Bluebox Storage

Self storage containers across the North East and North of England

Bluebox Storage operates a network of self storage sites in the North of England, with containers hired on a monthly basis for personal, business and student use. The company states that it runs 12 sites holding 1,607 units in total and has been operating for 11 years. Its locations listed on the site are Carlisle, Darlington, Dunston, Durham, Hull, Middlesbrough, South Shields, Stanley, Stockton and Swalwell.

Containers are described as weatherproof and are monitored by CCTV, with a complimentary padlock supplied to each customer. Customers are given direct access to their container, 365 days a year.

Container sizes and what each one holds

The catalogue is organised around three container formats, all 8ft wide:

• 10ft container (10ft x 8ft): presented as comparable to an average small garage or shed and suited to overflow storage when space at home runs out. Listed from £100 per calendar month including VAT.
• 20ft container (20ft x 8ft): described as comfortably fitting the contents of an average two or three-bedroom home, and as an accessible unit for businesses storing equipment and stock. Listed from £130 per calendar month including VAT.
• 40ft container (40ft x 8ft): presented as able to hold the contents of a large five-bedroom house plus garden equipment, and as commercial space for large tools and machinery or big projects. Listed from £210 per calendar month including VAT.

Both short-term and long-term hire are offered, and the company says its team helps customers assess how much space they need before choosing a unit.

Personal, business and student storage

The service is divided into personal storage, business storage and student storage. Examples given for personal use include moving home, travelling, clearing out a property or simply needing more room; the units are also described as suitable for furniture, boxes, vintage cars, garden tools and sports equipment. For businesses, the company cites stock and equipment storage, including during premises renovation.

Students receive a 10% discount on the monthly storage rental fee on presentation of a valid student ID, with no long-term commitment and the option to cancel at any time. A Blue Light and Forces discount is also advertised.

Removals alongside storage

Bluebox Storage provides removal services in the North East and beyond, covering North Yorkshire and the North West according to the site. The service is aimed at moves into student accommodation, office relocations and home renovations, and the company can also transport belongings to a customer's chosen Bluebox Storage site.

Security and access

Every site is described as equipped with CCTV surveillance monitoring the containers around the clock, and the free padlock is presented as an additional measure. Access to containers is available at any hour, every day of the year.

Reputation and scale

The company reports 60 five-star reviews on Google and highlights local businesses among its customers. These figures reflect the information published on its site at the time of writing this profile.