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Doesn’t time fly. It’s 2023 already.

What a year 2022 has been in the world of storage. People moving house since the boom of 2020 is still going strong. There certainly are many people still looking at Cumbria as a place to relocate to. And why not! It’s a great place to live.

carlisle castle
Carlisle Castle

Looking to store in 2023?

We’ve a large range of self storage units on our purpose built storage facilities here in Carlisle. We have units of all sizes. From 70sq foot (enough to hold a small studio flat worth of contents), upto to units large enough to hold the contents of a five bedroom house.

With 24/7 access, and City Centre based, we’re really easy to get to!

your lock your key self storage in carlisle

Make contact with Your Lock Your Key self storage today!

To take a look at our website, click the link below. Always here to help and available 365 days a year for your assistance. Happy 2023.

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Storage in a booming housing market. Summer 2021

We are still happily storing furniture during the crazy summer property market that is still in overdrive!

We have a range of small, medium and large container storage units on 24 hour storage sites here in Cumbria. Come and take a look at our investment of brand new storage units to provide a clean, secure and stress free experience with our fully insured optional service.

The housing market has been booming for the last year now, much to the surprise of many. Make sure you don’t overlook your self storage requirements …. Book a storage unit in good time to avoid disappointment.

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2021 Storage in Cumbria

During 2020 which obviously has been a challenging year for so many, we have invested heavily in modern upto date storage units for the safe and effective short or long term need to securely house possessions.

But the question is “Are all shipping container units suitable for long term furniture storage ?”

Interior of a shipping container

Yes is the answer … on a Your Lock Your Key Ⓡ site. So it’s important to look out for the Your Lock Your Key Ⓡ logo.

Your lock your key logo
Your Lock Your Key Logo


You see, all the units we provide are fit for purpose. If you are storing furniture, we will provide furniture grade units which are often fresh, clean and brand new units.

Shipping container excellent condition
Exterior of shipping container

As you can see, brand new shipping container units are clean, dry and are designed to be transported from country to country in the harshest of weather conditions.

But not every self storage operator out there provides these excellent quality of units … Rest assured, we do!

We are on Instagram ; why not take a look at some up to date photographs of the quality of units that we have to offer … in a range of sizes to suit your exact requirements. That’s one of the reasons, we have operators that are award winners 2020 and 2021.

If you want to book a unit, take a look at our website in further detail. You won’t be disappointed.

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Storage in Carlisle 2021 style

We’ve capacity if you’re looking to relocate and require storage services here in Cumbria. Be quick … we’re currently busy; 2020 was a bumper year for us as house movers were relocating to the area, and were expecting the same for 2021.

10 foot storage unit
Award winner clean storage solutions for 2021


Make contact with us to see how you can benefit from amazing rates. We’re here to provide useful assistance however you make contact with us during lockdown and the coming year. But let’s hope things settle down to normality shortly …

Award 2021
award winners

Take a look at what’s on offer on one of our five acres sites.

We have storage units of varying sizes for all manner of purposes. Based in the City Centre and close to M6 junctions.

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Storage for 2021

It’s 2021 already and what a year 2020 has been.

With house moving experiencing quite a boom during summer 2020, we don’t quite know if 2021 will be the same, but we currently have availability on site of storage units of all shapes and sizes, unlike the competition.

Furniture inside shipping container
shipping containers are a great way to store

So what’s on offer from Your Lock Your Key for 2021?

Located in Carlisle, we have everything from inexpensive lock up garage storage, a huge assortment of shipping containers from 7 foot long upto 30 foot long (enough to store a room upto an entire large house contents), and small industrial storage units and workshops.

this row of 10 foot units is great for storing less
20 foot storage unit
these larger units store much more
Storage Hippo lock up garages
Lock up garages from Storage Hippo

Whatever you need to store, we’re easily situated in Carlisle, Cumbria near the M6 motorway right in the centre of the city centre with outstanding scenery just a stones throw away.

Please note that because we are storage and distribution, our sites remain open and this has been the case during government lockdowns.

M6 motorway Carlisle
M6 motorway Carlisle

Let’s recap with a small picture gallery of Some of our sites in 2020. Among these pictures are some views of the surrounding area.

Wishing everyone a better 2021 ….

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What’s new at Your Lock Your Key in sunny Carlisle, Cumbria?

It’s action stations on site at the moment. We’re busy and here to help during the current global situation …. Rest assured, Your Lock Your Key sites still provide the very best in self storage. Why? Because unlike the vast majority of storage companies, we provide the uniqueness of a wide range of different sizes of units to choose from.

Our range of units range in size from as little as 9 foot long upto 30 foot long. That’s enough to store the contents of a small room upto a four bedroom family home respectively.

Hi cube shipping container
Interior of hi cube 20 foot unit
10 foot shipping container
A small 10 foot storage unit exterior
A large 20 foot storage unit exterior big enough to store a house contents

Such choice is a huge plus point when deciding which storage firm to use. It gives you the flexibility to pick a unit that suits you and save money into the bargain. Of course, usual 24/7 access with CCTV is essential too.

House moving can be such a stressful time, it certainly pays to go with a Your Lock Your Key operator. We have Storage Carlisle, More Storage 4U, Storage Hippo and others onboard that provide different forms of storage from basic Lock Up Garage Storage in Carlisle to higher end furniture storage units. Why not take a quick look at this two minute or so video which runs through different sizes while on site ….

A quick two and a bit minute short clip at Storage Carlisle, Cumbria

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Don’t panic! We’re open!

November 2020 update …

Our storage sites are an essential part of life for the construction industry, distribution and delivery industry, on line businesses as well as home movers …

Shipping containers
Shipping containers on self storage sites

It’s certainly been a challenging 2020 so far. What with Covid and the challenges associated with it, and the upheaval to people’s life ….

Fortunately, Your Lock Your Key storage sites are proudly doing all they can to comply and provide safe working and storage environments. Why? Our storage sites are open aid based and units are situated on the ground floor positioned two metres apart.

safe self storage here in Carlisle, Cumbria

Our self storage operators provide fully optional insured contents on CCTV covered 24/7 drive up access facilities in city centre locations. With a size of units to suit needs and budget here in Carlisle, Cumbria.

We’re here to help during Lockdown …

If you need additional help or assistance during the lockdown periods, were contactable day or night to provide as much help as is required.

mini 10 foot container units
standard size 20 foot shipping container units

So whatever your storage needs … or you’ve already got storage with us, we’re here to provide our usual first class service ….

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It’s fantastic up North

Come and store your house contents with us!

Pooley Bridge, Cumbria
Pooley Bridge, Cumbria … twenty minutes in the car from Carlisle.

So you’re after healthy living, great countryside, smashing walks, amazing views, great food and affordable living? Welcome to Cumbria.

Moving into the region certainly has plenty of advantages. If you’ve made the move to escape the rat race, living in Cumbria is certainly great value for money also if you compare what you’d get for your money in London, or the South East for example.

cumbria cliff view
walks around The Lakes

When relocating, it’s time to consider self storage options. At Your Lock Your Key, we have storage operators which provide first rate self storage day or night 24/7 on sites situated within easy reach of The Lakes, Penrith and surrounding areas based in Carlisle, Cumbria.

shipping container storage units for self storage

Carlisle is situated within twenty minutes of the Lakes and is an ideal base for the storage of furniture and household belongings or even trades storage for longer term use.

All our storage facilities are floodlit too! Meaning access can be made at night if needs be. Perfect for those winter nights if you need to collect something that’s in storage.

drive up access to your container unit day or night

All sites are covered by extensive CCTV for customers safety and of course, as our units are containerised, are safe in relation to the current covid situation.

Choose a Your Lock Your Key operator for peace of mind.

By choosing a Your Lock Your Key operator, you’ve complete peace of mind when storing your possessions.

Come and make an appointment today to take a look on site.

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Focus on shipping container self storage for the construction trade.

Shipping container trades use; an alternative to renting expensive premises.

Self storage is more than just providing furniture storage. Our self storage facilities are also geared up for tradesmen looking for that little bit extra service.

We know how useful it is having inexpensive builders type storage facilities which can be accessed at any time, day or night, seven days a week.

We also understand the needs of contractors ranging from plasterers, builders, Joiners, electricians, plumbers etc that just simple need hassle free inexpensive ‘premises’ or a ‘base’ to function from away from the family home.

We fit such a criteria. Not only are our storage units suitable for such trades use, but all rental costs are 100% tax deductible against your business. With easy monthly rentals which are not subject to complicated commercial leases normally associated with renting commercial premises, more and more trades people are using self storage as a perfect solution for their business.

a typical Your Lock Your Key storage facility entrance

Your Lock Your Key facilities provide the option of insured contents. This is an important factor when considering self storage, and we provide this non-compulsory option.

Your lock your key logo
Your Lock Your Key signs are a symbol of clean and secure storage sites.

Your Lock Your Key sites are situated around Carlisle, Cumbria and contain gated secure sites with pin and key lock entry, modern CCTV systems for safety, lighting and full 24/7 access. It’s an ideal proposition for anyone in the construction industry looking for either an inexpensive base to operate from at a fraction of the price of conventional premises.

great manoeuvring ability for the van at a Your Lock Your Key site

On our sites, we cater for HGV access so being able to drive up to your unit with the minimum of fuss is another factor to consider also.

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Storage in Carlisle

Storage facility
storage facility in Carlisle

Storage facilities need to provide 24/7 access even on Saturday and Sundays. Why? Let’s examine.

Times at present our little uncertain, especially with COVID-19, the last thing anyone wants are hurdles and hoops to manoeuvre through.

Our storage facilities are built on the back of convenience. And that convenience means that you should be able to gain complete access to your belongings whenever you want. It means should you want to access our sites early in the morning or late or evening, this is no problem at all, as we provide pin code access.

This level of access puts you in complete control.

Vehicle at a self storage facility

Secondly, it’s just great being able to drive directly up to your unit. This means you don’t have to manoeuvre up staircases and long corridors trying to pack an entire house full of contents into storage. It’s just simply fantastic that your car or van can reverse or drive upto your units doors.

If you’re concerned about security, don’t be, we’ve got state of the art CCTV systems in place, and secondly, only you have access to your belongings as you’re the only one with the key to your Container Unit.

10 foot shipping container
smaller units are available also

Our sites don’t just restrict you to one size of storage unit. Our container units come in various sizes, the most common ones are 20 foot units capable of holding up to a four bedroom house in complete safety. We’ve also got half size 10 foot container units for those wanting to store perhaps up to a one bedroom flat. Our 10 foot units are a fantastic way of saving money too.

Happy storing!

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