Storage Services by Man with Van - Removal Services

Secure, Flexible Storage from a Professional Removals Team

At Man with Van - Removal Services, we provide secure, flexible storage solutions designed and managed by an experienced removals team. Whether you need short-term storage during a move or longer-term space for business stock, we combine professional handling, careful packing and secure facilities so your belongings remain safe and accessible when you need them.

Because we are a removals company first, we understand how to protect, pack and transport items into storage correctly – avoiding the common damage that happens when things are simply piled into a unit.

Local, Trusted Storage Expertise in Your Area

We work across {area} and the surrounding areas, supporting people who are moving home, renovating, downsizing or running local businesses that need overflow space. Our teams know the local roads, access restrictions and parking rules, which makes collections and deliveries to and from storage smoother and faster.

By using our combined removal and storage service, you have one point of contact, one team handling your goods, and a clear, straightforward process from door to store and back again.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

Ideal if you are between properties, staging your home for sale, renovating or simply decluttering. We can collect, pack, store and redeliver furniture, appliances, seasonal items and personal effects, keeping them secure until you are ready for them back.

Renters

If your tenancy dates don’t quite line up, you’re moving abroad temporarily, or you’re downsizing to a smaller place, our storage is a practical way to keep your belongings safe without committing to a bigger property than you need.

Landlords

We help landlords in {area} store furniture and white goods between lets, or when changing a property from furnished to unfurnished. We can collect from multiple properties, store items clearly labelled, and return them when required.

Businesses

Our business storage supports office moves, archiving, stock holding, event equipment and surplus furniture. We offer organised, palletised or racked storage so items are easy to find and retrieve. Regular collections and deliveries can be scheduled to fit your trading hours.

Students

Students often need storage over summer, placements or gap years. We offer cost-effective, smaller-scale storage for boxes, suitcases, bikes and basic furniture, with collection and re-delivery to term-time addresses in and around {area}.

What We Can Store

Our storage is suitable for most household and office contents, including:

• Household furniture – sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs
• Appliances – washing machines, fridges, freezers (defrosted), cookers
• Boxes of clothing, books, toys and personal items
• Office furniture – desks, filing cabinets, chairs, meeting tables
• IT equipment – computers, screens, printers (securely packed)
• Business stock, marketing materials and exhibition equipment
• Bikes, sports and hobby equipment
• Non-perishable tools and light machinery

What Cannot Go into Storage

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, we cannot store:

• Perishable food or anything that may rot or attract pests
• Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (fuel, gas cylinders, paints, chemicals)
• Illegal goods, stolen items or contraband
• Live plants or animals
• Cash, jewellery or high-value documents (these should be kept with you or in a safe deposit facility)
• Items that are damp, infested or likely to cause damage to other goods

If you are unsure about a particular item, we will advise you before collection.

How Our Storage Process Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact us by phone or email with an outline of what you need to store, your location in {area}, and how long you expect to need storage. We will ask a few practical questions about access, item types and any special requirements. Based on this, we provide a clear, no-obligation quote, covering collection, storage and redelivery options.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For larger or more complex jobs, we arrange a short virtual survey (video call and photos) or an onsite visit. This helps us assess volumes accurately, check access (stairs, lifts, parking) and plan the correct vehicle and team. Doing this properly up front avoids surprises on the day and ensures your goods are stored efficiently.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes, or choose our professional packing service. Our trained team use quality materials – boxes, bubble wrap, furniture blankets and export wrap – to protect items for longer-term storage. Furniture can be disassembled where helpful, with fixings bagged and labelled. Each item or box is listed on an inventory and labelled for easy identification.

4. Loading & Transport to Storage

On collection day, our trained storage team arrive with the right vehicle and equipment. We protect floors and doorways where required, then carefully load your items using straps, blankets and covers. Everything is transported directly to our storage facility, avoiding unnecessary handling. At the warehouse, your goods are offloaded into your allocated space.

5. Unloading & Placement (on Return)

When you’re ready, we schedule a delivery from storage back to your new home, office or other address. We unload, place items in the rooms you choose, reassemble furniture we disassembled, and remove any packing materials we’ve supplied. Our aim is to make coming out of storage as straightforward as going in.

Transparent Storage Pricing

We keep our pricing simple and transparent. Your total cost is usually made up of:

• A one-off collection and loading charge (based on time, vehicle size and team required)
• A weekly or monthly storage fee (based on volume of goods stored)
• Optional packing materials and packing service costs
• A redelivery charge from storage to your chosen address

We’ll always explain the options clearly – for example, how reducing the number of deliveries, or consolidating boxes, can reduce your storage volume and cost. There are no hidden access or admin fees; any extras such as extra insurance or specialist handling will be agreed in advance.

Why Choose Professional Storage Over DIY or Casual Man-and-Van?

Putting items into storage is more than just moving them from A to B. Poor packing, incorrect stacking or damp loading can cause long-term damage. With a professional storage service you gain:

• Experienced handling by trained removal staff
• Correct use of blankets, covers and wrapping for longer-term protection
• Systematic labelling and inventories, so you know what’s in store
• Secure, monitored facilities rather than improvised or shared spaces
• Proper goods in transit insurance and documented processes

Casual man-and-van operations may be cheaper on paper but often lack insurance, documentation and continuity of care, leaving you exposed if something goes wrong.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Your belongings are important, so we back our work with robust cover and standards:

• Goods in transit insurance – your items are covered while being moved between your property and our storage facility.
• Public liability cover – protecting you and your property while our team is working on-site.
• Fully insured storage facilities – secure buildings with appropriate protections in place.
• Trained moving teams – all staff receive practical training in lifting, packing and safe handling.

We are happy to explain policy limits and conditions, and can arrange additional cover for unusually high-value items where appropriate.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

Our approach is to treat everything we handle as if it were our own. We use:

• Furniture blankets, mattress and sofa covers to prevent scuffs and tears
• Clean, dry vehicles and storage areas to avoid damp or contamination
• Careful stacking and racking to prevent crushing and warping

We are also working to reduce our environmental impact by reusing durable packing materials where possible, recycling cardboard and plastics responsibly, and planning efficient routes in and around {area} to cut unnecessary mileage.

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving House with a Gap Between Completions

Many customers in {area} use our storage when sale and purchase dates don’t match. We collect your full household, store it securely for a few days or weeks, then deliver to your new address on the agreed date.

Office Refits and Relocations

Businesses often need temporary storage while offices are refurbished or relocated. We can take away non-essential furniture and archives, hold them safely, then return and position them once your new layout is ready.

Urgent or Last-Minute Storage

Life isn’t always predictable. If you face an unexpected move-out date, insurance claim, or sudden need to clear space, we’ll do our best to arrange urgent storage and collection, subject to availability, helping you stay in control during stressful situations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage with Man with Van - Removal Services cost?

Storage costs depend on three main factors: how much you’re storing, how long for, and whether you need collection and redelivery. We typically charge a fixed fee for collection and loading, followed by a weekly or monthly rate based on the volume of your goods. Smaller student or partial-house loads are usually very affordable, while full households and business stock occupy more space. We’ll give you a clear written quotation before you commit, and we can often suggest ways to pack more efficiently to reduce the space – and therefore the cost – required.

Can you offer same-day or urgent storage?

Where possible, yes. If you need storage at short notice in {area}, contact us by phone as soon as you can. We’ll check vehicle, team and storage availability and aim to offer a same-day or next-day solution. Even in urgent situations we still work methodically, protecting your items and keeping a basic inventory. Some services, such as full packing or detailed surveys, may be limited on same-day jobs, but we’ll always be honest about what we can do and agree a realistic plan with you.

What insurance cover is included for stored items?

Your belongings are covered by our goods in transit insurance while being moved between properties and storage. Once at our facility, they are protected by our fully insured premises and our standard liability terms. As with any policy, there are limits and exclusions, particularly for unusually high-value or delicate items. We’ll explain these clearly before you book, and if needed we can discuss additional cover options. We also minimise the chance of problems in the first place through proper packing, careful loading and secure storage practices.

What is included in your storage service?

At its simplest, our service includes collection from your address, transport to our storage facility, secure storage for the agreed period, and redelivery when you’re ready. Most customers also benefit from our professional packing materials, protective covers, labelling and inventory, and furniture disassembly/reassembly where needed. We can tailor the level of service to your budget – from basic collection of pre-packed boxes through to a full pack, move and store solution where we handle everything. We’ll discuss what you need in advance so there are no surprises.

How is your service different from a basic man-and-van or self storage?

With us, you’re working with a professional removals and storage company rather than a casual operator. Our trained teams use proper materials, follow agreed processes and are covered by formal insurance. We don’t just drop items at a unit; we plan the packing, loading and stacking so things remain safe for the full storage period. Compared with self storage, you don’t have to hire vans, lift heavy furniture yourself or worry about how to fit everything in – we handle that, and we’re accountable for the quality of the work.

How far in advance should I book storage?

Ideally, book as soon as you know you’ll need storage, especially during busy moving periods such as summer and month-ends. A week or two’s notice usually allows us to survey, quote and plan your collection date comfortably. That said, we understand that timings can change, so we try to remain flexible. If you do need storage at short notice in {area}, contact us and we’ll do our best to help. Early contact also gives us more opportunity to advise on packing, access and any special requirements.