Self-storage can be a life saver, to businesses and home owners alike. We’ve seen our containers used for the storage of literally thousands of different household and commercial items, so you’ll be hard pushed to find a storage solution that isn’t fit for purpose for you.

Why do people use our self-storage facilities?

There are hundreds of reasons that people choose to self-store at our site in Irlam, but here are just a few which might give you a good idea as to whether our containers would be just the storage solution you’re looking for.

• In between moving houses, people will use containers to store household goods inc. furniture and white goods
• Construction companies may use containers to store tools and machinery that are not used daily during commercial works
• When renovating a home, people will use containers to store new and old household goods inc. furniture and white goods
• Businesses may use containers to store office goods and other business equipment in between moving premises, for instance.
• When undertaking house clearances, people will use containers to store new and old household goods inc. furniture and white goods
• If you’re running out of space at a home or business, containers can be a source of additional space to store things that conventionally may be kept in spare offices or garages.

These are just a few of many, many reasons people choose to self-store and we’re certain we could continue telling you, however, we’re sure you’ve got a good idea of just how versatile our on-site container self-storage units are.

What makes Universal Containers Self-Storage different?

We’re well aware that there are lots of self-storage facilities across the North West of England, however we’d like to believe that we’re a cut above the rest as we’ve gone that extra mile to ensure that our customers can rest assured that their items is storage are kept safe and secure.

Here are 10 reasons to self-store with Universal Containers:

Staff

Our professional staff have a “do what we can to help” attitude and provide world class customer service, so you can rest assured that you’re in safe hands should you have any queries or questions at any point.

Security

Our site has state of the art security along with floodlights, 24-hour CCTV with night vision, off a private road, full enclosed fenced area, 24-hour access, offering clean, dry and secure self-storage.

Flexibility

We are pleased to offer a range of flexible rental rates suitable for both long-term or short-term rentals. Although long term commitment is certainly not required, we do offer great discounts for long term contracts to ensure you get the best deal possible for self-storage.

Cost

With our self-storage solutions starting from as little as £2 per day, we are thrilled to offer some of the most competitive rates for storage in the North West of England.

Quality

All of our self-storage units are made up of brand new containers to ensure your belongings are kept safe and dry. High quality not only ensure that your belongings are kept safe, but it also means that your storage container is very secure too.

Variety

We have a range of different sized containers available for self-storage, varying from smaller 10ft containers right up to our largest 40ft containers. This means that you can choose a size to suit your needs, and your budget won’t be affected by having to shell out for a container that may be too large to suit your storage requirements.

Access

Our self-storage containers are all situated on a hard level standing offering drive-up, load or unload, no lifts, no trolleys and no walking, straight in or out of your vehicle. We wanted to provide a hassle-free self-storage solution to our customers and by ensuring ease of access.

Location

Our large, self-storage site in Irlam, Manchester, is located very close to the M62/M60, which means that we are ideally situated for your convenience. Just stick the sat nav on & you’ll be here before you know it.

Versatility

Thanks to the fact that we offer a variety of different sized containers for self-storage, this means that you have many more options in terms of what you can store and how much you can store. The versatility of our self-storage allows you to store large or bulk items without having to lots of different storage facilities.

Quality

All of our self-storage units are made up of brand new containers to ensure your belongings are kept safe and dry. High quality not only ensure that your belongings are kept safe, but it also means that your storage container is very secure too.

Learned something? Probably! If you’re still unsure as to whether self-storage is suitable for you, just give our team a call for no obligation advice, or even pop down to see us! Our large, self-storage site in Irlam, Manchester, is located very close to the M62/M60, which means that we are ideally situated for your convenience.

If you would like a friendly, honest chat about choosing the correct self-storage solution to suit your needs, please call the Universal team today on 0845 050 0330 or feel free to email andy@universal-containers.com

You might be surprised to know that buying shipping containers for storage in agriculture is really popular. Thanks to the versatile and customisable nature of the humble shipping container, they can be used for a vast number of different uses, however farms are becoming frequent purchasers as one size fits all! A simple shipping container can change its purpose from week to week, which is why they’re both a storage and space saving solution to farms and other agricultural businesses.

Here are 5 reasons why your farm needs a storage container:

1. Animal Feed Stores

Finding a suitable space to store animal feed can be troublesome as traditional sheds and barns made from wood aren’t as water tight and secure as you’d like, not only to keep the elements out, but the pests too! A 20ft container is just the job for animal feed stores as they are strong, weatherproof and safe.

2. Tool & Equipment Stores

Expensive tools and equipment must be protected from any possible damage and stored safely. A converted container of any size to suit the amount of equipment you have will very easily give you the peace of mind you need. As standard, all containers are completely watertight, and with the option to add additional safety features to your container, you’re tools will remain secure, undamaged and in tip-top condition.

3. Vehicle Garage

Keeping vehicles safe and secure is a no-brainer with a shipping container. A 20ft container is the size of an average garage, however if you’re looking for more space for more vehicles, double up to a 40ft container.Even for larger farm vehicles such as tractors, you can stack and convert containers for more width and height to your bespoke storage space! This means that you can completely customise a bespoke garage for your agricultural business to specifically suit your needs.

4. Chemical, Fertiliser and Pesticide Storage

Storing pesticides, fertilisers and chemicals in a fully compliant storage container, will ensure that you meet with the government standards of protecting against any harm to humans, animals and your surrounding environment. Our bespoke chemical stores come in various sizes and types to meet all specification and meet all Health and Safety requirements.

5. Self-storage Facilities

We’ve known farms of different descriptions to use land for a variety of purposes and one that keeps cropping up (see what we did there?) is creating self-storage facilities on-site for the public to access. Not only is this an efficient and cost-effective way to drive additional revenue towards your business, but it is very low maintenance and uses unused land. Something to think about!

Surprised? Probably! Sometimes, it can be difficult to think outside the box but we’ve seen it (and converted it) all! We’ve converted shipping containers for agricultural businesses up and down the country so if it’s something you’re considering, give us a call – we’re happy to help and advise the best options for you!

If you would like a friendly, honest chat about how we can create your bespoke Shipping Container conversion, please call the Universal team today on 0845 050 0330 or feel free to email andy@universal-containers.com

At various points in life, we can find ourselves in need of a bit of extra space, whether it’s due to relocation, decluttering, renovations or another reason.  Self storage is quite often the first option that springs to mind.  Moving our belongings to another location gets them out of the way easily, out of sight out of mind.  Another option is to buy or hire a shipping container to keep at home/on the business premises, but which is the best choice? You can of course opt for a standard self-storage facility, but have you ever considered buying or hiring a shipping container to assist you in the safe storage of valuable items? Here are a few starting points to think about…

Self Storage

• Self storage facilities are available all over the country and many are flexible in terms of what kind and what capacity of space they provide.
• Self storage facilities get your items out of the way and you can get access to them relatively easily, within the owner’s discretion/opening times.
• Security at these units can be good, but this should be checked first; for example at Universal Containers, we have 24 hour CCTV and floodlights in our fenced off self storage area, and all our units are secured with galvanised steel locking handles.

Shipping Containers

• Buying or hiring a shipping container can be a cost effective solution as it generally works out cheaper than using self storage and they retain a good resale value.   If you need the storage long term then buying a shipping container is a no brainer, but even hiring is usually a cheaper option as well.
• The downside in “adopting a shipping container” is space.  Not only do you need to have enough space to pitch the container, but also enough to allow for delivery.  This can be an issue for some in the UK, for more information, get in touch.
• When it comes to security, shipping containers are usually very secure, being made of steel, but external security measures such as CCTV are left up to you.
• Access to your own shipping container is easy as you can put it anywhere you like, so travel can be kept to a minimum and you don’t need to pay extra costs such as van hire for transporting items backwards and forwards.

Cleared things up a bit? Of course, self storage is the go to option for some people but in most cases, it’s only to go to option because they’ve never really considered buying or hiring a shipping container for storage purposes. Storage – for whatever purpose – is a necessity for a lot of people, and with valuable items in question, it is absolutely imperative that your storage solution provides the impeccable security needed to give you the peace of mind you deserve.

At Universal Containers, we provide both shipping container purchase/hire and self storage. We hire and sell containers at competitive rates and if you are on a tight budget, we have used containers on offer.  Our self storage facility is second to none and has a fantastic reputation.  If you want advice on which opton is best for you call our team today on 0845 0500 330