The Ultimate Leeds Moving Checklist

Moving to Leeds? Or moving to a new house in Leeds? It’s time to start planning.

One of the best tools in your arsenal is a self storage unit in Leeds. It’s especially useful for students, couples and families moving from one home to another.

When you use a Ready Steady Store storage facility, you can enjoy excellent customer service, 24/7 CCTV monitoring and unlimited extended hours access.

Key Points

Ideal for house moves, renovations and chain delays
Three self storage facilities: Leeds Kirkstall Road, Leeds Roseville Road and Leeds Ring Road
Specially designed Contents Protection Plan
Extended Hours Access available on request
24/7 CCTV security at all Leeds sites
Try our size estimator
Prices start from £6.50* per week
50% off for up to 12 weeks for new customers

*Correct as of August 2026 and based on locker space, prices depend on sizing, availability and location.

Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail

We’ve all heard the saying: failing to prepare is preparing to fail. This is especially true when moving house.

You might get away with a hasty house move in Leeds, but at what cost? You might scratch your new flatscreen TV, lose family heirlooms and live among boxes for the foreseeable future.

To make your move as seamless as possible, you need to start planning. Luckily, we’ve got a few ideas on where to start.

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Consider the Benefits of a Storage Unit

Self storage bridges the gap during life’s transitional periods.

Here are some of the top reasons why people in Leeds use self storage during a house move.

Read our full guide: How families in Leeds use storage during house moves.

Staggered Unpacking

Everyone’s dealt with the dreaded stacked boxes after a house move. The situation becomes even worse when you’ve forgotten which box contains what.

Self storage units allow you to unpack in your own time. Take the essentials to your new home, drop the rest off at a self storage facility and return to collect your goods once you’ve settled in.

Hassle-free Decluttering

If you’re planning to throw out, donate, or gift some of your valuables but don’t have time to sort through them before moving day, get a self storage unit.

You can sort through family heirlooms, expensive furniture and sentimental items at your leisure.

Ready Steady Store Self Storage Units

There are added benefits when you choose Ready Steady Store.

Discounts: All our customers get 50% off for the first 12 weeks
Flexible short-term rentals: You can secure a self storage unit for as little as four weeks, so you won’t pay for longer than you need
Safe and secure: App-controlled codeless entry and 24/7 CCTV mean that your things stay safe

Find out exactly how secure our Leeds facilities are.

Self Storage Facilities in Leeds

Another big benefit of choosing Ready Steady Store for Leeds self storage is that we have three locations.

Leeds Kirkstall Road

Location: Joseph House, Kirkstall Road, Leeds, LS4 2QD
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10-minute drive from Leeds Beckett University
11-minute drive from Leeds Arts University
14-minute drive from Leeds Trinity University

Leeds Roseville Road

Location: 66-68 Roseville Road, Leeds, LS8 5DR
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Good to know:

7-minute drive from Leeds Arts University
8-minute drive from Leeds Beckett University
25-minute drive from Leeds Trinity University

Leeds Ring Road

Location: Ring Road, Holbeck, Leeds, LS12 6DU
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Good to know:

12-minute drive from Leeds Beckett University
13-minute drive from Leeds Trinity University
13-minute drive from Leeds Arts University

Declutter Your Things

That’s enough about self storage units and now back to the packing tips.

A good rule of thumb: if you haven’t used it in a year, consider letting it go. There’s no point carrying things you don’t use across Leeds, only to put them in a cupboard at your new place.

Before you move, have a declutter. It could save you some money on moving costs. And if you go the extra mile and sell your decluttered stuff, you could make some cash to fund your move.

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Top Tips for Decluttering

Take one day at a time: Who said you have to do it all at once? Create a plan and assign a week to each room in your house. In the first week, divide your bedroom declutter into bite-sized chunks. For example, you might tackle the junk drawer, ottoman and storage boxes on different days.
Label boxes: We recommend creating boxes and labelling them rubbish, storage and charity. It’s so much easier to tackle big decluttering projects once you’ve got a clearly defined outcome.
Set a timer: Decluttering doesn’t have to take all day. In fact, if you set aside a chunk of time (like 15 minutes) you’re more likely to be productive during that time.

Gather Packing Supplies

You’ll need more boxes than you think when moving house. And because they seem so commonplace, a lot of people forget to stock up on them.

If you don’t stock up on packing supplies, you might have to carry your valuables in a plastic supermarket bag.

And it’s not just boxes; it’s also tape, labels and pens and even special heavy-duty bags for things like your wedding dress, duvet and cushions.

Our boxes, packaging and storage accessories can help you get ready for the big day. We stock sturdy cardboard boxes, strong stretch film, dust sheets and more.

For more advice, read our top ten self storage and packing tips.

Prepare Furnishings, Especially Fabric Ones

If you’re planning on putting furnishings into a self storage facility, you need to take precautions.

For wood furniture, you need to wipe the surface with a cloth and mild soap. You should also apply furniture polish, which adds a thin protective layer that repels dust, masks scratches and blocks moisture.

For upholstered furniture, you should thoroughly clean the surface. You need to check all the creases and cracks so that nothing is left behind.

Once you’ve finished prepping your furniture, you must leave it to air out in a well-ventilated place for at least 24 hours. This helps to dispel moisture and reduces the chance of mould.

Then you need to think about a protective cover. If you’re moving a velvet sofa into a self storage unit, you might want to cover it in a breathable fabric. Bedsheets and cotton blankets are a good idea because they are breathable and allow the air to circulate.

But if you’re moving furniture from one home to another, you can skip all these steps. In fact, the only thing that really matters is a protective cover for transporting your furniture.

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Clearly Label Your Boxes

Nothing’s worse than moving house, getting the keys and unlocking your new home only to realise that you have no idea where your toothbrush is.

The easiest way to avoid this is to clearly label your boxes.

Use a Sharpie
Write the destination room
Create a numbering system linking back to a larger document with more specific details
Write “Fragile” and “This way up” to protect your valuables

Hassle-Free Removals

Now that everything is in boxes and ready to go, you’ve got to find a way to get them to your new home or local self storage facility.

We’ve partnered with Enterprise to give our customers discounted van hire and exclusive offers. Enterprise offers a 24-hour hire period, so you can move your valuables at your own pace.

Find a Storage Unit that Works for You

Use our size estimator to find the right size for you.


	
		
		
			
			
				
				Storage Unit Size Guide
			
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				9–15
				sq ft
				Small Storage Unit
				Secure storage for documents, boxes and smaller items you need to access occasionally.
				
					Archive boxes
					Suitcases
					Seasonal items
				
			
			
			
				
				
				25
				sq ft
				Studio / Small 1-bed
				Conveniently fits the contents of a studio or small 1-bedroom flat, without bulky furniture.
				
					Single bed
					Wardrobe items
					Desk & chair
				
			
			
			
				
				
					⭐ Most popular
				
				50
				sq ft
				1–2 Bedroom Flat
				Reliably fits a sofa, double bed, wardrobe and around 20 boxes - our most-booked size.
				
					Double bed
					Sofa
					Wardrobe
				~20 boxes
				
			
			
			
				
				
				75
				sq ft
				2–3 Bedroom House
				Accessible storage for most contents of a family home, including larger furniture pieces.
				
					King bed
					Dining set
					Multiple wardrobes
				
			
			
			
				
				
				100
				sq ft
				3–4 Bedroom House
				Friendly, flexible storage for larger homes - white goods, garden furniture and full room sets.
				
					White goods
					Garden furniture
					Full house contents
				
			
		
		
		
			
			Helpful tip: Most of our storage units are at least 8ft high - stack your items and furniture to make the most of the height and keep your costs down.
		
		
		
			
				Not sure which size is right for you?
			
			
				Use the Size Estimator

Expert View

“Moving homes is one of the most stressful things you can do. There’s the decluttering, packing, the moving day itself, and then discovering that you’ve damaged things along the way. One solution is self storage. By putting your moving boxes and furniture in a self storage unit in Leeds, you can give yourself time to think. You can move your valuables at a leisurely pace and get organised without piles and piles of boxes blocking your way.”
Rebecca Donohoe, Area Manager at Ready Steady Store Leeds

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a self storage facility?

A self storage facility is a warehouse type building with a range of rooms of various sizes that you can rent. At Ready Steady Store, sizes range from a 9 sq ft locker to a 300 sq ft unit with majority of units at eight-foot-high ceilings.

Find out more in our complete guide to self storage in Leeds.

What’s the shortest amount of time I can rent a self storage unit?

Our minimum rental period is four weeks.

Call our team on 0800 321 3211 for more information.

How can I hire a van for my move in Leeds?

We’ve already found a reliable van hire partner, that’s why we’ve partnered with Enterprise. Our customers can get 5% off and a 24-hour hire period. Find out more about our Enterprise van hire offer.

Running a business in Leeds?

Read our guide to how Leeds startups use storage for flexible storage without the warehouse costs.

Make House Moves Easier in Leeds

Don’t let your house move disrupt your life more than it needs to, make your life easier with a self storage unit in Leeds.

Our self storage solutions are simple and hassle-free. Use our size estimator to see which sized unit you need, then visit your nearest Leeds Ready Steady Store to start storing within a few clicks.

For a full breakdown of costs, read our complete guide to self storage prices.

Find your nearest store and get started: Leeds Roseville Road, Leeds Kirkstall Road and Leeds Ring Road.

Give our team a call for more information and they’ll answer any questions you have.