Create space, reduce stress, and protect your belongings while upgrading your home.
Renovating your home can be exciting, but it often brings mess, stress and a serious lack of space. Whether you’re updating one room or doing a full house overhaul, it’s essential to plan not just the build, but also where your stuff will go in the meantime.
That’s where self storage comes in.
In this post, we’ll explore how using self storage during a renovation can help you:
- Protect your belongings from damage
- Create room for contractors to work
- Stay organised during the chaos
- Save time and money in the long run
Why Consider Self Storage During Renovation?
Home improvements often involve:
- Dust, debris and paint splashes
- Shifting furniture between rooms
- Temporary loss of access to whole areas of your house
- Delays or last-minute changes to plans
Trying to live around all that – while keeping your furniture, valuables, and décor safe – can quickly become overwhelming.
Self storage offers a solution:
- Clear space before work begins
- Protect your furniture and fragile items
- Make the renovation process smoother for you and your contractors
- Avoid accidental damage or loss
1. Protect Your Furniture and Belongings
One of the biggest risks during a renovation is accidental damage. Dust, paint, plaster and tools can all cause harm – even in rooms you’re not working on.
Storing your items off-site keeps them safe from:
- Dust and dirt: Even with dust sheets, particles travel and settle everywhere
- Scratches and scuffs: From tools, ladders, tradespeople or moving furniture around
- Paint and spills: Accidents happen – and they can be costly
- Breakage: Fragile or antique items are best kept away from all the action
📦 At Cheap Storage Manchester, our clean and dry indoor units are ideal for storing furniture, artwork, electronics and more.
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2. Create Space for Contractors to Work Efficiently
A cluttered space slows down progress. Builders, electricians and decorators work faster and safer when they have room to move, set up tools and access walls or floors.
Benefits of clearing the area:
- Contractors finish jobs faster when they’re not working around your belongings
- Fewer delays or rescheduling due to cramped space
- Safer working environment (and lower risk of liability)
This can also help reduce overall labour costs — less time on-site = less you have to pay.
3. Stay Organised and In Control
When you’re living through renovations, things get moved, packed, and re-packed – often multiple times. This leads to:
- Lost tools and parts
- Misplaced furniture pieces
- Damaged decorations or accessories
- Overwhelming clutter in unaffected rooms
Self storage can help you stay in control:
- Pack and label boxes properly without rushing
- Keep tools and seasonal items out of the way
- Avoid overloading other areas of the home
It’s also helpful for storing flat-packed furniture or fittings (like sinks, radiators or tiles) before installation, so they stay in perfect condition.
🔗 Check out the Storage Advice section from SSA UK
4. Flexibility for Delays or Project Changes
Renovation timelines often shift – materials arrive late, tradespeople reschedule, or you uncover unexpected issues. If you’re relying on friends’ garages or stacking things in hallways, these delays can quickly become frustrating.
Why self storage gives you peace of mind:
- No pressure to move things back too soon
- Extend your rental period easily
- Upsize or downsize your unit as your project progresses
At Cheap Storage Manchester, we offer no long-term contracts, so you only pay for the time and space you need.
5. Keep Your Home Liveable
If you’re living in the property during renovations, things can get tight fast. Kitchens move to dining rooms, bedrooms double as storage, and the house stops feeling like home.
Using self storage can help you:
- Keep bedrooms and living areas free of clutter
- Maintain a peaceful space to unwind after noisy days
- Improve mental wellbeing by staying organised and calm
Especially if you’re working from home or have young children, having one tidy, usable room can make a huge difference.
6. Store New Items Until You’re Ready
Got new furniture, appliances or materials arriving before the room is ready? Don’t risk damaging or losing them in a cluttered house.
Self storage lets you:
- Accept deliveries when it’s convenient
- Store things securely until installation
- Keep the renovation area clear while new items wait in perfect condition
Ideal for when kitchen units, bathroom suites or flooring arrive early.
What Can You Store?
You can store most household items in a self storage unit, provided they’re non-perishable and not hazardous.
Common items stored during renovations:
- Sofas, chairs, tables, beds, mattresses
- Kitchen appliances and white goods
- Flooring, tiles, lighting and fixtures
- Paints (sealed and non-flammable only)
- TVs, computers and home tech
- Books, décor and sentimental items
💡 Tip: Disassemble furniture where possible to save space, and wrap items in blankets or covers to avoid scuffs.
Why Choose Cheap Storage Manchester?
We understand the stress a renovation can cause – and we’re here to help make life easier. Our goal is to offer safe, simple, affordable storage that works around you.
Here’s what you get with us:
- 🔐 Secure units: CCTV-monitored, individually locked, and clean
- 📆 Flexible rental: No long tie-ins or hidden fees
- 📦 Unit sizes to suit you: From small boxes to whole-house contents
- 🚗 Easy access: Convenient Manchester locations with free parking
- 😊 Friendly, local team: Always on hand to help you choose the right unit
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Bonus Tips for Using Storage During Renovation
- Use clear plastic boxes for items you might need to access (like tools or cleaning supplies)
- Label everything – list what’s inside and which room it belongs to
- Create a ‘ready to return’ pile so you can move items back in as soon as rooms are complete
- Store valuables or fragile items separately for extra peace of mind
Renovating? Let Us Help You Stay in Control
Home renovations can transform your space, but the process doesn’t have to turn your life upside down.
Using self storage gives you:
- Space to work
- Peace of mind
- A safer, more organised home
- The freedom to enjoy the process
Whether it’s a quick kitchen refresh or a full-house remodel, Cheap Storage Manchester is here to support your project every step of the way.
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Declutter your space. Protect your belongings. Make your renovation stress-free.
