Secure Tool Storage Containers - Built to Stop Tool Theft, Not Just Slow It Down
Tool theft is a real risk for UK tradespeople. A properly secured container gives your tools protection a garage or lock-up can’t match, with 24/7 access at sites across London and Hertfordshire.
- Gated, monitored sites - not just a locked box in an open site
- 24/7 recorded CCTV and keypad-controlled entry
- Individual padlocked containers, ground-level access
- Sites across London and Hertfordshire to choose from
Container Sizes for Tool Storage
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
Suits a smaller kit - hand tools, ladders and smaller equipment for a solo tradesperson.
20 ft Container Units - 160 sq ft
The size most tool-storage customers choose - enough for a full kit of tools and equipment, organized and easy to find.
40 ft Container Units
For larger kits or multiple sets of equipment - useful for contractors storing tools for more than one team.
Still not sure what size covers your tools? WhatsApp a photo to 
07460 902333, and we’ll tell you what you need in about ten minutes. No pressure, no booking required.
What You'll Find at Our Sites
- A fully fenced compound with keypad-controlled 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 vans and 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
Here are the specific security measures in place at every Wow Storage site, not just marketing language about being “secure.”
- Gated, keypad-controlled site entry - restricted to registered customers, not an open compound
- 24/7 recorded CCTV across the entire site, not just at entrances
- LED security lighting after dark, removing the cover of darkness
- On-site alarm systems, flagging unauthorized activity as it happens
- Individual padlocks on every container - your padlock, your access only
- Solid steel construction with lockable doors, far more resistant to forced entry than partition-wall storage
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.
Setting Up Secure Tool Storage
Get your price
Call 020 3633 0444 or fill in the online form. We'll confirm your nearest site and a clear monthly price.
Sign online and pay your first month
No deposit, no setup fee, and no complicated paperwork.
Move your tools in
Same-day move-in is available in most cases, so your kit is secure as soon as possible.
Why Tool Security Actually Matters
Tool theft has become common enough to shape how tradespeople insure and store their kit – and it’s a problem storage needs to genuinely solve, not just gesture at.
Unsecured Kit Is a Known Target
Tools in garages, sheds or unmonitored lock-ups are a predictable target.
Check What Your Insurance Covers
Many policies set conditions on how tools are stored, so an unsecured location can mean an uninsured loss.
A Locked Container Isn't Automatically a Secure One
Plenty of storage options amount to a padlock in an unmonitored site. Security worth relying on means the site itself is protected, not just the individual unit sitting inside it.
Replacement Cost Adds Up Fast
A stolen kit of tools can run into thousands of pounds to replace, on top of lost working days while you sort insurance claims and get set back up. Prevention is considerably cheaper than replacement.
What Actually Makes Our Container Storage Secure
Here’s what separates genuinely secure storage from a padlock in an open site.
Gated, Keypad-Controlled Site Entry
Access to the site itself is restricted to registered customers via keypad code - not an open compound anyone can walk into.
24/7 Recorded CCTV Across the Entire Site
Coverage isn't limited to entrances - cameras monitor the site itself, recording continuously, day and night.
LED Security Lighting After Dark
Well-lit sites remove the cover of darkness that makes break-ins easier to attempt and harder to catch on camera.
On-Site Alarm Systems
An additional layer beyond CCTV and gated access, designed to flag unauthorized activity as it happens rather than after the fact.
Individual Padlocks on Every Container
Your unit is locked independently - your padlock, your access, with nobody else's key able to open it.
Solid Steel Construction, Not a Stud-Wall Partition
Containers are built from steel with lockable doors, considerably more resistant to forced entry than the internal partitions used in some indoor storage facilities.
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
Ready to Stop Worrying About Your Tools Overnight?
Call 020 3633 0444, Monday to Saturday, 9 to 6, and we’ll tell you what’s available near you and what it’ll cost.