Vanguard Self Storage

Vanguard Self Storage: self storage and storage space rental in the United Kingdom

Vanguard Self Storage is a British family-run company dedicated to renting storage units, with a history that the company itself places at over 60 years and a stated founding date of 1964. Its network of branches is spread across London, Bristol, Bath and Manchester, and includes the locations of East London, West London, Staples Corner, Oxford Circus, Soho, Victoria, Salford (Manchester), Bristol and Bath. The company also announces the upcoming opening of a site in Maidenhead.

Available units and sizes

The storage unit catalogue ranges from 10 sq ft lockers to 150 sq ft spaces, with indicative equivalent references for each size: a locker, a small van, a single garage, a garden shed, a medium van, a Luton van, a garage for one car and a garage for two cars. For larger needs, the company indicates that it can provide storage rooms of up to 1,000 sq ft or more, and that its bespoke commercial units reach 4,000 sq ft. Dimensions may vary per unit and the company refers customers to each branch for specific details.

Personal, business and student storage

The offering is organised into three main areas. Personal storage includes solutions for the home, long-term stays and students; business storage covers commercial stock storage and the heavy lifting and storage service; and the student section covers storing belongings outside term time, with a 10% discount on presentation of a valid student ID. The company also offers complementary man and van services, container storage, serviced offices and packing supplies.

Security and facility conditions

According to the company's information, the facilities have 24-hour CCTV surveillance, access control, burglar and fire alarms and individually locked and alarmed units. The company also highlights the cleanliness and order of its spaces, and describes its lobbies as bright and spacious, with complimentary hot drinks and restored vintage airplanes as a decorative feature.

Customer profile and associated services

Vanguard Self Storage targets both individuals who need to free up space at home or store furniture and belongings, and businesses that require document archiving, office supplies or stock, as well as students looking to store their belongings between academic periods. The company presents itself as a family-run business with permanent telephone assistance and staff at each site, and states that it has safeguarded high-value goods. Its offering is completed with man and van services, container storage, serviced offices and packing supplies.