Hints & Tips

We offer FREE Advice and Free Estimates on the amount and type of storage you may require.

Call us now on 0191 3783511 or email us on sales@durhamselfstore.com and our friendly and knowledgable staff will be happy to discuss your storage requirements with you.

Durham Self Storage are a well established self storage business located within Durham City, close to the M1 motorway and close to Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Northumberland & Teeside.

Some helpful tips on packaging:

• Use good quality storage boxes (We sell varying sizes of suitable boxes in our packaging store!)
• Fill boxes to capacity, so your goods aren't damaged
• Pack heavy items into smaller boxes for easy transportation
• Remember to label your boxes so you don't lose your goods!
• Write a list of your boxes and stored items, and keep it safe!
• Protect your fragile goods with bubble wrap
• Clean your garden equipment before storing it
• Wrap table legs with bubble wrap before storing them
• Wardrobe boxes allow you to store your clothing on hangers which keeps their shape
• Place heavy or bulky items in the room first to provide a good stacking base
• Plan your storage space - put those items that you need to get too most often near the front, close to the door
• To maximise space stack similar sized boxes together
• Do not place heavy items on sofas or mattresses
• Always place a protective cover over your soft furnishings
• Stack chairs seat to seat with cloth or paper to separate them
• Secure and protect white goods from scratches with shrink wrap during transportation
• Leave refrigerator or freezer doors open for ventilation when storing
• To aid ventilation, avoid stacking or leaning furniture against outside walls
• Cover your goods with dust sheets to protect against dust