Self Storage Dorchester | 10ft & 20ft Drive-Up Units | 24/7 Access
Secure, drive-up container storage at 47a Enterprise Park, Piddlehinton, Dorchester, DT2 7UA — serving Dorchester, Puddletown, Charminster, Poundbury, Crossways and the wider DT1 area. Clean, dry 10ft and 20ft units with 24/7 access and no long-term contracts.
10ft from £132 per 4 weeks (£110 + VAT) · 20ft from £240 per 4 weeks (£200 + VAT)
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50% OFF YOUR FIRST 4 WEEKS Limited time offer
Secure & Monitored 24/7
HD CCTV, palisade fencing, gated entry with personal access codes and security lighting. Steel container units rated for outdoor storage. Your belongings stay protected day and night.
24/7 Drive-Up Access
Drive your van or car right up to your container – load and unload directly, no lifts or trolleys. Access your unit any time, day or night, 365 days a year, with no booking required. Ideal for trades with early starts and late finishes.
Transparent Pricing – 50% Off
10ft from £132 per 4 weeks, 20ft from £240 per 4 weeks. No hidden fees, no admin charges, no long contracts. Get 50% off your first 4 weeks when you book online today.
Self Storage in Dorchester — Serving DT2, DT1 and West Dorset
Our Dorchester site sits at 47a Enterprise Park, Piddlehinton, Dorchester DT2 7UA — an established industrial estate with quick access to the A35, A37 and B3143. It is the closest secure container storage facility for customers across Dorchester (DT1), Puddletown, Charminster, Poundbury, Crossways, and the wider DT2 postcode.
Whether you are a tradesperson needing secure tool storage, a small business outgrowing your space, a household moving home, or simply decluttering ahead of a sale, our 10ft and 20ft drive-up containers give you a clean, dry, secure unit at a transparent price.
Who uses our Dorchester storage units
- Tradespeople and contractors — builders, electricians, plumbers, decorators, scaffolders and gardeners across DT2 and DT1 using 10ft units as secure tool and material stores. 24/7 access for early starts and late finishes, no van break-ins.
- Small businesses — e-commerce sellers, market traders, online retailers and seasonal businesses using 20ft containers for stock overflow without warehouse-level commitments. Scale up or down as your business needs change.
- Households moving home — between completion dates, downsizing, or extending. Most customers store for 4–12 weeks.
- Decluttering and renovations — clearing a garage, loft or spare room ahead of a house sale, building work, or making space for a new arrival.
- Seasonal storage — paddleboards, mountain bikes, camping kit, motorbike gear, garden furniture and outdoor equipment between trips and seasons.
Why Dorchester customers choose The Storage Containers
- Established Piddlehinton location — professional industrial estate setting with hardstanding, gated entry and proper drainage. Not a temporary yard.
- Transparent pricing — £132 per 4 weeks for a 10ft unit, £240 per 4 weeks for a 20ft unit. No admin fees. No exit fees. No surprise increases.
- 50% off your first 4 weeks — book online and your first invoice is half price.
- True 24/7 access — drive-up, gated entry with personal access code, no booking required.
- Local team, local phone number — reach our Dorchester team on 01305 819819 Monday to Friday, business hours.
- Move in today — book online in under 15 minutes and access your unit the same day.
10ft and 20ft Storage Containers in Dorchester – Pick the Right Size
Both sizes are clean, dry, ventilated and fully drive-up — so you can load and unload directly from your van. Pick the size that fits your needs and book online in under 15 minutes.
10ft Container - £132 per 4 weeks
Dimensions: 10ft long × 8ft wide × 8ft high (≈ 80 sq ft / 7.4 m²)
Price: £132 per 4 weeks (£110 + VAT)
50% off your first 4 weeks
Fits roughly:
- The contents of a 1-bed flat or studio
- A small van load — 30–40 medium boxes plus furniture
- A trade tool kit, materials and small equipment
- Seasonal stock for a market trader or e-commerce seller
- Bikes, paddleboards, kayaks and outdoor gear with room to spare
Best for: single-room moves, decluttering, tradespeople, business stock, seasonal equipment.
20ft Container - £240 per 4 weeks
Dimensions: 20ft long × 8ft wide × 8ft high (≈ 160 sq ft / 14.9 m²)
Price: £240 per 4 weeks (£200 + VAT)
50% off your first 4 weeks
Fits roughly:
- The contents of a 3-bed house, including white goods and large furniture
- A full Luton van load with room to spare
- A complete trade fit-out — tools, materials, racking and a small workbench
- Significant stock holding for a growing online retailer
- Furniture, white goods and household items during a long-term move or extended renovation
Best for: full-house moves, sustained business storage, larger trade kit, extended renovations.
Who Uses Our Dorchester Storage?
From West Dorset tradespeople to Dorchester households on the move, our Dorchester units suit a wide range of storage needs. Whatever you’re storing, we’ve got you covered — with the flexibility, security, and access you’d expect.
🚐 Tradesperson Tool Stores
Early starts, late finishes, secure tool storage?
Tradespeople across DT2, DT1 and West Dorset use our Dorchester units as their secure base — load up at 5am, drop off at 9pm, no booking required, no van break-ins. Personal access codes mean only you get in. Piddlehinton’s hardstanding makes loading and unloading clean and easy.
Popular with: Builders, electricians, plumbers, decorators, gardeners, mobile mechanics, scaffolders.
💼 Business & Trade Storage
Stock, tools, paperwork, or overflow?
Dorchester and West Dorset businesses use our units as an affordable overflow warehouse — no lease, no minimum term, no VAT surprises. Ideal for online retailers, light industrial businesses, market traders and seasonal sellers across DT2 and DT1.
Popular with: Online retailers, e-commerce sellers, light industrial businesses, gardeners and landscapers, holiday-let operators.
🏠 Home Movers
Between houses, downsizing, or moving into West Dorset?
Our Dorchester units are perfect for the gap between exchange and completion — or for long-term overflow while you settle in. Drive-up access means you can unload a van straight into your unit at Piddlehinton.
Popular with movers in: Dorchester, Poundbury, Puddletown, Charminster, Crossways, Ferndown, Weymouth, DT2 and DT1.
📦 Decluttering & Renovations
More stuff than space? Building work coming up?
If you’re staging a Dorchester or Dorchester home for the market, building an extension, or simply reclaiming the garage — a Dorchester unit gives you the breathing room without the commitment of a bigger house.
Popular for: House staging, loft conversions, extension builds, growing families, downsizing parents.
🌲 Outdoor & Leisure Gear
Mountain bikes, paddleboards, kayaks, camping kit?
Dorchester sits close to the Jurassic Coast, Puddletown Forest, and the South Dorset Ridgeway — minutes from cycling trails, riverside paddleboarding, and prime camping country. Our clean, ventilated containers protect your gear from damp and damage between trips, so you’re ready when conditions are right.
Popular for: Mountain bikes, paddleboards, kayaks, camping equipment, fishing kit, motorbike gear.
Frequently Asked Questions — Dorchester Self Storage
Everything you need to know about renting a 10ft or 20ft container at our Dorchester site — pricing, access, security, and how to move in. Can’t see your question? Call our Dorchester team on 01305 819819.
How much does storage cost in Dorchester?
Our Dorchester facility offers transparent container storage pricing: £132 per 4 weeks for a 10ft unit (£110 + VAT) and £240 per 4 weeks for a 20ft unit (£200 + VAT). All units include 24/7 drive-up access, CCTV, and gated entry at no extra cost. Get 50% off your first 4 weeks when you book online.
What's the 50% offer and how do I get it?
New Dorchester customers get 50% off their first 4 weeks when they book online — that’s £66 for a 10ft unit or £120 for a 20ft unit for the first month, then standard pricing thereafter. The discount is applied automatically at checkout, no code needed. Available on all new bookings, no minimum term required.
Do I need a contract or minimum term?
No long-term contract and no minimum term. Our Dorchester units are billed every 4 weeks, and you can give 14 days’ notice to leave at any time. There are no exit fees, no admin charges, and no surprise renewals. Stay for 4 weeks or 4 years — your choice.
What size storage units do you offer in Dorchester?
We offer 10ft and 20ft secure drive-up storage containers. The 10ft unit (≈ 80 sq ft) holds the contents of a 1-bed flat or a small van load. The 20ft unit (≈ 160 sq ft) holds the contents of a 3-bed house or a full Luton van load. Both are clean, dry, ventilated steel containers ideal for household belongings, business stock, tools and outdoor equipment.
Do you offer 24/7 access?
Yes — our Dorchester site offers true 24/7 drive-up access, 365 days a year, with no booking required. You enter the site using your personal access code and drive directly to your container. Ideal for tradespeople with early starts, businesses with urgent stock needs, and households loading at non-standard hours.
How secure is your Dorchester storage site?
Security is built in at every level. Our Dorchester facility has HD CCTV recording 24/7, palisade fencing around the perimeter, electronic gated entry with personal access codes, and security lighting throughout. Each container is a solid steel unit with a high-security padlock area. Only you have access to your unit — TSC staff do not hold a key.
Where is your Dorchester site, and what areas do you serve?
Our Dorchester storage site is at 47a Enterprise Park, Piddlehinton, Dorchester DT2 7UA — an established industrial estate with quick access to the A35, A37 and B3143. We serve customers across Dorchester, Puddletown, Charminster, Poundbury, Crossways, Ferndown, Weymouth, the DT2 and DT1 postcode areas and the wider West Dorset region.
Can I store business equipment, tools or stock?
Absolutely. Many local tradespeople, contractors, online retailers, and small businesses across DT2 and DT1 use our units for tools, equipment, materials, stock, paperwork and seasonal inventory. The 24/7 access makes it ideal for early starts and late finishes, and the no-contract terms mean you can scale up or down as your business needs change.
Is there a deposit, and how do I pay?
A small refundable security deposit is taken when you start your rental and returned in full when you vacate the unit clean and tidy. Storage payments are taken every 4 weeks by direct debit — set up online when you book. No cash, no cheques, no admin. The whole process takes under 15 minutes online.
How quickly can I move in?
Most customers are moved in the same day. Book online in under 15 minutes, set up your direct debit, get your personal access code, and drive directly to your unit. If you’d rather speak to someone first, call our Dorchester team on 01305 819819 Monday to Friday, business hours.
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Self Storage Near You — Dorchester and the West Dorset Catchment
Our Dorchester storage facility serves customers right across West Dorset, with quick A35, A37 and B3143 access making us the natural choice for tradespeople, businesses and households across DT2, DT1, and the surrounding villages.
Most customers reach our Enterprise Park site within 15 minutes — and our 24/7 drive-up access means you’re never restricted by office hours.
Drive-time catchment from our Dorchester site
- Dorchester town centre, Puddletown, Charminster — under 5 minutes
- Poundbury, Martinstown, Winterbourne Abbas — 5–10 minutes
- Crossways, Tolpuddle, Milborne St Andrew — 10–15 minutes
- Wareham, Wool — 20–25 minutes (also served by our Wareham site)
- Cerne Abbas, Maiden Newton, Broadmayne — 15–20 minutes
- Weymouth & Portland — 20–25 minutes
Storage in DT2, DT1 and the wider West Dorset area
Our Dorchester site sits in DT2 7UA, with strong drive-time coverage across both the DT2 and DT1 postcodes — Dorchester town centre is officially DT1 and just minutes away. We also reach into DT3 (Weymouth edge), DT8 (Beaminster edge) and DT11 (Blandford edge) for customers in those border areas.
If you’re searching for self storage Dorchester, container storage DT2, storage near Dorchester, cheap storage Puddletown, or tradesman storage West Dorset — you’re in the right place. We offer 10ft and 20ft drive-up containers from £132 per 4 weeks with 50% off your first 4 weeks.
Why Dorchester is our West Dorset hub
Of our seven sites across Dorset and Hampshire, Dorchester is positioned for customers across the DT2 and DT1 postcodes — particularly tradespeople and small businesses on Piddlehinton and the surrounding industrial estates, plus households across Dorchester, Puddletown and the Piddle Valley.
If you’re closer to Ferndown, Ringwood, or Wareham, you’ll find our pricing and terms identical at every site — same £132 per 4 weeks for a 10ft, same 50% off your first 4 weeks, same 24/7 access.
Storage tips and guides for Dorchester
Other Storage Containers Sites Near You
If Dorchester isn’t your closest site, we have six other secure container facilities across Dorset and Hampshire — same pricing, same 24/7 access, same flexible terms.
Wareham — 16 miles southeast
Hines Pitt, Puddletown Road, Wareham, BH20 6AE
Our Wareham site serves Wareham, Purbeck, Wool, Bere Regis, Corfe Castle and the wider BH20 area. 10ft and 20ft drive-up containers from £132 per 4 weeks.
Swanage — 26 miles southeast
The Old Gas Works, Victoria Avenue Industrial Estate, Swanage, BH19 1AU
Our Swanage site serves Swanage, Studland, Langton Matravers, Worth Matravers, Corfe Castle and the Isle of Purbeck. 10ft and 20ft drive-up containers from £132 per 4 weeks.
Ferndown — 27 miles east
22 Ringwood Road, Longham, Ferndown, BH22 9AN
Our Ferndown site serves Ferndown, West Parley, Longham, Dorchester, BH22 and the Bournemouth–Christchurch corridor. 10ft and 20ft drive-up containers from £132 per 4 weeks.
Verwood — 30 miles northeast
Castleman Close, Axis 31, Wimborne, BH21 6FE
Our Verwood site serves Verwood, Wimborne, Three Legged Cross and the wider BH21 and BH31 area. 10ft and 20ft drive-up containers from £132 per 4 weeks.
Ringwood — 33 miles east
Former Travis Perkins, Parkers Close, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 1SD
Our Ringwood site serves customers across Hampshire, the New Forest, Fordingbridge and the wider BH24 area. 10ft and 20ft drive-up containers from £132 per 4 weeks.
Find Us — 47a Enterprise Park, Piddlehinton, Dorchester, DT2 7UA
Easy to find, easy to reach. Our Dorchester site sits on the established Piddlehinton industrial estate just outside Dorchester, with quick access to the A35, A37 and B3143 — and parking for vans, cars and trade vehicles.
📍 Site entrance: Please enter via Enterprise Park, Piddlehinton — the access road into our site is accessed directly off the estate road. Once on site, your unit will be clearly numbered.
Postal address: 47a Enterprise Park, Piddlehinton, Dorchester, DT2 7UA
Site entrance: Enterprise Park, Piddlehinton, DT2 7UA
Phone: 01305 819819
Access: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via personal gate code
Office enquiries: Monday–Friday, business hours
Directions to our Dorchester storage site
Our Dorchester site is on Enterprise Park at Piddlehinton, just north of Dorchester town centre off the B3143, with quick access from the A35. There is on-site parking for vans, cars and trade vehicles, and your unit will be clearly numbered on arrival. Use the Google Maps link below for door-to-door directions.
Ready to Book Your Dorchester Storage Unit?
Transparent pricing, no long-term contracts, and 24/7 access from day one. Most customers book online in under 15 minutes — or call our Dorchester team if you’d rather talk it through.
10ft from £132 per 4 weeks · 20ft from £240 per 4 weeks · 50% off your first 4 weeks · Move in today.
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