Clocks Spring Forward on Sunday 27 March, affording us great bright mornings for journeys to work instead of the depressing Wintery Blues.

A staggering quantity of people that move home, cannot be 100% sure they are the only people with a set of keys to the property.  Arranging a Locksmith to meet you at your new home to change all the locks is a valuable step to guarantee the safety of your family and property.  Furthermore, storage in Wimbledon and storage in London offer full security for your belongings, so after finding the right storage facility for your goods, there is no need to slack on finding the right security for your home.

When sourcing a Locksmith, make sure they are Certified to carry out any works they propose.  Obtain a FULL quotation in advance, not after the work is completed.  If they claim to be Police approved, then check with the Police first by calling 0300 123 1212 (non-emergency number).

The above should prompt you into making the first move to ensuring your property and family will be safe in your new home.  This, along with new smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors may be costly in the short term but will save more than a few pence in the long term and is well worth considering.  For recommended Lock Smiths  click the picture below

Wimbledon is culturally dynamic, offering an array of welcomed diversity throughout the area.  People of various backgrounds bring with them the food of their birth place ready for our complicated pa-lets to divulge.  The expertise, time and commitment that is used to prepare these fantastic dishes is mouth watering as well as truly hunger busting.  Getting to know these tastes can not be missed and there is a wealth of choice in you local Wimbledon area.

If you are new to the area, you may it find it to be a hard task selecting a take away meal from a restaurant you can trust.  Being new to the area, the chances are, you haven’t yet compiled a mountain of menus, so it lucky for you there are some take aways with menu’s online.  Some of which can be found here.

Time for a spring clean

Daffodils have sprung up fast showing signs that Spring is upon us once again, inviting a fresh new start for the year.  Climbing over boxes and struggling for wardrobe space is also another very good sign that Spring is about to put a summery smile on all our faces.  So, where to start?  Hiring a van for the day to do an amenity tip run is clear favourite, however, for all the hoarders out there, this is not an option.  Although, there is an answer and storage Wimbledon has found it for you, plus here are some ideas for clearing out areas of your home.

The Loft

Storing personal belongings in a loft is neither safe as it is practical, especially when it comes to being an integral part of your house design.

The Loft needs to breathe to reduce the risk of condensation building up.  The Loft can also be the culprit of losing up to 25% of your household heat if it is not properly insulated.  With a loft full of your personal items, the loft is unable to breathe creating a damp atmosphere that produces mould, therefore, ruining everything you own.  A professional loft insulator or similar should be able to confirm this and check your loft for you.

Most accidents in the UK happen in the home

Accidents occur in familiar surroundings more than unfamiliar surroundings because your brain ‘switches off’.  For example, travelling in a car on a route you take everyday has been recorded in your memory once already and your brain does not need the images again.  Try recalling the journey when you arrive at your destination, what did you see?  Is there a segment of the journey you cannot recall at all?  Unless there is something unfamiliar in your familiar surroundings, you will not take any notice.  Stepping over things or storing goods in a cupboard to the brim will cause an accident.  Open the door gently and sort through what you need.  Give clean clothes or shoes to a local charity shop or if they mean a lot to you, why not store them?

Emptying your loft, clearing out your cupboards, even finding somewhere safe for your Winter collection of clothing and shoes, try Self Storage Wimbledon. Storing your belongings in a clean, dry storage unit free’s up space in your home whilst minimising the risks of accidents and damage.  Choosing the right Storage in London can be time consuming and costly.  In spite of this, Storage Wimbledon has completed reviews to make choosing easier for you.

Self Storage London

London Self Storage and Container Storage in London is a growing trend amongst students, home movers and business’s for its convenient ease of access throughout every London Borough.  Finding the right Storage unit in London can be a task in itself with the huge array of companies offering low cost, dry and clean units.  Therefore, Storage Wimbledon has set a task to find the best London Storage company.  The team of experts (members of the public) have been searching for the most flexible, cost effective, storage in London and the top three are shown below.  The experts made great effort in contacting London Self Storage companies by telephone, in addition to visiting various branches.  They confirmed staff helpfulness, transparency of London Storage companies, as well as how clean and dry the sites were.



Henfield Self Storage Ltd, with branches in Wimbledon, North London and Sussex.  Wimbledon proved to be a very competitive Self Storage branch in London.  The team offer a free collection of your goods*, Self Drive Van Hire*, clean, dry and very welcoming.  Up to 64% cheaper than competitors (The Times), Henfield Self Storage in London provides the same units and space as some of the Big Brand storage companies.  Staff members were well informed of company policies and explained all costs involved, promoting its transparency to customers.  Security is evident in the way of CCTV and secures facilities.

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Best and most competitive rates with free collections, free van hire with Wimbledon Storage you are also promised the best service.  Offering free access to your property during store opening times as well as free parking, storing with storage-units.co.uk couldn’t be simplier.  Students, Moving home, business documents are all welcome.  We provide small lockers right up to a 200 square foot room.  Wimbledon Storage and London Storage have branches that cover across the country providing a dry, clean and secure storage space when you need it.

Recognised by The Times as being over 60% cheaper than competitors, Henfield Self Storage in Wimbledon excells in service and all the staff go the extra mile or 2 with a smile.

Call 0800 027 7821 for a free, no obligation quotation

Storage Wimbledon also offers Free advice, see our FAQs page, this includes commonly asked questions including Van sizes to help with Moving yourself in to storage.

Wimbledon – meaning “Wynnmans Hill” was noted in the Doomsday Book in 1087 as being part of the Manor of Mortlake.  Mortlake Manor changed hands on many occasions and Wimbledon  was soon seen as an opening for affluent people to take up residence due to its distinct location near to the Centre of London.  Storage Wimbledon is amongst a population that is fast approaching 200,000 people, inhabiting over 80,000 households, the strong demand for homes within this socially prosperous area of London has seen prices increase above the average of neighbouring boroughs.  This demand for housing has seen the increased requirement for storage facilities as-well as the need for Commercial growth that has forced the construction of The Centre Court Shopping Centre, of which focuses on the much needed retail expansion.

The increased requirement for Self-Storage facilities South of the river in Wimbledon has expanded the opportunities people have now, when moving home.   The Self Storage Association (SSA) reported that over 235,000 UK citizens currently have goods in storage across the UK with Self Storage prices varying greatly across the London Boroughs.  Self Storage in Wimbledon is no different, therefore, finding the right one for you and your property is a task that should be greatly considered and meticulously made.

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Self Storage Advice

Cost effective, safe and secure way to store business or personal belongings / goods, without having to rely on family or friends.  Self Storage companies will give you an idea on unit sizes suitable for your goods.  However, reputable self storage companies will down size the unit if you realise the unit you have booked is too big, this enables you to save even more more.

Self Storage companies in Wimbledon shouldn’t be confused with removal business’s.  Whilst they may provide a collection service, they are unable to do your moving for you.  They may assist you although the idea is that you deliver your goods yourself or via a removal company.

Reputable self storage companies in Wimbledon take security seriously, providing CCTV, perimeter fencing and fire alarm systems that are monitored 24 hours a day.  Furthermore, you provide the padlock and key to your allocated unit and such are the only person with access.

Visiting the storage warehouse can give you an idea of how helpful the staff are, the condition of the storage units, as well as opening times in addition to weather there is a goods lift available if there is more than one floor.

Ask the storage team for advice on best packing practices, this will ensure you make use of every section of space.

Some storage facilities may allow Police sniffer dogs to train in the warehouse, therefore, it is not advisable to store anything illegal.  Flammable goods, explosives (such as fireworks) or perishable food etc are not permitted for health and safety purposes.  If you have any questions about what you can store then contact the specific branch.

For basic reference:

50 – 75 square foot room will hold the contents of a 1 bedroom house or flat
75 – 100 square foot room will the hold the contents of a 2 bedroom house or flat
100 – 150 square foot room will hold the contents of a 3 bedroom house or flat
150 – 200 square foot room will hold the contents of a 4 bedroom house or flat

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The above is provided as an approximation and adapted from helpiammoving.com

Henfield Self Storage

With branches in North, South West and soon to be East London, Henfield Self Storage Wimbledon is based in Windsor Avenue, Wimbledon SW19 2RR.  A few minutes walk from South Wimbledon tube station, the facility is brand new, clean, dry and offers a perfect environment for your goods – personal or business.  CCTV and perimeter fencing offer advanced security as well as fire alarm systems that are monitored 24 hours a day.

Henfield Self Storage is partnered with its sister company Henfield Hire, offering Free vehicles for storage customers including a free collection service.  Ask branch for T&C’s

Free access to your goods 7 days a week

Mon – Fri 08:30 – 17:00

Sat 09:00 to 13:30

Sun 09:00 to 11:30

With the same units used by the big brands, Henfield Self Storage Wimbledon offers cost effective self storage throughout London.

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Kelly Self Storage

Based in Guildford, Kelly’s Self Storage serves Wimbledon offering Various collections, store at home service.  The Self Storage facility has been suggested as the perfect environment for storing your furniture.  Clean and dry the facility is equipped with CCTV and fire alarms.

Access times are by appointment only and the warehouse is open

Mon – Fri 09:00 to 21:00

Weekend  09:00 to 14:00

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