Home Renovations: Where to Start and How Self Storage Can Help
28 January 2025
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So, you’re thinking about renovating your home? Or maybe we’re too late on the draw and you’re reading this in the middle of a kitchen that looks a little like a demolition site. Either way, this blog has golden nuggets of advice to guide you through preparing for the beginning or next stage of your home renovation.
We’ll also take you through the benefits of using self storage units during this transformative (but stressful) time.
Whether you’ve decided to outsource the wall-smashing to the experts, or are a die-hard “Grand Designs” fan, there are several common questions that come up during any home renovation.
Let’s tackle things one question at a time. Best we start with the most pressing one.
How Much Do Home Renovations Cost?

Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer to this one, but we can help work your way towards one. Home renovations can set you back anywhere between £1,000 to £500,000.
Factors such as the scope of the project, materials, labour and location all play a part in determining the final price.
Okay yes, we know all of that and it’s all very well and good, but how do you work out the cost of your own home renovation?
Break It Down into Elements:
Location, Location, Location
If you’re in London or the Southeast of England, your home renovation is typically going to be more expensive than in other regions. Keep that in mind when you’re putting your budget together.
Labour Costs
Is your home reno more of a DIY situation? Or are you hiring skilled tradespeople to do the heavy lifting? If you’re hiring extra hands, you’re looking at about £150-£250 a day, but this range will vary across professions and locations.
Material Choice
Your choice of materials makes a very big difference when it comes to the overall cost of your home remodel. Premium items like granite countertops or oak flooring are going to cost you a pretty penny. Enter every homeowner’s worst nightmare: compromise.
Planning Permissions and Building Regulations
Fees associated with council planning permissions in the UK can range from £200-£500 while inspections may cost an additional £500-£1000.
Unexpected Costs
A fundamental part of life, surprises lurk around every corner. Especially when it comes to home renovations. Under an old sitting-room carpet one might find mould, or maybe damp in the upstairs bedroom.
They’re not things anyone wants to think about, but it’s important you add some padding to your budget for unexpected costs.
How Much Home Renovation Can I Afford?

Considering each of these elements in as much detail as possible will help you build both a great budget and a beautiful home. This exercise will also help you determine how much you can actually afford to spend on your home renovation.
With so many moving parts and time-sensitive decisions to make, it’s understandable that emotions tend to run high. That’s why it’s also important to ask yourself how high of an emotional cost you’re willing to endure.
Daily Mantras During a Home Renovation:
- Not everything on your wish list must be ticked off now
- If something doesn’t go according to plan, it’s okay, you’ll pivot
- Don’t let the finish line distract from the details, they’ll what you’ll remember
Are Home Renovation Shows Real? No, but Self Storage Is…
Netflix really does make just about everything look easy these days. From blowing glass to building your dream tree house home, is there anything you can’t learn to do?
Reality-check incoming…
Renovating a home means your living space is going to be considerably disrupted. And the project may very well go on longer than you think. Dust will settle in places you didn’t know existed and your belongings? They’re vulnerable to paint splatters, dents and worse.
That’s why self storage can be your secret weapon.
Why Use Self Storage During a Home Renovation?
Here are some compelling reasons why renting a self storage unit during your remodel can save your sanity (and your stuff).
1. Protect Your Belongings (And Your Peace)
Keep furniture, appliances and valuables safe from dust, paint, accidental bumps and anything else in-between by tucking them away in a secure storage unit. With a variety of unit sizes available, Wigwam has space for every type of home renovation.
2. Maximise Your Workspace
Clearing furniture and other items from rooms will give contractors or yourself more room to work efficiently. The more efficient the work, the sooner you’ll have your home back.
3. Enhanced Safety and Security
Moving items out of your workspace and into storage during your home or renovation space and into a storage unit also removes potential trip hazards. This importantly reduces the risk of injury during construction.
4. Stress Reduction
Remodelling any home, even in small stages, is a stressful process. But, ensuring that your belongings are safe, and your workspace is optimised and hazard-free will make the entire journey far less stressful.
Tips for Choosing the Right Self Storage Unit
When selecting a self storage facility consider the following:
Size Options
Look for a facility that offers a range of unit sizes so that you’re not paying for unnecessary space. Not quite how much space you need? Try out our easy-to-use Storage Space Calculator.
Accessibility
Make sure that you can access your items when needed, especially if the renovation is a long-term project. At Wigwam Self Storage you’ll have access to your conveniently located unit, seven days a week.
Security
Choose a facility with modern security measures like CCTV, individual unit locks and 24/7 monitoring. These aren’t nice-to-haves anymore, they’re the industry standard.
Home Renovations Made Easy With Wigwam
Renovating your home can be a whirlwind of decisions, dust and dreams being actualised. With careful planning and the right tools, you’ll have no trouble jumping over any hurdle that comes your way.
Using self storage during this time ensures that your belongings are protected, your workspace is ideal, and your stress levels are kept in check.
Ready to smash your renovation out of the park? Your dream home awaits, get in touch with our team today.
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Simon Fothergill has more than 20 years of experience in the UK self storage industry and is Managing Director of Wigwam Storage.He writes practical, easy-to-follow advice to help customers make the most of self storage, whether they are moving house, decluttering, renovating, storing business stock or simply needing extra space.With a long background in self storage operations and customer service, Simon shares useful self storage tips, packing advice and storage solutions designed to make storage simple, flexible and stress-free.
Customer Reviews

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Lenny called as soon as I emailed and was extremely helpful on making this process quick and easy so i could get into the unit the next day.
there was an issue with the app when i went to use the unit but i emailed Lenny and he rang back within 5 mins and managed to resolve the issue very quickly.
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Units are clean and well maintained with easy access.
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Set up went well and app appears to work well and is easy to use.
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Containers are amazing excellent lighting and very clean.
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The signing up process was easy, and the service from the staff was speedy, friendly, helpful and professional.
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All in all a fantastic company and storage facility.
Thank you!


The customer service is second to none, and facilities utterly perfect.
11 out of 10.

I was very impressed everything is via the app and that side of things is very responsive and I have had no issues so far.
They even play the radio in there.
Holly was an absolute star, we were panicking as we were in the middle of our house moving and needed a quick storage area. Less then an hour after our first call we were already putting boxes to our Storage.
The site is nice and clean, the entry system is truly clever and makes the storage Access easy and quick.
Customer service is top notch 👌
They talked me through the entering and exiting the facility. Jess was outstanding dealing with all the paperwork quickly and me being forgetful and dim.
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Access is available 6am to 10pm

System 4 Stars
Sarah 5 Stars

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TheWigwam staff saw the shipment into the storage unit for us and made it all as simple as is possible when moving home and countries at the same time.
The storage building is well organised, clean, tidy, secure and access was available everyday for a significant number of hours.
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Staff were very helpful on the phone setting everything up and compared to other units in Alton Wigwam are very reasonably priced.
Would definitely recommend them
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Staff are always polite friendly and very helpful.





The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Thank you Lenny for dealing with our emergency fast and supportive,

For full disclosure, we've only just rented the unit and filled it up, but the experience so far has been great. Response times to emails and helpfulness of staff has been excellent.
Thankyou
I would highly recommend .

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Beautifully clean facilities, fully automated access. Ample parking and menouvering space for cars and vans.
So easy to use the storage unit.
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5*****
My wife and I moved back and forth between Cheltenham and other European countries during our two months long trip, Mr.Harrison( Kasey) supported us friendly and professionally.
We will definitely use it again next time.
See you !
We needed sudden storage after selling our parents’ house. I stopped in at the Bromsgrove branch and found it unmanned, (which I now know is normal).
I rang the number and spoke to an extremely helpful employee who offered me immediate, remote access to the building and let me see inside two different sized units.
After that, the set up was extremely quick!
I applied in the morning and was able to drop stuff off the same day. Everything is activated by an app on your phone but staff can be contacted by phone if needed.
On my second visit (after lots of rain) I did notice a pool of water not far from my unit. I rang up and by next day it had been sorted. No recurrence.
I am really happy with the unit and the excellent service.
Lift so you don’t have to struggle in and out with your things lots of parking too
The best thing that made me hire space is the ladies in reception they were so accommodating and helpful so thank you
I hired storage for my daughter to store all her Uni belongings while she was away for the summer.
Sasha provided excellent friendly service. Always at hand to help with any questions from the beginning to the end of our contract.
Great value for money.
Thank you Sascha.
Helen was efficient, proactive, enthusiastic, engaging and more importantly had a great sense of humour.
You could not ask more of a person or company.
Thank you.
Highly recommend this company
Would definitely recommend.

