
Business Inventory Overflow: How Self-Storage Could Help
May 14, 2026Summer prep is better when using your local storage solution to help plan changes for upcoming events. Whether you are planning to make room at home or making significant changes to your garden this year, our units provide a better way to control, manage, and sort your items. With the heat returning soon, we have compiled a few ways you can benefit with various sized units.
1 Big Self Storage is a local storage solution located within the Thames Enterprise Centre, East Tilbury. Our solution is a one-site facility for the locals and businesses within Thurrock. Many of our clients utilise our units, which range from 12 to 200 square feet of space. As our units are within the enterprise centre, they also benefit from being dry, clean, and secure while items are stored here.
Storage Enhances Summer Prep
Self-Storage can offer a long or short-term solution that benefits your summer prep. This ranges from sorting out your unused items to clearing your garden before an upcoming event. Projects and work can often get in the way of progress, so clearing space can make the whole experience easier. Here are ways you can set up for summer with a storage unit.
Garden Renovations Take Space
Summer prep can often feature making full use of the garden, with some making big changes to their outdoor space. Self-Storage units help make your garden a blank canvas, so there is less in the way of progress. Storing pots, tools, and even garden furniture in a 75-square-foot unit. This helps when only able to make gradual progress or when your grand plan requires to get new additions early. Whether you are storing the new BBQ or old garden bench.
New Additions Ahead Of Time
Replacing or adding new features to your home could be slowed down if everything isn’t done at the right time. Self-Storage can help provide an oasis to the new or old furniture, until the timing suits you. This means getting that new sofa before taking the old one away can fit your schedule. We always match you to the best size for the items you wish to store.
Alternative to the Shed
If you are keeping unused tools and replacement parts. In your shed or garage, your setup may be messy rather than practical. Summer prep can also include clearing out the worst of your clutter so you have a cleaner environment. This can apply to bikes and other hobbies such as miniatures and woodwork. A 50 or even a 25 square foot may help relieve more space that you can put to good use.
Workplace Clearout
Summer prep doesn’t just include your home; your business can also benefit from a sort-out during the summer. Clearing your workspace so it is free from inventory and event supplies can help improve your workflow. Keeping clear environment helps boost your mood, and units also provide an opportunity to improve your organisation and optimisation. Start from 25 SQFT or go up to 75 SQFT space depending on the number of items you need to store.
Summer is just a few weeks away from truly taking off. Summer prep can be difficult to find time for with the heat already occurring earlier than expected. Self-storage can be your solution to get everything sorted before the next wave hits. If you need assistance, speak to a member of staff at reception for any requirements you may have.
Find out more about our storage solutions and offers by calling directly on 01375 859947. You can also request a quote for your desired storage unit to get started.


