Self Storage in Hastings: What to Look for and Where to Find It

If you're searching for self storage in Hastings, you'll find a handful of facilities in and around the town. But with storage costs varying widely and contract terms that aren't always obvious upfront, it's worth knowing what to look for before you commit.

This guide covers what to consider when choosing a self storage provider — and explains why many Hastings residents and businesses are making the short trip to Chock-a-Block Storage in Bexhill-on-Sea to get significantly more space for their money.

What to Look for in a Self Storage Provider

Price — including what's actually included

Headline prices can be misleading. Some facilities advertise a low monthly rate and then add administration fees, insurance requirements, and access charges on top. Always ask for a clear all-in price before signing anything. You want to know exactly what you'll pay each month from day one.

Access hours

Some self storage facilities have restricted access hours — often 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with limited or no weekend access. If you run a business, work irregular hours, or simply need to collect something at short notice, this can be a real limitation. Look for a facility that offers 24-hour access, seven days a week, with no booking required.

Security

At a minimum, look for CCTV coverage of the storage area, secure perimeter fencing or access control, and individual locks on units. It's worth visiting in person to get a sense of how well-maintained and secure the site is.

Contract flexibility

Many storage facilities push customers onto long minimum-term contracts — often three or six months. If you're storing items during a house move, renovation, or short-term business project, a long contract can leave you paying for storage you no longer need. Always ask whether there's a minimum term, and what the notice period is to end your rental.

Size options and value for money

Self storage units at traditional facilities come in standardised sizes — 5x5ft, 10x10ft, 10x20ft and so on. The cost per square foot at national chains can be surprisingly high. For anyone storing a significant volume — furniture, business stock, a vehicle clearance — it's worth comparing against container storage, which often gives you considerably more space at a lower monthly rate.

Container Storage vs Traditional Self Storage

A 20ft shipping container gives you approximately 1,170 cubic feet of usable storage — roughly the equivalent of a single garage. At Chock-a-Block Storage, that's available from £150 per month. For equivalent volume at a traditional self storage facility, you'd typically expect to pay £250–£400 or more.

Container storage at Chock-a-Block also offers drive-up access — your vehicle pulls directly to the container door. There's no walking through a building carrying heavy items, no lifts, no corridors. For furniture, building materials, tools, or large boxes, this makes loading and unloading significantly easier.

Chock-a-Block Storage: Just Minutes from Hastings

Chock-a-Block Storage is based in Bexhill-on-Sea — around 7 miles from Hastings town centre, and typically 10–15 minutes by car via the A259. It's a short, straightforward drive along the coast.

We hire 20ft shipping containers from £150 per month, with:

• 24-hour site access, every day of the year
• Drive-up access directly to your container door
• 24/7 CCTV coverage of the entire yard
• Secure perimeter fencing and gating
• No minimum contract — rent month to month, for as long as you need
• No hidden fees — the price quoted is the price you pay

We also have smaller internal storage units available from £100/month for customers who don't need a full 20ft container.

Is the Short Drive Worth It?

For many Hastings customers, yes — especially if you're storing a substantial volume of belongings or using the storage regularly for a business. The saving compared to self storage facilities closer to Hastings town centre is often £100–£200 per month or more for equivalent space.

Over six months of a house move or a year of business storage, that adds up to a meaningful amount. And with 24-hour drive-up access, the extra few minutes of travel is rarely a deciding factor once customers see the facility in person.

Get in Touch

If you'd like to discuss what you need to store and get a clear, all-in price, we're happy to help. Call us on 01424 732643 or use our contact form — we'll usually respond the same day and can have a container available within 24–48 hours.