Self Storage in Swanscombe - Indoor Units and Container Storage
Trunk Self Storage is around 3 miles from Swanscombe, though the route crosses the Thames via the Dartford Crossing, so allow 10 to 15 minutes outside peak times.
We offer two types of storage from the same site: clean indoor rooms for furniture and household items, and drive-up containers for tools, trade stock and bulky items. Both are covered below.
- Around 3 miles from Grays, crossing via the Dartford Crossing
- £18.05/week for the smallest indoor unit, £34.62/week for a container
- Between Northfleet and Greenhithe, both also covered by Trunk
- Prefer not to pay the toll? Collection and delivery storage is available
- No long-term contract, 24/7 access on both storage types
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Indoor Self Storage for Swanscombe Residents and Businesses
Our indoor rooms at Unit 8 and 9, Globe Industrial Estate suit anyone in Swanscombe who wants a clean, dry, secure space. Sizes run from small lockers up to full house-move rooms, and every room is behind 24/7 PIN-controlled access.
Who Uses Indoor Storage Near Swanscombe
- Homeowners moving in or out of Swanscombe who need somewhere to keep furniture between completion dates
- Local Swanscombe businesses storing documents, equipment or stock without committing to a container
- Anyone decluttering or storing during a renovation
Indoor units start from £18.05 per week for the smallest size, with larger rooms available up to 155 sq ft. See full indoor unit sizes and pricing.
Container Storage for Swanscombe Trade and Household Use
For bulkier or more robust items, drive-up container access at our Grays site means you park directly outside your own container and load straight from the vehicle, with no corridors, lifts or shared indoor space to navigate.
Drive-Up Container Access
Our Grays site at Unit 53, Tower Road offers secure 20ft steel containers with both ground-level and upper-row options, giving 24/7 gated access with CCTV monitoring.
- Ground-level drive-up containers for straightforward loading and unloading
- Weatherproof steel construction, ideal for tools, trade stock, garden equipment and bulky household items
- Flexible weekly terms with no long-term contract
Container storage starts from £34.62 per week. See container sizes and current pricing.
Crossing from Swanscombe: The Dartford Crossing
Reaching Grays from Swanscombe means crossing the Thames via the Dartford Crossing (Dart Charge). A car crossing costs £3.50 casually, or £2.80 with a Dart Charge account, and payment is due by midnight the day after you cross. The crossing is free between 10pm and 6am. There is no toll booth: cameras record your registration and you pay online, by phone, or at a Payzone outlet.
If crossing regularly is not appealing, our collection and delivery storage service collects your items from your door in Swanscombe and stores everything at our Grays facility, so you never need to make the crossing yourself.
The Right Storage for You in Swanscombe
Not sure which service fits? Most customers in Swanscombe choose one of the options below. If you would rather talk it through, call us on 0330 998 8282 and we will point you to the right one in two minutes.
Indoor Self Storage
Clean, dry, secure indoor units at Globe Industrial Estate, Grays. Ideal if you want to drop in weekly and keep furniture, boxes or stock in a stable indoor environment.
- Unit sizes from lockers to full house moves
- CCTV, gated access and individual unit locks
- Short drive from Swanscombe
Container Storage
Drive-up container access means you park directly at your own 20ft container and load straight from the vehicle. The practical choice for tools, trade stock and bulky household items.
- Drive-up access, no corridors or lifts
- Sites at Grays and South Ockendon
- Weatherproof steel containers with your own lock
Collection and Delivery Storage
We collect from your door in Swanscombe, store everything securely at our facility, and deliver it back whenever you need it. You never have to visit a storage unit at all.
- Collection from your home or business
- Itemised inventory of everything we hold
- Return delivery booked online when you are ready
Student Storage
Box collection from halls and student houses across London, Essex, Kent, Surrey, Hertfordshire and Cambridge. We collect, store over summer, and return to your new address.
- Collection direct from your accommodation
- Per-box pricing with no unit to rent
- Return to a different address if you move
Frequently Asked Questions - Self Storage Swanscombe
How far is Trunk Self Storage from Swanscombe?
Around 3 miles, though the route crosses the Thames via the Dartford Crossing. Allow 10 to 15 minutes outside peak times.
Do I have to pay a toll to reach Trunk Self Storage from Swanscombe?
Yes. The Dartford Crossing charges £3.50 per car crossing, or £2.80 with a Dart Charge account, payable by midnight the day after you cross. It is free between 10pm and 6am. If you would rather avoid this cost on every visit, our collection and delivery storage service collects from Swanscombe without you crossing at all.
Should I choose indoor storage or a container for Swanscombe?
Indoor rooms suit furniture, boxes and anything that benefits from a stable, weatherproof indoor environment. Containers suit tools, trade stock, garden equipment and bulky items where drive-up access matters more than a climate managed room.
Do you sell shipping containers?
No, we do not sell shipping containers. We rent secure storage space inside our own steel shipping containers at Unit 53 in Grays. A rented container has no purchase cost, no delivery or groundwork to arrange, and no container sitting on your own land, with drive-up access, 24/7 gated entry and flexible weekly terms.
Can I book Swanscombe storage online without visiting first?
Yes. Both indoor rooms and containers can be checked for availability and booked instantly online, with access details sent as soon as your booking is confirmed.
Looking for Something Different?
Skip the crossing altogether - our collection and delivery storage service can collect from Swanscombe without you needing to cross the river at all.
See Collection and Delivery Storage Call 0330 998 8282