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Attic Self Storage on the BBC

The BBC ran the next instalment of its Business Boomers series on the evening of April 14th, 2014. This well respected programme succeeds the well respected and popular Money Programme on BBC 2. Self storage is a booming industry in the UK. Originally imported as a concept from the United States, as the trend towards […]

Attic featured on the BBC (again)

Attic Self Storage features on the BBC news website and on BBC television tonight at nine O’Clock. More follows…. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26921870

Self Storage in the UK: A RICS Perspective

The latest edition of MODUS, the in-house magazine produced by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, features an article on the self storage sector in England. A professional body set up by Royal Charter, RICS is committed to upholding the highest standards of excellence and integrity in chartered surveying and property, and this body has, […]

Musicians putting their sound in to storage

I was recently asked a question about musicians in self storage. Do they cause any trouble? What about sound recording studios? This is an excellent question because there is a shortage of music studio space in London, and of course there is a large number of both amateur and semi-professional musicians living in our capital […]

Self Storage Focus Magazine

Attic Self Storage, based in Bow, East London features on the front cover of the latest edition of Focus. Focus is the only regular publication for the self storage industry in the UK and in Europe, incorporating the FEDESSA (Federation of European Self Storage Associations) magazine as well. The magazine covers a number of topics […]

Self Storage Grows in London

Our Main Office and Reception Refurbishment Project is Now Finished! We have finally completed our refurbishment project for our store in Bow, East London. Having invested a considerable financial sum and also put up with workmen, dust and works on site over a three month period, the team was very pleased to finally move in to […]

Attic Self Storage in the Economist Magazine

The Economist magazine has written a piece about self storage in the UK. Included in the latest edition of the weekly magazine, which has a distributorship of over 3 million copies in the UK alone in addition to the website and other electronic editions, the article appears in the February 1st 2014 magazine which will […]

The BBC Writes About Self Storage

The BBC has written a short piece about self storage and the way in which small businesses use self storage units for their flexibillity and affordability. We were interviewed for the upcoming BBC2 Programme “Inside Self Storage” which is due to air on BBC 2 in early spring 2014, however in the meantime you might […]

Attic Expands Storage Units

Attic Self Storage recently underwent a complete refurbishment, resulting in the construction of a spacious, welcoming and contemporary reception area along with new offices for the storage and removals teams. The refurbishment was accompanied by a new glass facade, new white cladding and brand new, internally lit (and environmentally friendly!) signage. Fitted out by SAS […]

Attic at the Self Storage Conference in London

Attic Self Storage sent two representatives to the European Self Storage Conference organised by the Self Storage Association of the UK on behalf of FEDESSA. Frederic de Ryckman de Betz, Founder and Managing Director of Attic Self Storage, attended on both days together with investor Mark Toomey. The conference took place at the Etc. Venue […]

Busy, Busy, Busy Little Bees!

Well my my, it has been a busy year. First there was the launch of Attic Removals, the newest and most professional accredited removal service in London last summer. Of course, that meant a new website to build, not to mention a team and vehicles to find, along with the usual systems, processes and controls […]

London Is A Tight Space

If you’re new to London, chances are you’ll be having to adjust to a few things. There’s the tube; hot, dusty, smelly. People’s armpits. Sometimes, in winter, you can live with them. Other times, in summer, they really are the pits. There’s the pecking order on London’s streets. Black cabs are at the top. Then […]

Open House London 2013

In three weeks’ time, London throws open her proverbial doors to welcome all comers to view the rich and extensive diversity in architecture that features in our capital. Billed as “the Capital’s greatest architectural showcase”, the event is scheduled to take place over two days (21st and 22nd of September 2013) and will see over […]

Storage Boxes

Have you seen the new self storage reception at Attic Self Storage in Bow, East London? Well if you haven’t paid us a visit yet, you really ought to. Our new reception features wood and slate floors with super comfy, bright orange sofas and masses of natural light thanks to floor to ceiling glass arranged […]

Attic Storage on BBC Radio 4

Well I never. First of all, I never thought I would end up listening to Radio 4, like my mother used to. It started with the odd foray on to BBC Radio 2; getting bored with the repetitive nature of the music on BBC Radio 1, both the songs and the similarities between them. What […]

Olympic Stadium To Get New Roof

Our magnificent Olympic Stadium in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park right here in Stratford, East London is about to get a makeover. With the venue and the locale already enjoying great success as a busy events venue post-games, the stadium is to get a brand new roof. Initially, the existing roof and lighting towers will […]

Self Storage Conference Announced

The 2013 FEDESSA Self Storage Conference will be held at the Etc. Venues St Pauls in central London, it has been announced. The venue provides a striking and contemporary setting for this year’s conference, which marks a departure from pervious years in which the self storage conference has typically been held in traditional hotel-conference venues. […]

It’s Looking Very Different

Our new offices and reception are finally starting to take shape. The slate flooring is in, the offices have been built & dry lined, the paint is almost dry and even the ceiling tiles are in! Most of the glass is now in place not to mention the cladding, and we took delivery of our […]

New Social Media Feeds – Coming Soon!

Well well, after all this time Mrs Atticus finally persuaded me to get one of those new-fangled smart phone thingies. And isn’t it a thing of beauty! Bright screen, takes photos, videos, browses online, I can buy stuff with it, bake stuff with it, dig up the spuds in our allotment with it even make […]

Strand East – Coming Soon to Bow!

So, what were you doing on Friday, September 28th 2012 I wonder? You may have been looking forward to the week-end. Perhaps you were planning an evening out with friends, colleagues or a loved one. Menawhile, The London Thames Gateway Development Corporation had just given planning permission to the latest ambitious project in East London: […]

New online self storage quote system

Things are moving so fast on here I can’t keep up! We’re bringing out a brand spanking new self storage quote facility, only weeks after we launched our new website. The constant updates and developments are leaving me breathless (no sarcasm please, I do very well for my age thank you very much!). The new online self […]

A short history of East London, part 1

Mrs Atticus and I had some friends around for dinner on Sunday, and we got to chatting about how marvellous East London is. In fact, we couldn’t quite believe how fast the whole area around Stratford, Silvertown and the Docklands has developed, especially of late, and this got us thinking back over the history of […]

A New Reception for Attic Self Storage

The ground has broken for the works on our new reception! Thanks to Gary, Ray, Jack, Sean and the team at SAS, work is underway on our new reception and office space for our headquarters in Bow, East London. With an expected completion date of mid-June, we are all chomping at the bit to see […]

Students in East London

As the holiday season fast approaches, chances are students right across London are more concerned with their exams right now than storage. The relaxing, lazy days followed by chilled nights out on the town are a distant memory, replaced by stress and worry during the exam period. For those in their final year, thoughts will […]

Self Storage Sector Grows

The 2013, 7th annual survey of the self storage industry has been released by Deloitte and the Self Storage Association of the United Kingdom. The survey covers 85 self storage companies in the UK, covering between them 468 self storage facilities, which represents around half the estimated “True” self storage industry in the UK, according […]

Our Local Whitechapel

Mrs Atticus and I were enjoying a warm cuppa on Sunday, when she happened to mention that youngsters these days don’t seem to appreciate the depth of history in our local area. Now, I could write reams about East London but I haven’t really got the time (Mrs A has the roast on and I’ve […]

Self Storage Association News

Attic Self Storage is delighted to welcome Rennie Schafer to the Self Storage Association of the United Kingdom (SSA UK). A Commercial Law and Mba graduate from Deakin University, Rennie spent 5yrs working as part of the team at the Australian Meat Industry Council before being head-hunted by the Self Storage Association of Australia. As […]

Different Types of Storage Systems

We’re all pushed for space. Not surprising really, with some of the smallest homes in Europe being built right here in the UK (see our previous blog about small homes in Britain). So what can we do to maximise the space we do have? There are a variety of different storage systems available to help […]

The Rugby’s Coming to Bow!

My my, Mrs Atticus will be pleased! It has just been announced that the Rugby World Cup (RWC) in 2015 will see five games played at our magnificent local Olympic stadium. Now she won’t have to wait on me hand and foot, and will instead be able to put her feet up as I will […]

Grand Designs in London

Wow! Doesn’t time fly. Has it been a year already? Well I’m mighty glad it has; do you know, Mrs Atticus and I, we absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Grand Designs. It’s one of our favourite TV shows. So much so, we tape it (well record it, I don’t suppose you can call it taping anymore, […]

Small Homes in Britain

Well this won’t come as a surprise to many of you, but apparently, developers in the UK are cutting corners to maximise profits, with the result that British homes are now the smallest in Europe. The Royal Institution of British Architects reckons that the average newly built one bedroom home in the UK now only […]

Welcome to the New Website

As this is the first blog entry on our new website, we felt it fitting to talk a little about our new self storage website. It won’t surprise many of our readers when I say that online presence and online search are growing in importance every day. This is not a trend that has gone […]

Storage in London for Business and Personal Use

The world of self storage is growing in popularity. With cost of land rising consistently year on year, many businesses and individuals are turning to self storage facilities in order to keep various items safe and secure. Storage in London in particular is incredibly popular, but who is using these storage facilities and why? Business […]

London Storage, Who Stores What?

Self storage is proving to be a very popular method of storing goods when space runs a little short, but there are a number of ways that people use self storage facilities, what are they? Uses for our London Storage Moving house is one of the more obvious reasons people use our London storage facilities. […]

Use London Self Storage For Santa’s Grotto

Buying gifts for the younger generation in your family can be extremely exciting, as their enthusiasm and belief in Christmas is so high, but one thing that you have to take into consideration these days is that they may snoop around the house looking for your purchased presents. Even if you think you have the […]

Personal Storage In London Made Simple with Attic

f you are in need of some extra space to store your belongings and are searching for affordable and effective solutions, then personal storage is the best option. No matter what your storage needs are such as moving house, de-cluttering or making space for someone special; if you are looking for safe, secure and cost […]

Who Uses London Self Storage Facilities?

You would think that at Attic Storage there was only one reason for people using our facilities and that is too store their possessions, but recently there has been a lot more uses for the areas that we offer. In the last year we have had some famous artists including Honey Ryder and Tinchy Stryder […]

Ran Out of Room? Clean out with London Storage.

London is not well known for offering spacious accommodation. As a result, sometimes your stuff can over-run your flat or house and a clean out is needed. Luckily, Attic Self Storage Limited is here to help with its London Storage facility in East London. Attic Storage Limited’s London Storage Facility Hosts A Variety Of Size […]

Are You Looking For Self Storage in London?

If you are looking for domestic, business or student self storage in London, then you are at the right place. Finding a safe and convenient self storage solution has never been easier with Attic Storage. Turn To Attic Storage For All Your Storage Needs Our self storage services can accommodate every storage need. The flexibility […]

Affordable Storage In London With Attic Storage

Wondering where to keep your belongings when you’re heading to a new country for some time or renovating your home? Moving house and wondering how to keep your furniture safe while doing so? Don’t have enough space in your house to store all the things you own? Your best solution will be to rely on […]

Why Use Attic Self Storage in London?

Self storage Self storage is something that refers to a space where a company or individual can store and has access to their own personal items, large and small. Without these facilities items could potentially have to be disposed of or sold due to lack of space. Putting your belongings in this place will save […]

Why do clients use our London Storage?

Choose Attic Storage for your Self Storage in East London No matter if your business is expanding, downsizing or relocating, Attic Storage can provide the best space saving solution with our London storage service. Our storage solutions are also for academic as well as domestic needs. Our storage services will offer you peace of mind, […]

Tinchy Stryder Chooses Attic!

Tinchy Stryder chose Attic to film his latest viral music video. Click here to view the video on YouTube.

Decorating the House? We Provide Storage in London

Decorating Your Home? Wondering About Storage in London? Read On. Decorating your home can always get the better of you, but with the thought of decorating comes the worry of paint and other decorating materials landing on your furniture and your other belongings. Furthermore, if space isn’t planned properly, then it can hinder your decoration […]

How Safe is our Self Storage in London?

The world of storage has transformed incredibly since the days of a man patrolling a rusty fenced off ‘yard’ with just a padlock and chain holding the gate locked. Now it is more like a futuristic fort with the latest technology in high security. More and more now people are turning to London storage spaces […]

Client Service Award Photos

The A-Team posing with their award! Our Managing Director is presented the award by Rodney Walker, CEO of the Self Storage Association of the United Kingdom.

How Can Attic Storage in London Help Me When Moving

Self Storage in London There may be many reasons to move your house. No matter what that exciting reason might be, it can be definitely frustrating when you start thinking about where to store your things when you may be in between places. Fortunately, there is a much easier way to go about with the […]

Attic Wins Customer Service Award!

Media Release September 2012 ATTIC SELF STORAGE WINS PRESTIGIOUS EUROPEAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD Attic Self Storage, an independent self storage provider based in Bow, East London has won the prestigious ‘Best Customer Service Award’ at the 2012 European Self Storage Awards. The Customer Service category was open to any individual, facility or self storage company […]

Complete EndtoEnd Service from Attic Self Storage

Complete End to End Services from Attic Self Storage London The task of packing up your bulky belongings and having them sent to a secure, trusted self storage provider can be difficult. Before you can begin organising your things you must locate a great storage company that will give you excellent customer services, fair and […]

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