Boxes & Packaging
Sourcing Your Boxes & Packaging Materials
At Big Top Self Storage, our primary focus is providing you with the most secure, high-quality, and affordable space for your belongings.
To keep our storage rates as competitive as possible, we have chosen not to sell boxes and packing materials on-site. Instead, we want to empower you to source the best quality materials at the most cost-effective prices. To help make your move as smooth as possible, here is our guide on where to get the right gear.
Where to Find the Best Packing Materials
Packaging Express: For professional-grade packing materials, this is our top choice. We have been purchasing our own supplies from them for nearly two decades because they consistently provide fantastic service, great prices, and highly reliable next-day delivery.
Hardware Stores: Local DIY stores (like B&Q or Screwfix) are great for picking up emergency rolls of heavy-duty tape, dust sheets, or bubble wrap on the day of your move.
Online Retailers: Platforms like Amazon are always useful for last-minute top-ups if you realize you are a few boxes short.
Local Supermarkets & Shops: If you are on a strict budget, popping into local Basildon supermarkets or high-street shops and asking for spare boxes is a great way to find free packing materials. Just make sure the boxes are clean, dry, and strong enough to hold your items safely!
A Quick Pro-Tip from the Big Top Team
When buying boxes for self-storage, always try to opt for double-walled boxes. They are significantly stronger than standard single-wall boxes, meaning they will not easily crush or collapse when stacked on top of one another inside your unit. They offer the best protection for your valuables during transit and while in storage.
Have everything packed and ready to go? Contact our friendly team if you need help calculating exactly how much space those boxes will take up.