Storage containers

Are shipping containers good for storing furniture?
Yes. Container storage works well for furniture that goes in clean and dry and is packed so air can move…
Can I drive right up to a container unit to load?
Yes. Our storage containers have drive-up access, so you can load and unload straight from your car or van into…
Container storage or a container on your own land: which suits you?
It comes down to what you're storing, for how long, and whether your land can take a steel box. Container…
How big are Wigwam’s container units?
Our container storage units come in three sizes: 80 sq ft (a 10ft x 8ft container), 160 sq ft (20ft…
How big is a 20ft shipping container?
A standard 20ft shipping container measures about 6.06m long, 2.44m wide and 2.59m high on the outside (19ft 11in by…
How secure is a container unit compared with an indoor unit?
Both are well protected, in slightly different ways. Our container sites are watched around the clock by a professional CCTV…
Is it cheaper to rent a container unit or buy a container?
For a stay of a few months, renting is usually cheaper: at the October 2026 rate, 16 weeks in our…

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