As someone who writes about Yorkshire homes, moves and everyday life for a living, I hear a lot of storage horror stories. Expensive units you barely fill, awkward opening hours, driving back and forth just to grab one box you forgot you needed.
So when I needed short term storage myself recently, I decided to try something a little different. That’s how I ended up using The Box Co., a storage by the box service that operates across Yorkshire and beyond.
Here’s my honest take.
What is storage by the box?
Instead of renting an entire storage unit, The Box Co. lets you store individual boxes. You only pay for what you actually use, which immediately makes sense if you’re storing seasonal items, decluttering, renovating or moving house.
They deliver the boxes to you, collect them when you’re ready, store them securely and bring them back whenever you need them.
Simple, but surprisingly rare.
Pricing that actually feels fair
One of the first things that caught my attention was the pricing.
Storage starts from £3.56 per box per month, which is far more reasonable than paying for a full unit when you only need space for a handful of boxes. There are no wasted corners, no empty space you’re still being charged for, and no pressure to commit long term.
For anyone in a flat, terrace or smaller home, this feels like storage that finally fits real life.
Ideal for last minute or flexible storage
Life does not always give you much notice. Moves get brought forward, renovations overrun, guests announce themselves.
What I really appreciated about The Box Co. was how flexible the service is. It worked just as well for a last minute clear out as it would for planned long term storage. There was no rigid contract or complicated process to slow things down.
If you’re the kind of person who thinks “I need this gone by the weekend”, this service makes that possible.
No driving. No heavy lifting. No stress
Transport and delivery are included, which honestly might be my favourite part.
There’s no need to hire a van, borrow a friend’s car or make repeated trips to a storage unit on an industrial estate somewhere. The boxes arrive at your door, and when you’re done, they’re collected from the same place.
It feels like storage designed by someone who understands how inconvenient traditional storage can be.
Insurance included for peace of mind
Each box includes £100 of insurance, which is reassuring, especially if you’re storing items you still care about, even if they’re not high value.
It’s a small detail, but it removes that underlying worry of “what if something happens”, without needing to arrange separate cover.
Why I wouldn’t rent a full unit again
The biggest takeaway for me was realising how unnecessary full storage units often are. I did not need a room. I needed space.
The Box Co. gave me exactly that, without overpaying, overcommitting or overthinking it.
For anyone in Yorkshire who wants storage that is flexible, affordable and genuinely convenient, storage by the box feels like the smarter option.
If you are looking for storage in Yorkshire and want something that fits around your life rather than the other way around, The Box Co. is well worth considering.
You can find them at: https://theboxco.co.uk
