Get Quote & Book Storage Now!
Welcome to Lok'nStore, self storage for businesses,
domestic self storage for householders & affordable self
storage for anyone who wants good value & flexible
storage in dry, clean & secure storage facilities
 
 
 
     
  Enter your details here so we can call you
     
  Name:
  Phone:
  When:
   
    Close

Contact Lok'nStore

   
  0800 587 3322
How Much Space?
Manage your payments online
 

Storage Guide Videos

How much storage space do I need?

Lok’nStore business storage

 
Records Management Society
Self Storage Association

Storage Space Estimator

If you're not sure ask our experts to help and if you want to BOOK NOW book the size you think - we can always change it to fit, up or down.
 

25 sq.ft Storage Room =2.32 sq.m                Typically 4' x 6'3"

 
A 25 sq.ft storage unit will hold about 20 large single boxes
You can fit the contents of a typical garden shed into a 25 sq.ft storage unit
A 25sq.ft. storage unit will take the contents of a small sized transit van.
 
Book this size NOW - We can always change it if it's not right
FREE Storage for 4 weeks - offer NOW
 

35 sq.ft Storage Room =3.25 sq.m                Typically 7' x 5'

 
 
Around 48 large boxes or 1 Ford transit van load would fit into a 35/40 sq.ft storage unit
A bed-sitter studio or a 1 bedroom flat will need roughly a 35-50 sq.ft storage unit
A 35sq.ft. storage unit will take the contents of a normal sized transit van.
 
Book this size NOW - We can always change it if it's not right
FREE Storage for 4 weeks - offer NOW
 

50 sq.ft Storage Room =4.6 sq.m                Typically 5' x 10'

 
 
About 64 large boxes would fit into a 50 sq.ft storage unit or the approx contents
of a 1 bed-room flat.

The contents of 1 Box Luton van would fit into a 50/75 sq.ft storage unit
A 50sq.ft. storage unit will take the contents of 2 normal sized transit vans.
 
Book this size NOW - We can always change it if it's not right
FREE Storage for 4 weeks - offer NOW
 

100 sq.ft Storage Room =9.3 sq.m                Typically 8' x 12'6"

 
 
Approx 144 large boxes would fit into a 100 sq.ft storage unit or the contents of a typical garage
A 2 bed-flat or house needs about 75-100 sq.ft of storage space
A 100sq.ft. storage unit will take the contents of 4 normal sized transit vans.
 
Book this size NOW - We can always change it if it's not right
FREE Storage for 4 weeks - offer NOW
 

150 sq.ft Storage Room =13.9 sq. m                Typically 10' x 15"

 
 
A whopping 256 large boxes would fit into a 150 sq.ft storage unit!
An average 3 bed-room house will fill approx 120-150 sq.ft
A 150sq.ft. storage unit will take the contents of 6 normal sized transit vans.
 
Book this size NOW - We can always change it if it's not right
FREE Storage for 4 weeks - offer NOW
 

Business Self Storage Guide

Here's a simple guide to help you estimate the amount of storage space you'll need. You may also need our specialist advice - just bring or fax us a list, and we'll do the estimating for you. An average, furnished office for one person will need roughly 35 to 50 sq.ft

An average, furnished office for one person will need roughly 35 to 50 sq.ft.

Including:  desk with drawers, office chair, carpets, cupboard, computer, desk lamps, filling cabinets, table and aprox 10-11 medium boxes


Three box Luton van-loads of furniture, files and other goods will fill approximately 150 sq.ft.

Three box Luton van-loads of furniture, files and other goods will fill approximately 150 sq.ft.


A 100 sq ft unit will accommodate and give easy access to about 240 archive boxes, racked.

A 100 sq ft unit will accommodate and give easy access to about 240 archive boxes, racked.

Remember: If in doubt, ask - it's what we're here for!
Back to top

Here's a simple guide to help you estimate the amount of space you'll need. You may also need our specialist advice - just bring or fax us a list, and we'll do the estimating for you.

A bed-sitter studio or a one bed flat will need roughly 35-50 sq ft

A studio flat will need roughly 35 to 50 sq.ft.

Including: double bed, carpet, rug, lamp, bike, chair, trunk, bin, shelves, bedside table and aprox 10-12 medium boxes


A two bedroom house flat or house needs about 75-100 sq ft

A two-bedroom flat will need about 60 to 80 sq.ft.

including: beds, separate headboards, kitchen furniture, dining table and chairs, televisions carpets, rugs, lamps, occasional tables, lawnmower and garden equipment, books, storage trunks, suitcases and around 18-20 medium boxes.


A average three-bedroom house will fill approximately 120-150 sq ft

The contents of an average three-bedroom house will fill approximately 120 to 150 sq.ft.

Including: double beds, mattresses, shelves, carpets, dining table and chairs, three piece suite, lamps, fridge, occasional tables, bikes, golf clubs and around 12-13 medium boxes.


A 150+ sq ft self storage unit will handle the contents of 3 box Luton vans

A 150+ sq ft unit will handle the contents of 3 box Luton vans

Remember: If in doubt, ask - it's what we're here for!
Back to top

 
Testimonials: What our customers say about Lok'Store Self Storage
About Business and Household Self Storage at Lok'nStore

Storage guide videos | Self Storage News | Property | Disclaimer | Site Map | Book Storage Now | © Lok'nStore 2012 | Back to top

Lok'nStore Limited and Lok'nStore Group plc are limited companies registered in England and Wales. Registered numbers: 2902717 and 4007169 respectively. Registered offices: 1 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5AB.