Storage

Secure Storage in Greenwich with Greenwich Movers

At Greenwich Movers we provide flexible, secure storage solutions for households and businesses across Greenwich and the surrounding areas. Whether you are between properties, renovating, downsizing or simply need extra space, our professional teams collect, store and return your belongings with care.

Local Storage Expertise in Greenwich

Based in the borough, we understand the realities of living and working in Greenwich – limited space, tight access, controlled parking zones and busy streets. Our storage services are designed around local conditions, from carefully planned collections on restricted roads to short-notice help when completion dates move.

We regularly support customers in areas such as Greenwich town centre, Westcombe Park, Blackheath, Charlton, Woolwich and Deptford, offering secure storage linked directly with our removals and packing services.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

If you are selling, completing on a new build, or renovating, our storage provides a safe place for furniture, appliances and personal effects. We can declutter before marketing your property, then store non-essentials until you are ready to move in.

Renters

Short leases and overlapping tenancies often create awkward gaps. We offer flexible storage for renters who need to move out before their new place is ready, or who want to reduce the volume of belongings they take between properties.

Landlords

Landlords frequently use our storage to hold furniture during refurbishments, change from furnished to unfurnished, or store items between tenancies. We can collect from multiple properties and keep detailed inventories for you.

Businesses

From small offices to growing retailers, our business storage covers office furniture, IT equipment, archive files, exhibition stands and seasonal stock. We coordinate collections around your trading hours to minimise disruption and can integrate storage with a wider office move.

Students

Students in Greenwich and nearby universities use our student storage during holidays, placements or gap years. We offer space for boxes, bikes, suitcases and small furniture, so you do not have to transport everything back home between terms.

What We Can and Cannot Store

Items Commonly Stored

We routinely store:

• Sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables and other furniture
• White goods and domestic appliances (defrosted and drained)
• Moving boxes, books, clothes and personal possessions
• Office desks, chairs, filing cabinets and shelving
• IT equipment, printers and boxed electronics
• Archive documents and business records
• Sports equipment, bikes and hobby items

Restricted and Excluded Items

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

• Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (paints, fuels, gas bottles)
• Perishable goods, food or anything that may attract pests
• Live plants, animals or any living organisms
• Illegal goods or items of unknown ownership
• Unregistered firearms, ammunition or offensive weapons
• Cash, high-value jewellery or irreplaceable documents such as passports and wills

If you are unsure about a particular item, we will advise during your enquiry or survey.

How Our Storage Service Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact our office by phone or email with a rough list of items and your estimated storage period. We will ask a few practical questions about access, floors, parking and timings. Based on this information we provide a clear, no-obligation quote covering collection, storage and eventual redelivery.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For larger jobs or mixed contents, we recommend a survey. This can be done virtually via video call or onsite in Greenwich and nearby areas. The survey allows us to assess volume accurately, check access, identify any fragile or bulky items and confirm packing requirements. It also gives you the chance to ask detailed questions in advance.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can choose between:

• Full packing service – our trained team pack everything using professional materials, label boxes clearly and prepare furniture for storage.
• Part packing – we pack fragile or high-value items while you handle the rest.
• Self packing – you pack your own boxes; we supply materials if required.

Furniture is wrapped in protective materials and mattresses are bagged. Appliances must be disconnected, defrosted and dried before collection.

4. Loading & Transport

On collection day, our professional movers arrive within the agreed time window. We protect floors and bannisters where necessary, then carefully load your belongings into our vehicles, securing items to prevent movement in transit. Everything is transported directly to our secure storage facility, minimising handling and risk.

5. Storage, Unloading & Placement

At the warehouse, your goods are unloaded into designated storage units or containers. An inventory can be created if requested, especially useful for businesses and landlords. When you are ready, we schedule a convenient redelivery date and place items into your new home, office or chosen address, positioning furniture in the rooms you specify.

Transparent Storage Pricing

We believe in straightforward pricing with no hidden extras. Your total cost is made up of:

• Collection and transport – based on volume, access and travel distance.
• Storage charges – a weekly or monthly fee, depending on space required.
• Packing materials and labour – only if you choose our packing service.
• Redelivery – priced similarly to the initial collection.

We explain all costs clearly in writing before you book and adjust if your storage duration changes. Long-term storage and regular business users may qualify for agreed rates.

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

Using a fully insured, established removals company for storage offers significant advantages over informal alternatives. Our teams are trained in safe lifting, wrapping and stacking, reducing the risk of damage. Vehicles are purpose-built, not improvised vans, and your goods go into controlled, monitored storage rather than unknown lockups or sheds.

We provide documentation, clear contracts and proper goods in transit insurance, alongside public liability cover. With DIY or ad-hoc man-and-van arrangements, damage, loss or delays can be difficult to resolve. With Greenwich Movers, you know exactly who is responsible for your belongings at every stage.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Your belongings are protected throughout their time with us. As a professional operator we maintain:

• Goods in transit insurance for items we collect and deliver.
• Public liability cover for work carried out in your home or business.
• Trained moving teams experienced in handling fragile, bulky and valuable items.

We work to industry best practice, using appropriate vehicles, protective equipment and handling techniques. While we treat every item with care, proper insurance adds an extra layer of reassurance, especially for longer-term storage.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We aim to look after your belongings and the environment. Items are wrapped using quality materials to prevent scuffs, moisture ingress and dust. Where possible, we reuse durable cartons, blankets and crates, and we encourage clients to choose reusable options over single-use plastics.

Our vehicles are maintained for fuel efficiency and planned routes minimise unnecessary mileage around Greenwich and beyond. When clearing properties, we can advise on responsible disposal and donation options for items that do not need to go into storage, helping to reduce waste.

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving House

Property chains often fall out of sync. We regularly provide short-term storage when clients must complete their sale but cannot move straight into their new home. Furniture is stored securely until keys are available, then delivered on the agreed date as part of a seamless move.

Office Relocation

Businesses use our storage when refurbishing offices, changing layouts or relocating in stages. Desks, chairs and IT equipment can be stored while contractors work, avoiding crowded, unsafe workspaces. We can then return items floor by floor or department by department to match your schedule.

Urgent and Last-Minute Situations

Life does not always run to plan. We help clients facing sudden changes: last-minute tenancy terminations, emergency repairs after leaks or fires, or unexpected delays in completion. Subject to availability, we can often arrange rapid collection and storage, giving you a secure solution when time is tight.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage with Greenwich Movers cost?

Storage costs depend mainly on how much space you need, how long you require it and the work involved in collection and redelivery. We calculate volume in cubic feet or metres and apply a weekly or monthly rate, with separate charges for collection, packing (if required) and final delivery. As a guide, storing the contents of a one-bedroom flat will usually cost noticeably less than a full three-bedroom house. We provide a clear written quote so you know your likely total before committing.

Can you offer same-day or urgent storage in Greenwich?

Where schedules and warehouse capacity allow, we can often arrange same-day or next-day storage for urgent situations. This is particularly common when a sale completes unexpectedly early, a tenancy ends abruptly, or essential repair works are needed at short notice. The more information you can give us when you call, the easier it is to plan vehicles, staff and space. While same-day slots cannot be guaranteed, we will always be honest about what is realistically possible and suggest alternatives if needed.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Yes. Your goods are covered by our goods in transit insurance during collection and redelivery, and by our warehouse cover while stored, subject to policy terms and declared values. We will explain the key points, including any single-item limits or exclusions, before you confirm your booking. You may also choose to supplement our cover with your own policy if you have particularly high-value items. Our goal is that you understand exactly how your possessions are protected from the moment we collect them until final delivery.

What is included in your storage service?

Our standard storage service includes collection from your property, careful loading onto our vehicles, transport to our secure facility, placement into an appropriate storage unit or container, and redelivery to your chosen address when required. We also provide basic protection such as blankets and wrapping for furniture. Optional extras include full or part packing, supply of packing materials, detailed inventory creation and out-of-hours collections or deliveries. We tailor the package to your needs so you only pay for the elements you actually require.

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

A casual man-and-van typically offers simple transport with limited or no insurance, basic equipment and no fixed storage solution. Greenwich Movers provides a complete, managed service with trained staff, purpose-built vehicles, secure monitored storage and proper documentation. We handle planning, protection, loading, stacking and inventory control, all underpinned by fully insured operations and public liability cover. If anything goes wrong, you have a named company to speak to and clear terms to refer to, rather than relying on informal arrangements.

How far in advance should I book storage?

For planned moves and refurbishments, booking at least two to four weeks in advance gives the best choice of dates, especially during busy periods such as late spring and summer. However, we know timings often change, so we do our best to accommodate shorter notice. If your dates are uncertain, we can reserve provisional slots and adjust as your situation becomes clearer. The sooner you speak to us, the more options we can offer in terms of collection times, storage unit sizes and eventual redelivery dates.