Secure Storage with Strand Removals

At Strand Removals, we provide safe, flexible and professionally managed storage solutions for homes and businesses. Whether you need a few weeks between house moves or long-term business storage, we offer clean, dry and secure space, backed by a professional, fully insured removals team.

Why Choose Strand Removals for Storage?

Storage is often an essential part of a move. As experienced removals professionals, we understand how to prepare, pack and store belongings properly so they come out in the same condition they went in. Our facilities are secure, monitored and suitable for everything from a few boxes to full household contents.

Because we handle both the removals and storage, you deal with one trained team from door to door. That means less lifting, less organising and less risk of damage.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Our storage options are designed to work for a wide range of customers:

• Homeowners – bridging gaps between sale and completion, decluttering before marketing, or storing heirlooms long term.
• Renters – between tenancies, relocating for work, or downsizing to smaller properties.
• Landlords – storing furniture between lets, clearing properties for refurbishment, or holding appliances safely off-site.
• Businesses – archiving documents, storing excess stock, holding office furniture during refurbishments or relocations.
• Students – term-time storage, summer holiday storage, or keeping belongings safe during a placement year.

We can tailor the size and duration of your storage to match your exact situation, whether it’s a single item or a full property.

What You Can Store with Us

Included Items

We routinely handle and store:

• Full household contents, including beds, wardrobes, sofas and white goods
• Boxes of clothes, books, kitchenware and personal effects
• Office desks, chairs, filing cabinets and IT equipment (properly packed)
• Retail stock, exhibition materials and displays
• Bicycles and small sports equipment
• Non-valuable artwork, framed photos and decorative items

All items are wrapped and protected as needed before going into storage, using proper removal blankets, covers and packaging.

Excluded & Restricted Items

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, some items cannot be stored. These typically include:

• Perishable or food items
• Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (e.g. fuel, paint thinners, gas bottles)
• Illegal items or substances
• Live plants or animals
• Liquids that may leak or spill
• High-value jewellery, cash or important documents (better held in a safe or bank facility)

If you are unsure about a particular item, we will give clear guidance before collection.

How Our Storage Process Works

We keep the process straightforward and well organised, so you always know where you are.

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact us with a brief outline of what you need to store and for how long. We’ll ask a few questions about volume, access, and any special requirements. Based on this, we provide a clear, no-obligation quotation detailing collection, storage and redelivery charges, as well as any optional packing services.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For larger moves, we arrange a virtual or onsite survey. This lets us accurately assess the volume of goods, access at the property and any fragile or awkward items. It means we can send the right size vehicle, the correct number of trained staff and sufficient materials, keeping everything efficient and cost-effective.

3. Packing & Preparation

On the agreed date, our professional team arrives to prepare your items for storage. We can offer:

• Full packing service – we pack everything into boxes, wrap furniture and prepare delicate items.
• Part packing – we handle fragile or bulky items; you pack the rest.
• Owner-packed – you pack your own boxes; we supply materials if required.

Furniture is wrapped or disassembled where needed, and all boxes are clearly labelled for easy identification later.

4. Loading & Transport to Storage

We load your belongings carefully onto our vehicles using proper lifting techniques and protective equipment. Once everything is secured, we transport your items directly to our storage facility. At the depot, items are inventoried and placed into secure storage units or containers, minimising handling and reducing risk.

5. Unloading & Placement (Return from Storage)

When you are ready for your items back, we arrange a suitable delivery date. Our team collects your goods from storage, transports them to your new address and unloads into the rooms you specify. We can reassemble furniture we dismantled on collection and remove used packing materials where agreed.

Transparent, Fair Pricing

We believe in clear, straightforward pricing with no surprises. Storage costs are usually based on:

• The volume of goods (measured in cubic feet or cubic metres)
• The length of time you need storage (short or long term)
• Collection and redelivery requirements
• Optional services such as packing and furniture assembly

We explain all charges in plain language and confirm them in writing before you commit. If your needs change, we adjust the plan and pricing accordingly, always keeping you informed.

Why Use Professional Storage Instead of DIY?

Using professional removals and storage is usually safer and more practical than hiring a van and a cheap lock-up.

• Trained staff know how to lift, pack and stack safely, reducing damage and personal injury.
• Proper blankets, covers and packing materials protect your belongings for long periods.
• Inventory and labelling mean you can find items again easily.
• Our goods in transit insurance offers protection you typically don’t get with casual man-and-van services.
• We take responsibility from door to store and back again, so you are not juggling multiple suppliers.

For many customers, the small extra cost over DIY is worth it for the reduced stress and risk.

Insurance & Professional Standards

Strand Removals operates to recognised industry standards. We are fully committed to protecting your belongings at every stage.

• Goods in transit insurance – covers your items while we are transporting them between your property and the storage facility.
• Public liability cover – protects you and your property while our team is working on-site.
• Trained moving teams – staff are properly trained in handling, packing and loading techniques.

We will explain the cover levels and any exclusions clearly before work starts, and you are welcome to ask for additional cover limits if needed.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We treat your belongings as if they were our own. Furniture is wrapped, mattresses are covered, and boxes are stacked safely to avoid crushing. Storage areas are clean, dry and well maintained.

We also focus on sustainability where possible, using reusable protective materials, recycling cardboard and minimising unnecessary journeys through careful planning. By combining removals and storage in one service, we can often cut down on duplicate trips and wasted time.

Common Real-World Storage Scenarios

• Moving house – storing full contents while waiting for a new-build to complete or a chain to catch up.
• Office relocation – keeping furniture and archives off-site while new premises are refurbished.
• Urgent moves – when you need to leave a property quickly and final arrangements are not yet in place.
• Decluttering – creating space for viewings when selling a property, without disposing of possessions you still want.
• Seasonal storage – storing seasonal stock, sports gear or exhibition equipment between events.

Whatever your situation, we can design a storage plan that fits, with flexible access and clear timescales.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage with Strand Removals cost?

Costs depend mainly on how much you store and for how long. We calculate a monthly or weekly rate based on the volume of your goods, plus collection and redelivery if we are handling transport. Optional services such as packing, furniture dismantling and materials are itemised so you can see exactly what you are paying for. Once we have surveyed your items, we provide a written quotation with no hidden fees, and we are happy to explain how each part of the price is worked out.

Can you offer same-day or urgent storage?

Where our schedule allows, we can often accommodate same-day or short-notice storage, particularly in emergency situations such as last-minute completions or landlord requirements. The more notice you can give, the easier it is to guarantee availability, but we always try to help in urgent cases. If you need rapid assistance, call us directly so we can check vehicle and team availability, confirm access times and provide an immediate, clear outline of options and costs.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Our standard cover includes goods in transit insurance while we are moving your belongings between your property and our storage facility, along with appropriate cover within our care. We also hold public liability insurance for work at your address. There may be limits and exclusions, particularly for very high-value items, which we will explain in advance. If you require higher levels of cover, we can often arrange this or work with your own insurer, so you have complete peace of mind.

What is included in your storage service?

Our service can be as comprehensive as you need. As standard, we provide collection by a professional removals team, transport to our secure facility, safe storage in a clean, dry environment and redelivery when you are ready. Most customers also choose protective wrapping for furniture and the supply of boxes and packing materials. Optional extras include full or part packing, dismantling and reassembly of furniture, and disposal of unwanted items by arrangement. We confirm exactly what is included in writing before you book.

How does your service differ from a basic man-and-van?

A casual man-and-van typically offers transport only, with limited or no insurance, no formal inventory and minimal protection for your belongings. With Strand Removals, you get a trained team, proper packing and handling, documented inventories and structured goods in transit insurance. Your items are stored in managed facilities rather than makeshift lock-ups, and you have one point of contact responsible for the entire process. This reduces the risk of damage or loss and generally makes the whole experience more organised and less stressful.

How far in advance should I book storage?

Ideally, you should book as soon as you know you will need storage, especially during busy moving periods such as summer or month-end. A week or two’s notice is usually enough for smaller loads, but larger household or office moves benefit from more planning time. That said, we understand that circumstances can change quickly, and we do our best to accommodate late bookings. Even if your dates are not fixed, it’s worth contacting us early so we can discuss options and pencilled-in availability.