What size do I need?
Use a home preset or build an inventory. We return minimum, recommended and comfortable sizes.
Independent UK storage planning
Find the right storage space — and know what you should pay.
StorageLab turns your home, belongings, access needs and location into a practical unit-size recommendation and a transparent monthly price range.
Example plan
2-bedroom homeOccasional access
75Manchester benchmarkTypical monthly band
£86–£1576-month rentBefore insurance / fees
£516–£942Illustrative benchmark. Your result adapts to size, market and duration.
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Start with the problem you actually have.
You do not need to understand square feet before using StorageLab. Start from your home or items, jump straight to a known unit size, or explore current benchmark ranges by city.
How much should it cost?
Choose size, location and duration to see a realistic monthly range and total rent estimate.
What do prices look like locally?
Compare UK, London, Manchester and Birmingham benchmarks by unit size.
Spatial fit engine
Spatial fit, not just cubic volume.
Two loads can have the same total volume and still pack very differently. StorageLab now adds a 3D planning check using approximate packed dimensions, rotation rules and an access allowance.
MinimumTight packing, little retrieval space
RecommendedBalanced space and practical access
ComfortableMore room for frequent visits
75 sq ft example
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Current benchmarks
Price is local. Our estimates show that.
Why StorageLab
A storage recommendation, not a quote funnel.
Most storage journeys force you to choose a unit size before you know what you need. StorageLab reverses that: estimate space first, then price, then leave with a practical checklist.
Transparent by design
- Promotional prices kept separate from ongoing rates.
- Weekly prices normalised using
weekly × 52 / 12. - Confidence shown where local data is limited.
- Provider observations retained with source URLs and check dates.