Self Storage in Dartford - Indoor Units and Container Storage
Trunk Self Storage is around 5.5 miles from Dartford, using the Dartford Crossing to reach our Grays site. Allow 15 to 20 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.
- 5.5 miles from Grays via the Dartford Crossing - a little further than the riverside towns nearby
- Indoor from £18.05/week; container storage from £34.62/week
- Rather not pay the toll? Book collection and delivery storage instead
- 24-hour gated entry and PIN-controlled indoor access
- Flexible weekly terms, no long-term contract required
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Indoor Self Storage for Dartford Residents and Businesses
Our indoor rooms at Unit 8 and 9, Globe Industrial Estate suit anyone in Basildon who wants a clean, dry, secure space without the higher cost of a town centre facility. 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 Dartford
- Homeowners moving in or out of Dartford who need somewhere to keep furniture between completion dates
- Local Dartford 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 Dartford 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 Dartford: The Dartford Crossing
Reaching Grays from Dartford means using 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 Dartford and stores everything at our Grays facility, so you never need to make the crossing yourself.
The Right Storage for You in Dartford
Not sure which service fits? Most customers in Dartford 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 Dartford
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 Dartford, 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 Dartford
How far is Trunk Self Storage from Dartford?
Around 5.5 miles, using the Dartford Crossing to reach Grays. Allow 15 to 20 minutes outside peak times.
Do I have to pay a toll to reach Trunk Self Storage from Dartford?
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 Dartford without you crossing at all.
Should I choose indoor storage or a container for Dartford?
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 Dartford 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 Dartford without you needing to cross the river at all.
See Collection and Delivery Storage Call 0330 998 8282