Understanding storage costs is one of the key financial decisions when planning a house move. Moving house can be a complicated and stressful experience, as well as a huge financial investment. It’s vital to think about things like storage and transportation when planning a move.
Often the relocation process isn’t as simple as loading from your old place and unloading directly at your new home. Hiring a self-storage unit is the perfect solution for storing household items for a while.
If you need time to refresh your new property before you move in, need to move out earlier than you can move in, or you need to declutter your property before the big day, a storage unit is all you need. But how much will it cost per month?
TL;DR
- Self-storage in the UK costs roughly £60–£160 per month for a unit sized 4.6m²–19m², depending on location and unit size.
- A 1-bedroom home typically needs 3 storage containers (around 20m³); a 2-bedroom home needs 5 (36m³); a 3-bedroom home needs 7 (57m³).
- A managed storage service from a removals company includes collection and transportation, self-storage does not, making it cheaper on paper but more hands-on for you.
- Central London self-storage costs at least three times more than outer-London rates.
- Fantastic Club members pay around £68/month per storage container; non-members pay around £80/month.
- Caravan and furniture storage costs are covered in dedicated sections below.
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House storage costs per month in the UK
Storage costs in the UK typically range from £20–£35 per week for a small unit suited to a 1-bedroom home, rising to £50–£70+ per week for a larger unit needed for a 3-bedroom property. The total you pay depends on the number of containers required and how long you need them.
It costs roughly £20 to hire a 250 cubic feet (≈7m³) storage container for a week. Approximately the size of a small garden shed, this storage unit is perfect for holding a few household items that will fit into several boxes. A single mattress, an armchair, a dresser, or sports equipment will also fit inside.
If you have items you only use occasionally that clutter up your home, this is the perfect storage solution. The total storage costs will depend on the number of containers and the duration of storage.
The following are a few guidelines for calculating how much storage will cost for 1, 2, and 3-bedroom houses.
1-bedroom house storage costs
| Size of the house | 1-bedroom |
| The average volume of items | 20m³ |
| Storage containers required | 3 |
| Furniture covers costs | £20 per container |
| Storage service cost per week | £21 for club members (per container, per week, multiply by the number of containers required) |
2-bedroom house storage costs
| Size of the house | 2-bedroom |
| The average volume of items | 36m³ |
| Storage containers required | 5 |
| Furniture covers costs | £20 per container |
| Storage service cost per week | £21 for club members (per container, per week, multiply by the number of containers required) |
3-bedroom house storage costs
| Size of the house | 3-bedroom |
| The average volume of items | 57m³ |
| Storage containers required | 7 |
| Furniture covers costs | £20 per container |
| Storage service cost per week | £21 for club members (per container, per week, multiply by the number of containers required) |
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Furniture storage costs
Furniture storage costs in the UK depend mainly on volume, duration, and whether disassembly or collection is required. For a 2-bedroom property, a combined removal and 2-week storage service typically costs around £292.
The cost of furniture storage is influenced by many factors. Some of them are major and impact the price significantly. Others are minor and may apply only insignificant changes in the price.
What impacts the furniture storage costs the most:
- The volume of furniture
- Furniture disassembly service (when furniture cannot fit in a storage container or takes too much space if stored in assembled condition)
- Period of the storage service
- The number of storage containers required
- Mattress covers (or similar helpful materials)
- Loading and transportation to the storage facility, completed by movers
Ask your removals company if any other things may influence the cost of the storage service you need.
What else may change the price for the storage service a little:
- Discounts
- Additional packing/protection
- Moving abroad with an international removals company
- Man and van service with a Luton van
The average furniture storage cost for a 2-bedroom property, including furniture disassembly, removal service, and storage service for 2 weeks, cost approximately £292.
This storage service price is only an approximation. It may be lower or higher if you reduce/increase the length of the storage period. If you have much more furniture inside your property than the average household, this may further increase the cost of the removal service. The price will be higher if you move everything from the property, not just the furniture.
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Furniture storage costs per month
For non-members, the storage service we offer costs £80/month.
For Fantastic Club members, it is approximately £68/month.
This is what you will have to pay for the storage service only (1 container for 1 month). Keep in mind that your overall costs will be higher because you’ll have to pay for the removal service before the storage. Self-storage facilities across the UK typically charge £60–£130/month for a unit of equivalent size, depending on location.
A team of skilled movers will come to your address and will load and transport all your furniture to the storage facility at a price rate of about £60/h. Upon additional request and if necessary, you can also book furniture disassembly service, starting at £35/h.
Removals and storage costs
A combined removals and storage service for a 1-bedroom property starts from around £259 for Fantastic Club members (1 week’s storage included), or £308 for non-members.
The storage service we offer is completed after movers come and load all of your belongings into moving vans. For this removal service, you have to pay a part of the total for the booking of the storage containers.
Expert movers will disassemble your furniture, if necessary, and will load it into the vans for safer and easier transportation to the storage facility.
See our price tables for moving house and storage services according to the size of your house.
Removals and storage costs for a 1-bedroom house
| Storage cost (1 week) | Removals service | Average Total Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-member | £108 | £200 | £308 |
| Member | £99 | £160 | £259 |
The prices listed above are only average, and your particular removals and storage service may be cheaper or much more expensive based on specific circumstances that form the removal costs. Prices for 2- and 3-bedroom homes vary depending on volume and distance, use the calculator above or request a quote for an accurate figure.
In some cases, student storage service may come with preferential rates, but only if we have established a partnership with the school you’re visiting.
Read more details on how much a house removals service cost.
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How much does self-storage cost?
Self-storage in the UK costs roughly £60–£160 per month for a unit sized 4.6m²–19m², depending on location and unit size. In Central London, expect to pay at least three times more than outer-London rates.
The cost for a self-storage service should be much lower than that of the removals and storage service. After all, you don’t have to pay professionals to load and drive your items to the storage during a change of address. If you do need help with transporting your stuff, however, we can assist you by delivering your items to a self-storage facility.
Average self-storage costs in outer London
| Length/Size | 4.6m² | 7m² | 9.3m² | 14m² | 19m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week | £28 | £35 | £45 | £60 | £70 |
| 1 month | £60 | £80 | £100 | £130 | £160 |
| 2 months | £125 | £160 | £200 | £260 | £320 |
| 3 months | £250 | £315 | £400 | £520 | £650 |
| 6 months | £600 | £780 | £1000 | £1300 | £1600 |
| 12 months | £1350 | £1700 | £2180 | £2900 | £3600 |
| Central London (approx.) | At least 3× the outer London rates above, expect to pay £180–£480/month for a standard unit | ||||
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Caravan storage costs
Caravan storage costs in the UK vary considerably depending on the type of facility and where you are in the country. Outdoor storage on an open site is the most affordable option, typically costing £15–£40 per month. Covered storage under a canopy or barn roof sits in the mid-range at around £40–£80 per month, while fully indoor, climate-controlled storage can reach £80–£150 per month or more.
Location plays a big role, just as it does with household storage costs. Facilities in or near major cities tend to charge a significant premium over those in rural areas. If you only need to store your caravan seasonally, many sites offer short-term or flexible monthly contracts rather than locking you into a full year, which can keep the overall cost down. Always check whether the site is CaSSOA-accredited, as this is the recognised quality and security standard for caravan storage in the UK.
Final Thoughts
Storage costs vary widely depending on unit size, how long you need it, and where you’re based, a small outer-London self-storage unit and a managed service for a 3-bedroom London home sit at opposite ends of the price scale. The most practical takeaway: if you need help moving as well as storing, getting a combined quote for removals and storage together almost always saves money compared to booking them separately.
Use the calculator above to get an accurate figure for your situation, or request a storage quote directly and we’ll work out the right solution for your move.
