Started renting a unit at the Basildon branch this weekend and the site colleague was very helpful with making sure I was set up with the app and showing me where my unit was. When it came to moving... See more
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Switch locationSt Hilary Retail Park, Miles Gray Road, SS14 3UL Basildon, GB
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Great service. Easy to set up. The two young guys working at the Basildon store were really helpful in showing me around. Explaining how it all works, Excellent customer service from both of them.
Great customer service from the staff, especially Theo, very helpful young man. Facilities are great, my only recommendation would be a few more trolleys. They become very limited when busy.
The building is clean and well maintained. However, if you move out at the beginning of the month, you are still expected to pay for the full month and no money is refunded. So you are advised... See more
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About Shurgard Self Storage - Basildon
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At Shurgard, we understand that everyone's storage needs are different. That's why we offer a variety of unit sizes and features to choose from. Whether you're storing furniture for a move, seasonal items, or business inventory, we have a solution for you.
Our facilities are clean, well-lit, and secure. We offer large access hours to your unit, so you can come and go as you please. We also have a variety of security features in place to protect your belongings, including CCTV cameras, gated entry, and individual unit alarms.
Shurgard is committed to providing our customers with the best possible storage experience. That's why we offer a variety of convenient features, such as online reservations, online bill pay, and a free move-in truck.
If you're looking for a secure and affordable storage solution, Shurgard is the right choice for you.
Contact us today to learn more about our storage options and to reserve a unit on our website.
For Every Move In Life
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- 340+ self storage stores across Europe
- We operate in urban areas with the majority of our stores located in capital and major cities across Europe.
- Access 7 days a week
- Access your storage unit via the Shurgard App, and rest assured that only you hold the key to enter your unit.
- Moving boxes and storage supplies
- We offer moving boxes and storage boxes in different sizes as well as bubble wrap, tape and protection covers at all our branches.
- Expert advice
- Over 30 years of experience in the self-storage industry.
- Online contract
- Experience a fully digital move-in: book your unit and complete your payment online to head straight to your storage unit.
- Our App simplify your storage experience
- Open gates. Pay invoices. Manage your account. Do it all with your phone.
- Free online reservation
- All our storage unit prices are displayed online and the reservation on our website is entirely free. No credit card needed.
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St Hilary Retail Park, Miles Gray Road, SS14 3UL, Basildon, United Kingdom
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Easy to book, just what we needed
Easy to book, easy instructions for arrival. The app is easy to use. Just what we needed.
Friendly from the start
Friendly from the start. Very informative and easy to access. Overall a great experience
Very helpful and when we have problems…
Very helpful and when we have problems they sort it out
Where are the humans when you need them
Wasn’t open on the weekend to sign up that’s a big minus
Applied online payment was taken before ID was taken I’d failed despite using the same process I have used to acquire physical id from citizen card so I know it works
Payment taken twice
Resulting delay 5 days in my moving schedule

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Robby helped check us in and he was…
Robby helped check us in and he was very helpful and friendly. The whole sign up process online was easy and using the app to gain access was great
First they collect my money
First they collect my money, then they ask for identification. Because I'm not a UK citizen (but I have a residence permit) my ID was not accepted and they cancelled my contract. Then no one bothers to call to refund my money

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I took a storage paid for insurance and…
I took a storage paid for insurance and all changed my mind the next day, I phoned them to get a refund but I was told is not possible, lost my money £57 gone I need my money back.

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Love and helpful staff and very easy to…
Love and helpful staff and very easy to get my unit
Good Customer Service
I booked the storage on line and got a very good price. I had a little difficulty gaining access but was helped tremendously by Sarah who was on shift. Note that at Basildon you must have the APP to access the main entrance, this is not made clear if you book online. I then had difficulty downloading the app due to the applling lack of phone signal and wifi. I sorted it with the help from Sarah though. Thank you
Would like to reply to your reply
Would like to reply to your condescending reply to me:
it’s not about being dissatisfied with your terms and conditions!!! How is telling me that I can cancel at anytime with no mention of a 15 day notice being transparent? If I’m point blank asking about your cancellation terms I should be told there and then?!!!!! If I go in to cancel why was I not told ‘you’ll be charged for the next month’ and given the option to keep it for the month ?? Explain the transparency here???
• Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 – businesses must not mislead consumers by action or omission.
• Consumer Rights Act 2015 – contract terms must be transparent, prominent, and fairly brought to your attention.
I asked “Can I cancel at any time?” and was told simply “yes” (without the 15-day condition), that is misrepresentation. It doesn’t matter if it’s in the small print — because I specifically asked, you had a duty to tell me. Suggesting I simply didn’t understand the terms is dismissive and inaccurate – I was misinformed.
It’s a scam. You’re the worst. I’ve used other storage companies and none were like this. I would URGE people to stay well away from you.
And I’ll be escalating this elsewhere via my bank and citizens advice until I get my £107 back.
Imagine expecting me to pay £107 for a service I didn’t use and be ok with it????
Disgraceful.

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I would look elsewhere
The building is clean and well maintained.
However, if you move out at the beginning of the month, you are still expected to pay for the full month and no money is refunded.
So you are advised to hand your notice 15 days before your invoice due date. A bit difficult when you have to leave at the beginning.
I should have stayed with safe store. Whom refund the remainder of the bill after the notice is given and I moved into Shurgard.
Would I use them again? No

Reply from Shurgard Self Storage - Basildon
A lovely storage company
A nice new building, with good prices, and very helpful staff. The only problem is when it's warm outside it gets very warm inside. Almost stifling round the lockers.
I called the number at the site on a…
I called the number at the site on a sunday and was excellency and politely handled by the operative explaining my options.
Very good service
One of the best and smoothest…
One of the best and smoothest situations. I booked it online, someone called for more info closer to the moving date, we went there and all was automatic with an app and easy to use. Would def recommend them!
I’ve been using this storage place…
I’ve been using this storage place while my house is under renovation, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The facility is very well organized, clean, and secure. The prices are also very affordable compared to other options I looked into. Everything was smooth and stress-free — highly recommend!
So far so good
So far so good. The person who was in the office was very polite and answered all my questions and showed me the storage. I completed it online and then he phoned to check it was ok. Thank you
Very easy to rent a unit
Very easy to rent a unit, we did it on a Sunday too which was all done through email. Excellent price £1 for the first month! Unit was plenty big enough for contents of a 1 bed flat. Would definitely recommend!
Happy customer
Very friendly staff on the phone and in person. The site is very secure and every clean, very well maintained.
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