Storage

Secure Storage in Kensington by Man with Van Kensington

At Man with Van Kensington we provide secure, flexible storage solutions for households, landlords, businesses and students across Kensington and the surrounding areas. As a local, professional removals company, we handle everything from collection and packing to storage and redelivery, so your belongings are safe, organised and fully protected throughout.

Professional Storage Services in Kensington

Our Kensington storage service is designed for anyone who needs trusted short or long-term space without the hassle of self-storage. We collect your items from your home or office, wrap and protect them, transport them to our secure storage facility, and return them whenever you’re ready.

All moves are completed by trained, uniformed teams using proper equipment and protective materials. Your goods are covered by goods in transit insurance during transport and by secure, monitored storage while in our care.

Local Kensington Expertise

Based in Kensington, we understand the challenges of moving and storing items in a busy central London area: tight staircases, controlled parking zones, narrow streets and time-restricted loading bays. We work around local parking rules, access issues and building restrictions so you don’t have to.

We regularly support clients in Kensington High Street, South Kensington, Earl’s Court, Notting Hill and neighbouring areas, and we are used to working with porters, concierge desks and building management to make storage moves smooth and discreet.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

Ideal if you’re renovating, decluttering for sale, downsizing, or managing a chain where completion dates don’t align. We can store furniture, boxes, white goods and more until your new home is ready.

Renters

If you’re between tenancies, moving abroad temporarily or reducing your belongings to a smaller flat, we provide flexible storage with clear, monthly pricing and straightforward access arrangements.

Landlords

We help landlords store furniture between lets, during refurbishments or when switching between furnished and unfurnished. We can collect from multiple properties, store, and redeliver when needed.

Businesses

Our business storage covers office furniture, archive boxes, stock, event equipment and displays. It’s a practical alternative to long leases on extra office or retail space, with collections and deliveries scheduled around your working day.

Students

Perfect for students in Kensington and nearby universities who need storage between terms or during a year abroad. We collect from halls or private rentals and deliver back when the new term starts.

What We Can Store

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

• Sofas, beds, wardrobes and other furniture
• Boxes of clothes, books, kitchenware and personal items
• Office desks, chairs, filing cabinets and IT equipment
• Domestic appliances such as fridges, freezers, washing machines (defrosted and drained)
• Sports equipment, bikes and hobby items
• Shop fittings, exhibition stands and event materials

Items We Cannot Store

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, we are unable to store:

• Perishable goods, food or anything that may attract pests
• Flammable, hazardous or explosive materials (including gas bottles, paints, solvents)
• Illegal items or goods of dubious origin
• Live plants, animals or any living things
• Cash, jewellery or high-value works of art that require specialist vault storage
• Strongly odorous items or anything likely to leak or cause damage

If you are unsure about a particular item, we’ll advise you clearly before collection.

How Our Storage Process Works

1. Enquiry & Quotation

Contact us by phone, email or online form with a brief outline of what you need to store, where from, and for how long. We’ll ask a few questions about access, quantity and any fragile or high-value items. You’ll receive a clear, no-obligation quote covering collection, storage and redelivery.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For larger jobs, we carry out a virtual or onsite survey to assess volume, access (stairs, lifts, parking) and any special handling requirements. This allows us to recommend the right storage volume, vehicle size, number of staff and packing materials, ensuring the move is efficient and correctly priced.

3. Packing & Preparation

On the agreed date, our team arrives with all necessary materials. We can provide a full packing service or a partial one if you’ve already boxed your smaller items. We use protective blankets, furniture covers and export-quality wrapping where needed, and label items clearly for easy retrieval from storage.

4. Loading & Transport to Storage

Your items are carefully carried, loaded and secured in our vehicle by trained movers using trolleys, straps and ramps where appropriate. While in transit they’re protected by goods in transit insurance. We then transport them directly to our secure storage facility with minimal handling.

5. Storage, Unloading & Redelivery

At the facility, your belongings are unloaded into a designated, inventoried storage area. When you’re ready to have items back, simply contact us. We’ll arrange a convenient delivery slot, load from storage and bring everything to your new address, placing furniture and boxes in the rooms you request.

Transparent Storage Pricing

We believe in clear, upfront pricing with no surprises. Your quote will normally include:

• Collection: vehicle, fuel and labour for the agreed duration
• Packing materials and packing service if requested
• Weekly or monthly storage rate based on volume required
• Redelivery from storage to your chosen address

Costs depend on the quantity of goods, access conditions, distance travelled, and how long you need storage. There are no hidden charges for standard access or handling. We will explain any potential extras (for example, out-of-hours work or additional collections) before you book.

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

Using a professional storage and removals company offers clear advantages over hiring a casual man-and-van or attempting to move everything yourself:

• Safety of goods – Proper packing, handling and stacking reduces the risk of damage.
• Insurance – Your belongings are covered by goods in transit insurance and protected in secure facilities.
• Time and effort – Trained teams work efficiently, saving you days of heavy lifting and multiple trips.
• Planning and reliability – Confirmed dates, clear documentation and consistent contact throughout.
• Professional standards – Trained staff, appropriate equipment and adherence to industry best practice.

With DIY or unregulated operators, you often have no meaningful insurance, limited recourse if things go wrong, and a higher chance of damage or late cancellations.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Your peace of mind matters. Man with Van Kensington operates with:

• Goods in transit insurance for belongings while being moved
• Public liability cover for work carried out in and around your property
• Trained, experienced moving teams who follow safe lifting and handling practices

We maintain our vehicles regularly, use industry-standard protective materials and keep clear inventory records for stored items. Documentation can be provided on request for landlords, insurers or business clients who require proof of professional cover.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We treat your belongings as if they were our own. Furniture is wrapped, mattresses are covered, and fragile items are individually protected. We minimise handling once items reach storage to reduce risk further.

Where possible, we use reusable protective blankets and durable crates to cut down on single-use plastics. Cardboard boxes and paper are sourced responsibly, and we encourage clients to reuse or recycle packing materials after redelivery.

Common Real-World Storage Scenarios

Moving House with a Gap Between Dates

If your sale completes before your new property is ready, we can move your belongings out, place them into storage for a few days or weeks, then deliver everything once you get the keys, keeping your chain moving without panic.

Office Refurbishment or Relocation

When your office is being refurbished or you’re relocating within Kensington or further afield, we can store desks, chairs, files and equipment, delivering in phases to suit your new layout and project schedule.

Urgent or Last-Minute Storage Needs

Sometimes notice is short – a tenancy ends sooner than expected or building works uncover issues. Subject to availability, we can often arrange same-day or next-day collections in Kensington to get your items into safe storage quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage in Kensington cost?

Costs depend on three main factors: the volume of items you have, how long you need storage for, and the work involved in collection and redelivery. We typically charge a fixed fee for the removal side (vehicle and labour) plus a weekly or monthly rate for the storage space. After a quick discussion or survey, we’ll provide a clear written quote showing each element separately, so you know exactly what you’re paying for and can adjust the level of service to suit your budget.

Can you offer same-day or urgent storage?

In many cases, yes. Because we are locally based in Kensington, we can often accommodate same-day or next-day collections for urgent storage requirements, subject to vehicle and space availability. If you’re facing an unexpected tenancy end, last-minute sale completion or emergency building work, call us as soon as possible. We’ll confirm what we can do, provide an immediate estimate, and prioritise essential items first if time is very tight, with additional collections arranged if required.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Your items are protected by goods in transit insurance while we’re moving them and stored in secure, monitored facilities once they arrive. This cover is designed for normal household and business goods. We’ll explain any limits or exclusions, for example extremely high-value art or jewellery, which may require specialist insurance. You are welcome to supplement our cover with your own policy if you wish, and we can provide details of values and inventory to help your insurer if needed.

What is included in your storage service?

Our standard service includes collection from your property, careful loading by a trained team, transport to our storage facility, unloading into a designated storage area, and redelivery at the end of the storage period. We can also provide packing materials and a full or partial packing service if required. Your quote will clearly show which services are included, and you can add options such as additional collections, partial deliveries or help with dismantling and reassembly of furniture.

How is this different from a cheap man-and-van?

A casual man-and-van may appear cheaper at first glance, but usually comes without meaningful insurance, formal training or proper storage facilities. With us, you get a professional team, planned move, documented inventory and access to secure storage designed for longer-term protection of goods. We use appropriate equipment, wrap and protect items properly and provide written confirmation of your booking and costs. This reduces the risk of damage, cancellations and unexpected extra charges that can arise with unregulated operators.

How far in advance should I book storage?

Where possible, we recommend booking one to two weeks in advance, especially during busy periods such as summer and the end of each month. This allows us to allocate the right team, vehicle and storage space for your needs. However, we understand that plans can change quickly, so we always try to accommodate short-notice bookings. Even if your dates are not confirmed, it’s worth contacting us early so we can pencil in provisional arrangements and advise you on packing and preparation.