How Self Storage Supports Local Businesses
Running a small business in London has never been simple — and in Canary Wharf, space is at a premium. Whether you’re a tradesperson, retailer, or start-up, finding room to store stock, tools, or paperwork can feel like a puzzle with no spare pieces.
That’s where we come in.
Store That has been part of the Canary Wharf and E14 community for over 60 years, helping local businesses stay organised, flexible, and efficient. We’re a local family-run company, not a faceless chain, and we understand the realities of running a small business in this part of London.
Here’s how our self storage units in Canary Wharf can give your business the extra breathing room it needs.
1. Flexible Space for Local Growth
Commercial property prices in East London can make expansion tough. But with self storage, you can grow without taking on a long-term lease or extra overheads.
Whether you’re a market trader storing seasonal stock, a builder between jobs, or a creative with bulky materials, our units give you room to scale up and down as your workload changes.
Local insight: Many of our long-term customers started with a single 20ft unit and now manage several as their businesses have grown — all without leaving the area.
2. Clear the Clutter and Stay Efficient
Working from a cramped workshop or back office is a fast route to chaos. Moving surplus stock, marketing materials, or archived documents into a nearby storage unit keeps your main workspace tidy and productive.
How to make it work:
Use shelving to make full use of your unit’s 2.4m–2.7m height.
Keep regular-use stock near the front for easy access.
Label and log everything — your future self will thank you.
A well-organised unit can genuinely feel like an extension of your business.
3. Secure, Local, and Reliable
Your tools, products, or paperwork deserve to be somewhere safe — and nearby. Our secure storage site on Westferry Road has round-the-clock CCTV, gated access, and individual locked units. Because we’re just down the road, you can pop in whenever you need, without fighting London traffic or waiting on warehouse staff.
It’s peace of mind that your stock is both protected and close at hand.
4. Affordable Alternative to Warehousing
Not every small business needs a full warehouse. Our 20ft (155 sq ft) and 40ft (315 sq ft) containers offer just the right amount of space, without the cost of long-term leases, business rates, or utilities.
And because we’re based locally, you’re not paying to store miles from your customers. For many East London businesses, that proximity alone saves time and fuel every week.
5. Supporting Local Business, Together
Store That isn’t just based in Canary Wharf — we’ve been part of the community for decades. From supporting tradesmen and local retailers to helping new start-ups find their footing, we’re proud to work alongside the very businesses that make East London thrive.
We know that when local companies succeed, the whole community benefits. That’s why we keep our service personal, our terms flexible, and our site accessible for everyone — whether you’re storing a few boxes or a whole season’s worth of stock.
Final Word
If you’re running a business in Canary Wharf or the wider E14 area, self storage isn’t just convenient — it’s a practical way to save money, stay organised, and keep your operations local.
And with over 60 years on the same site, Store That is proud to be the local business helping other local businesses make space to grow.
Get in touch with us here to find out how we can help your business stay one step ahead.