storage unit and maintain ease of access is to create smaller spaces by using shelving in the unit.  You may, for example want to leave a clear route right to the back of the storage unit.

Who uses small storage units?

 I would say that the biggest user of small storage units are students, who are looking to store the contents of their rooms during the college holidays.  

Other users of small self storage units are boat owners, who are looking to store their sales and boat possessions, when their boats come out of the water in the Winter.  There are a number of places near the coast that specifically offer this facility, however going inland to somewhere like Meon Springs Self Storage can be a cost effective option as well.

And, of course, small businesses, using storage to store small amounts of high value stock are regular users of small storage units.

Where can I find small self storage units?

Not every self storage facility has small storage units, however many of them do.  Particularly in towns and cities, where there is student life.

In Hampshire, for small self storage units, you might like to look at some of the bigger providers such as Big Yellow Self Storage or LoknStore, and of course, Meon Springs Self Storage.