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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Service

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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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  1. #24 of 29 best companies in Self storage facility
  2. #1 of 2 best companies in Corporate office
  3. #41 of 55 best companies in 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
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Mark,

Thank you for your feedback.
We are delighted to hear that Martyn was so helpful. We will be sure to pass on your thanks to him, it will mean a lot.
We look forward to helping you again in the future.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The entire experience was effortless…

The entire experience was effortless thanks to the exceptional assistance I received at the front desk. A special mention to the young lady named Laura, who consistently offers cheerful and informative service. Her outstanding people skills, along with those of the entire team, made a significant difference. Kudos to all involved. David Butler

27 January 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Steve,

Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that your experience was effortless and that our front desk team made such a positive impression.

A special thank you for mentioning Laura, she’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words. Her cheerful, informative approach and strong people skills are exactly what we value, and it’s great to know they made a real difference to your experience. We’ll also be sure to pass on your praise to the wider team.

Thank you again for your feedback and support - it means a lot to us.

Kind regards,
Access

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful friendly and patient…

Very helpful friendly and patient colleague called Harry who followed up when he said he would.

24 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Chez,

Thank you for your feedback.
We are pleased to hear that Harry was helpful, friendly, and patient, and that he followed up as promised. We will be sure to pass on your kind comments to him.
We look forward to assisting you again in the future.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly receptionist

Friendly receptionist, clean and accessible storage unit ideal for my requirements

24 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Natalie,

Thank you for your glowing 5-star review of our St Albans storage facility. We really appreciate your kind comments about our friendly store team and the accessibility of our storage units - we’re glad we could help you find a space that suited your needs.

Making storage simple and stress-free is always our goal, and it’s great to hear we delivered that for you. We look forward to supporting you with any future storage needs.

Kind regards,
Access

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service! Friendly and very helpful.

20 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Kate,

Thank you so much for leaving a glowing 5-star review for our Basingstoke storage site! We’re delighted to hear that you experienced great, friendly, and helpful service.
That’s exactly the standard we strive to deliver across all of our locations.
Your kind feedback really means a lot to the team, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share it.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No doubt best service you could ask for

I have used the company before, it is so hassle free, they ask you to bring certain proof of ID,and it's all sorted within 30 mins, and you can start moving in so to speak, the team at Selly Oak are amazing, super friendly and the manager is funny ha ha funny, made a tough day lighthearted, he is so good and if you have any doubts, don't they are absolutely amazing and will help you with everything that you need to do and show you the spaces available, so you get to see what your rental area looks like, which is great because then you can visualise where everything will fit 10/10 most definitely

26 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Teresa,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed review, it really means a lot to us.

We’re so glad you found the process hassle-free and quick. Making sure everything is sorted within 30 minutes and only asking for essential ID is exactly what we aim for, especially on what can be a stressful moving day. It’s great to hear that being able to view the space in advance helped you visualise how everything would fit - we know how important that is when choosing the right rental.

We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to the Selly Oak team. They’ll be delighted to hear that their friendly approach (and the manager’s humour, Anil's awesome) helped make a tough day feel lighter. Helping customers feel confident, supported, and clear on their options is what we pride ourselves on.

Thank you again for trusting us and for the 10/10 recommendation, we’re always here if you need us in the future. 😊

Kind Regards,
Access Self Storage

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

1st class staff but could do with two lifts?

The staff are 1st class. Very helpful. However, there is only one lift and a company, who had rented a space, which they then realised was too small, were moving from floor 1 to floor 2. They hogged the lift and a move-in which should have taken one hour, took 3. Cost me unnecessary waiting time. This was not the fault of the staff but maybe the facility?

25 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Andrew,

Thank you for your feedback.

We are very sorry for the inconvenience caused by the delay during your move in. After speaking with the store, they did experience an unusually busy morning with several removal companies arriving at the same time. While move ins are normally scheduled to help reduce pressure on the facilities, this is not always avoidable, and we can only apologise for the disruption you experienced.

That said, thank you for highlighting the attitude and professionalism of the team. Your kind comments about the staff are greatly appreciated and will be passed on, as they always do their best to support all customers.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good, but needs a little extra.

I have used Access before, so I knew I would get good service. The staff have been friendly and helpful, as always. I would ask that the units be swept/cleaned before people move their stuff in please.

22 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Anna,

A return customer! Music to our ears. We are glad to hear you received good service from the team and appreciate you raising the point about unit cleanliness, this is part of our move out procedures and we will kindly remind staff to see if this can be improved upon.

Thank you for choosing Access again!

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very helpful staff/manager.

Very helpful staff/manager.

25 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Rikky,

We are pleased to hear that you found our staff and manager very helpful. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and will be shared with the team.

We look forward to assisting you again in the future.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple and well explained

Simple and well explained

22 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Suzanne,

Thank you for your feedback.

We are glad to hear that everything was simple and well explained. Providing clear and straightforward service is what we're known for!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ready to help customers

Attentive and ready to assist customers, they will help and narrate all you need to know properly

22 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Raphael,
We are pleased to hear that our team was attentive and ready to assist, taking the time to clearly explain everything you needed to know. Providing helpful and informative service is something we take great pride in.

We appreciate your kind words and look forward to supporting you again in the future.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful staff.

Very helpful staff.

20 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi David,

Thank you for your feedback.
We are glad to hear that you found our staff very helpful. Your kind words are truly appreciated.
We look forward to welcoming you again whenever you need us.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great staff

Really nice staff. Spoke to the manager who was very knowledgeable and informative. Highly recommend

23 January 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi there!

Thank you for your great feedback.
We are delighted to hear that our team made such a positive impression and that the manager was knowledgeable and informative during your visit. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to assisting you again in the future.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great use of a mix of AI and human interface

Great use of AI chat to manage initial enquiry in the evening out of normal business hours to set the booking in motion, which was then followed up by the local depot team the following morning to enable same day access to self store.
Friendly and helpful depot team at Basingstoke. Thank you

19 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Kerry,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such detailed feedback.

We are really pleased to hear that our AI chat was helpful in getting things started for you outside of normal business hours, and that it allowed our Basingstoke team to follow up quickly and get you same day access. That is exactly what the system is designed to do, give customers an easy way to get in touch when we are closed, while also helping our store teams pick things up quickly and with the right information.

It is also great to hear that the depot team were friendly and helpful when they took over. Thank you again for your kind words, and we are glad the mix of technology and personal service worked well for you.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The customer service was the best

The customer service was the best

20 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Letitia,

Thank you for your feedback.
We are delighted to hear that you felt the customer service was the best. Your kind words mean a great deal to our team.
We look forward to helping you again whenever you need us.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Alpa,
Thank you for your feedback.

We are very pleased to hear that you found the staff at our Harrow branch excellent. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and will be shared with the team.

We look forward to welcoming you again whenever you need us.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer service

The team at Access - Mitcham are brilliant. Special shout out to Nick and Zvaar who will go the extra mile to give you a good price and good customer all at once. Can't recommend them enough

18 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Abdimalik,
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience.

We are delighted to hear that the team at Access Mitcham made such a positive impression. Nick and Zvaar will be especially pleased to know their efforts and commitment to great value and customer care have been recognised.

Your recommendation truly means a lot to us, and we look forward to supporting you again whenever you need us.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful staff

Staff was very helpful over the phone and in person. They recommended a storage size which was a better fit for my needs. The moving in and moving out process was amazing. Would recommend

13 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Tyrene,
Thank you for your lovely feedback.

We are pleased to hear that our team was helpful both over the phone and in person, and that their recommendation helped you find the right storage size for your needs. It is great to know that both your move in and move out experience went so smoothly.

Thank you for your recommendation, we truly appreciate it and hope to assist you again in the future.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was made easy for me.The…

Everything was made easy for me.The help I have received from the front desk has been second to none.thankyou Especially to the young lady on the front desk..Laura..who is always cheerful and ready to help or inform.Great people skills shown by all.David Butler

27 December 2025
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Dave,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience, David.

We are so pleased to hear that everything was made easy for you and that the support from our front desk team stood out. Laura will be delighted to receive your special mention, her cheerful attitude and willingness to help are qualities we truly value.

It is also great to know that the whole team’s people skills made a positive impression. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to helping you again in the future.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Efficient, great communication, polite, professional, the entire customer service was fantastic, even where I wanted to make a change. I highly recommend them.

14 January 2026
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Reply from Access Self Storage

Hi Shaz,

Thank you for your excellent review. We are delighted to hear that you found the service efficient, professional and well communicated throughout, especially when making changes. Your recommendation means a great deal to the team.

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