Key Takeaways
- EXO Storage offers two weatherproof steel container sizes only: 10ft and 20ft.
- A 10ft container suits one room, a packed garage, or a smaller flat.
- A 20ft container suits a larger 3 to 4 bed house or a good amount of business stock.
- Estimate by listing big items, thinking in whole rooms, and leaving an aisle for access.
- Start with one size and let the team advise, so you only pay for the space you need.
What storage container sizes does EXO Storage offer in Newcastle?
EXO Storage offers two container sizes at our Cramlington site: a 10ft container and a 20ft container, both weatherproof steel units. We keep it to these two sizes on purpose. Between them they cover almost everything people near Newcastle actually need to store, from a single room of furniture to the contents of a large family home or a full pallet run of business stock. There is no need to wade through a confusing list of half a dozen options or work out cubic metres in your head. The choice comes down to a simple question: are you storing roughly a room or a garage worth of things, or the contents of a bigger house or business? Once you have a rough answer to that, picking between the 10ft and the 20ft is straightforward, and if you are still unsure the team is happy to talk it through. Whether you are after personal storage or space for a growing business, the two sizes give you a clear starting point.
What fits in a 10ft storage container?
A 10ft container holds roughly the contents of a single room, a packed garage, or a smaller flat. That makes it the most popular choice for people who are decluttering, storing furniture during a renovation, or clearing out a spare bedroom before a house move. Think of it as somewhere to put a sofa, a bed, a wardrobe, a few boxes and the odd bit of garden or hobby equipment, with room to move around. If you are between homes with a smaller property, or you have emptied one room to make space, a 10ft unit usually does the job comfortably. It also suits sole traders and small businesses storing tools, seasonal stock or archived paperwork. Because it is weatherproof steel with 24/7 fob access, you can drop things off and collect them whenever suits you. Many customers using our moving home storage start with a 10ft container and find it is exactly the right amount of room for a flat or small terrace.
What fits in a 20ft storage container?
A 20ft container holds roughly the contents of a larger 3 to 4 bed house, or a substantial amount of business stock. It is effectively double the room of the 10ft, so it is the sensible pick when you are storing a whole family home rather than a single room. That covers multiple bedrooms of furniture, a dining set, white goods, boxes of belongings and the bits from the loft and garage, all in one place. For businesses, a 20ft unit gives you space for pallets, inventory, equipment or trade materials, with an aisle down the middle so you can actually reach your stock rather than climbing over it. If you run an online shop or a trade and your stock is outgrowing the spare room at home, our business storage works well in a 20ft container. When a full house is going into storage during a move or a longer project, the 20ft is usually the size that stops you having to split things across two units.
How do I work out what size storage container I need?
To estimate the size you need, list your biggest items first, then think in whole rooms rather than individual boxes, and always leave a bit of space for an aisle. Start with the large, awkward things: sofas, beds, wardrobes, appliances, a dining table. Those set the footprint, and boxes fill the gaps around them. Next, count how many rooms of contents you are storing, because that maps neatly onto our two sizes. Roughly one room or a packed garage points to a 10ft, while three or four rooms of a house points to a 20ft. The one thing people forget is access. If you plan to pop in and take things out over time, leave a walkway down the centre so you can reach the back without unloading the whole unit. If you would rather not guess, jot down your big items and give us a ring, or take a look at our storage FAQ for more on getting set up quickly.
Is it worse to over-rent or under-rent a storage container?
Both cost you, just in different ways: over-renting means paying for empty space you never fill, while under-renting means you cannot fit everything in and end up needing a second unit anyway. The trick is to size honestly rather than optimistically. It is tempting to go big just in case, but if a 10ft comfortably holds your room or garage of things, you do not need to pay for a 20ft. Equally, if you are cramming a whole house into a 10ft it will not go in, and forcing it means poor access and damaged items. This is where flexibility helps. With EXO Storage you only pay for the space you need, and there is no long-term contract, so you can start with the size that matches your list and adjust if your circumstances change. If you are genuinely on the line between the two, start with the smaller one and speak to the team. We would rather advise you honestly than have you paying for fresh air. Our guide to self storage costs in Newcastle explains how paying only for what you use keeps things fair.
How do I choose a storage container size with EXO Storage in Cramlington?
The easiest way to choose is to tell us roughly what you are storing and let the team advise on whether a 10ft or 20ft suits you. There is no pressure and no sales pitch, just a straight answer based on your list of items and how many rooms you are clearing. Every container is weatherproof steel, you get 24/7 access through the electronic fob gate, the site is covered by 24/7 CCTV and a secure gated perimeter, and you only pay for the space you need. We can usually get you set up quickly, so you are not left waiting. If you decide you need a different size after seeing your things go in, that flexibility is built in. When you are ready, call us on 01670 332868 or come to the Cramlington site at 1 Dene Court, Bassington Lane, just off the A1 and A19. You can also send your item list through our contact form and we will point you to the right size. We serve Cramlington, Newcastle upon Tyne, Blyth, Whitley Bay and across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear.
Why Choose EXO Storage?
- Two clear sizes, 10ft and 20ft, so choosing is simple.
- Weatherproof steel containers with 24/7 electronic fob access.
- 24/7 CCTV and a secure gated perimeter on site.
- Only pay for the space you need, with no long-term contract.
- Cramlington site just off the A1 and A19, with a straightforward setup.
