From
£3.50/week
Type
Facility scheme
Basis
New-replacement value
Perils
Broad
Reviewed by Karen Purnell, Editor · Last checked 20 July 2026
Big Yellow is a storage facility operator, not an independent insurer. Its "Store Protect" contents protection is an in-house scheme sold at the point of sale, and cover (or proof of your own) is compulsory to store with them. You're free to arrange independent cover instead.
Is Big Yellow storage insurance any good?
Big Yellow is a well-regarded storage brand, but its Trustpilot reviews reflect the storage service overall rather than the protection product specifically. The scheme's appeal is convenience — it's bundled with your storage contract and confirmed instantly.
How much does Big Yellow storage insurance cost?
Cover is priced at £3.50 a week for £2,000 of protection (about £182 a year) and scales with the full new-replacement value you declare. Independent research consistently finds facility-sold cover costs roughly three times more than standalone policies, so it's worth comparing before you opt in.
What does Big Yellow cover?
- Fire, lightning, explosion, storm, flood and earthquake
- Theft with forcible and violent entry or exit
- Escape of water and burst pipes
- Mould, mildew and vermin from an external source
- Riot, malicious damage and vehicle or aircraft impact
Big Yellow pros and cons
Pros
- Bundled with your storage contract — one bill, no separate admin
- Cover confirmed instantly on sign-up
- Broad named-perils list
Cons
- Materially more expensive — often around 3x an independent policy
- An enhanced-liability scheme, not a portable insurance policy
- Value must be set at full new-replacement cost
Our verdict on Big Yellow
A convenient default for Big Yellow customers, but almost always beatable on price by an independent policy. Fine for peace of mind at sign-up — just compare the cost against a specialist first.
Pricing, cover and review scores correct at time of writing (July 2026) and sourced from Big Yellow's own website and Trustpilot. Terms and prices are set by the provider and may change — always check current details directly before buying.