Storage Space Calculation

We all seem to accumulate things that we think might one day come in handy. The trouble is we have to store them somewhere and they take up valuable space and always seem to be in the way. It might be the garden furniture you have to move everytime you want to get to the freezer in the garage, or an old settee that you shoved into the spare bedroom because it was too good to throw away or maybe it's a box of glassware or books that are collecting dust under the bed. Whatever it is, you could make your life so much easier if you had somewhere nearby to keep them safe for you.

To help you calculate how much floor space you might need to store your items safely, we have given some approximate sizes to assist you.

Washing machine, Fridge Freezer, Std cooker or tumble dryer   4 sq ft
4'0” chest freezer   8 sq ft
2 Seater settee   15 sq ft
3 Seater settee   18 sq ft
6' 0” Wall unit   9 sq ft
30 large boxes   10 sq ft
Contents of a small garden shed   25 sq ft
Contents of a Luton Van   50 sq ft
Average student bedsit   40 sq ft
One bed or small 2 bedroomed flat   50 sq ft
Large 2 bed flat or small 3 bed house   75 to 100 sq ft
Large 3 bedroomed house   100 to 150 sq ft
4 bedroomed house   150 to 200 sq ft

Remember that boxes and smaller items of furniture may be stacked on top of heavier items.

If you need help or advice on how to calculate your storage needs, please call or email us.