Storage Solutions with House Removals

At House Removals, we provide secure, flexible storage solutions to support every stage of your move. Whether you are waiting for a completion date, downsizing, renovating or simply decluttering, our professionally managed storage service keeps your belongings safe, organised and easily accessible.

Professional Storage Linked Seamlessly to Your Move

Our storage is designed around removals, not the other way round. That means we collect directly from your property, place items into our secure facility, then deliver them back to you when you are ready. No van hire, no lifting heavy furniture into a self-storage unit, and no wasted time.

With trained, professional moving teams and fully insured operations, you get the reassurance that your possessions are handled carefully from door to door and while in store.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Our storage options are tailored for a wide range of customers:

Homeowners between sale and purchase, or renovating and needing furniture out of the way.
Renters moving between properties, relocating for work, or facing a gap between tenancies.
Landlords needing to store furniture between lets or while refurbishing a rental property.
Businesses undergoing office moves, fit‑outs, or requiring document and equipment storage.
Students going home for holidays or study abroad and needing term‑time storage.

We can accommodate anything from a few boxes to the full contents of a family home or office floor.

What Our Storage Service Includes

We offer several storage service variations to suit different needs:

Short-term storage for days or weeks during a move or renovation.
Long-term storage for months or longer, with competitive rates.
Furniture storage for sofas, beds, wardrobes, dining sets and more.
Boxed goods storage for personal effects, archive files, and small items.
Business storage for stock, equipment, and office furniture.

Items Commonly Stored

Household furniture: beds, wardrobes, tables, sofas, sideboards.
Appliances: washing machines, fridges, freezers, cookers (clean and defrosted).
Personal belongings: clothes, books, ornaments, toys, sports equipment.
Office contents: desks, chairs, filing cabinets, IT equipment (properly packed).
Seasonal items: garden furniture, tools, bikes, Christmas decorations.

Items We Cannot Store

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, the following are excluded:

Perishable goods and food items.
Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (including gas bottles and paint thinners).
Illegal goods, stolen property, or items of unknown origin.
Animals, plants or any living things.
Unsecured cash, bullion or extremely high‑value jewellery and artwork without prior agreement.

If you are unsure about a particular item, we will advise before collection so everything is compliant and fully covered.

How Our Storage Process Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact our office with details of what you need to store and for how long. We will ask a few practical questions about your property access, volume of belongings and timescales. Based on this, we provide a clear written quote explaining costs for collection, storage and redelivery, with no hidden extras.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For larger moves, we carry out a virtual or onsite survey. One of our experienced surveyors assesses the volume of goods, any access challenges, and special care requirements such as pianos, antiques or IT equipment. This allows us to allocate the correct number of movers, packing materials and storage space, keeping your move efficient and well planned.

3. Packing & Preparation

On the agreed date, our trained crew arrives with the right packing materials. We can provide:

Full packing service, where we pack everything for you.
Part-packing for fragile or high‑value items only.
Materials supply if you prefer to pack yourself.

Furniture is wrapped, mattresses are protected, and boxes are labelled clearly for easy retrieval. Items destined for storage are separated from anything going straight to your new address.

4. Loading & Transport to Storage

We carefully load your goods onto our vehicles, using protective covers, webbing and securing methods that reduce movement in transit. Your belongings are transported directly to our secure storage facility, minimising handling. Upon arrival, items are checked off against our inventory before being placed into your designated storage area.

5. Unloading, Placement & Redelivery

When you are ready for your belongings back, you simply let us know your preferred date. We retrieve your items from storage, load them onto our vehicles, and deliver them to your new address. Our team will place furniture in the rooms you specify and position boxes where they are most convenient, helping you get settled quickly.

Transparent Storage Pricing

We believe in clear, straightforward pricing. Your total cost typically covers three elements:

Collection: labour, vehicle and travel time from your property to our facility.
Storage: weekly or monthly charge based on the volume of goods.
Redelivery: the cost to bring your items from storage to your new address.

Optional extras, such as full packing, specialist item handling or additional insurance for very high‑value items, are always discussed in advance. There are no surprise charges for access or standard handling.

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

Using a professional removals and storage company offers several advantages over doing it yourself or hiring a casual man‑and‑van:

Accountability: we are a registered business with proper contracts and documented processes.
Skills: our teams are trained in safe lifting, wrapping, loading and inventory control.
Protection: we use quality packing materials and purpose‑built vehicles and storage facilities.
Insurance: your belongings are covered, unlike many informal operators.
Time saving: we handle everything end‑to‑end, freeing you to focus on the rest of your move.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Your peace of mind is central to how we operate. House Removals provides:

Goods in transit insurance covering possessions while being moved to and from storage.
Public liability cover for work carried out in your property or building.
Trained moving teams who follow industry best practice for packing, lifting and security.

We maintain robust inventory systems so we know exactly what is stored and where. Access to our facility is controlled, and your goods are kept in clean, dry and monitored conditions.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We treat every item as if it were our own. Furniture is wrapped in padded covers, fragile items are cushioned and clearly marked, and boxes are stacked to prevent crushing. We are also working to reduce our environmental impact by:

Using reusable protective covers and crates where practical.
Offering recycled and recyclable packing materials.
Planning efficient routes to minimise vehicle mileage and emissions.

Our goal is to protect not only your belongings, but also the environment we all share.

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving house: your sale completes before your purchase, so we store the entire contents of your home for a few weeks until you get the keys.
Office relocation: your new premises are being fitted out and you need your desks, chairs and archive files held securely until the space is ready.
Urgent moves: a sudden change in circumstances means you must vacate quickly; we can move your belongings into storage at short notice while you make longer‑term plans.
Renovations: you are having building work done and want your furniture out of the way and protected from dust and damage.
Student holidays: rather than transporting everything home, you store your belongings locally until the next term.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage with House Removals cost?

Storage costs depend mainly on the volume of items, the length of time in store, and the distance for collection and redelivery. We normally price storage by cubic foot or by unit size, with discounts available for longer‑term bookings. Your quote will show separate costs for collection, ongoing storage and final delivery, so you can see exactly what you are paying for. To give an accurate price, we will ask for a list of items or carry out a brief survey, ensuring you only pay for the space you genuinely need.

Can you offer same-day or urgent storage?

Where our schedule allows, we can often arrange same‑day or next‑day collection into storage, particularly for smaller loads or local moves. If you have an urgent situation, let us know your timescales and we will do our best to accommodate them. In some cases we may suggest a partial move initially, taking priority items into storage and returning for the remainder when time allows. While we cannot guarantee availability every day, we always try to find a practical solution.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Yes. Your goods are covered by our standard goods in transit insurance while being moved, and are protected under our storage cover while in our facility, subject to our terms and conditions. For items of unusually high value, we may ask for a detailed inventory and proof of value so we can ensure adequate cover is in place. We are also backed by public liability insurance for work on your premises. We will explain the key points of our insurance in plain language before you book.

What is included in your storage service?

Our storage service typically includes professional collection from your property, protective wrapping of furniture, loading and transport to our facility, secure storage in a clean, dry environment, and redelivery when you are ready. We can also provide optional packing services and packing materials, as well as dismantling and reassembly of furniture where required. The exact inclusions will be set out in your written quote and booking confirmation, so you know precisely what to expect on the day.

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

With House Removals, you are using a professional removals and storage company, not just transport. Our teams are trained, we are fully insured, and your belongings are handled end‑to‑end by the same business. You do not have to lift or move heavy items yourself, or drive to a self‑storage facility. We provide inventories, proper packing, and controlled access in our depot. Man‑and‑van operators may not offer the same level of protection, paperwork or continuity of care.

How far in advance should I book storage?

For planned moves, we recommend booking as soon as you have confirmed dates, especially during busy periods such as summer and month‑ends. This helps us reserve the right amount of space and allocate a suitably sized crew and vehicle. That said, we understand that dates can change, so we build in some flexibility where possible. If you need storage at short notice, contact us and we will check availability and propose the most practical option, even if it means a phased move into store.