Storage

Storage in St John’s Wood by Experienced Local Movers

At St John’s Wood Movers, we provide secure, flexible storage solutions designed around life in NW8 and the surrounding areas. As a local, professional removals company, we manage everything from collection and packing through to secure storage and redelivery, so you don’t have to lift a finger.

Our Storage Service Explained

Our storage service is ideal whether you’re between homes, renovating, decluttering or needing extra business space. We collect your items from your property, carefully wrap and protect them, load them into secure storage containers and place them in our monitored facility. When you’re ready, we deliver everything back and place it where you want it.

We offer:

• Short-term storage – days or weeks between moves or during decorating
• Long-term storage – months or years for items you don’t currently have room for
• Containerised storage – sealed wooden or metal units for extra security
• Document and archive storage for businesses
• Student storage between terms

All items are stored in a dry, clean, alarmed facility with CCTV. We combine secure storage with fully insured, trained moving teams who treat your belongings with the same care they would give their own.

Local Storage Expertise in St John’s Wood

Working in St John’s Wood every day means we understand the realities of storage for local residents and businesses: tight parking, mansion blocks with limited lifts, conservation properties, and busy roads like St John’s Wood High Street and Boundary Road. We plan collections and deliveries around local conditions to keep everything smooth and efficient.

Our crews are familiar with period houses, high-end apartments and mews properties across NW8, Maida Vale, Swiss Cottage and the wider Westminster and Camden areas. That local knowledge helps us protect both your belongings and the fabric of your building during collection and redelivery.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

Ideal when you’re in a property chain, downsizing, extending or waiting for a completion date. Store furniture, white goods, artwork and personal possessions safely until your new home is ready.

Renters

If you’re moving between rentals, relocating temporarily, or need to clear space to show your flat, we provide flexible storage with straightforward access and clear pricing.

Landlords

Store part-furnished contents between tenancies, keep spare furniture offsite, or hold items during refurbishment works. We can collect from and return to multiple properties as required.

Businesses

Our business storage covers surplus furniture, IT equipment, seasonal stock, event materials and archives. We can itemise and label your containers so you always know what’s stored and can retrieve individual items when needed.

Students

Heading home for the holidays or a placement year? Our student storage packages keep your belongings safe between terms, avoiding the cost and hassle of taking everything home.

What You Can Store with Us

Included Items

We can safely store most household and office items, including:

• Furniture: sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs, shelving
• Appliances: washing machines, fridges, freezers (defrosted), dryers
• Personal items: clothes, books, kitchenware, ornaments
• Electronics: TVs, computers, audio equipment, printers
• Boxes and crates of mixed household goods
• Office furniture and filing cabinets
• Non-perishable stock and promotional materials

Excluded Items

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

• Perishable or open food and drink
• Flammable, hazardous or corrosive materials (e.g. petrol, paints, gas bottles)
• Illegal items or substances
• Live plants or animals
• Cash, jewellery, precious metals or high-value collections better suited to a safe deposit facility
• Explosives, firearms or ammunition

If you’re unsure whether an item can be stored, we’ll happily advise before collection.

How Our Storage Process Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact us with an outline of what you need to store, where from, and for roughly how long. We’ll ask a few questions about access, item types and volumes, then provide a clear, no-obligation estimate based on your specific requirements.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For larger jobs, we arrange either a virtual video survey or an onsite visit in St John’s Wood or nearby. This allows us to assess volumes accurately, note any access issues, and plan the right number of containers and team members. Accurate surveys mean accurate pricing and fewer surprises on the day.

3. Packing & Preparation

On the agreed date, our trained team arrives with all necessary packing materials. We can:

• Supply boxes, tape and packing paper for you to self-pack, or
• Provide a full packing service, wrapping and boxing everything for you

Furniture is protected with export blankets, mattress covers and shrink-wrap where needed. Fragile items are individually wrapped and labelled for safe handling.

4. Loading & Transport

We carefully carry and load your belongings into our vehicles, protecting walls, floors and lifts as we go. Items are loaded directly into storage containers where possible, reducing handling. Your goods are then transported to our secure facility under goods in transit insurance.

5. Unloading, Storage & Future Redelivery

At the depot, containers are sealed and logged under your name. We keep an inventory so we know exactly what’s in each unit. When you’re ready for your items back, we arrange a convenient delivery date, bring the containers to you, unload and place items in the rooms you specify.

Transparent Storage Pricing

We price our storage service in a way that’s easy to understand and control:

• Collection & delivery charges – based on vehicle size, crew numbers and travel time
• Storage charges – usually a weekly or monthly rate per container or per volume (cubic feet/metres)
• Optional services – packing materials, full packing service, dismantling/reassembly

You only pay for the space and services you actually use. There are no hidden charges for basic handling or standard insurance cover. Before you commit, we provide a written quotation setting out all expected costs, so you can budget with confidence.

Why Choose Professional Storage Over Self-Storage or DIY?

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

• Careful handling – experienced crews know how to move and stack furniture and fragile items safely.
• Integrated service – we handle collection, protection, storage and redelivery end-to-end.
• Insurance-backed – your goods are covered by our policies when packed and moved by us.
• Time-saving – no repeated trips to a self-storage unit or wrestling with trolleys and lifts.
• Reduced risk of damage – correct packing techniques and equipment protect your belongings.

Man-and-van services can be fine for very small, low-value moves, but they rarely offer the same level of training, insurance or accountability that a dedicated removals and storage company provides.

Insurance & Professional Standards

At St John’s Wood Movers, we take our responsibilities seriously. Our storage services include:

• Goods in transit insurance for belongings while being moved to and from storage
• Public liability cover to protect you and your property during our work on site
• Trained moving teams with ongoing training in manual handling and packing
• Secure, monitored facilities with restricted access and CCTV

For particularly high-value items, we can discuss additional cover or specific handling arrangements to provide extra peace of mind.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We believe in storing your belongings responsibly and with care:

• Protective coverings and blankets are reused wherever possible to reduce waste.
• We use sturdy, reusable containers and encourage customers to reuse cartons when practical.
• Vehicles are loaded efficiently to minimise trips and reduce emissions.
• We plan routes carefully around St John’s Wood and beyond to avoid unnecessary mileage.

Throughout collection and delivery, we protect your property with floor covers, banister wraps and door protectors, helping to avoid scuffs and scrapes in communal areas and private homes.

Common Real-World Storage Scenarios

Moving House with a Gap Between Dates

Chains often don’t line up neatly. We regularly store complete household contents for a few days or weeks while keys are exchanged, then deliver everything to your new address on the day you complete.

Office Refits and Relocations

When businesses refurbish or relocate, surplus desks, chairs and IT equipment can be stored safely offsite until the new layout is confirmed. We can phase deliveries to match your project timeline.

Renovations and Decorating

Clearing rooms before builders arrive or major decorating projects protects your furniture and speeds up the work. We store items until dust has settled and you are ready to move them back in.

Urgent or Last-Minute Storage Needs

If a sale completes faster than expected, or your tenancy ends suddenly, we can often arrange same-day or next-day storage where schedules allow. Our local presence in St John’s Wood means we can respond quickly in many cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage in St John’s Wood cost?

Costs depend mainly on how much you need to store, how long for, and the access at your property. We typically charge a weekly or monthly rate per storage container or per measured volume, plus one-off collection and redelivery fees. Optional services such as packing or dismantling will be itemised separately. As a guide, storing the contents of a one-bedroom flat is usually more affordable than running a comparable self-storage unit once you factor in collection and delivery. We’ll provide a clear written quotation before you commit.

Can you provide same-day or urgent storage?

Where our schedule and space allow, we can often arrange same-day or next-day storage for urgent situations, such as a sudden completion date or an unexpected tenancy change. The more notice you can give, the better the chance of securing your ideal time slot, but we understand that property moves are not always predictable. If you need urgent help, contact us as soon as possible with basic details of your items and address; we’ll confirm availability and give you an immediate indication of costs.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Yes. When we handle the collection, packing and transport, your goods are covered by our goods in transit insurance while travelling and by our storage insurance while in our facility. This protection sits alongside our public liability cover for work at your property. We do, however, apply standard limits and exclusions, especially for unusually high-value or delicate items. We’ll explain the cover clearly before work starts, and where necessary we can help you arrange additional insurance for specific valuables to ensure you are fully protected.

What’s included in your storage service?

Our standard storage service includes collection from your property, careful loading, transport to our secure facility, containerised storage, basic inventory labelling and redelivery at the end of the storage period. Protective blankets and standard coverings are also included. Additional options, such as full packing, supply of new cartons, dismantling and reassembly of furniture, or out-of-hours access, can be added as needed. We’ll tailor the service around your situation in St John’s Wood and set everything out clearly in your written quotation so you know exactly what is included.

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

With a man-and-van and self-storage, you typically handle most of the packing, lifting and logistics yourself, and your items may not be covered by comprehensive insurance. Our service is fully managed: trained crews pack and move your goods, we provide secure containerised storage, and our insurance policies cover your belongings when we are responsible for them. You avoid repeated trips to a storage unit and the risk of items being poorly stacked or damaged. For most households and businesses, this results in a safer, more efficient and less stressful experience overall.

How far in advance should I book storage?

Ideally, book at least one to two weeks in advance, especially during busy moving periods such as the end of the month or summer. This gives us time to carry out a survey if needed, organise containers and schedule the right crew. That said, we know dates often shift at short notice, so we always try to accommodate last-minute requests where possible. If you’re unsure of your exact dates, we can provisionally reserve space and adjust as your plans firm up, keeping you informed throughout.