Storage in Chelmsford - Document Archiving, Student Storage and More
Trunk Self Storage supports Chelmsford in several distinct ways. If you are a business needing secure, compliant records storage, or a student at Anglia Ruskin University needing your belongings collected and stored, we have a dedicated service for each. For general indoor units and containers, our Grays site is around 18 miles away.
- Secure document archiving for Chelmsford businesses, fully compliant and professionally indexed
- Student storage collects directly from Anglia Ruskin University accommodation
- Student storage summer packages from £249 for 16 weeks
- Indoor units and containers also available in Grays for general storage
- Weekly billing, no long-term contract attached

Document Archiving for Chelmsford Businesses
If your Chelmsford business needs to retain records securely and compliantly, without giving up valuable office space, our document archiving service is built for exactly this. We work with solicitors, accountants, healthcare providers and other organisations across Essex that must store confidential paperwork safely while keeping it accessible when needed.
- Secure, access-controlled storage at our managed Grays facility
- Professional indexing so files can be located and retrieved quickly
- Collection and redelivery available across Essex and the wider South East
- Handled by trained warehouse staff, not a generic courier service
Student Storage for Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford
If you study at Anglia Ruskin University’s Chelmsford campus and need somewhere secure to store your belongings over the summer or between terms, our student storage service collects directly from your halls or accommodation.
- No need to hire a van or carry anything yourself - we collect from your door
- Summer package from £249 for 16 weeks, or pay as you go with no upfront commitment
- Delivered back to a new address anywhere in the UK, or internationally if you are heading home overseas
- Handled by a trained two-person collection team, not a generic courier


Indoor and Container Storage for Chelmsford
For general household or business storage that does not need document archiving’s compliance-focused handling, our Grays site offers both indoor rooms and drive-up containers.
Indoor units start from £18.05 per week, and container storage starts from £34.62 per week.
The Right Storage for You in Chelmsford
Not sure which service fits? Most customers in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford
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 Chelmsford, 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 - Storage Chelmsford
Do you offer document storage for Chelmsford businesses?
Yes. Our document archiving service provides secure, compliant off-site records storage for solicitors, accountants, healthcare providers and other Chelmsford businesses, with professional indexing and retrieval from our managed facility in Grays.
Do you offer student storage for Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford?
Yes. Our student storage service collects from halls, shared housing or private addresses near the Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford campus, then stores everything securely until you need it back. Packages start from £249 for 16 weeks, with pay as you go also available.
How far is Trunk Self Storage from Chelmsford?
Around 18 miles to our Grays site, using the A130 and A13. Student storage and document archiving do not require a drive at all, since both include collection.
Do you sell shipping containers in Chelmsford?
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.
Do you offer business storage for Chelmsford beyond document archiving?
Yes. Indoor rooms and drive-up containers at our Grays site suit stock, equipment and general business storage that does not need the compliance-focused handling of document archiving.
Can I book Chelmsford storage online without visiting first?
Yes. Student storage, indoor rooms and containers can all be booked online. Document archiving is arranged directly with our team to confirm volume and collection details.
Looking for Something Different?
Anglia Ruskin University student, or a Chelmsford business managing records? We have a dedicated service for both.
Student Storage Document Archiving