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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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

Excellent service and very helpful team at Access Battersea

I had a very positive experience with Access Self Storage Battersea. From the initial enquiry through to move-in, everything was handled smoothly and professionally.

Angela, David and Julian were all absolute stars — always friendly, helpful and willing to go the extra mile to make sure everything worked seamlessly. They took the time to answer questions, explain the options clearly and made the whole process very straightforward.

The facility itself is clean, well organised and feels very secure, with strong access control and 24/7 security monitoring, which gave great peace of mind when storing my belongings.

Overall, a very professional operation with an excellent team. I would highly recommend Access Self Storage Battersea to anyone looking for reliable storage and great customer service.

4 March 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Soren,

Thank you very much for your detailed and thoughtful review.

We are delighted to hear that your experience with Access Self Storage Battersea was such a positive one, from your initial enquiry right through to move in. It is fantastic to know that Angela, David and Julian made such a strong impression. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to them, they will be thrilled to hear your feedback.

It is also great to hear that you found the facility clean, well organised and secure. Providing a professional service and peace of mind for our customers is always our priority.

We truly appreciate your recommendation and thank you for choosing Access Battersea.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from the…

Excellent service from the beginning..easy access and professional staff.

9 March 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Thank you for your kind feedback, Steve.

We are delighted to hear you received excellent service from the beginning and found access easy with professional staff on hand to help.

We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service mindset with a better deal.

The team called me straight after the initial online quote, and so did the nearest competitor. On the plus side, I was able to visit the room 15min after the competitor closed, so more flexible. On top of a better deal, the manager upgraded me to a bigger storage, so really impressed with that. When moving in, he also extended the hours so we could finish that evening, that is really nice service minded too. There has been a small admin error that ended to be corrected in an extra month discounted! Again nice touch! One tiny drawback is the hours of access, it is less extended than the competitor, but overall, Access is well head and shoulders above.

2 March 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review.

We are delighted to hear that the team acted quickly following your enquiry and that the flexibility around viewing, upgrading your unit, and extending access on move in day made a real difference. It is great to know the manager was able to offer a better deal and ensure everything worked smoothly for you.

We also appreciate your understanding regarding the small administrative error and are pleased it was resolved positively. Thank you for noting the access hours as well, feedback like this is always helpful.

We are thrilled that overall you feel we are head and shoulders above, that truly means a lot to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple to set up

Simple to set up. Good introduction

6 March 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Thank you for your feedback.

We are pleased to hear that everything was simple to set up and that you received a good introduction. Making the process clear and straightforward is exactly what we aim for.

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good choices of units

Good choices of units, friendly and helpfull staff.

9 March 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Thank you for your feedback.

We are pleased to hear that you found a good choice of units and that the team were friendly and helpful. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy Move In

Moving in to the unit was was made easy by friendly and helpful staff.

6 March 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Thank you for your feedback, David. We are pleased to hear that moving into your unit was made easy by our friendly and helpful team. We appreciate you choosing us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff were very helpful kind and…

The staff were very helpful kind and accommodating.Excellent customer service

3 March 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Thank you, Editha. We are delighted to hear the team were helpful, kind, and accommodating. Excellent customer service is always our goal.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very friendly and helpful staff

very friendly and helpful staff, answered all our questions knowledgeably and put oour minds at rest about various queries. They also recommended some removal companies.

8 March 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Thank you for your lovely review, Michele. We are so pleased the team were friendly, knowledgeable, and able to put your mind at rest. We are glad the removal company recommendations were helpful too.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a fantastic experience with this…

I had a fantastic experience with this storage facility. I was in a tough spot and needed a reliable place for my belongings on short notice, and I couldn’t have made a better choice.
The management is exceptional—always professional, helpful, and quick to answer any questions I had. What impressed me the most was the top-notch security; I felt completely at peace knowing my items were safe.
After a month, I picked up my belongings and everything was in perfect condition, exactly as I left them. If you’re looking for a secure, well-managed, and stress-free storage solution, I highly recommend this place!"
I would like to personally thank Mr. SIMEON for his professional and kind behavior."

7 March 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Thank you for such a thoughtful review, Hilda. We are delighted to hear you felt your belongings were secure and that everything was returned in perfect condition. Mr Simeon will truly appreciate your kind words about his professionalism and support.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Move in

Friendly team.
Code not working the first time but sorted quickly by the team
Thanks

28 February 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear the team were friendly and able to quickly resolve the access code issue for you. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the time I was given a quote to…

From the time I was given a quote to moving in and following days, staff extremely helpful. Needed to be as van off the road and completed move with numerous car journeys instead,
Thank you

1 March 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Thank you, Steve. We are so pleased the team were able to support you, especially with the added challenge of completing your move by car. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As an existing Access customer

As an existing Access customer, due to a house move the existing site became an inconvenient distance to travel to (30 miles). The lads at Basingstoke were most welcoming, friendly and helpful when visiting to make the initial enquiry and were happy to accommodate me with a single unit.

4 February 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Thank you for your continued trust in us. We are glad the Basingstoke team made you feel welcome and were able to accommodate you with a suitable unit. We truly appreciate your loyalty.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Tier

The front desk staff are always helpful and kind. The hallways are clean, well-lit and my unit is great.

24 February 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased to hear the team are consistently helpful and that you find the site clean, well lit, and suitable for your needs.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice 👍 and good

Nice 👍 and good

1 March 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Thank you, Cristina. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you had a positive experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very customer supportive

I was moving a few items into storage but my transport team were running late coming from London - Access Self Storage very kindly gave me/them a little leeway on access after closing hours to ensure my belongings were secured. I was very grateful for their good communication and supportive understanding - great service!

10 February 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Thank you, Clive. We are delighted the team could offer flexibility and support to ensure your belongings were secured. Your appreciation means a lot to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

I had a great experience with Access Self Storage. I wasn’t entirely sure what size unit I needed, but after a quick phone call, they arranged for me to visit the site within the hour.

The staff, especially David and Kyvon, were excellent, friendly, polite, and very professional. They were incredibly patient with me and my organisation while we figured out our requirements. I really appreciated the "no-pressure" atmosphere and the efficiency of the whole process. I will definitely be recommending them to others!

26 February 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased David and Kyvon provided a professional and patient service and that the process felt efficient and pressure free. Your recommendation is greatly valued.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very helpful staff

Very helpful staff. Moving in was very easy and straightforward.

28 February 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Thank you, Peter. We are delighted to hear the staff were very helpful and that your move in was easy and straightforward. We truly appreciate your support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Storage on our doorstep

We sorted out our storage issue within minutes after popping into the West Norwood office on the off chance last Sunday. By Monday lunch time we were moving stuff into lit unit A the finance and insurance took few minutes to complete and getting 50% off the first 3 months rental was even more reason to choose Access .The staff are friendly and helpful and it’s five minutes from home. Perfect

22 February 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Thank you, Mitchell. We are delighted everything was arranged quickly and smoothly, and that the discount and convenient location made it an easy choice. We appreciate your kind words about the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful

Helpful, competitive cost

25 February 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Thank you, Jane. We are pleased you found us helpful and competitively priced.

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