Space that scales with your stock, without the warehouse lease.
A traditional warehouse means a long lease and industrial space built for large scale warehousing. Most SMEs don't need that much space, or the overhead of industrial units elsewhere. What they need is a storage solution that can adapt as business operations grow.
A traditional warehouse means a long lease and industrial space built for large scale warehousing. Most SMEs don't need that much space, or the overhead of industrial units elsewhere. What they need is a storage solution that can adapt as business operations grow.
Warehouse-sized storage space sits in the middle, available across our London locations. A unit built for pallets, shelving and bulk goods, with flexible lease terms instead of a commercial property contract.
Warehouse space, flexible terms
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Central London Location
We are a brand-new self storage company created by Londoners, for Londoners. Our first site is located in London's Kings Cross.
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This Autumn, pay just £2 rent for your first month! Plus, free move-in van hire and we price match within 3 miles (T&Cs)
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- 2nd Place Special: First Month Rent £2 (T&Cs)
- Free move-in van hire
- Price and deal matching service
- Off-street parking
- Secure buildings, alarmed units, CCTV
- 24-hour access with PIN code (on request)
- Modern, well-maintained building
- Award-winning customer service
Research suggests around two-thirds of UK SMEs have stock to store, three-quarters store it at home, and a quarter report theft or damage. A dedicated warehouse unit sized for a growing business is often the most practical solution.
It's the sweet spot between running out of space and signing a full warehouse lease. HOLD warehouse units come with a £2 first month, a free Enterprise van for the move in, and a price match within 3 miles.
What can you store in a warehouse unit?
A warehouse storage unit is flexible storage for palletised and bulk goods that won't fit a standard storage unit. It gives you more space to work with as stock levels change.
- Palletised stock and wholesale orders
- Bulk inventory and seasonal overflow
- Equipment, tools and materials
- Stock for online sellers and small manufacturers
Hazardous goods and anything flammable aren't permitted, but beyond that, most standard business stock is suitable for storage here.
Key benefits of warehouse storage
- Flexible lease terms, no long commercial contract tying you in
- Upsize or downsize as stock levels change
- A friendly team on site to support with deliveries and access
- Accessible around the clock, every day of the week
- No business rates or hidden service charges added to your rent
These are the essential checks for any storage provider. Efficiency is why many growing businesses choose HOLD before they're ready for a full industrial unit.
WE HOLD YOUR PACKAGES
Signed for at reception
Your stock arrives and our friendly team signs for it; so you don't need to be there.
Held until you're ready
It stays secure until you come in to collect or process it.
Pick and pack in your unit
Head over whenever suits you to prep orders for dispatch.
Collected from the loading bay
Your courier picks up from there once it's ready to go.
How much space you need
Storage capacity needs vary by business, from a single pallet of overflow stock to a full unit of shelving and racking. Use our storage unit calculator to match a size to what you're storing, from smaller units up to a full warehouse unit.
Whether you need warehouse space for one delivery or ongoing storage space for a full range of inventory, the same unit can flex to suit.
Find your storage unit size
Compare sizes and prices to find the right fit for what you're storing.
The Tuck-Away
10-20 sq ft
WHAT FITS:
- golf clubs, big bags, boxes
The Breather
25-50 sq ft
WHAT FITS:
- bicycle, furniture, big boxes
The Reset
60-90 sq ft
WHAT FITS:
- kitchen appliances
- big furniture
The Elbow Room
100-200 sq ft
WHAT FITS:
- contents of a 2-3 bedroom flat
The Big Exhale
200-300 sq ft
WHAT FITS:
- contents of a 4-5 bedroom house
The Great Escape
350+ sq ft
WHAT FITS:
- contents of a large 6 bedroom home
Drive up, load up, and get in any time you need to
Access, loading and security
Access matters as much as space when moving stock in bulk. Our units offer drive-up access and a covered, secure loading bay. This gives you direct access for pallets and heavy items without carrying everything through a corridor. Trolleys and pallet movers are available on site.
Security systems include 24-hour CCTV, individually alarmed units, fire detection and personal PIN codes at both the main gate and your own unit. Every unit is also climate-secure, keeping stock in suitable, stable condition regardless of what the weather's doing outside.
Self storage vs a traditional warehouse vs a 3PL
If you're weighing up a storage unit against a traditional warehouse or a 3PL provider, the trade-offs are worth knowing rather than guessing at.
A traditional warehouse suits large scale warehousing and high-volume distribution centres near major transport routes. It also suits businesses with dedicated logistics and supply chain teams managing their own suppliers and production.
Leasing one in the UK typically runs from £10 to £40 per square foot annually, before utilities, business rates and service charges are added. A 3PL (third-party logistics) provider takes over fulfilment entirely, picking, packing and shipping on your behalf, usually through a fixed contract with added fees.
A storage unit sized for warehousing costs neither of those, priced as a single monthly rent with nothing else to factor in. You keep control of your own stock, manage pick and pack yourself, and pay one simple rate instead of a fixed logistics contract or a per-square-foot lease.
It won't replace a 3PL for high-volume distribution, but for most SMEs it's a more flexible, lower-cost step up from a spare room or garage.
Running a business from your unit
You can run a business from a HOLD storage unit. Our Kings Cross facility already supports multiple companies doing exactly that, from ecommerce sellers to market traders.
Learn how AV2Hire uses a HOLD warehouse unit (300 square feet) and features like 24-hour access to support business growth.
The limits worth knowing
A storage unit can't be used as a registered business address in the UK, and units aren't approved for meeting customers or basing staff there day to day. What you can do on site is store stock, pick and pack orders, and manage inventory. HOLD's own shared workspaces (with free wifi and private, powered workpods) is available separately for that kind of work.
It's worth checking with your local council on business rates for your setup, and arranging insurance for whatever you're storing (either your own policy or our StoreProtect cover). Anything beyond standard on-site utilities should be confirmed with our team directly.
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What our customers say
faqs
Yes. Most SMEs don't have the volume to justify a full warehouse, but a spare room or garage runs out of space fast. A unit sized for warehousing gives you secure space for pallets and bulk stock that scales with the business, without hiring warehouse staff or signing a commercial lease.
No. A storage unit isn't approved for occupancy in the UK and doesn't meet the regulatory requirements to count as a legitimate office space. It can't be used as a registered business address, and units aren't approved for meeting clients or basing staff there.
24-hour CCTV, individually alarmed units, a secure loading bay, personal PIN codes at the main gate and your own unit, and fire detection systems.
Self-storage in the UK costs between £50 and £331 per month on average. Location and unit size are the main cost drivers. Average monthly rates by size and region include:
- 25 sq ft: £50 to £77 regionally; £110 in London.
- 50 sq ft: £105 to £154 regionally; £220 in London.
- 75 sq ft: £157 to £231 regionally; £331 in London.
Base rates average £2.43 per square foot nationwide but jump to £3.67 in London. Final bills usually increase after introductory discounts end and mandatory insurance is added.
Cost depends on what you're storing and how much control you need. A spare room or garage is cheapest but limited on space and security. Commercial storage units cost more but far less than a warehouse lease or a 3PL contract.
Pricing for palletised storage depends on the provider and pallet volume. At HOLD, pallets are stored within your own unit at your unit's monthly rate. There's no separate per-pallet charge.
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