Long-Term Storage, Collected and Returned When You're Ready

If you're heading off travelling for a year, mid-renovation, or stuck in the gap between selling one property and moving into the next, storage for a few weeks isn't going to cut it.

Long-term storage with The Box Co. works differently from renting a self-storage unit for months on end: we collect your items from your door, store them for as long as you need, and bring them back when you're ready.

Storage starts from £3.56 per box per month, and the longer you store, the less you pay.

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Long-Term Storage, Collected and Returned When You're Ready

If you're heading off travelling for a year, mid-renovation, or stuck in the gap between selling one property and moving into the next, storage for a few weeks isn't going to cut it.

Long-term storage with The Box Co. works differently from renting a self-storage unit for months on end: we collect your items from your door, store them for as long as you need, and bring them back when you're ready.

Storage starts from £3.56 per box per month, and the longer you store, the less you pay.

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How Much Does Long-Term Storage Cost?

Long-term storage is priced by the box, so you're paying for the space you're actually using rather than renting a whole unit whether you fill it or not.

Storage starts from £3.56 per box per month, and prices come down the longer you store, up to 40% off once you're storing for three months or more.

Insurance is included at £100 per box, so that's already built into the price rather than added on afterwards.

Do I Need To Hire A Van?

No. Collection is part of the service, so there's no van to hire, no loading a unit yourself, and no driving anything to a storage facility.

That's one of the main differences between The Box Co. and traditional self-storage, where getting a sofa or a stack of boxes there in the first place is usually down to you.

If it's mainly bigger items like a sofa, bed or wardrobe you need out of the way, our furniture storage page goes into more detail on how that works.

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How Does Long-Term Storage Work?

You book online, let us know roughly what you're storing, and we collect it from your door on a day that suits you.

If you need boxes or packing materials, those can be arranged as part of the booking. Everything then goes into secure storage until you're ready to have it back, whether that's in three months or three years.

How Do I Get My Things Back?

You request a return when you need it and your items are delivered back to your door, rather than you having to travel to a storage unit and load everything into a car or van yourself.

We'll do our best to get your items back to you within 24 hours. Any delays, and we'll keep you posted!

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Is It Safe To Store Things For Months Or Years?

Yes, your items go into secure storage for as long as you need, whether that's a few months or considerably longer, with insurance of £100 per box included as standard.

There's no extra risk in storing something for two years rather than two months, the process is the same either way. If anything, storing for longer usually just means your items sit undisturbed for a longer stretch, rather than being moved in and out more often.

Can I Get To My Things During Long-Term Storage?

Storing something long-term doesn't mean it's off-limits until some fixed end date. If you need something back, you request a return and it's delivered to you, the same as if you'd only been storing for a few weeks.

The main difference from a self-storage unit is in how you actually get it back: instead of driving over and letting yourself in, you ask for it and it comes to you

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Who Tends To Use Long-Term Storage?

A few situations come up again and again:

✓ Going travelling or working abroad for six months or a year, without leaving a full flat sitting empty behind you

✓ Mid-renovation, when furniture needs to be out of the house for weeks or months while work's being done

✓ Downsizing, but not ready to get rid of furniture you might want again

✓ Between properties, when the gap between moving out and moving in has stretched from weeks into months

Storing business stock or equipment that doesn't need to sit in expensive office or commercial space year-round

Long-Term Storage vs Self-Storage: Which Is Right For You?

Self-storage can make sense if you want to get to your things regularly, drop by at weekends, or need to move items in and out often, and you're happy to sort out transport and loading yourself.

Long-term storage with The Box Co. tends to suit people who'd rather have items collected and returned when needed, without arranging a van or driving to a unit in the meantime. Neither is automatically better, it comes down to how often you expect to need access to what you're storing.

Tell us roughly what you need to store and for how long, and we'll help you work out the right amount of space and a price to match.

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How much does storage cost with The Box Co.?

At The Box Co. we operate differently from other storage providers.

Instead of charging for a storage unit that you may or may not fill, we charge by the box.

Our prices start from £3.56 per box per month, including £100 of insurance per box and transport.

That way, you don't need to spend valuable time travelling to and from a storage unit.

If you want to rent a private storage unit, we can arrange that too.

How do your storage services work?

We've made storage simple, affordable and easy to use across all areas of the UK.

You can store by-the-box or using one of our storage container units.

By-the-box is our most affordable option and you can store from as little as one small box from £70 per week.

If you have furniture or bulky items that don't fit in boxes, select either a 1/2 or full container.

Then select the date and time you want us to collect everything from your doorstep and that's it.

Sit back and relax while we do the hard work.

Why should I choose The Box Co. over other storage companies?

Many people choose The Box Co. because we offer a more flexible and convenient approach to storage.

Rather than paying for big units with unused space, you only pay for the boxes or storage space you actually need.

We also collect and return your items directly from your home or business, helping save time and reduce disruption to your day-to-day.

Do you offer short-term storage?

Yes, we offer flexible short-term storage for anyone needing extra space over the summer, during a move or renovation.

You only pay for the storage you need, making it a practical and affordable option for anyone that do not need long-term storage.

Can I increase or reduce my storage at any time?

Yes, our storage offering is designed to scale with your needs.

You can easily increase or reduce the amount you store at any time, making it a great option anyone that needs a more flexible alternative to traditional storage units.

What other locations do you service?

We will collect from almost everywhere in mainland UK, so that includes England, Wales and Scotland.

Just type your postcode in to get started here.

Can you return my items to a different location?

Absolutely, we can return your items to anywhere across mainland UK.

If your return is more than 20 miles from your collection address, there will be a surcharge of 50p* per mile of the total distance. 

We also offer international shipping if your return is even further away. Contact us for a quote.

Are my items insured?

Yes, of course! We offer complimentary coverage of £100 per box. For anything more please contact us.

Can you help with packing up my items?

Of course! We offer a whole range of moving services, including packing.

We can provide all the necessary packing materials to make sure all your items are protected and transported securely.

Then our professional movers will pack everything away ready for your move.

How does insurance work?

We provide complimentary goods in transit insurance for up to £10,000.

For any items that require a higher level of cover just reach out to the team and this can be arranged.

How do I get an estimate for moving services?

We try to make it as quick and painless as possible. You can book here straight away.

If you are unsure and need some assistance, we can arrange a video survey to run through everything with you.

Are there any hidden costs that I should be aware of?

Some companies will try to lure you in with cheap deals and then surprise you with hidden costs.

That's not us.

We provide fully transparent services and pricing, so you understand everything fully.