Secure self storage with 24 hour access

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Secure Self Storage with 24-Hour Access

Our 24-hour self storage at Markham Moor offers flexible, secure space for household and commercial storage, with access whenever you need it. Located just off the A1 in North Nottinghamshire, our site is easy to reach and designed for convenience, security and peace of mind.

If you’re using storage as part of a house move, our team can also help with removals in Retford, so your storage and moving arrangements can be managed together.

Whether you’re storing furniture during a move, keeping business equipment secure or need extra space short or long term, our self storage gives you complete control over when you load, store or retrieve your items.

Why Choose Our 24-Hour Self Storage?

  • 24-hour access, 7 days a week

  • Secure, lockable containers with your own padlock and key

  • CCTV, alarms and monitored security systems

  • Weather-proof, watertight storage units

  • Suitable for household and commercial use

  • Family-run business with decades of storage and removals experience

You can visit your storage unit at any time, on your schedule.

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Looking for a More Cost-Effective Storage Option?

If you don’t need 24-hour access, we also offer secure warehouse storage with many of the same benefits at a lower cost.

This option includes:

  • Lockable containers (7.5ft x 6ft x 8.5ft)

  • Covered loading area

  • Reverse vehicle access to containers

  • Access Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm (out-of-hours by arrangement)

Talk to our team to find the right storage solution for your needs and budget.

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Storage Unit Sizes & What You Can Store

Our standard 24-hour self storage units measure 20ft x 8ft x 8ft, offering space similar to a single garage.

As long as items are non-hazardous, non-perishable and legal, you can store almost anything, including:

  • Household furniture and possessions

  • Business stock or equipment

  • Exercise equipment

  • Gardening machinery

  • Tools and building materials

  • Cars and motorcycles

  • Garden furniture

If you’re unsure about a specific item, just ask.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our 24-hour self storage is ideal for homeowners during a move or renovation, tradespeople who need access outside working hours, businesses storing stock or equipment, and anyone needing flexible, secure storage with round-the-clock access.

You can use our self storage for as little or as long as you need. Many customers use it short term during a move, while others store items for months or longer. We offer flexible terms to suit your situation.

Yes. Our 24-hour self storage is suitable for both domestic and commercial use. Businesses commonly store stock, tools, equipment, archives and seasonal items, with the benefit of accessing them at any time.

Security is taken seriously. The site is protected by CCTV, alarm systems linked to emergency services, secure gated access and individual container locks, giving you peace of mind at all times.

Yes. You can drive directly up to your container, making loading and unloading quick and easy especially useful for heavier or bulky items.

Our 24-hour self storage units measure 20ft x 8ft x 8ft, offering space similar to a single garage and suitable for storing the contents of a typical household or a large volume of business items.

For safety and legal reasons, you cannot store hazardous, flammable, illegal or perishable items. If you’re unsure about a specific item, our team will be happy to advise.

Yes. We can deliver storage containers directly to your home, business or site if on-location storage is more practical. Delivery and collection can be arranged at a time that suits you.

24-hour self storage offers maximum flexibility, but if you don’t need round-the-clock access, we also offer secure warehouse storage at a lower cost. Our team can help you choose the most cost-effective option.

Yes. We offer secure warehouse storage with access during working hours (Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm, with out-of-hours access by arrangement). This is a popular lower-cost alternative.

Yes. With our 24-hour self storage, you can access your unit at any time, day or night, whenever it suits you.

Notice periods and terms will be explained clearly when you book. Our team is always happy to talk you through how it works, so there are no surprises.

Yes. We can supply boxes and packing materials to help protect your items while they’re in storage.

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