Storage in Dorset

Storage in Gillingham,
Dorset.

Choose container storage for longer-term needs or fully insulated drive-up self storage for more frequent access. Both options are at our Gillingham base, serving customers across Dorset and nearby Somerset and Wiltshire.

New customer offer: one month free when you book for three months.

Secure wooden storage containers at Johnson's of Shaftesbury

Secure storageCarefully managed in Dorset

250+

Cubic feetIn each wooden container

Drive-up accessGround-floor units in Gillingham

Established 1855Over 170 years of service

Choose what suits you

What kind of storage do you need?

The best option mainly depends on how long you plan to store and how often you expect to visit your belongings.

Best value for longer-term storage

Container storage

A secure, lower-cost choice for long-term storage or belongings you do not need to access frequently.

  • Wooden containers measuring 8 × 5 × 7 feet
  • Over 250 cubic feet of space per container
  • Collection, loading, inventory and sealing available
  • Stored securely at the Gillingham warehouse

Best when regular access matters

Drive-up self storage

Drive directly to your ground-floor storage unit, making it simpler to load, unload and visit your belongings more frequently.

  • A range of different-sized units
  • Drive right up for simple loading and unloading
  • Fully insulated to prevent condensation
  • Safe, clean and secure storage near Gillingham Station
Wooden storage containers in the secure Johnson's warehouse

Container storage

Collected, inventoried, sealed and stored

The team can bring empty containers to your home in a specially designed vehicle. Your belongings are loaded, recorded on an inventory and the container is sealed before leaving for the secure warehouse beside Gillingham Station.

When you are ready, the process is reversed. The container is returned, opened in your presence and the contents are checked against the original inventory.

Curtains, artworks and pianos can receive specialist care. Curtains can be labelled and hung, while pianos can be stored in a temperature-controlled piano room.

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Drive-up self storage

Easy access when you need it more often

Drive-up self storage is the convenient choice when you expect to add, remove or check belongings more regularly. A range of fully insulated unit sizes means the space can be matched more closely to your needs. Tell us what you plan to store and the team will explain current availability and access arrangements.

Storage questions

Where are the storage facilities?

Our storage facilities are beside Gillingham Station in Dorset. Contact the team before visiting to confirm the right storage option, current availability and access arrangements.

Can storage be part of my house move?

Yes. Tell us if there is a gap between moving out and getting access to your new home. We can discuss collection, storage and onward delivery as part of your home removal. Include both addresses and your likely dates when you enquire.

Which option is best for long-term storage?

Container storage is the lower-cost choice when you expect to store for longer and do not need frequent access to individual items.

Which option is best if I need regular access?

Drive-up self storage is designed for convenient access, with ground-floor units that make it easier to add or remove belongings more frequently.

Can you collect belongings for container storage?

Yes. The team can bring containers to your home, load and inventory the contents, seal them and transport them to the storage warehouse.

Do you store pianos and other specialist items?

Yes. Specialist arrangements are available for items such as curtains, artworks and pianos, including a temperature-controlled piano room.

Not sure which storage is right?

Tell us what you need to store, for how long and how often you need access.

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