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storage
have you thought about what will you do with your possessions over the summer holidays? Most universities and colleges will ask you to fully vacate your study room for the 10 to 15 week holiday period so it can be used for language schools, foundation courses, corporate training, etc. but you will rarely be offered storage facilities. And private accommodation is not much better - some of them will let you leave your possessions in your room but only if you pay full rent !
storage off-site (SOS)
costs
spring collection dates
a cubic metre explained
storage advice
top tips
notes
to book our Storage Off-Site (SOS) service click here
to order 40ltr or 80ltr plastic crates, double-walled sturdy cardboard boxes, bubble wrap and packing tape click here
if you order your boxes, tape etc. and book your storage at the same time we will get your packing items to you first (provided you leave us enough time!) and you will not have to pay anything for delivery
storage off-site (SOS)
our convenient (and unique) SOS service gives you peace of mind:
- why carry all your clothes, books, kitchenware etc. home?
- why waste time arranging storage (and then getting it to their depot)?
- why throw away items you will need again next year?
- why upset your halls manager by leaving items in your study-room?
we will:
- collect all your possessions (properly packed)
- store everything in a modern professional warehouse (clean, dry & secure)
- re-deliver your possessions back to the halls (for no extra charge) or on to your next accommodation (for a small additional charge)
costs
how much our Storage Off-Site (SOS) service costs will depend on the volume of space your possessions will take up and how long you need it for
to keep things simple we rent out our storage space by the cubic metre per week. Note: See below for an explanation of a cubic metre (with some size examples). The minimum space you can rent is one cubic metre. This costs just £9 per week (or any part of a week) and includes collection and redelivery*. The cost of a second cubic metre of storage is an additional £8 per week (or any part of a week). And should you need it, a third cubic metre is an additional £7 per week (or any part of a week). We do not rent out portions or percentages of a cubic metre, only whole units. Please contact us if your storage requirements are greater than three cubic metres
* collections are at specified dates (designated by each institution). Re-delivery is to the same Halls from which the items were collected. See below for spring collection dates at each of our partner universities. If you want a personalised collection or delivery - either for a private address (within 3 miles / 5 kilometres of the university) or on a non-designated date - there is be an additional charge (£25.00 for the first cubic metre, £30 for two cubic metres and £35 for three cubic metres) to cover the cost of sending one of our vehicles.
for collections and / or redelivers within the London Congestion Zone there is an additional charge of £8 each way
a bicycle (and other awkward items) can also be stored but please confirm this with us first so we arrive with the correct vehicle. Bicycles should be flat packed, in a box with the handlebars and pedals removed, as this takes up less space
our minimum storage period over the summer is 10 weeks and our maximum is 20 weeks. Please contact us if you require storage facilities for shorter or longer periods
all items must be packed in appropriate boxes, crates or suitcases. We do not accept un-packed items i.e. lamps, kettles, music-systems, traffic-cones, etc. See our notes below and the 'Storage' section in our Terms & Conditions for more details
to book our Storage Off-Site (SOS) service click here
to order 40ltr or 80ltr plastic crates, double-walled sturdy cardboard boxes, bubble wrap and packing tape click here
if you order your boxes, tape etc. and book your storage at the same time we will get your packing items to you first (provided you leave us enough time!) and you will not have to pay anything for delivery
spring collection dates
to fit in with each of the universities' published halls licence periods, we will collect storage items (that have been booked in advance) from each partner institution on the dates shown below:
Canterbury Christ Church University - 13 June 2008
Imperial College - 26 June 2008
Kingston College - 04 July 2008
Kingston University - 10 July 2008
London School of Economics - 26 June 2008
London South Bank University - 09 July 2008
Roehampton University - 06 June 2008
Royal Holloway, University of London - 11 June 2008
Southampton Solent University - 11 July 2008 [no personal service - group collection only]
St Mary's University College - 13 June 2008
University College for the Creative Arts (Kent) - 30 May 2008
University College for the Creative Arts (Surrey) - 30 May 2008
University of Essex - 30 May 2008 [no personal service - group collection only]
University of Greenwich - to be advised
University of Portsmouth - 17 June 2008
University of Reading - 20 June 2008
University of Southampton - 18 June 2008 [no personal service - group collection only]
University of the Arts, London - 26 June 2008
University of Westminster - 06 June 2008
these dates are given to us after consultation with each university. They are selected as the most convenient to most students, although clearly they will not suit every student. Bulk collections / deliveries allow us to keep prices to individuals as low as possible
PLEASE NOTE: we only make collections and redeliveries on normal working week-days (Monday to Friday) - not on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays
we need at least five working days notice to add collections and / or redeliveries to our schedules - if your requirements are sooner, you need to contact us before you make your booking to see if we can accommodate you
collections for other universities can be arranged - please contact us to make enquiries
what is a cubic metre?
one cubic metre is an area 100cm x 100cm x 100cm and is equivalent to:
- 1,000 litres (exactly); 1 litre = 0.001 m³ (exactly)
- 35.3 cubic feet (approx); 1 cubic foot (1 ft³) = 0.0283m³ (approx)
- 1.31 cubic yards (approx); 1 cubic yard = 0.76455m³ (approx)
| Item | Length (M) | Depth (M) | Height (M) | Cubic Metre |
| Box - Book | 0.31 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.016 |
| Box - Small | 0.40 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.036 |
| Box - Medium | 0.50 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.080 |
| Box - Large | 0.76 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.159 |
| Crate - 40ltr | 0.71 | 0.46 | 0.25 | 0.082 |
| Crate - 80ltr | 0.71 | 0.46 | 0.37 | 0.121 |
| Flight Bag | 0.50 | 0.25 | 0.40 | 0.050 |
| Suitcase - Small | 0.60 | 0.25 | 0.40 | 0.060 |
| Suitcase - Medium | 0.75 | 0.30 | 0.60 | 0.135 |
| Suitcase - Large | 1.00 | 0.35 | 0.60 | 0.210 |
| Rucksack - Medium | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.50 | 0.053 |
| Rucksack - Large | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.70 | 0.098 |
| Sports Bag - Med | 0.60 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.074 |
| Sports Bag - Large | 0.75 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.120 |
| Bicycle - boxed | 1.70 | 0.25 | 1.00 | 0.425 |
| Bicycle - unboxed | 1.70 | 0.40 | 1.00 | 0.680 |
| 35cm TV - boxed | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.40 | 0.560 |
| Desk PC - boxed | 0.70 | 0.50 | 0.40 | 0.140 |
| Cardboard wardrobe | 0.75 | 0.75 | 1.50 | 0.844 |
storage advice
planning ahead
- estimate the sizes of the items you want stored
- contact all-unied for advice on the total space you will need (form available shortly)
- confirm the dates for collection and re-delivery as far ahead as possible
- arrange suitable insurance (see notes below)
packing up
- be careful not to mistakenly pack any personal valuables which you will need whilst away from university (i.e. passport, travel documents, handbag, wallet, keys, PDA, etc.) as access to possessions will be very limited and liable to an extra charge (see notes below )
- for bicycles: loosen the handlebars and rotate them so they take up les space. Remove pedals and attach to bicycle so not to lose them.
- place items securely in boxes and tape shut to avoid losing things
- use proper sturdy storage boxes that will not collapse (see notes below)
- ideally, use the lockable / sealable crates supplied by All-Unied. Once purchased these crates are yours for additional term-time personal security, extra secure out-of-term storage and robust freighting home
- spread heavy items about so that no boxes are overly heavy
- wrap china and glass piece by piece. Put the heaviest items at the bottom and pad out corners and empty spaces
- clearly mark / label all your boxes and cases with your name, university / college, halls and contact telephone numbers
- clean out mini-fridges (leaving time to fully dry out) and tape the door closed
- empty and dry out rice-cookers, steamers, kettles, irons etc
items not allowed
you must not store:
- gas or petrol
- flammable items
- lighters
- batteries
- aerosols
- fireworks
- perishable goods
- any liquids
- dangerous chemicals
- live animals
- or any goods of an illegal nature
you will be liable for any damage to any third-party property as a result of you packing the above items. Please check our Terms & Conditions. (and see notes below )
to book our Storage Off-Site (SOS) service click here
to order 40ltr or 80ltr plastic crates, double-walled sturdy cardboard boxes, bubble wrap and packing tape click here
if you order your boxes, tape etc. and book your storage at the same time we will get your packing items to you first (provided you leave us enough time!) and you will not have to pay anything for delivery
top tips
follow the tips below to ensure the safe storage of your possessions whilst being held at the all-unied SOS facility:
1. make sure that you use good quality storage boxes; these are readily available in our store
2. calculate the value of what you intend to store and arrange adequate insurance cover. This must be done before your possessions are collected for storage
3. fill all boxes completely as half full boxes are prone to collapsing which may damage your possessions
4. clearly label all boxes when you pack them, this will help you help you identify your goods when they are redelivered and help all-unied personnel track and trace your goods whilst in storage and / or when transporting
5. place heavier items, such as books, into smaller boxes
6. wrap all fragile items in bubble wrap or protective packaging
7. carefully plan the way you pack your items into the boxes to help you gain quick access to any important items when they are redelivered
8. always ensure mini-fridges are cleaned and dried before removal to prevent water damage or a build-up of mould. Where possible, tape the door in a slightly open position to allow ventilation
9. make up an inventory of your stored items and keep it in a safe place
10. use cardboard wardrobe boxes to store clothing on hangers as this helps them keep their shape whilst in storage. These are readily available for purchase at most local self-storage depots
11. make sure that you take important documents (such as passports) with you
12. take the telephone number and email address of all-unied with you when you travel so you can inform us of any changes to your return itinerary
it is a good idea to cut & paste and then print off these tips to keep handy when packing your boxes / crates
ask any of our staff for information or help with storing your goods
notes:
you must be ready for our driver when he comes to collect your possessions. If our driver has to wait while you finish packing (including the labelling of your items or repacking due to improper containers being used by you) or for any other reason, you will charged a rate of £20 per hour
if our driver arrives at your accommodation and cannot get in contact with you to make a collection or redelivery of your storage as arranged he will wait no more than 15 minutes before moving on to the next job. In the event of this happening you will need to re-book the collection / delivery with us and you will be charged accordingly
we believe that if your property is worth storing then it is worth insuring. Therefore, we strongly advise that you make sure your property is adequately insured whilst in store. It is your responsibility. Unfortunately, all-unied does not offer insurance at this time
any items not packed in an appropriate way (for instance, a bin-liner of books) will not be accepted by the collection driver
all-unied reserves the right to open and inspect any box / crate / container / suitcase (or other item) suspected of containing any disallowed items / goods / substances. Should this circumstance occur, all-unied will not be liable for any damage caused to the container or goods held within
only all-unied personnel will have access to the off-site storage depot. Once collected, customers will not have access to their possessions until they are re-delivered, as arranged. On the very rare occasion that out-of-contract access is possible (it cannot be guaranteed), the customer will be charged accordingly
to book our Storage Off-Site (SOS) service click here
to order 40ltr or 80ltr plastic crates, double-walled sturdy cardboard boxes, bubble wrap and packing tape click here
if you order your boxes, tape etc. and book your storage at the same time we will get your packing items to you first (provided you leave us enough time!) and you will not have to pay anything for delivery
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