Packing properly prevents damage and makes your storage experience stress-free. Here’s how to get the most out of your self storage unit in Belfast and Lisburn:
- Use Quality Packing Materials: Strong boxes, bubble wrap, and furniture covers protect your items. Avoid overloading boxes to prevent crushing.
- Label Everything: Clearly label boxes by room and contents. Include “fragile” stickers where necessary. It saves time later when accessing stored items.
- Plan Your Layout: Place frequently-used items near the entrance. Heavy items go on the bottom; lighter boxes on top. Use shelving if you would like!
- Disassemble Furniture: Where possible, disassemble furniture to save space. Keep screws and small parts in labelled bags attached to the furniture. This can save you having to pay for a larger unit space and often makes transportation easier.
- Protect from Moisture: Elevate boxes off the floor and use pallets or waterproof sheeting. Our units in Lisburn are dry and monitored, giving an extra layer of protection.
Extra tip:
Consider a mix of small and medium boxes to make stacking easier and maximise your unit. You can read even more about our packing tips and self storage tips in our Essential Guide to Packing for Long Term Self Storage handbook.