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Frequently Asked Questions

When it comes to storing your belongings safely, choosing the right storage unit size is essential. However, it can be challenging to determine which size is best for your needs, as you need to estimate how much space will be required once your items are packed into boxes. Ideally, you want to avoid having too much space or too little. Too little space can make the entire process of organizing your storage more difficult and overwhelming.

We have four unit sizes: 5ft, 10ft, 20ft and 40ft. Please refer to our unit options tab for more details.
Our Gainsborough storage facility is unmanned. Please contact our office in Retford.
RETFORD - To sign up for a storage unit in Retford you will need to come to our office, which is based on the storage site. GAINSBOROUGH - We can either meet you at the site in Gainsborough at a mutually convenient time or you can come to our office in Retford to complete the sign up.
  • Any living creatures.
  • Combustible or flammable substances such as gas, paint, petrol, oil, cleaning solvents or compressed gases.
  • Firearms, explosives, weapons or ammunition.
  • Chemicals, radioactive materials, toxic waste etc.
  • Any illegal item or substances such as tobacco or alcohol and unlicensed or unsafe goods (toys, electrical goods etc).
  • Goods which are environmentally harmful.
We accept debit cards, cash and bank transfers.
You will need two forms of ID, i.e. driving licence or passport and utility bill.
Providing we have the availability, you can sign up for a unit any time during office hours and have immediate access.
The minimum rental period is one week.
It is possible to reserve a unit via our website. We will then be in touch the next day to secure a reservation deposit and take your details.
Our Retford office is open from Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm and on Saturday between 9am and 1pm.
You can access your unit 7 days a week between 6am and 10pm.
We supply a padlock which is housed in a special lock-box but we also advise that you add your own padlock.
All goods must be insured whilst in storage. Many home insurance policies will extend their cover to a self storage facility. If you arrange insurance yourself, all that we require is written proof that your goods are insured whilst in our storage facility (address required). Alternatively, we can add you to our insurance. The current price is shown on the Storage Price List.  We also offer tailored quotes for larger values of stored items, please contact the office to discuss your insurance requirements further.

Our experienced team is always happy to assist and answer any questions you may have about finding the best storage option for you.

Call Us on 01777 707591

What Customers Say About US

During a very stressful period of an upcoming house move the team at The Hive Retford were so helpful and accommodating, they really helped with reducing one of the problems I needed to deal with. All of the ladies I spoke to were polite, and knowledgeable in terms of what size unit would be required and what they could do if more was needed. When it came to moving day, the units were clean and well maintained and we took advantage of their Luton van which helped make the job much easier. I would definitely recommend their service.

Claire Kirkup

We rented 2 containers from Hive in Gainsborough over several months whilst moving house. I cannot praise their professionalism enough. The customer service was always second to none along with the bonus of cheerful, friendly staff. ?Thank you Hive!

Louise Longland

Fantastic clean heated indoor storage rooms with really easy but very secure access. The staff are very friendly and efficient, run the company in an environmentally friendly manner, and support a number of local charities. Next time we need storage, we won't hesitate to return here.

The Hill-Joneses

We have rented 2 storage containers over the course of the last 4/5 years. The security of the site is first class and all procedures from the initial hire to the return of the deposit have been dealt with very efficiently. We won't hesitate to use Hive again.

Laburnum House Educational
The Hive Gainsborough
Somerby Way, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1QT
OPENING HOURS:
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm | Sat: 9am - 1pm
SITES ACCESS HOURS:
6am - 10pm
The Hive Retford (Head office)
Sloswicke Drive, Trinity Park, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7WQ
OPENING HOURS:
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm | Sat: 9am - 1pm
SITES ACCESS HOURS:
6am - 10pm
The Hive Gainsborough
Somerby Way, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1QT
OPENING HOURS:
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm | Sat: 9am - 1pm
SITES ACCESS HOURS:
6am - 10pm
The Hive Retford (Head office)
Sloswicke Drive, Trinity Park, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7WQ
OPENING HOURS:
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm | Sat: 9am - 1pm
SITES ACCESS HOURS:
6am - 10pm
Call Us on 01777 707591

Get a quote or
reserve a unit online

Call Us on 01777 707591

Get a quote or
reserve a unit online