Managing Director, Wigwam Storage
Simon Fothergill has more than 20 years of experience in the UK self storage industry and is Managing Director of Wigwam Storage.
He writes practical, easy-to-follow advice to help customers make the most of self storage, whether they are moving house, decluttering, renovating, storing business stock or simply needing extra space.
With a long background in self storage operations and customer service, Simon shares useful self storage tips, packing advice and storage solutions designed to make storage simple, flexible and stress-free.
Areas of Expertise
- Self Storage Operations
- Maximising Profitability
- Strategic Planning & Forecasting
- Operations Management
- Customer Service
- Sales Training & Business Development
Experience
- Managing DirectorWigwam Storage2023 – PresentDeveloping and operating remotely managed self storage facilities.
- Self Storage ConsultantSelf-Employed2022 – PresentHelping self storage owners expand their property portfolio, increase efficiency, improve daily operations and maximise profit.
- Managing DirectorCityStore Self Storage2018 – 2022Maximised profitability across a small portfolio of self storage sites, overseeing strategic planning, training, sales and marketing.
- Regional ManagerStorage King UK2010 – 2018Helped grow the group to 15 owned stores and 2 managed properties following Storage King’s acquisition of 6 self storage properties.
Education
- HND, Business & Marketing — Guildford College
- ILEX Diploma (Level 3), Paralegal Training — Guildford College
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Recent Articles by Simon
Business Storage
Self Storage Between Tenancies A Landlords Void Period Playbook
Last tenant gone, viewings booked, and their furniture still in the way? The void started last…
Moving Storage
Self Storage Between Houses Bridging The Gap When The Chain Slips
A house of furniture and, suddenly, no house to put it in? Published June 2026 |…
Business Storage
Receiving Stock At A Self Storage Unit How Self Access Works
Who signs for the pallet when there’s no one at a desk? The question we hear…
Business Storage
Q4 Storage Planning For Online Retailers How To Triple Your Stock Without A Warehouse Lease
Q4 forecast that won’t fit anywhere you currently have space? By the Wigwam Business Team. Last…
Business Storage
Overnight Self Storage For Tools Why 6Am Access Beats A Van Full Of Risk
Everything you earn a living with, parked on a dark street all night? Most tradespeople reach…
Moving Storage
Moving To Lincoln How Self Storage Smooths The First Month
Moving to Lincoln with an awkward gap between the two dates? Nobody warns you about the…
Document Storage
Long Term Self Storage For A Loved Ones Belongings When Youre Not Ready To Let Go
What if you’re simply not ready to sort a loved one’s things yet? Sometimes the kindest…
Moving Storage
Long Term Self Storage For A Childs Things After Theyve Grown
They’ve moved out — but who’s actually ready to clear the room? There comes a point…
Moving Storage
Loft Or Extension Self Storage For A Whole House During Major Building Work
When the dust from the build reaches every room, where does the house go? A loft…
