Storage for Tradespeople - Secure Drive-Up Units Across London & Hertfordshire
Fed up with tools taking over your garage? Store them in a secure drive-up container instead, at one of our sites across London and Hertfordshire, with 24/7 access that fits around early starts and late finishes.
- Same-day move-in, subject to availability
- Monthly rolling, scale space up or down as the project moves
- Ground-level access, drive straight up to the doors
- Sites across London and Hertfordshire to choose from
Unit Size
Container Sizes for Tools, Materials and Equipment
Unit sizes vary by location. Battersea, Brentford, Hemel Hempstead, Park Royal, St Albans, Watford and North Watford offer 20 ft drive-up containers. Heathrow offers 20 ft and 40 ft drive-up containers. Ealing offers 10 ft and 20 ft containers, plus stair-access units. Harrow offers 8 ft, 20 ft and 40 ft containers, plus stair-access units. Shoreditch offers 8 ft and 20 ft containers, plus stair-access units. Our Acton site is warehouse storage, with 300 and 500 sq ft ground-floor units. Please check your nearest location page for current availability.
8 ft Container Units
Stair-Access Units Our Ealing, Harrow and Shoreditch sites also have stair-access units, our Ealing, Harrow and Shoreditch sites also have stair-access units.
20 ft Container Units - 160 sq ft
The size most trade customers choose - enough for a full trade kit of tools and materials, plus room to keep things organised rather than stacked on top of each other.
40 ft Container Units
Other Sizes at Selected Sites Heathrow offers 40 ft containers, Harrow offers 8 ft and 40 ft, Ealing offers 10 ft and Shoreditch offers 8 ft. Check the location page for availability.
Need More Space for Tools and Materials?
If your equipment, materials or trade supplies are taking over your garage or workshop, a larger drive-up container gives you dedicated space to keep everything organised. Choose the container size that suits your workload and access your equipment whenever you need it.
Still not sure? WhatsApp a photo of your stuff to 
07460 902333 and we’ll tell you what size you need in about 10 minutes. No pressure, no booking required.
The yard
What You'll Find at Our Sites
Whichever of our London or Hertfordshire sites you choose, you can expect the same standard:
- A fully fenced compound with keypad-controlled access
- Ground-level containers with direct vehicle access
- LED lighting across the site for early dispatch runs or late restocks
- Clean, ventilated units with lighting and power available on request
- Wide access lanes built for vans and larger commercial vehicles
Site visits by appointment, Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm.
When you book a storage container with us you will receive a phone number to call to open the gate.
Customers are responsible for providing a lock and for ensuring their unit is locked prior to leaving the site. Notice terms for ending your storage are set out in our Terms and Conditions.
All goods stored with us must be insured for their full replacement value. You can use your own insurer, but we recommend Store Protect, our cover designed specifically for self storage, with protection up to £50,000.
Please don’t store flammable materials, chemicals or perishable food. The full list is in our Terms and Conditions.
Security You Can Rely On
Tools and materials represent a serious investment, so security isn’t an afterthought at our sites:
- 24/7 recorded CCTV across every site
- Gated keypad 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 to protect equipment from damp
Wow Storage has operated secure sites across London and Hertfordshire since 2015 – security is built into every site from day one, not added on as an extra.
sign up process
Getting a Container Set Up for Trade Use
Get your price
Call 020 3633 0444 or fill in the online form. We'll confirm your nearest site and give you a straightforward monthly price.
Sign online and pay your first month
No deposit, no setup fee, no complicated paperwork to work through between jobs.
Collect your code and move your kit in
Same-day move-in is available in most cases, so you can get tools and materials secured without losing a working day.
Who Uses Our Storage Site
Built for the Way Tradespeople Actually Work
Different trades, same headache: too much kit, not enough secure space to keep it. Here’s who typically ends up storing with us.
The Electrician or Plumber Carrying High-Value Kit
Testers, drills, cable and fittings add up to a sitting in a garage overnight. A locked container behind a gated yard is a lot harder to break into than a home garage or shed.
The Builder or Groundworker Storing Materials Between Jobs
Bricks, timber, plant tools and site equipment don't need to come home with you, and they definitely don't need to sit exposed on a job site overnight. Store them securely and collect what you need, when you need it.
The Landscaper or Grounds Maintenance Business
Mowers, strimmers, fencing materials and seasonal stock can quickly take over valuable workspace. A drive-up storage container provides a secure place to keep tools, equipment and supplies organised between jobs.
The Decorator or Multi-Trade Contractor
Ladders, sheeting, tins of paint and tools for half a dozen different jobs at once - keeping it all organised in a container is a lot easier than digging through a garage or a cluttered workshop.
The One-Person Trade Outgrowing the Garage
If your home garage has become unusable because it's full of stock and equipment, moving it into a container gets your space back without you losing anywhere to keep your gear.
The Contractor Managing Multiple Job Sites
When you're moving between sites across London, having a secure base to load and unload from - rather than everything living at home - keeps things easier to track and harder to lose.
Why People Choose Wow Storage for Storage Across London
Why Tradespeople Choose Wow Storage Over a Lock-Up or Home Garage
Lock-ups are often unmonitored, and leaving tools in a garage or shed is a gamble most tradespeople have learned the hard way. Our container sites are built with trade use specifically in mind.
Load and unload without carrying anything through a building
Every container has ground-level, direct vehicle access - Every container is at ground level with drive-up access. Open the doors and load straight in. No lifts, no corridors, no long carry.
Early starts and late finishes are the normal working day here
Your keypad code works at 5am the same as it does at 5pm. No booked slots, no waiting for someone to let you in.
One quoted price, nothing extra at checkout
No admin fee, no release charge, no hidden line on the invoice. The monthly price you're quoted, plus VAT, is what you pay.
No long contract tying up your cash flow
Monthly rolling terms mean you can scale storage up or down as jobs come and go, without being locked into space you no longer need.
Set up for tools and materials, not just boxes
Lighting in every unit, ventilation to stop condensation getting to tools and stock, and power available on request if you need to charge equipment on site.
Security that actually deters break-ins
Gated keypad entry, 24/7 CCTV, LED lighting after dark and your own padlock - a genuinely harder target than a garage or unmonitored lock-up.
What Tradespeople Say About Storing With Us
“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
Ready to Get Your Tools Somewhere Secure?
Most tradespeople have a couple of quick questions before booking – usually about size, price or which site’s nearest. Call 020 3633 0444, Monday to Saturday, 9 to 6, and we’ll give you a straight answer.