Drive-Up Storage Containers in London - No Lifts, No Corridors, 24/7 Access
Most self-storage in London means finding a trolley and navigating lifts, and navigating lifts or long indoor corridors to reach your unit. Drive-up storage cuts that out entirely – drive straight up to your container and load straight in, at sites across London and Hertfordshire.
- Same-day move-in, subject to availability
- Monthly rolling, no long contract to sign
- Drive right up to your container door
- 20ft drive-up containers, plus 8ft, 10ft and 40ft at selected sites
Container Sizes Available
8 ft Container Units
Suits smaller loads - boxes, seasonal items, documents or the contents of a studio flat.
20 ft Container Units - 160 sq ft
The most popular size - roughly a large single garage's worth of space, comfortably holding a two-bedroom flat's belongings or around 250 medium moving boxes.
40 ft Container Units
For larger household moves or commercial needs - bulky furniture, bulk stock, or contractor equipment.
Need More Space for Bulky Items?
A 20 ft or 40 ft drive-up storage container gives you extra room for furniture, stock, equipment, tools and other bulky belongings, with drive-up access for easy loading and unloading.
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07460 902333 and we’ll tell you what you need within about ten minutes. No pressure, no booking required.
What You'll Find at Our Sites
- A fully fenced compound with phone-to-open access
- Ground-level containers with direct vehicle access
- LED lighting across the site for after-dark visits
- Clean, ventilated units with lighting and power available on request
- Wide access lanes for cars, vans and larger vehicles
Security
- 24/7 recorded CCTV across every site
- Gated phone-to-open entry for registered customers only
- LED security lighting after dark
- On-site alarm systems
- Individual padlocks on every container
- Ply-lined, clean and ventilated units
Wow Storage has operated secure sites across London and Hertfordshire since 2015 – security is designed into every site from the start, not added on afterward.
Booking a Drive-Up Container - How It Works
Get your price
Call 020 3633 0444 or fill in the online form. We'll confirm your nearest site and give you a clear monthly price.
Sign online and pay your first month
No deposit, no setup fee, no complicated paperwork.
Drive up and move in
Receive the gate phone number and drive straight to your container. Same-day move-in is available in most cases.
Who Drive-Up Storage Suits Best
Drive-up storage isn’t the right fit for absolutely everyone, so here’s a straightforward guide to who tends to get the most out of it.
Anyone Visiting Their Unit Regularly
If you're in and out multiple times a month - stock, tools, seasonal items - the time saved on every visit adds up fast compared to an indoor facility.
Anyone Storing Bulky or Heavy Items
Furniture, appliances, machinery or building materials are far easier to move in and out at ground level than through a lift-access building.
Anyone Who Needs Access Outside Standard Hours
Early starts, late finishes, weekend collections - genuine 24/7 access matters more if your schedule doesn't fit a 9-to-5 facility.
Anyone Who Values Simple, Predictable Pricing
Drive-up sites like ours tend to run on straightforward monthly rolling pricing rather than the promotional first-month rates and admin fees common at larger indoor chains.
Households Moving Between Properties
Furniture and boxes that need somewhere secure between move-out and move-in dates are easier to shift when you can load straight from a van rather than navigate a lift with a trolley.
Businesses Needing Frequent, Fast Access
Whether it's stock, tools or equipment, businesses that need to get in and out quickly and often benefit most from cutting the indoor-facility overhead entirely.
What "Drive-Up" Actually Means - and Why It Matters
A lot of storage facilities describe themselves as convenient without actually being close to your vehicle. Here’s the real difference drive-up storage makes.
Drive Right Up to Your Unit
No shared loading bay or long walk. You load and unload right at the container doors.
No Lifts to Book, Wait for, or Share
Indoor facilities often mean queuing for a lift with a trolley full of boxes, especially at busy times. Drive-up containers are ground level, every time.
No Long Corridors to Carry Things Through
Every trip between your unit and your vehicle in an indoor facility means walking a corridor. With drive-up storage, that distance is a few steps, not a few hundred meters.
No Restrictions on What You Can Bring In
Bulky furniture, awkward shapes, heavy equipment - if it fits through a standard van door, it fits through ours. Indoor facilities with narrow lifts and doorways often can't say the same.
Genuinely Faster In and Out
Multiply the time saved on every single visit by however many times you'll actually visit, and drive-up storage adds up to hours saved over the length of a typical stay.
Round-the-Clock Access That Indoor Facilities Rarely Match
Many indoor sites restrict access to set opening hours. Our drive-up sites offer genuine 24/7 entry, including weekends and bank holidays.
What Our Customers Say
“We have been renting a container here for a few months now. The yard is safe and secure, with both CCTV and a Pin-Code gate. The containers are clean, dry, with electricity and light. 5 stars”
Sean Connelly
“After moving back home because of emergency those guys help me so much. Especially Matt. Amazing customer service, what a great guy 100 percent professional. You really guys make my life easier.”
Peter K
“I am very happy with my service and it’s very practical for me, it’s about 8 months and I don’t have any problems. 😃”
Valy A
Watford