Storage

Storage Southfields – Secure, Flexible Space When You Need It

At Man with Van Southfields, we provide secure, flexible storage solutions for households, students, landlords and businesses across Southfields and nearby areas. Whether you need a few weeks between moves or long-term space for stock and furniture, we combine professional removals handling with reliable storage so your belongings stay safe, accessible and properly protected.

Local Storage Expertise in Southfields

Working in Southfields for years, we understand the challenges of local moves and space limitations – from flats near Southfields Underground to family homes off Wimbledon Park Road. Our storage service is built around the realities of London living: limited space, tight timings and the need for a service that is reliable, efficient and clearly explained.

We collect your items directly from your property, take them to our secure facility, and return them when you are ready. No self-drive vans, no battling for parking, no heavy lifting – just a professional team managing the whole process.

Who Our Southfields Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

If you are selling, renovating or downsizing in Southfields, storage can help declutter, protect furniture during building works, or hold items while you complete your chain. We regularly help families store entire house contents or selected bulky items.

Renters

Between tenancies or moving into a smaller flat? Storage gives you flexibility so you are not forced to sell good furniture or rush decisions. We can move your belongings from your old rental, store them safely, then deliver to your new address on your chosen date.

Landlords

We support local landlords who need furniture taken out during refurbishments, HMO reconfigurations or short void periods. We can store complete sets of furniture, white goods and household items, ready to be reinstalled when the property is ready to let.

Businesses

Southfields and neighbouring areas are full of small businesses that outgrow their premises. Our storage service is ideal for excess stock, seasonal goods, event equipment, office furniture and archived files. We offer flexible terms and fully insured collection and delivery to minimise disruption.

Students

For students coming and going each term, especially those studying near Southfields and Wimbledon, we offer affordable storage for boxes, suitcases, bikes and small furniture. We collect from shared houses or halls and redeliver at the start of term, so you do not need to drag everything home and back again.

What We Can Store

Our storage service is designed for most everyday household and business items, including:

• Sofas, armchairs, beds, wardrobes and other furniture
• Boxes of personal belongings, books, clothes and ornaments
• Office desks, chairs, filing cabinets and IT equipment (suitably packed)
• Kitchen appliances such as microwaves and small white goods
• Sports equipment, bicycles and hobby items
• Shop fittings, exhibition stands and event kit

Items We Cannot Store

To comply with safety, legal and insurance requirements, there are some items we are unable to accept into storage:

• Hazardous materials (paints, solvents, gas bottles, fuels, chemicals)
• Illegal items or goods of unknown origin
• Perishable or open food and anything that may attract pests
• Live animals or plants
• Cash, jewellery and high-value personal documents (these should be kept with you or in a safety deposit facility)
• Explosives, firearms or ammunition

If you are unsure about any particular item, we will advise you during the quotation stage.

How Our Storage Service Works – Step by Step

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact us with a rough list of items, your Southfields address, and how long you expect to need storage. We provide a clear, no-obligation quote based on volume, collection and delivery requirements, and any packing support you need.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For larger loads, we carry out a brief survey – either via video call or an onsite visit. This allows us to assess access (stairs, lifts, parking) and accurately estimate the volume, so we send the right size van, team and storage capacity. It also helps prevent surprises on the day.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can either pack your own boxes or use our professional packing service. When we pack, we use sturdy cartons, protective wrapping and clear labelling to ensure items are safe and easy to identify in storage. Furniture is wrapped with transit blankets and, where appropriate, disassembled and protected.

4. Loading & Transport

On collection day, our trained removals team arrives on time, protects floors and doorways where needed, and carefully carries everything to the van. Loads are secured properly for transport, and we drive your belongings directly to our secure storage facility using our fully insured vehicles.

5. Unloading & Storage Placement

At the facility, we unload, stack and store your items in a way that maximises safety and minimises movement. Items remain wrapped, boxed and clearly labelled. When you are ready for redelivery, we reverse the process – reloading your goods and placing them back into your new property room by room.

Transparent Storage Pricing

We believe storage costs should be straightforward and easy to understand. Our pricing is typically based on:

• The volume of items (measured in cubic feet or metres)
• Length of storage (short-term or ongoing)
• Collection and redelivery requirements
• Optional services such as professional packing and unpacking

Instead of one-size-fits-all rates, we tailor quotes to your actual needs, so you are not paying for unused space. We are always happy to break down the quote so you can see how each element is calculated before you decide.

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

Using cheap, casual transport and a self-storage unit can seem attractive, but it often leads to damage, poor packing and multiple exhausting trips. With our integrated removals and storage service, you benefit from:

• Trained staff who know how to pack and handle items correctly
• Goods in transit insurance when we are moving your items
• Proper inventory records so you know what is stored
• Secure facilities with controlled access
• Single-point responsibility – one company from door to store and back again

This reduces risk, saves time, and offers real peace of mind that your belongings are being looked after properly.

Insurance and Professional Standards

As a responsible removals and storage provider, we maintain appropriate cover and adhere to recognised professional standards.

• Goods in transit insurance – protecting your belongings while they are being transported between your property and storage.
• Public liability cover – protecting you and your property while our team is working on site.
• Trained moving teams – staff are experienced in manual handling, safe loading, protection of furniture and basic health and safety.

We work methodically, communicate clearly and treat your possessions with the same care we would our own. If specific high-value items require additional cover, we will discuss this with you in advance.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We prioritise the safe handling and long-term protection of your belongings. Furniture is wrapped, fragile items are cushioned, and loads are secured to minimise movement. In storage, we avoid stacking in ways that might stress or distort furniture over time.

We also aim to operate as responsibly as possible: reusing durable packing materials where practical, recycling cardboard and plastics, and planning our routes efficiently to reduce unnecessary mileage. Where clients wish to dispose of unwanted items, we direct them towards responsible recycling and donation options rather than landfill whenever possible.

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving House with a Gap in the Chain

Many Southfields clients face completion dates that do not quite align. We collect the full house contents on moving day, store everything securely, then deliver to the new property once keys are released, keeping the whole move under one roof.

Office Refits and Relocations

Businesses refurbishing their workspace often need temporary storage for desks, chairs, filing units and equipment. We can stagger collections and deliveries around your fit-out schedule to keep disruption to staff and clients to a minimum.

Urgent or Last-Minute Moves

Sometimes notice is short – a tenancy ends quickly, or building works suddenly begin. Where our schedule allows, we provide same-day or next-day collection into storage, giving you breathing space to make longer-term decisions without panic or rushed clear-outs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage in Southfields cost?

Storage costs depend mainly on how much space you need, how long you need it for, and whether you require collection and redelivery. We usually price by volume rather than by unit, so you only pay for the space your belongings actually occupy. Additional services like packing, dismantling furniture and protective materials are itemised separately. Once we understand your situation, we provide a clear written quote with no hidden extras, so you can compare it easily with other options and decide what works best for your budget.

Can you offer same-day or urgent storage?

Where our schedule and capacity allow, we can arrange same-day or next-day collection into storage for urgent situations. This is particularly useful if a tenancy ends unexpectedly, builders need you to clear rooms quickly, or a sale completes sooner than planned. Urgent bookings are subject to availability, so the more information you can give us at the time of enquiry, the quicker we can confirm whether we can help. If we cannot meet your exact time, we will always try to offer the nearest practical alternative.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

We provide goods in transit insurance while your items are being moved between your property and our storage facility, and we hold public liability cover for work carried out at your premises. Standard storage cover is designed for normal household and office goods packed to a reasonable standard. For particularly high-value items or collections, we may recommend additional declared-value cover or suggest you speak to your own insurer. We will always explain what is and is not covered before you commit, so you can make an informed decision.

What is included in your storage service?

Our storage service typically includes collection from your Southfields address, safe loading by a professional removals team, transport in our fully insured vehicles, and secure storage for the agreed period. We can also provide packing materials and a professional packing service if required. When you are ready, we arrange redelivery and place items back into your property. The exact package is flexible – some clients prefer to pack themselves, others want a complete door-to-door solution – and we tailor the service to suit your needs and budget.

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

A casual man-and-van typically handles only basic transport, leaving you to manage packing, lifting, loading, unloading and the storage contract yourself. In contrast, we provide an integrated removals and storage service with trained staff, proper protective materials, goods in transit insurance and clear accountability from collection through to redelivery. We manage access arrangements, inventories and handling standards, reducing the risk of damage or loss. For many clients, the extra care, time saved and reduced stress more than justify the modest difference in cost compared with purely informal options.

How far in advance should I book storage?

We recommend booking as early as you can, particularly during busy periods such as summer, month-end and school holidays. A week or more’s notice is ideal for larger loads, as it allows us to schedule vehicles, staff and storage space efficiently. However, we understand that plans can change quickly, so we do keep some flexibility for shorter-notice jobs. Even if your dates are uncertain, it is worth getting in touch for an initial quote and pencilling in provisional arrangements that we can adjust as your plans firm up.