Choosing Self Storage When Moving Home

If you’re looking for self storage in Norwich, Colchester or Ipswich, you’ve come to the right place. Moving home can be stressful and chaotic—especially when it comes to managing your belongings. Whether you’re downsizing, removing clutter from your house to sell, or simply need extra space during the move. Self-storage offers a flexible, secure solution to keep things organised and reduce the stress of transition. Whatever your requirements, you need to make sure you choose the right storage facility.

You need good conditions so that your property won’t deteriorate or get damaged. You also need first class security, so that you know your items are safe.

We keep things simple. Our self storage solutions are secure and you access your items 24/7. Units are in gated compounds covered by 24-hour CCTV.

Read on to discover more about the advantages of self storage. 

The benefits of self storage

Free Up Space During Your House Move

Moving house often reveals just how much ‘stuff’ we’ve accumulated over the years. From seasonal items stacked in the loft to rarely used kitchen appliances or sentimental furniture, many of us own more than we realise. Trying to sort and pack everything at once can be overwhelming—especially if your current home is short on available storage space.

Rather than making rushed decisions about what to keep, sell, or donate, placing non-essential items in self storage can give you the breathing room you need. It allows you to declutter in stages, pack efficiently, and move without feeling buried under boxes.

Self storage offers a flexible way to simplify your space without letting go of the things you still value.

Secure Storage for Valuables During a Move

During a house move, you often have many of things going on at the time. Your usual home security can be disrupted —doors left open while loading boxes, keys being shared with movers or estate agents, or time spent between properties. If you own high-value or irreplaceable items, leaving them unattended at home can feel risky.

Items such as jewellery, important documents (like passports or legal papers), high-end electronics and appliances, family heirlooms, art, musical instruments, or collectible items are all things you might want to keep extra secure during a transition. 

A self storage unit with strong security features—such as 24/7 CCTV, gated access, and individual locks—offers peace of mind. Your valuables stay protected and out of the way until you’re ready to move them into your new home.

We can even offer self-storage for motorbikes or classic-car storage.

Self Storage for Remote Workers and Small Business Owners

If you run a business from home or work remotely, moving house can create extra challenges. You may be juggling personal belongings with business stock, office equipment, tools, or documents—and not everything will fit neatly into a spare room or garage during the transition. Especially when every available space is taken up boxes.

Self storage offers a practical solution. Whether you need short-term space while setting up your new home office, or a secure place to store inventory and supplies for home businesses, having a dedicated storage unit can help you stay organised and keep your business running smoothly.

It’s an ideal way to separate work from home life during a move—so you can focus on getting settled without business operations grinding to a halt.

Read more: Benefits of self storage for small businesses

Self storage and moving house

Research has shown that moving to a new home is one of the most stressful events you will experience. When making a move, items such as beds, washing machines and tables & chairs are obviously essential. But you may decide that some items are no longer needed. Placing this ‘clutter’ in secure storage will allow you to make that decision later rather than during the move.

Packing for the move will be much easier. Allowing you to organise your new home without having to negotiate boxes of stuff you won’t immediately use.

You may want to unpack slowly, working your way around room by room. That’s going to be far harder if every room is full. There may be some renovating or decorating to do.

Decluttering your home before putting it on the market could also help you to sell it. Self-storage can also be the solutions if there’s a gap between moving-out and moving in dates – this is often the perfect storage solution for students moving accommodation.

Easy Store offers the perfect self storage solution, See our storage for moving house page for more information.

Ready to make your move easier? Contact us to book a secure unit at the closest location to you: Norwich, Colchester or Ipswich. 

How To Store Your Motorcycle Safely

When winter approaches and the conditions become less conducive for riding, it becomes necessary to look at options for motorcycle storage. Keeping your motorcycle safely stored away means more than just throwing a cover over it for the winter. You will want to make sure that your motorcycle remains in pristine condition, ready for the warmer months. Your motorcycle is a valuable investment and taking steps to maintain it will ensure it continues to perform well in the long term. We recommend the steps below for proper motorcycle storage during the winter.

Steps For Proper Motorcycle Storage

To maintain your motorcycle before it goes into storage, we recommend that you do the following:

• Thoroughly clean off any dirt or debris from your motorcycle. Your motorcycle will not be going anywhere for a while, so now is the perfect time to get it looking its best. In addition, any dirt or stains can become harder to remove and may corrode the surface if left through the winter.

• Change the oil and replace the filter. Old, used oil can corrode the engine over the winter months Plus, fresh oil will allow you to get back on the road as soon as Spring arrives.

• Lubricate any moving parts with a light coat of oil. This will help protect your motorcycle from rust caused by a build-up of moisture.

• Fill up your tank and add a fuel stabiliser. A full tank will ensure no moisture can get in and damage the internal walls. The fuel stabiliser will make sure the fuel remains good quality throughout the winter.

• Remove the battery and attach it to a trickle charger. Even when not in use, your battery will lose charge. So, removing it and attaching it to a trickle charger will ensure a small, steady supply of power throughout winter.

• Check your tyres and use a stand. Making sure your tyres are at the correct pressure will help them retain their shape throughout the winter. In addition, placing your motorcycle on a stand will prevent the risk of tyre wear or flat spotting.

• Check and replace all break/clutch fluid if needed. Check your coolant system and apply anti-freeze, to protect your motorcycle from water getting in and freezing.

• Use a breathable cover for your motorcycle. Avoid using plastic as this traps moisture inside, leading to mould and corrosion.

Why Easy Store is perfect for motorcycle storage

Having prepared your motorcycle for winter storage, you may find you do not have adequate storage facilities at home. At Easy Store 24/7 we offer safe and secure storage solutions at various locations around Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich. Our storage units will keep your motorcycle away from damaging elements like sunlight and snow, and with 24/7 access you can perform maintenance whenever you need. All units are fully secured with 24-hour surveillance and are available at cost-effective rates.

For more details visit our list of motorcycle storage locations available. Contact Easy Store 24/7 today for the best motorcycle storage solutions.