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Affordable
Container Storage
Near Preston

Secure 20ft and 40ft container storage with 24/7 access, CCTV and gated entry. Just 10 minutes from Preston Docks, 2 minutes from AFC Fylde and Ribby Hall Village, and built for homeowners, trades and growing businesses.

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Real proof, not generic promises

Why customers choose our storage

Storage usually solves a timing or space problem. We keep it local, practical and clear from the start.

Flexible storage

Useful for short-term gaps, longer-term storage, business overflow and move-related delays.

Secure containers

Clean container storage at our Kirkham site for household items, stock, tools and equipment.

Easy access

Drive-up access makes loading and unloading simpler for homes, trades and local businesses.

Clear pricing

We explain the storage option and pricing before you commit, with no unnecessary jargon.

Transport linked

Collection, delivery and storage can be combined when you need the full job handling.

Local team

Based in Kirkham, supporting Preston, Fylde, Blackpool, Lytham, St Annes and Lancashire customers.

Self Storage Preston

Secure storage without the corporate hassle

Hampson & Mealey offers a practical, affordable and flexible alternative to large self-storage centres, with drive-up container storage on a spacious rural site near Preston, Kirkham, Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.

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Secure gated site

CCTV, gated access and regular activity on site help keep your belongings protected.

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24/7 access

Access your container when you need to, without the restrictions of a traditional storage desk.

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Great value pricing

Straightforward monthly prices with 20ft and 40ft container options for home and business use.

Location

Convenient for Preston, Kirkham, Blackpool and the Fylde Coast

Our container storage facility is around 10 minutes from Preston Docks, around 5 minutes from B&Q Blackpool and just 2 minutes from AFC Fylde and Ribby Hall Village, making it convenient for households, tradespeople and small businesses across Preston, Kirkham, Wrea Green, Wesham, Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.

The site has a relaxed, private feel: more like a practical two-acre working yard than a tower block with nosey concierges. Customers can get in, get sorted and get on with their day.

Secure container storage near Preston

Simple container storage prices

No complicated pricing structures. Just secure, affordable storage space when you need it.

20ft Storage Container

£120

per calendar month

Ideal for furniture, house moves, tools, equipment, stock and general household storage.

40ft Storage Container

£240

per calendar month

Ideal for larger businesses, bulk stock, commercial equipment and long-term storage requirements.

Business Storage

Used by trades, clearance specialists and local businesses

Our customers include clearance specialists, mechanics, traders, furniture suppliers, roofers, tilers and small business owners.

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Tradespeople

Store tools, materials, seasonal equipment and job stock securely off-site.

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Stock & furniture

A great option for traders, furniture suppliers and growing businesses that need more room.

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Useful connections

A friendly site where customers often meet other handy people, trades and local businesses.

Growing Storage Site

Over 40 containers on site, with more to come

We are actively growing our container storage facility to meet demand from households, trades and businesses across Preston, Kirkham and Lancashire.

FAQ

Self Storage Preston FAQs

How much is container storage near Preston?

Our standard 20ft containers are £120 per calendar month and 40ft containers are £240 per calendar month.

Can I access my container 24/7?

Yes. Customers benefit from 24/7 access with CCTV and gated entry.

Is the site staffed?

The site is not permanently staffed, but personnel are often on site and there is regular activity from customers, trades and business users.

Who uses your storage containers?

Our customers include households, clearance specialists, mechanics, traders, furniture suppliers, roofers, tilers and small businesses.

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Need secure self storage near Preston?

Contact Hampson & Mealey today to check availability, discuss container sizes and reserve your storage space.

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Real Site Security

Secure Gated Access & CCTV Monitoring

Our Kirkham storage facility is a real working site with controlled gated access and CCTV coverage, helping keep stored goods secure and giving customers extra peace of mind.

Secure gated access at the Hampson and Mealey Kirkham storage facility
Secure gated access Controlled entry to the storage yard for practical, secure access.
CCTV camera monitoring the Hampson and Mealey Kirkham storage facility
CCTV monitoring Visible site monitoring as part of our storage security setup.
ONE MONTH FREE STORAGE REFER A FRIEND

Storage Referral Scheme

Refer a Friend &
Get One Month Free

Know someone looking for storage?

Refer them to Hampson & Mealey Self Storage and receive one month of free storage for every successful self-storage referral.

Whether your friend stays for one month or five years, if they move into storage with us, you will receive your free month.

  • One month free storage for every successful self-storage referral
  • No minimum rental period for either customerNo minimum rental period for anyone using the referral scheme.
  • No long-term contracts
  • Unlimited referrals
  • Friends, family and businesses welcome
  • Flexible storage terms for everyone
We believe storage should be flexible. That is why we do not impose minimum rental periods or long-term contracts on our customers.

Real storage experience

Flexible container storage for Preston customers

Preston customers use the Kirkham site for house moves, renovations, downsizing, stock, tools, vehicles and changing life circumstances. Private drive-up containers avoid shared corridors and allow goods to be organised in one customer-controlled space.

The most important lesson from real customers is that storage often lasts longer than expected. Straightforward monthly terms are therefore more useful than a short promotion followed by sharp price increases or pressure to sign a long agreement.

What customers value in practice

Privacy, vehicle access and direct communication matter. Customers can discuss removal or delivery at the same time rather than finding another supplier when goods need moving.

The site is positioned for Preston, Kirkham, Blackpool and Fylde, with motorway access useful for customers whose storage links to wider transport work.

Storage during uncertainty

House-sale delays, chain collapses, probate, renovation, relationship changes and downsizing are all genuine reasons customers use storage. Businesses also stay longer when stock grows or a container becomes simpler than repeatedly reorganising their premises.

Flammables, dangerous goods and unsuitable items are refused. Honest conversations about contents and access are part of keeping the arrangement practical.

Real case study

Storage customer saved approximately one third

Problem

The customer originally used Hampson & Mealey for a house move before the company offered self storage. Two years later, a follow-up call established that the customer still required storage and remained with a larger storage operator.

An introductory offer had ended, costs had increased significantly and the customer had entered a 12-month agreement for a slightly better rate, but the ongoing storage remained expensive.

Solution

Hampson & Mealey arranged the transfer into container storage and moved the contents free of charge.

The new arrangement used straightforward monthly pricing and did not require a long fixed-term commitment.

The change addressed both parts of the customer’s concern: the ongoing price and the lack of flexibility. It also avoided adding another removal charge when transferring the contents from the previous provider.

Outcome

The customer now pays approximately one third less than before and remains on flexible monthly terms. They expected to continue using storage for several years.

The example demonstrates why long-term value and flexibility can matter more than a short introductory promotion, particularly when customers remain in storage much longer than first anticipated. No competitor is named.

The case remains specific to this customer and is not presented as a universal savings promise. It records the verified transfer, approximate saving and flexible arrangement without inventing a testimonial.

Frequently asked questions

Practical questions before booking

How long do people normally stay?

It varies, but real customers often stay much longer than the weeks or months they expected at the beginning.

Is there a long fixed contract?

No unnecessary long-term agreement is required; storage is arranged on flexible monthly terms.

Can you move my goods into the container?

Yes. Removal, storage and later delivery can be planned together.

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