Saltash, Cornwall · PL12

Secure storage & hire on the Tamar

Boat storage, trailer storage, trailer hire and eco-friendly plastic moving box rental — all from one local yard in Saltash.

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24/7CCTV & access
Tamarriverside location
Spacesavailable now
24/7 monitored CCTV
Gated secure access
Easy A38 access, Saltash
WhatsApp enquiries welcome
Estate agent partnerships
What we offer
Storage & hire services

Everything under one roof in a secure Saltash yard. Rolling monthly contracts, no long tie-ins, spaces available now.

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Trailer storage

Compact storage for small trailers, box trailers and plant trailers. Ideal for tradespeople and small businesses.

£30 / month
  • Small and box trailers
  • Rolling monthly contract
  • Same secure gated yard
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Trailer hire

Cart transporter and box trailers for hire by the day or week. Perfect for moving, deliveries and plant transport.

£40 / day from
  • Cart transporter — £50/day
  • 10ft, 12ft & 14ft box trailers
  • Weekly discount available
  • Collect from Saltash yard
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Plastic moving box hire

Reusable plastic crates delivered to your door and collected when you're done. No cardboard, no fuss, no waste.

From £1.50/crate per week
  • Small, medium & large sizes
  • Delivered & collected locally
  • Minimum 10 crates, 1 week
  • Trade rates for estate agents
Plastic moving box hire
Crate hire pricing

Strong, lidded, stackable plastic crates — delivered to your door in the Saltash and Plymouth area, collected when you're done.

Small

Personal crate

35–45 litres · ideal for books, valuables, kitchen items

£1.50
per crate, per week
  • Lidded & stackable
  • Easy carry handles
  • Great for stairs
Large

Heavy-duty crate

75–90 litres · clothes, bedding, bulky items

£2.50
per crate, per week
  • Maximum capacity
  • Lidded & weatherproof
  • Stackable when full

Delivery & collection

Saltash & Plymouth area£15 flat fee
Orders of 20+ cratesFree delivery
Minimum hire10 crates, 1 week
Late return charge£3 per crate/day

Example order — 3-bed house move

20 medium crates × 2 weeks£80.00
Delivery & collection£15.00
Total£95.00
Compare to buying cardboard boxes: £40–60 that you then have to break down and recycle. Our crates are stronger, faster to pack and collected from your door.
Estate agents & removal firms: We offer a 20% trade discount on hire rates in exchange for referrals. Get in touch to discuss.
How box hire works
We deliver, you pack, we collect

Simple, local and completely hassle-free. No depot trips, no cardboard recycling runs.

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Book your crates

Tell us how many you need, what sizes, and your moving dates. We'll confirm and arrange delivery.

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We deliver to your door

Your clean, stacked crates arrive ready to pack — delivered anywhere in Saltash and the Plymouth area.

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Pack, move, unpack

Strong, lidded and stackable — far better than cardboard. No tape needed, no assembly required.

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We collect when you're done

Once you're settled, we pick up the empty crates. No fuss, no recycling, no mess left behind.

Why plastic crates?

Reusable, robust, and far better than anything from the supermarket skip.

Stackable and stable in transit
Weatherproof lids — no soggy bottoms
No tape needed — open and pack
Zero waste — cleaned and reused
Suitable for office and home moves
Short or long-term hire available
Container storage coming soon
Partnering with local estate agents — offer plastic crate hire to your clients as part of your moving service. We handle delivery, collection and cleaning.
Crate sourcing
Where to buy your crates

Two best UK suppliers for heavy-duty lidded moving crates. Both sell new and used stock.

Crate Hire UK — Buy section
cratehire-uk.co.uk

Heavy-duty polypropylene removal crates in a range of sizes from 25L to 165L. Also sell used hire stock at a discount — ideal for starting out.

  • 80L standard crate (new)~£20–25 inc. VAT
  • 25L small crate (new)~£10–14 inc. VAT
  • Used 80L cratesContact for price
  • Freephone0800 048 5769
Starter budget: For 40 mixed crates, expect to spend £550–£750 new. Ask about used hire stock to cut this to £300–£400. Break-even in around 6–8 bookings.
Your peace of mind
Security you can count on

Our Saltash yard is monitored, gated and purpose-built for secure outdoor storage.

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24/7 CCTV monitoring

Continuous monitored CCTV coverage across the entire yard, day and night.

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Gated secure access

Solid gated entrance keeps your boat, trailer or equipment secure at all times.

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Easy to reach

The Boat Yard, Forge Lane, Saltash PL12 6LX. Minutes from the A38 and Tamar Bridge.

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Direct contact

WhatsApp or email us directly — no call centres, just the people who run the yard.

Get in touch
Reserve a space or ask a question

We're a small local business and happy to chat through what you need.

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WhatsApp

07904 418 682
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Address

The Boat Yard, Forge Lane
Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6LX

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Moving house too?
Ditch the cardboard boxes

Our sister company Boxhires delivers reusable plastic crates to your door, and can even drive the loaded trailer to your new home anywhere in Cornwall and Devon. Pack at your own pace — no removal company needed.

Visit boxhires.co.uk
What Boxhires offers
Plastic crates delivered to your door
Pack at your own pace — no time pressure
We drive the loaded trailer to your new home
Anywhere in Cornwall and Devon
From £120 — fraction of removal company cost