Renovating is exciting, but let’s be honest—it’s messy, disruptive, and can quickly turn your home into a building site. Trying to live around the chaos can be exhausting, but self storage offers a simple way to:
✔️ Protect your furniture & valuables from dust, paint, and damage ✔️ Keep your home liveable while work is carried out ✔️ Store new fixtures, fittings & deliveries safely until they’re needed ✔️ Make life easier for you and your tradespeople
Here’s how a storage unit can help you at every stage of your renovation.
1. Keep Your Furniture & Valuable Safe from Dust & Damage
Even with the best preparation, renovations create a lot of dust and disruption. If you’re knocking down walls, sanding floors, or painting ceilings, your sofas, dining sets, and treasured items are at risk.
🚪 A self storage unit offers a simple solution: ✅ Move large furniture pieces out of the way, so they stay in perfect condition. ✅ Store electronics, artwork, and sentimental items safely until the work is done. ✅ Keep delicate fabrics like curtains, rugs, and bedding away from dust and paint splashes.
By clearing out key spaces, you’ll protect your belongings and make it easier for tradespeople to work efficiently.
2. Store New Fixtures & Accept Deliveries for Your Home
One of the biggest challenges during a renovation? Figuring out where to put all your new items before they’re installed.
Many homeowners order: 📦 New kitchen cabinets & appliances 📦 Bathroom suites & tiling 📦 New furniture, flooring, or décor
But when these deliveries arrive weeks before they’re needed, you can find yourself tripping over boxes and running out of space fast.
How we can help:
🚛 We accept deliveries on your behalf – No need to wait at home or juggle awkward timings. 📦 We store your new items safely until you’re ready – No need to clutter your garage, hallways, or spare rooms. 🏡 Keep everything in one place – When it’s time to install, simply collect your items in one go.
This ensures your home stays as clear and functional as possible while renovations are ongoing.
3. Store Building Materials & Keep Your Home Tidy
Renovation projects involve a surprising amount of materials—from timber, tiles, and plasterboard to fixtures, fittings, and even tools.
Instead of turning your garage, hallway, or spare room into a mini builder’s yard, self storage gives you a dedicated space to keep everything neat and organised.
🔨 With a storage unit, you can: ✅ Store bulk materials until they’re needed, reducing clutter at home. ✅ Keep expensive tools and equipment secure instead of leaving them unattended on-site. ✅ Make the workspace safer for you and your tradespeople.
Many homeowners find that storing materials off-site speeds up the project, as it allows builders to focus on the work without constantly shifting things around.
4. Stay Comfortable While Your Renovate
Let’s face it—living through a renovation can be exhausting. If you’re working around dust sheets, cluttered rooms, and half-finished spaces, it can really impact your day-to-day life.
With self storage, you can: 🏠 Clear rooms completely, so they can be worked on without disruption. 🛋️ Keep key living spaces functional, instead of turning them into temporary storage areas. 🛠️ Speed up the process – The less shifting around of furniture, the quicker the work gets done.
Instead of enduring months of mess, self storage helps you keep some sense of normality while your home transformation takes shape.
5. Take Your Time Moving Back In
Once the dust has settled, you’ll probably want to deep clean, organise, and redecorate before bringing all your belongings back. Instead of rushing, self storage gives you the flexibility to move back in at your own pace.
✔️ Unpack and arrange furniture properly – No more squeezing sofas past wet paint! ✔️ Style your new space thoughtfully – Enjoy the results of your renovation without feeling overwhelmed. ✔️ Give yourself breathing space – Move things back when you’re ready, rather than in a hurry.
A successful renovation isn’t just about completing the work—it’s about enjoying your refreshed space without stress.
🚀 Why Choose Astwood Storage for Your Renovation?
At Astwood Storage, we help homeowners make their renovation process easier, tidier, and more organised with:
✔️ Flexible storage plans – Store your items for a few weeks or several months—whatever works for you. ✔️ Delivery acceptance service – We can receive furniture and materials on your behalf, saving you hassle. ✔️ Safe & secure units – 24/7 CCTV, gated access, and climate-controlled options to protect your valuables. ✔️ Easy access – Collect what you need, when you need it—without disrupting your project. ✔️ Self Storage Association UK Members.
🏡 Renovating your home? Let us take care of the storage. Get in touch today to find the perfect solution for your renovation needs.