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FAQs about Storage Solutions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Storage Time operates in multiple locations, offering both indoor self storage and drive-up container self storage.
Ardwick (Drive-Up Self Storage) – Ardwick Green North, Ardwick, Manchester, M12 6ER
Stockport (Indoor Self Storage) – Vernon Mill, Mersey Street, Stockport, SK1 2HX
Sharston (Drive-Up Self Storage) – Shentonfield Road, Sharston, M22 4RW
Cheetham Hill (Drive-Up Self Storage) – Honey Steet, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 8RG
We are continuously expanding and adding new sites. If you tell us your location, we can direct you to the nearest Storage Time facility.
Self storage is a simple and secure way to store your belongings in a private, rented space inside a professionally managed facility. Whether you’re moving home, decluttering, storing business stock, or keeping items safe between travels, you can rent a unit for as long as you need and access it whenever required.
At Storage Time, we offer:
Indoor self storage units in a clean, modern, fully monitored facility
Drive-up container storage for quick, easy, ground-level access
Flexible rental periods with no long-term commitment
24/7 access, CCTV security and support
A range of unit sizes to suit personal and business needs
Self storage gives you the extra space you need—without the cost or hassle of moving property.
Self storage works by renting a secure unit for as long as you need, giving you a private space to store personal or business items. You choose a unit size, move your belongings in, lock the unit with your own padlock and access it whenever you need. At Storage Time, we offer simple online booking, 24/7 access, CCTV security and flexible monthly or weekly rentals.
Yes — Storage Time is highly secure. Our CCTV is monitored 24/7 by a professional monitoring company, and our in-house security team and office staff also actively watch the cameras. We use motion detection, rapid response teams, and have on-site security at our Stockport facility.
A padlock is required to keep your storage unit secure. Storage Time sells four different high-quality padlocks at our reception, making it easy to purchase one when you move in.
Our indoor units range between 15–200 sq ft, while our drive-up containers range from 80–320 sq ft. Storage Time also provides larger spaces such as studios, offices and smart warehouses from 250 sq ft to 15,000 sq ft.
Our storage room heights typically range from 7 to 10 feet, providing ample vertical space to stack boxes and larger items efficiently.
Yes, we offer storage solutions tailored to the needs of businesses. Whether you require storage for inventory, equipment, documents, or supplies, we have options to accommodate your business storage needs. Explore our business storage solutions CLICK HERE
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You can book a unit within minutes by reserving online or calling our team. It’s free to reserve, and you can cancel anytime before your move-in date with no charge. Our friendly team will help you choose the perfect storage size.
Our minimum rental period is 4 weeks. This allows you to securely store your belongings without the pressure of frequent renewals. Whether you need storage for a short-term project or longer-term solutions, we’re here to accommodate your needs.
No deposit is needed to book or move into a Storage Time unit.
Prices vary depending on the location and the size of the storage unit you require. We offer a best price guarantee*, ensuring competitive rates for our customers.
Our prices include VAT and utilities, providing transparent pricing with no hidden costs. We can also offer free collections if you stay for a minimum of 12 weeks!
See our offers below:
2.5% Discount: Pay 3 Months Upfront
5% Discount: Pay 6 Months Upfront
7.5% Discount: Pay 9 Months Upfront
10% Discount: Pay 12 Months Upfront, Students, NHS, Emergency Services and Armed Forces
3 Months Free: For local charities to support our local community if you stay for minimum 12 months
£1 FIRST MONTH: If you stay for a minimum for 12 weeks
Free Collection or Free Van Hire: If you stay for a minimum for 12 weeks
Lowest Price Guarantee: We guarantee to beat any price for a like for like service
We accept payment via most major debit and credit cards, as well as cash payments (depending on location), providing flexibility and convenience for our customers.
You can move in on the same day you make a reservation, ensuring swift access to our storage facilities.
For UK citizens, two forms of ID are required, including a photo ID such as a passport or driving license. Non-UK citizens must provide a BRP or visa, along with a passport or UK driving license, and a utility bill dated within the last three months.
We will beat any local quote for the storage unit if presented within 28 days of moving in. The rate will be fixed for a maximum period of time after which we will revert back to our standard rate. We will match introductory offers. The storage unit must be of the same size and have the same height. Offer does not include the warehouse (smart) storage.
You can book a unit within minutes by reserving online or calling our team. It’s free to reserve, and you can cancel anytime before your move-in date with no charge. Our friendly team will help you choose the perfect storage size.
Our minimum rental period is 4 weeks. This allows you to securely store your belongings without the pressure of frequent renewals. Whether you need storage for a short-term project or longer-term solutions, we’re here to accommodate your needs.
No deposit is needed to book or move into a Storage Time unit.
Prices vary depending on the location and the size of the storage unit you require. We offer a best price guarantee*, ensuring competitive rates for our customers.
Our prices include VAT and utilities, providing transparent pricing with no hidden costs. We can also offer free collections if you stay for a minimum of 12 weeks!
See our offers below:
2.5% Discount: Pay 3 Months Upfront
5% Discount: Pay 6 Months Upfront
7.5% Discount: Pay 9 Months Upfront
10% Discount: Pay 12 Months Upfront, Students, NHS, Emergency Services and Armed Forces
3 Months Free: For local charities to support our local community if you stay for minimum 12 months
£1 FIRST MONTH: If you stay for a minimum for 12 weeks
Free Collection or Free Van Hire: If you stay for a minimum for 12 weeks
Lowest Price Guarantee: We guarantee to beat any price for a like for like service
We accept payment via most major debit and credit cards, as well as cash payments (depending on location), providing flexibility and convenience for our customers.
You can move in on the same day you make a reservation, ensuring swift access to our storage facilities.
For UK citizens, two forms of ID are required, including a photo ID such as a passport or driving license. Non-UK citizens must provide a BRP or visa, along with a passport or UK driving license, and a utility bill dated within the last three months.
We will beat any local quote for the storage unit if presented within 28 days of moving in. The rate will be fixed for a maximum period of time after which we will revert back to our standard rate. We will match introductory offers. The storage unit must be of the same size and have the same height. Offer does not include the warehouse (smart) storage.
We provide flexible options for transporting your goods to our facility. You can benefit from our FREE VAN HIRE, allowing you to use the van for the day, or you can opt for our FREE COLLECTION, where we will pick up your items directly from your location. Alternatively, feel free to bring your goods to our facility yourself, giving you complete control over the transportation process.
Our indoor self storage sites are equipped with trolleys and pallet trucks, which are available for customers to use free of charge. These tools make it easier for you to move your items within our facility. Additionally, forklifts are available upon request and can only be operated by trained staff members to ensure safety and efficiency.
Our indoor self storage facilities have designated loading bays or you can opt for our drive-up self storage facilities where you can drive straight up to your unit to load/unload. All of our sites have free parking available on-site.
Most of our locations have cafes either on-site or nearby, allowing you to grab refreshments or a meal while you’re moving in or out. Additionally, we provide a snack bar and soft drinks available on-site for your convenience in Stockport!
Absolutely. We understand that your storage needs may change over time. Whether you need more space or want to downsize, we can accommodate your request for upgrading or downgrading your storage unit.
Yes, it's important to have coverage for your stored goods. Your items must be insured while in the unit, and we require a copy of the insurance policy. If you don't have insurance, we can provide a quote and arrange coverage for you. All items placed in storage must be insured for their full replacement value on a "new for old" basis.
We offer flexible accessibility options outside of standard working hours. Please contact us to discuss the access hours available at the location you require.
No problem. If your plans are delayed, we can extend your contract or move-in date to accommodate your needs. Simply let us know, and we'll make the necessary arrangements.
Absolutely. We offer a discounted multi-store price for customers who need storage in multiple locations. Get in touch with us to discuss your specific requirements and take advantage of our flexible storage solutions.
Yes, you can change your storage location, subject to availability. If you need to relocate your storage unit, please contact us, and we'll assist you in finding an available unit at your desired location.
Yes, you can add an additional access holder to your storage unit. However, we require their details, and their identity must be verified by us. Visit your self-storage unit to arrange the addition of an access holder and ensure smooth access for authorized individuals.
If you would like to cancel your reservation, please contact us or visit your store before the expiry date of your reservation which will be displayed on your confirmation.
Absolutely. We understand that your storage needs may change over time. Whether you need more space or want to downsize, we can accommodate your request for upgrading or downgrading your storage unit.
Yes, it's important to have coverage for your stored goods. Your items must be insured while in the unit, and we require a copy of the insurance policy. If you don't have insurance, we can provide a quote and arrange coverage for you. All items placed in storage must be insured for their full replacement value on a "new for old" basis.
We offer flexible accessibility options outside of standard working hours. Please contact us to discuss the access hours available at the location you require.
No problem. If your plans are delayed, we can extend your contract or move-in date to accommodate your needs. Simply let us know, and we'll make the necessary arrangements.
Absolutely. We offer a discounted multi-store price for customers who need storage in multiple locations. Get in touch with us to discuss your specific requirements and take advantage of our flexible storage solutions.
Yes, you can change your storage location, subject to availability. If you need to relocate your storage unit, please contact us, and we'll assist you in finding an available unit at your desired location.
Yes, you can add an additional access holder to your storage unit. However, we require their details, and their identity must be verified by us. Visit your self-storage unit to arrange the addition of an access holder and ensure smooth access for authorized individuals.
If you would like to cancel your reservation, please contact us or visit your store before the expiry date of your reservation which will be displayed on your confirmation.
You can collect or view your box at any time within the operating hours and days, however, there may be a short wait for us to retrieve your box. With access to your viewing lounge, you can benefit from Free WiFi whilst your box arrives.
We either dispose of your items ourselves or using trusted third-party removal companies. Either way we ensure that your box is disposed securely.
There is always a risk of items being damaged during collections or postal, whether for box storage or self-storage. Our drivers aim to be careful when handling and transporting collections or deliveries.
We do not usually charge for your box to be returned, however, this may be dependent on the time you have stored your box with us.
Postal and delivery of boxes only operate weekdays, however, you are free to collect your box on the weekend from our site.
We recommend contacting our approved insurance provider for more information.
We do not recommend fragile items for box storage as boxes are often stored on racks, we therefore, recommend you use our self-storage for fragile goods.
We do not recommend storing large items such as furniture in box storage as you would require them to be placed in suitable boxes which often taken up more space and are more costly. Our self-storage units would be a better option for this.