You arrive with a van full of boxes, a narrow time window, and one goal: get everything into your unit without turning move‑in day into a full workout. You do not need more strength. You need a system. A trolley run saves energy, protects joints, and keeps items stable. A good unloading plan cuts wasted trips and stops pile chaos that blocks doors. Spacebox keeps move‑in simple with app-based entry, flexible bookings, and a site that stays open 365 days a year from 6 am to 11 pm, so you move on your schedule, not someone else’s.​

Set up before you arrive

• Confirm entry on your phone
  • Download the Nokē Smart Entry system app before move‑in day and complete setup from the text instructions you receive.​
  • Test entry once before you load the vehicle, so you do not troubleshoot with boxes in the rain.​
  • Do not push or pull automated front gates; use app access only.​
• Plan a time window that fits the access rules
  • Use opening hours for Aston: 6 am to 11 pm, 365 days a year.​
  • If you arrive after 11 pm, note you can exit but you cannot re-enter until 6 am.​
  • If doors fail between 11 pm and 6 am, call 01213260060 for support.​
• Pack for trolley movement, not for single carries
  • Build box groups that stack flat, keep weight even, and stay stable on corners.
  • Label boxes by “front access” and “back storage” so you load unit in one clean sequence.
  • Keep one “first-hour kit” separate: tape, scissors, marker, gloves, charger, and bin bag.

Turn the unloading area into your staging zone

• Park as close as availability allows
  • Spacebox notes you can park directly outside the facility, depending on car park availability.​
  • When you get a good spot, unload fast and stage items, then move the vehicle if the area gets busy.
• Stage by destination, not by item type
  • Create three piles in unloading area:
    • Back of unit (long-term items).
    • Front access (things you need often).
    • Fragile or awkward (final trip so you carry less risk mid‑move).
  • This staging step stops you mixing piles inside unit and re-handling everything twice.
• Stage by trolley load
  • Build each pile into trolley-ready “blocks” so each run has one destination inside unit.
  • Keep loose items inside a bag or box so they do not slide off mid‑push.

Build a trolley workflow that cuts trips

• Load trolley like you load a shelf
  • Heavy items sit low for balance.
  • Flat boxes form a base, lighter boxes stack above.
  • Tall items lean against handle side so you keep control.
• Run fewer trips with cleaner loads
  • Combine same-destination items on one trolley run so you do not walk the same path ten times.
  • Stop at “control limit,” not max weight, so you steer safely through doors and corners.
• Work as a two-person team when you can
  • One person pushes.
  • One person spots corners, opens doors, and guides when load blocks vision.
  • This setup reduces bumps and makes runs faster.
• Plan for trolley limits
  • Spacebox states dollies or trolleys may exist on site, but they are not always available and may not suit your needs, so bring help if your move requires it.​

Move into your unit in the right sequence

• Start with a clear path
  • Keep a central lane from door to back wall so you can move past stacks during loading.
  • Put large, stable items against side walls first so you lock a structure.
• Load back first, front last
  • Back: long-term storage and rarely used items.
  • Middle: seasonal or occasional items.
  • Front: boxes you open soon, tools, and cleaning supplies.
• Create a “grab zone” by the door
  • Keep tape, labels, and basic tools within reach so you do not dig through boxes.
• Confirm door clearance
  • Close and reopen unit door once before you leave, so nothing blocks track or latch.

Use on-site support when load demands it

• Use staff support when you prearrange it
  • Spacebox expects you to unload and pack items yourself, but the team can assist when you prearrange help.​
  • Call during phone line hours to arrange support and avoid delays.​
• Use forklift support for heavy loads
  • Spacebox offers forklift and driver support free of cost Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm.​
  • Arrange forklift support between 3 pm and 6 pm by calling 01213260060.​

Quick checks that prevent a second move

• Take one photo
  • Photograph unit layout once you finish, so you remember where high-need boxes sit.
• Write a five-line “front list”
  • List items you need within first week and keep list in phone notes, so the next visit stays fast.
• Match booking to your next step
  • If unit size feels wrong, Spacebox notes you can change unit size if available, which helps when you misjudge volume on day one.

Reserve your unit and move in with a plan