Student Storage Checklist Before Moving Home For Summer

Your student storage checklist before moving home for the summer should include finding a trusted storage solution, planning in advance and packing efficiently.

There’s a lot to think about when moving home for the summer so getting organised with storage can help you relax and enjoy the summer months, without worrying about whether your stuff is safe.

If you’re moving home for summer and looking for trusted, affordable storage, we can help!

At The Box Co., we offer specialist student storage for maximum flexibility and convenience, with prices starting from just £3.56 per box per month. Get in touch today to see how affordable student storage can be!

 

The Ultimate Student Storage Checklist Before Moving Home For The Summer

 

At The Box Co., our team of experts has prepared the ultimate checklist with everything you need to think about when it comes to organising student storage for the summer.

 

Find The Right Student Storage

To find the right student storage, you’ll want to find a supplier who understands students’ needs. 

The right student storage will be something that’s flexible and affordable. We’d definitely recommend shopping around and comparing prices of different suppliers so that you can get the best price available.

When doing this, also check out what the prices include (e.g. insurance, secure facilities). For example, companies like The Box Co. have £100 insurance per box included as a standard whereas many companies charge extra for this. 

Good student storage will also offer maximum convenience. Check out storage by-the-box companies that offer door-to-door pick up and delivery so you can get your items collected and delivered right to you whenever you need them.

With storage by-the-box, you just pay for the amount you store for as long as you need to store it - perfect for the flexible needs of students.

For the amount of items you have as a student, renting an entire storage unit might be too much space and you could end up wasting money. While splitting a 35 square foot storage unit or 40 square foot storage unit (around the size of a small shed or half a garage) between friends could work, the cost of storage units is always far more expensive than a student-focused storage solution like storage by-the-box - and less convenient.

For maximum affordability, flexibility and convenience, you can’t go wrong with The Box Co’s student storage solutions, starting from just £3.56 per box per month.

 

Book In Advance

Once you’ve found a provider that you’re happy with, remember to try and book as far in advance as possible.

 Booking in advance means that you are more likely to secure the date you want and could even benefit from better prices. It also means that you’ve got the booking out of the way early so you can enjoy the rest of your academic term without any stress.

If you’ve left it too late, don’t worry. At The Box Co., you can book even a week in advance and we’ll always try to make it work. Contact us today and we’ll see how we can help! 

 

Decide What Needs To Go In Storage

Before getting ready to move home for summer, you’ll need to consider what you need to take with you and what can go into storage. This will depend on where you’re going and what your summer plans are. 

Things to go in student storage for the summer could include:

Clothes that you won’t wear during summer (e.g. winter clothing, heavy coats and boots).

Electronics such as computer monitors.

Bedroom items like bedding, rugs and decorative items.

Textbooks or other academic items that you won’t need for the summer.

We’d recommend starting early and packing non-essential items that you won’t need for the rest of the term. Doing this gradually means that you won’t be in a mad rush at the end of term-time and can get the bulk of things packed in advance.

 

Pack Wisely

Packing is a fine art and there are lots of top tips to make your packing as efficient as possible. 

Firstly, we recommend doing a big declutter before sitting down to pack. Things build up over the year so take time to throw out, donate or sell any items that you’re not going to use next year.

Then, prepare your items for storage. Make sure that everything is clean and dry before going into storage including any clothes, bedding or appliances.

Using good packaging materials is also key when packing as it will keep your items safe and protected during storage.

These could be vacuum bags to optimise space, bubble wrap to protect anything delicate and strong cardboard boxes and strong tape to ensure that your items stay well contained in their storage boxes.

 

How To Organise Items For Student Storage

 

One of the key things to consider for student storage is staying as organised as possible. This will make it way easier after summer when you need to unpack everything as you’ll know where things are.

To do this, we recommend:

 

Protecting Items Properly 

Using good materials like bubble wrap and strong boxes will mean that your items will be kept safe while in storage and ready to unpack safely at the other end.

 

Label Everything 

Future you will thank you for taking time to label your boxes as it means you’ll know the contents of each box when it comes to unpacking at the other end.

 

Keep An Essentials Bag 

Keep your essentials with you when you go home for the summer so that they don’t get mixed up or lost. Things like keys, ID and essential documents should be with you at all times and kept separate from student storage.

 

How To Save Money On Student Storage Before Moving Home For The Summer?

 

Look For Specialised Student Storage

Specialised student storage usually factors student budget into account, offering low prices or special discounts.

They also understand the need for flexibility so are less likely to lock you into a long-term contract that you have to pay to get out of. For example, The Box Co.’s student storage starts from just £3.56 per month, no fixed-term contracts and £100 insurance included per box!

If this sounds like what you need, contact our team today to discuss your specific needs.

 

Storage By-The-Box

Choosing storage by-the-box is a great way to keep costs low if you’re trying to save money on student storage.

With storage by-the-box, you just pay for the number of boxes you store and only for as long as you store them - one of the most cost-effective storage solutions on the market. Additionally, your boxes will be picked up from your door and dropped back to wherever you’re moving after summer at no additional cost. 

At The Box Co., we offer storage by-the-box from just £3.56 per box per month, with no hidden fees. We offer full flexibility with transport and insurance included - no hidden fees. Get a quote today!

 

Splitting Costs 

If you’re looking to store with friends or roommates, it could be worth it to get a storage unit for all of your collective items and split the costs.

Choosing a storage unit may mean that you need a car to access your things which isn’t always possible as a student. It’s also worth thinking about accessibility - for example, if you all need to access the storage unit at different times, it may not provide maximum flexibility. 

Storage by-the-box works out much cheaper and offers a more convenient solution for all.

 

Student Storage For The Summer

 

At The Box Co., we offer specialised student storage to keep your items safe and secure while you enjoy your summer at home.

We also offer storage over the Christmas break or for any other time you might need it.  If you’re looking for flexible, affordable student storage with prices starting from just £3.56 per box per month, contact us today!