Access Self Storage Reviews 5,610

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being helpful, polite, and professional, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. Many highlight the excellent customer service, noting the team's accommodating nature and willingness to go the extra mile. People also appreciate the modern, easily accessible, and secure facilities, including clean office spaces and available trolleys. However, some people were dissatisfied with communication issues, mentioning unclear information and a lack of coordination between staff. A few other people also felt that there were management issues or unmet expectations regarding service agreements. There were also isolated concerns regarding out-of-hours access not being universally available and a recommendation for an unverified third-party service that led to a negative experience.

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Staff

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Service

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User experience

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Customer service

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Facilities

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Class Service. From calling early in the morning with an urgent requirement, right through to closing the lock up at the end of the day, the whole process went very smooth. Karen made, what wa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team here have been fantastic. Craig and Dean were especially helpful when I needed an additional unit—nothing was too much trouble. The units themselves are clean, secure, and easy to access. I’d... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James was lovely he helped make an already stressful situation into a pleasant one. I would and have already recommended Access Self Storage to my friends and family. Only downside is that you are not... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff are helpful, friendly and knowledgeable and respond quickly to queries by email, phone or in person. The units are modern and easily accessible and trolleys are always available. The access... See more

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Company details

  1. Self-Storage Facility
  2. Corporate Office
  3. Storage Facility

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Access Self Storage is one of the UK's largest and fastest growing self storage and office space rental companies. With over 20 years of experience in the self-storage industry, we have 57 Access Self Storage stores nationwide, all in easy to reach locations. Whether you're moving to a new home, storing stock, running an ecommerce business, decluttering your home or moving out of student accommodation and need a reputable, secure and affordable storage provider, our friendly, local store teams will find you the right storage for your needs.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good storage

Very good storage, friendly service

16 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Nedyalka,

Thank you for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear you found the storage very good and the service friendly. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to supporting you again whenever you need us.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Team were very helpful

Team were very helpful, great customer service. Clean and well-organised storage facility.

14 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Elaine,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear the team were very helpful and that you found our customer service, cleanliness and organisation to a high standard. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and welcoming

Friendly, welcoming and thorough.

16 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Laurence,

Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear you found the team friendly, welcoming and thorough, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Access switch over. The guy in the desk was very helpful…

The guy in the desk was very helpful and informative. He explained everything I needed to know well. And he showed me to my new unit. Top service.

14 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Jon,

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are really pleased to hear the team member was helpful, informative and took the time to explain everything clearly and show you to your new unit. Providing a smooth and welcoming switch over is exactly what we aim for, so it is great to know this came through.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All round excellent service

All round excellent service. Their staff are professional, polite and efficient.

11 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Matthew,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It is great to hear that you experienced such a high level of service and that the team’s professionalism and efficiency stood out. Your kind words are very much appreciated and will be shared with the store team.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy transition process. Helpful staff.

Easy transition

11 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Keith,

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear you found the transition process easy and the team helpful. Making things straightforward for our customers is always our aim.
We appreciate you choosing Access Self Storage.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

FAILED PAYMENT SYSTEM

the direct debit did not process despite the bank details on file being correct. I was advised that queries about this could not be escalated to head office. I was then asked to make a card payment, which was unsuccessful due to incorrect entry of the card security code. Very poor.

13 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We appreciate the opportunity to clarify what happened.

When the payment was due, the direct debit did not complete even though the bank details held on our system were indeed correct as stated. At that stage, there was no indication of a system fault on our side, which is why our store team advised that it would be best to check with your bank.

You then asked about escalating the query. This was not refused, but it was explained that head office cannot be contacted immediately by the store. Instead, you were advised to email the store so the matter could be investigated properly, while also being offered alternative ways to make payment.

The card payment attempted at the time was unsuccessful due to an issue with the card itself rather than our payment system.
Following your email this morning, our accounts team investigated the matter and confirmed that the issue was not caused by a failure of our systems, but supported our staff members original assumption that your bank needed to be contacted.

The store has since been in touch to offer further support and explain how payments can be made going forward, as automatic payments have been declined more than once.

We understand how frustrating payment issues can be and thank you for raising this, as it allowed us to look into it and provide clarity.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

David and his team do an insane job of…

David and his team do an insane job of keeping this place immaculate and extremely well run.

Lovely reception area and friendly staff.

We have an office and storage and just perfect for what we need.

Thanks all at access.

From Total Cleaning Ltd.

12 January 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Chris,
Thank you so much for the fantastic feedback.

We’re delighted to hear how impressed you are with the site and the way David and the team run things. Keeping the facility immaculate and well organised is something they take real pride in, so your comments will mean a lot to them.

It’s great to know the office and storage setup is working perfectly for your business needs, and we really appreciate your continued trust in us.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

clean well organised

clean well organised. clarity on using access codes and what keypad to use well confused as was told three different instructions. A small hand out sheet would be a GOOD idea

12 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Mike,
Thank you for the review and for highlighting both the positives and the confusion you experienced.

We’re really pleased to hear you found the site clean and well organised. We’re sorry the access instructions were unclear, and you’re absolutely right, consistency is key. Your suggestion of a simple handout is a great one and we’ve passed this feedback on to the store team so they can look at making access guidance clearer and easier for future customers.

Thanks again for taking the time to share this, it’s genuinely appreciated.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was assisted in a very respectable…

I was assisted in a very respectable and honest manner.
Everything was well explained.
And tge security is so good

8 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Johnson,
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are really pleased to hear you were assisted in a respectful and honest manner, and that everything was clearly explained. It is also great to know you felt confident in the level of security we provide.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Hi Thuto,
We’re really pleased to hear you experienced great customer service and genuine kindness from the team. Providing a friendly and supportive experience is very important to us, so your feedback is truly appreciated.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very welcoming and most of appreciated…

Very welcoming and most of appreciated the help we received.

7 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Huda,
Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear you felt welcomed and well supported by the team. It’s great to know the help you received made a positive difference, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Access Self Storage.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly helpful staff

Friendly helpful staff, clean tidy well organised business. Even on-site loo was good.

7 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Anna,
Thank you for the lovely feedback. We are really pleased to hear you found the team friendly and helpful, and that the site was clean, tidy and well organised. We are glad even the little details made a good impression.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

good experience good storage

good experience. good place.

4 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Ana,
Thank you for your review. We are glad you had a good experience and enjoyed using the facility. We really appreciate you choosing us.
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No response from customer services regarding damage of sofa

We stored our things with Access for 3 months in-between a house move and paid for insurance to cover our belongings whilst stored there. The facility was fine despite the space having an open meshed ceiling and staff were very helpful. However, when we came to move out, our movers noticed damage to a sofa we had stored there. This was flagged immediately to the manager and followed up with photos via email as requested. This was back in August 2025 and despite multiple emails from our end, we still have heard nothing back regarding our claim. Very disappointed with the service received, especially since we had paid for the insurance and sent all documents required.

30 August 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Alison,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are very sorry for the frustration caused by the delay in communication regarding your claim. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention here, as it has helped ensure the matter is now being actively progressed.

We can confirm that the store has been in touch with you and that all completed claim forms and supporting documents have now been passed to our insurance provider for review. The team will continue to monitor this closely and keep you updated as soon as any further information is received. We are keen to see this resolved as quickly as possible and thank you for your patience while this process moves forward. If you need anything further, the store will make themselves available to you via email or telephone.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great staff well trained and able to…

Great staff well trained and able to look after you and your stuff was a pleasure dealing with such excellent customer service.

27 December 2025
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Simon,
Thank you so much for the fantastic feedback. We’re really pleased to hear you felt well looked after and that our team made such a positive impression. Providing excellent customer service and taking great care of our customers and their belongings is exactly what we aim for, so it’s lovely to know this came through. We truly appreciate you choosing us.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was well pleased and satisfied with…

I was well pleased and satisfied with the customer service given

4 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Will,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re really pleased to hear you were satisfied with the customer service provided and appreciate your kind words.
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Beware of price increases.

I rented a unit in Apr25, with the first 3 months being at a discounted rate (despite the store manager telling me verbally that it would be for 6 months). After 3 months the rent increased to the full rate, and after a further 6 months they advised that they were going to automatically increase the rent by a further 10%. I emailed the manager but received no response. This gave me the kick up the proverbial to give notice and move out. The unit was fine, the facility good and the other staff really helpful, but I couldn't stomach the way they tried to prey on people's laziness to slip in an increase after just 9 months. Just beware what they do.

4 January 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Bernard,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear that the pricing changes led to frustration and ultimately to you moving out.

We aim to be transparent about our introductory offers and any future price adjustments, which are outlined in our terms and rental agreement. That said, we understand how unexpected increases can feel disappointing, especially when expectations differ, and we’re sorry you felt your email was not followed up as you had hoped.

We’re pleased to hear that you found the unit, facility, and wider team helpful, and we appreciate that balanced feedback. Our teams are always happy to discuss pricing, review options, or look at alternative solutions where possible, and we regret that this conversation didn’t happen before you decided to leave.

Thank you again for your comments, they’re helpful for us as we continue to review how we communicate and support our customers.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service

Helpful employee

1 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Eusebiu,
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear our team was helpful and that you had a positive experience with us.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The atmosphere is fantastic

The atmosphere is fantastic, and the team is welcoming and supportive without being overbearing. Asmi, in particular, stands out for their exceptional assistance!

29 December 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Kamekia,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so pleased to hear you found the atmosphere welcoming and supportive, and it’s great to know Asmi made such a positive impression. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the team.
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