When entrusting your valuable assets to a specialist storage provider, safety and security are paramount. Whether you’re a business seeking IT hardware, artwork, or classic cars warehouse storage facilities, knowing your items are in safe hands provides essential peace of mind.
At Wilkins Storage Solutions, we’re committed to upholding the highest standards of security and care across all our warehouse storage solutions. Here’s how we achieve this and why businesses nationwide have been trusting us with storing their businesses assets for 140+ years.
Adhering to Storage Industry Legislation
The storage industry operates within a framework of regulations designed to safeguard clients and their possessions. Wilkins Storage Solutions complies with all relevant legislation, going above and beyond to guarantee the highest levels of protection of your assets. This includes:
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Ensuring our specialist storage facilities are safe for staff and clients.
- Fire Safety Order 2005: Regular fire risk assessments and fire safety systems to protect your businesses stored items.
- Data Protection Act 2018: Safeguarding any personal or business data shared with us when we store your assets in our warehouses.
We are members of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) which is one of the only professionally recognised trade bodies in the UK for warehousing. Our facility is UKWA approved and we operate within their commercially accepted terms and conditions – ensuring our service to you and your clients is always of the highest levels of service and quality.
Advanced Storage Security
Our Reading-based specialist storage facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art security systems to ensure your businesses assets remain protected at all times. Key features include:
- 24/7 CCTV Monitoring: Continuous surveillance ensures all activity on-site is recorded and reviewed. Our high-definition cameras cover all entry points and storage areas across our warehouse storage facilities.
- Access Control Systems: Only authorised personnel can access our storage facilities. We use secure PIN codes, key-cards, and other bio-metric systems, depending on the storage unit’s sensitivity and the assets being stored.
- On-Site Security Personnel: For added protection, all of our specialist storage facilities employ on-site staff who monitor activity and conduct regular security checks throughout the warehouse.
- Fire and Environmental Protections: Monitored Fire alarms direct to the emergency services and climate-control systems safeguard assets against environmental risks such as fire, humidity, and temperature fluctuations. Wilkins Storage is equipped with temperature-controlled storage facilities in order to ensure your goods being stored with us remain in pristine condition.
- Fully digitalised and emergency services monitored alarm system on all internal facilities – linked directly to the emergency services and key holders.
Tailored Storage Solutions for Industry-Specific Needs
As a result of Wilkins Storage’s 140+ years of service and 10,000’s of businesses that we support, we’re highly experienced in providing specific and bespoke solutions for a wide range of industries. We understand that different businesses have unique storage requirements. That’s why we offer specialised storage solutions at all our warehouse sites in and around Reading & Berkshire, ensuring we can support your businesses storage requirements in the best way possible.
Our warehouse storage service offerings include handling, loading & unloading, order fulfilment, taking deliveries and much more. Our job is to completely remove the time, stress & worry involved in your stock and storage operations.
Interior Design Storage
Interior designers often require safe, spacious storage for furniture, fabrics, and decor pieces. We know how valuable and delicate your interior design items are. Our team of experienced movers takes great care in handling and transporting your pieces. From fragile objects to heavy furniture, we implement the highest standards of safety procedures to ensure everything arrives at its destination in perfect condition. Our well-maintained transport vehicles are equipped with the tools and materials to protect and secure your items during removal and transit. Our specialist storage facilities for interior designers offer:
- Send your clients orders direct to us – You can arrange the delivery of clients orders direct to our facility where we will condition check, photograph, re package and stow away in your storage – awaiting the project to be complete and minimising waiting times for products meaning that once the project is complete we can deliver these items direct to your clients property. We provide a professional white glove installation service to compliment our storage services
- Climate-controlled units to prevent damage from humidity or temperature changes if required
- Flexible storage sizes to accommodate everything from small accessories to large furniture pieces.
- Organised shelving and inventory management options, simplifying the pick and pack process.
Art Storage
Art collections demand exceptional care. Whether you need short-term storage for a single piece of fine artwork, or long-term storage for a whole exhibition, our customer service-driven approach will allow you to find a bespoke solution for your specialist art storage needs.
All your artwork is logged in our centralised system upon receipt, and packaged according to your need by our experienced art handlers. We provide:
- Climate-controlled environments to prevent warping, cracking, or fading of any artwork being stored in our warehouse facilities.
- Secure racking systems equipped with robust, multi-lock systems, to store paintings and sculptures safely.
- Enhanced insurance coverage tailored for high-value items of artwork stored.
IT Hardware Storage
Businesses storing IT equipment need protection from physical damage and cyber threats. At Wilkins Storage we provide flexible, professional and secure receiving, handling, storage and dispatch solutions catered to your specific IT Hardware needs.
Our team of storage experts have the knowledge, experience and infrastructure to carefully receive, store and distribute for you and your clients within the UK, EU and Internationally. With dedicated IT handlers, packers and vehicles, we not only securely store IT hardware for you but also deliver them to your clients hassle-free. Our IT storage solutions include:
- Anti-static flooring to reduce the risk of electrical damage to any IT Hardware being stored with Wilkins Storage.
- Secure, multi-tier access protocols to prevent unauthorised tampering.
- Climate-controlled units to maintain optimal conditions for sensitive electronics that might otherwise be susceptible to damage caused by unregulated temperature-controlled storage units.
eCommerce Storage:
At Wilkins Storage, we understand the stresses that eCommerce businesses have with storing all their stock. The most difficult, time-consuming and limiting aspect of a thriving e-commerce business is a lack of storage space, operational capacity and the fixed overheads that come with order fulfilment.
We want to help remove these concerns, providing your business the opportunity to safely and securely store your e-commerce goods in our large, purpose-built warehouse. We employ state-of-the-art-technology, optimal security and a professional, fully-trained team to help remove the constraints that are holding back your growth. Wilkins’ eCommerce storage solutions provide:
- Large warehouses, with various shelving and racking solutions for whatever your goods.
- Trained, professional and knowledgeable staff who understand the best ways to care and store your products.
- Rigorous and robust security systems so you can rest knowing your eCommerce goods are safe.
High–Value Asset Storage
Wilkins Storage have developed a purpose-built, security storage unit that enables us to offer your business storage solutions for your businesses high-value assets.. Our containerised storage solution ticks all the boxes for you. Whether you need smaller wooden crates for smaller, but still valuable, assets, or 20ft steel containers for large valuable items, your goods can be securely stored behind lock and key. Our storage solutions provide:
- Steel 20ft containers that are the ultimate in high-security storage. They are kept inside our purpose-built facility so do not suffer from changes in weather etc.
- Fireproof-secure storage systems, under tight lock and key.
- Flexibility to rent storage space for your high-value assets for as long as you need, whether it’s a few days or years.
Event & Exhibition Storage:
Wilkins Storage works with multiple main UK exhibition designers/suppliers to provide them with a flexible, cost-effective and safe storage system for their clients’ events and exhibitions. Our event and exhibition storage services include specialist handling and storage equipment to maintain your goods in pristine condition until the day of your event or exhibition. Wilkins’ Reading-based storage facility offers:
- Pre-quotations so you and your clients can plan for the costs of ongoing storage before deciding and committing.
- No minimum or maximum storage unit time so that you rest-assured that you and your clients can safely and securely store your events or exhibitions assets for as long as you need to work with the seasons and trends.
- Specialist trained handling teams and in-house transport, loading/unloading and inventory management systems.
Removal Industry Storage:
Since 1880, we have supported UK, European and International relocation’s to clients, providing them with safe, secure and bespoke commercial storage solutions. Subsequently, we now offer our warehouse storage facilities in Reading, Berkshire and the surrounding areas for moving companies requiring trade storage services. Wilkins Storage can:
- Cater for 1-2000+ industry spec container space at our warehouse facilities.
- Provide container loading & unloading services that ensure drop-offs and collections are quick and easy, while maintaining high-standards of safety and security.
- A highly-developed and intuitive inventory management system.
By combining safety and sustainability, we help businesses meet their corporate social responsibility goals while protecting their assets.
Why Choose Wilkins Storage Solutions?
With specialist storage facilities across the UK, we offer convenient and accessible storage solutions for businesses of all sizes and can provide storage solutions for your business nationwide.
Our services are tailored to your business storage requirements and we provide customised services to specific industries from interior designers to IT firms, our tailored solutions address the unique challenges of each industry.
As a long-standing, well-established storage solution provider, Wilkins Storage has a proven track record. We have a history of countless satisfied clients who attest to our reliability and expertise. On top of all this, we aim to be completely transparent without pricing and capacity. No hidden fees—just straightforward, competitive costs.
Looking for a Secure & Safe Storage Solution?
Choosing a storage provider is a significant decision for any business. At Wilkins Storage Solutions, we combine industry-leading warehouse storage security measures, compliance with legislation, and customised solutions to ensure your assets are always in safe hands. Whether you’re storing artwork, IT hardware, or classic cars, our specialist storage facilities provide the protection and peace of mind your business deserves.
Ready to secure your assets with Wilkins Storage Solutions?
Contact us today to discuss your storage needs and discover why businesses nationwide trust us as their partner in safety and security.
Warehouse Storage Systems FAQs
How Secure Are My Assets in Storage?
Our layered security approach ensures that your assets are protected against theft, damage, and environmental risks. With 24/7 monitoring and advanced access controls, we leave no room for compromise.
Can I Access My Items in Storage When Needed?
We offer flexible access hours tailored to business needs. Whether you require round-the-clock access or scheduled entry, we accommodate your preferences while maintaining strict security protocols.
What Happens in Case of an Emergency to my Assets in Storage?
In emergencies such as fires or floods, our comprehensive disaster response plans ensure minimal impact on stored items. Our facilities are equipped with fire suppression systems, flood defenses, and emergency communication protocols.
What are the Sustainability and Ethical Practices of Storage Facilities?
At Wilkins Storage Solutions, we’re committed to environmentally responsible storage. Our initiatives include:
- Energy-efficient facilities: Using LED lighting, solar panels, and insulation to reduce energy consumption.
- Recyclable materials: Offering eco-friendly packaging and storage supplies.
- Waste reduction: Implementing recycling programs and minimising single-use plastics. Our transport fleet runs solely on HVO diesel which achieves a 90% reduction in carbon emissions
