What Size Storage Unit Do I Need? | Viking Self Storage

Start with a list of what you are storing

Before comparing unit sizes, make a simple list of everything you expect to place in storage.

You do not necessarily need to record every small item individually. Insstead, count the approximate number of boxes and identify the belongings that will take up the most room. These might include:

• Sofa and armchairs
• Beds and mattresses
• Wardrobe and chest of draws
• Tables and chairs
• Large appliances (fridge, dishwasher)
• Bicycles or sporting equipment
• Buisness stock, tools or equipment

Pay particular attention to unusually large, heavy or awkwardly shaped items. These can affect the type of space you need more than a group or regularly shaped boxes.

It is also worth thinking ahead. Will you add more belongings later? Will yu need regular acess to anything in the unit? If so, you may need to leave enough room for a walkway rather than packing everything tightly together or up to the door of the unit.

Use our online size guide

Our online size guide helps you compare different unit sizes using familiar examples, giving you a starting point for deciding how much space you might need.

Storage unit sizes are shown in square feet, which describe the floor area. For example, a space measuring 5 feet by 10 feet has a floor area of 50 square feet. The unit’s height also matters when considering how your belongings could be arranged, Our storage units have a celing hight of around 8ft (2.4m).

Use the examples in the guide alongside your own inventory. Two households with the same number of bedrooms can have very different amounts of furniture and possessions, so a house-size comparison is a guide rather than a guarantee.

Consider what can safely be stacked and whether furniture can be dismantled. Removing the legs from a table or taking apart a bed frame may make the available space easier to use.

See the storage units in person

Sometimes, the easiest way to understand a storage unit’s size is to stand inside it.

A visit lets you compare the floor space and height of available units and picture where your larger belongings could go. It also gives you an opportunity to discuss how you’ll load the unit and access anything you need during your stay.

Bring your inventory, photographs and any measurements with you. These details can make the conversation much more useful than simply saying you need space for “a few rooms of furniture”.

Give your local store a call to arrange a visit.

Ask our team for guidance

You don’t have to work out everything on your own. Our team can offer guidance based on their experience of helping customers with similar storage needs.

Only you know exactly what your possessions are like, so the more information you share, the better we can help you compare the options. Let us know about your largest items, approximate box count and whether you expect to add more belongings later.

The aim is to choose a unit with enough space for your belongings and the access you need.

Find the right space for you

Start with our online size guide to explore your options. If you’d prefer to see the units for yourself, contact your local Viking Self Storage team in Norwich or Newbury to arrange a visit.

We’ll be happy to show you the available spaces, answer your questions and help you make an informed choice.