Storage

Storage in Colliers Wood by Colliers Wood Movers

At Colliers Wood Movers we provide secure, flexible storage solutions in Colliers Wood for households, landlords, students and businesses. As a local removals and storage company, we combine safe facilities with professional handling, giving you a smooth, joined-up service from your door to our store.

Professional Storage Services in Colliers Wood

Our storage is designed around the way people really live and work in Colliers Wood and South West London. Whether you are between properties, decluttering for a sale, refurbishing an office or heading home from university, we collect, store and return your items with minimal disruption.

Everything is handled by our own trained moving teams, using proper packing materials, furniture protection and secure vehicles. Your belongings are held in clean, dry storage under monitored security, with options for short or long-term arrangements.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

Perfect if you are selling, downsizing or renovating in Colliers Wood. We can remove excess furniture and boxes so your home shows at its best, or keep everything safe while building work is carried out. When you are ready, we deliver your items back to your new or refurbished home and place them where you want them.

Renters

If you are between tenancies, moving in with a partner or heading abroad, storage gives you breathing space. We collect from your flat or house, store your possessions securely, and return them when your new place is ready. No need to commit to a long-term contract; our storage terms are flexible to fit changing plans.

Landlords

Landlords often need to clear or rotate furniture between lets. We can remove and store complete contents or selected items while you decorate, repair or change tenant profiles. This helps you protect your investment, avoid damage in void periods and react quickly when your next tenant is confirmed.

Businesses

Local businesses in Colliers Wood use our storage for documents, archived files, surplus office furniture, exhibition equipment and seasonal stock. We offer scheduled or ad-hoc collections and returns, and can combine storage with office removals for a fully managed relocation.

Students

Students at local universities and colleges benefit from simple, low-hassle storage during holidays, placements or gap years. We collect from your accommodation, store your boxes, bikes, small furniture and personal items, then deliver back to your next address when term starts.

What We Can Store

Our storage service covers most everyday household and business items, including:

• Household furniture – sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables and chairs
• Appliances – washing machines, fridges (defrosted), microwaves, small electricals
• Boxes of clothes, books, kitchenware and personal items
• Office furniture – desks, filing cabinets, chairs and meeting tables
• IT equipment – computers, monitors, printers (properly packed)
• Sports and leisure equipment, bicycles and hobby items
• Exhibition stands, displays and event materials

Items We Cannot Store

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, some items are excluded from our storage facilities:

• Perishable goods and food items
• Hazardous, flammable or explosive materials (paints, fuels, gas bottles, chemicals)
• Illegal or stolen goods
• Cash, high-value jewellery or irreplaceable documents
• Live animals or plants
• Items that are excessively damp, infested or contaminated

If you are unsure about a particular item, we will advise you clearly before booking so there are no surprises on collection day.

How Our Storage Process Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact our office with a brief outline of what you need to store and for how long. We ask a few questions about volumes, access and any special items. Based on this, we provide a clear, no-obligation quote covering collection, storage, and re-delivery if required.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For larger jobs or full-house moves into storage, we recommend a virtual or onsite survey. This lets us assess access, parking, number of items and any fragile or bulky pieces. It means the right number of professional movers and the correct vehicle and materials are allocated, avoiding delays on the day.

3. Packing & Preparation

On the agreed date, our team arrives with appropriate packing materials and protective covers. We can offer a full packing service, a part-packing service (for fragile items only), or you can pre-pack your own boxes. Furniture is wrapped and protected, mattresses are bagged, and all items are labelled clearly for easy identification in storage.

4. Loading & Transport to Storage

Your belongings are carefully carried out of your property, with floors and doorways protected where needed. Everything is loaded securely into our vehicles and transported directly to our storage facility. Item lists or inventories can be prepared for larger consignments so you know exactly what is in store.

5. Unloading, Storage & Future Return

At the facility, items are unloaded carefully and placed in the correct storage unit or container. Your goods remain there for the agreed duration, under monitored security. When you are ready, we schedule re-delivery to your new address, unload and position furniture and boxes in the rooms you specify.

Transparent Storage Pricing

Storage costs are based on three main factors:

• The volume of items (how much space you need)
• The length of time you require storage
• Collection and re-delivery requirements

We will always explain our pricing structure clearly before you commit. There are no hidden weekend or “handling” charges added afterwards. If your plans change and you need more or less time, we adjust the storage term accordingly and keep you informed of any price changes in advance.

Why Use Professional Storage Instead of DIY or Man-and-Van?

Using a professional removals and storage company in Colliers Wood gives you a joined-up service that simple self-storage or casual man-and-van operators rarely provide. We take responsibility from your front door to the storage unit and back again, using proper materials, equipment and trained staff.

DIY storage often means repeated trips in hire vans, wrestling with heavy furniture, poor packing and limited protection, which can lead to damage or injury. A cheap man-and-van may not provide goods in transit insurance, robust inventory control or reliable availability when you need items returned. Our approach focuses on safety, accountability and predictable service.

Insurance and Professional Standards

As an established removals and storage company, we operate to recognised industry standards. Your belongings are covered by appropriate goods in transit insurance while being moved, and we hold public liability cover for work in and around your property.

Our teams are trained in safe lifting techniques, packing methods and vehicle loading. This reduces the risk of damage to your possessions, and to your property itself. We can discuss insurance levels in detail during your quotation so you understand exactly what is covered while your goods are in our care.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We treat every item as if it were our own. Furniture is wrapped, fragile pieces are protected, and loads are secured to prevent movement in transit. In storage, your items are kept in clean, dry conditions to minimise the risk of damp or deterioration over time.

Where possible, we use recyclable or reusable materials such as durable crates, reusable furniture blankets and responsibly sourced cartons. We plan routes sensibly to reduce road miles, and we consolidate loads where appropriate to limit unnecessary journeys, supporting a more sustainable approach to removals and storage.

Real-World Uses for Our Storage in Colliers Wood

Moving House

When completion dates do not line up, storage bridges the gap. We move you out, store your belongings safely, then deliver to your new home on completion day. This reduces stress and prevents you from rushing a major life event.

Office Relocations

Businesses often use storage when phasing an office move or refurbishing workplaces. We can store surplus workstations, archive files and non-essential equipment while you redesign or fit out your new space, then return items in stages as needed.

Urgent or Short-Notice Situations

Life does not always give much warning. If you need to vacate a property quickly due to a change of circumstances, we can usually provide short-notice collection into storage, subject to availability. Once things have settled, we help you plan the next steps calmly and practically.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage in Colliers Wood cost?

Storage pricing depends mainly on how much space you need and for how long. We calculate volume based on the items you are storing, then match this to the most suitable unit or container size. Collection and eventual re-delivery are priced separately, so you can see exactly what you are paying for. For smaller consignments and student storage, we can often give a guide price over the phone or email. Larger households or offices may benefit from a survey so we can provide an accurate, fixed quotation.

Can you provide same-day or urgent storage?

Where schedules and capacity allow, we do our best to help with same-day or urgent storage requirements in Colliers Wood. If you have been let down by another provider or need to vacate your property quickly, call us as early as possible and we will check vehicle and unit availability. While we cannot guarantee emergency slots every day, our local base and flexible approach mean we can often arrange rapid collection into storage, then work with you to plan a more structured move-out when circumstances are less pressured.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Your goods are covered by goods in transit insurance while we are moving them to and from storage. For the storage period itself, we operate under standard terms and conditions, and additional cover can usually be arranged depending on the value of your items. We will discuss insurance options during the quotation so you understand the level of protection and any limits or exclusions. It is important that you give us an accurate idea of the value of your goods so that any insurance arrangements are appropriate to your needs.

What is included in your storage service?

Our storage service can include collection, packing, transport, secure storage and re-delivery, depending on what you need. At a minimum, we provide professional loading, transport to our facility and safe placement of your items into storage. Many customers add a full packing service or fragile-only packing for extra peace of mind. On re-delivery, we unload and place furniture and boxes in the rooms you specify. All elements are itemised in your quotation so you can choose the level of service that suits your budget and circumstances.

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

A casual man-and-van generally offers transport only, with limited accountability and often no proper insurance or storage facilities. By contrast, Colliers Wood Movers provides a structured service with trained staff, appropriate insurance, packing options and secure storage. We plan each job carefully, use professional equipment and keep clear records of what we are storing. This reduces the risk of damage, loss or delays when you need items returned. In short, you get a managed solution rather than just a vehicle and a couple of labourers.

How far in advance should I book storage?

Ideally, book at least one to two weeks in advance, especially during busy periods such as the end of the month or summer. This gives us time to carry out a survey if needed, arrange materials and secure the right size storage space for your items. That said, we regularly help customers at shorter notice, and we will always try to accommodate urgent requests where schedules permit. The earlier you contact us, the more options you will have in terms of dates, times and overall cost.