Self storage facilities exist for your convenience but they do come with rules as to what can and can’t be stored in them. Storage providers offer different levels of access, security and special facilities but most are set up to store general household or office items.

While self storage facilities are very flexible about the types of items that you can keep in storage and offer a variety of sizes and types of storage enclosures for short or long term hire, there are simply some things that for practical, safety or legal reasons cannot be stored. Some people rent a storage area for furniture removalists to deliver household or office items after moving until such time that the new premises are ready to move into. Ff this is the case, a furniture removals company will assist you in finding a suitable storage area for the type of items you have.

If you require a storage area for any other occasion, be aware that inflammable or combustible materials such as gas, fuel, aerosols, fireworks, hazardous or toxic chemicals will not be accepted by most storage facilities. Live animals, plants and perishable items cannot be kept in self storage because of the risk of attracting vermin, insects, pests, disease and foul odours. Some self storage providers will allow you to store firearms but with certain safety requirements. Illegal or stolen items are restricted. If your goods require controlled conditions such as temperature and light (in the case of wine, for example), you will need to seek out a specialist self storage provider.