What size storage do I need for a 3 bedroom house?

What size storage do I need for a 3 bedroom house? A self storage unit somewhere between 120 and 150 sq ft should hold the contents of a 3 bedroom house.

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Moving house and wondering what size storage unit you need?

At blue self storage we offer 4 different sizes of self storage units. You can pick from…

48 sq ft – ideal for a garden shed

64 sq ft – ideal for a 1 – 2 bedroom house or flat

80 sq ft – ideal for a 2 – 3 bedroom house

160 sq ft – ideal for a 3 – 4 bedroom house

But there’s no need to stress if you book a self storage unit for a house move and it turns out too big or too small – if you want to downsize to a smaller unit or upgrade to a bigger one, it’s no problem at all. And our minimum length contract for a self storage unit is only one month, giving you ultra flexibility and ease.

How do I figure out what size storage unit I need?

A quick rule of thumb is to think of a one-bedroom house as needing around 50 sq ft storage. So for a 2 bed home, look at 80 sq ft. For a 3 bed house, around 130 sq ft.

How do you store furniture in a storage unit?

It’s super simple and we can help answer questions you might have. But here are a few pro tips on storing items:

Clean everything thoroughly

Dismantle furniture and large items if possible

Use draws and wardrobes to the max

Clean and wrap furniture for long-term storage

Box and label everything properly – don’t worry if you forget, we sell packaging on site!

You might want to raise furniture off the floor

Store TVs etc. in their original packaging if you still have it and fill gaps with bubble wrap or foam packing

Don’t cram stuff in

What size storage unit do I need for a 1 bedroom apartment?

Anything in the region of 50 to 65 sq ft is the ideal self storage unit for a 1 bedroom apartment.

What size storage do I need for a 3 bedroom house?

A self storage unit somewhere between 120 and 150 sq ft should hold the contents of a 3 bedroom house.

How can blue self storage help you?

Drop us a message on social media or over the phone if you’ve any questions around self storage and house moving. We’re a friendly bunch 😁

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