FAQ’s
What storage options do you have?
At Hampshire Hogs we offer 150 square foot storage containers with drive up access, or indoor storage units ranging from 10 sq ft to 150 sq ft.
We also have parking spaces available for motorhomes, boats, caravans and cars along with yard space available for commercial customers.
What are the storage sizes available?
The containers are 20ft (l) x 8ft (w) x 8 ft (h) externally, internally they are 19ft (l) x 7.5ft (w) x 7.9ft (h). The internal floor square meterage is 150 sq ft or 32.58 sq m. Metric equivalent is 5.87m x 2.28mm x 2.35m. Broadly speaking, the container will hold the contents of a three bedroom house.
We have various sized indoor units available, starting from £50 a month (including VAT) for a 10ft sized unit. Our indoor facility is clean, dry and well lit, we have a large electric roller door allowing you to reverse into the facility to unload your goods. Our indoor unit sizes include 10ft, 20ft, 30ft, 40ft, 50ft, 70ft, 100ft, 120ft & 150ft.
The following sizes represent the dimensions of our indoor unit sizes, the size comparison alongside is to give you a representation of size, not the amount of contents it can hold.
10ft unit – 3ft x 3.5ft x 8ft H Telephone Box Size
20ft unit – 4ft x 5ft x 8ft H Walk in Wardrobe Size
30ft unit – 6ft x 5ft x 8ft H Garden Shed Size
40ft unit – 5ft x 8ft x 8ft H Large Garden Shed Size
50ft unit – 5ft x 10ft x 8ft H Transit Van Size
70 ft unit – 7ft x 10ft x 8ft H Long Wheel Base Transit Van Size
100ft unit – 10ft x 10ft x 8ft H Small Garage Size/Small Parking Space
120ft unit – 10ft x 12ft x 8ft H Standard Garage Size/ Average Parking Space
150ft unit – 15ft x 10ft x 8ft H Standard Living Room/ Removal Van
Our 150ft square foot containers hold the equivalent contents of a 2-3 bedroom house.
What are your prices?
Please see our prices listed here
What do I need to make a booking?
You will be asked to read through and sign a rental agreement. We will require 2 forms of ID, one with a photograph and one showing your address. You will also be asked to make a deposit. (See Q. 6)
Do you provide padlocks for your containers?
We do maintain a supply of locks for the convenience and security of our customers. These are robust, metal padlocks that fit up underneath the lockbox on a container. They are priced at £20 (incl, VAT). Customers also have the choice to bring their own padlock if preferred.
Do you handle the disposal of rubbish for customers?
This can be organised with prior agreement. We have one tonne bags that are available for customer waste. The cost of disposal will be calculated at £40 + VAT per bag.
What security is available on site?
We have well maintained site CCTV in operation 24/7. Our electronic gate is closed outside of normal working hours and can only be accessed by tenants via activated key fobs. There are alarm systems in certain buildings and motion sensor lighting at various locations. The site office is manned from Monday to Friday.
Is a deposit required?
Yes, we will request a deposit payment for your container of £180 (£150 + VAT) per unit, a months deposit for other storage spaces will be calculated on the appropriate square footage. Subject to the unit being returned in the same condition, the deposit will be returned within 14 days of vacation. Please note that £10 will be withheld from your deposit if we do not receive your electronic key fob back. (See Q.7)
When can I access my container?
The main gates to the site are open from 08:00 to 17:00/Mon-Fri. This excludes Bank Holidays. Outside of these hours, you can access the site at any time with the use of your electronic key fob. This will be provided to you in your welcome pack. There is a key pad located either side of the main gate. If you place your key fob up to the pad the gate will automatically open.
Our indoor storage units are accessible from 5am – midnight 7 days a week, for security reasons they are automatically locked between 12am & 5am.
Are the containers treated for moisture prevention?
All containers, when delivered to the site, are treated with a material called Grafo Therm before being rented out. This is an effective solution to condensation and also provides protection against corrosion. If you are storing items that may produce condensation or need to be kept totally moisture free we recommend installing “Absorb Poles” moisture traps, (2 per container ideal) these are especially suited to hang in shipping containers and can be purchased from Amazon UK. Our indoor storage units are very secure, dry, clean and well lit and we have trollies available to help you move items from your car to your unit.
How do I make payment?
Once you have decided upon renting a container or storage space with us we will require a deposit. This can be paid via bank transfer or we can take card payment. After settling your deposit, we ask all customers to sign up to a payment plan for their monthly rental. This can be either with our direct debit system (Go Cardless) or by setting up a standing order
Where are we based?
We are based at Holmsley, a rural area situated within the New Forest. The nearest towns are Christchurch (7 miles), New Milton (6.4 miles) and Ringwood (7.7 miles).
What is the minimum rental period?
One month/30 days
What is the notice period?
We require 30 days notice.
Do I need insurance?
Yes, insurance is required. This is down to the responsibility of the tenant. Some home insurance policies will cover you but you will need to query that with your provider. If not, it will be necessary to take out a separate policy for container storage.
For our indoor customers there is the option of taking out your cover with us for a small additional monthly fee, or you can arrange your own cover.
Are the containers moisture free?
While Hampshire Hogs take steps to ensure our containers and indoor storage spaces are kept as moisture free as possible (treated with anti condensation treatment and vented), items kept in storage for long periods of time will still be at risk of attracting moisture and potentially mould growth.
All items you bring into storage will contain some level of moisture; in particular cardboard boxes or wooden furniture will have high moisture content. External fluctuations in air temperature can also cause condensation and add to the moisture levels inside the container.
We recommend firstly that all goods are stored properly and well protected, i.e. in air tight storage boxes or vacuum bags and that in particular; furniture and soft furnishings are covered in breathable materials like cotton sheets. We do not recommend using plastic wrap for items prone to moisture absorption such as leather and fabrics. Thoroughly cleaning and drying your items before putting in storage will also help.
We also strongly suggest that to further protect your goods from moisture damage you install ‘Absorpole’ moisture traps, these can be purchased from various online sellers including Amazon LINK HERE
4 x Absorpoles per 20 ft container are recommended, these are designed to hang on the interior hooks inside the container. They draw in moisture even when the humidity is low (unlike silica) and once full of water can be discarded and replaced.
Why chose indoor storage over container storage?
Indoor storage is better suited to goods that will be in long term storage because the risk of damage from mould and moisture is much less than when stored in containers that are exposed to cold weather and rain.
If you are looking to store goods such as soft furnishings and antiques, or items of a high sentimental value we would advise you to store indoor. Our container storage size is 150 square feet (2-3 bedroom house contents!) so you may not require such a large space and a smaller, potentially more cost effective indoor space may be better suited to you.
Our indoor units have the added benefit of good lighting as well as being better protected from the elements making it easier to access your belongings in those dark and wet winter months.
Our roller shutter door makes unloading and reloading easy, enabling you to reverse into the compound to offload/load goods. We also have trolleys and sack trucks available for moving heavy items about.
