With this being said, when selecting a unit, Bristol storage companies point out that generally, people underestimate the amount of items they need to store, and choose ones which are not large enough; if in doubt, it’s best to go a size up, as having a little extra space can make moving around in the unit that much easier.

When it comes to the unit itself, if you are concerned that the floor space is not clean enough, or may become wet at some point, thus causing damage to your belongings, consider putting down a layer of protective plastic sheeting before placing the boxes inside. When arranging the boxes, in all but the smallest of units, it’s important to create an ‘aisle’ through which you can walk and access every item, including those stored at the very back of the unit. And as a final tip, Bristol storage companies suggest filling all hollow items, such as drawers, wardrobes and bedside tables, with smaller boxes, so as to maximise the space that you have available.