Storage

Storage in Kennington with Man With a Van Kennington

At Man With a Van Kennington we provide secure, flexible storage solutions for households, landlords, students and businesses across Kennington and the surrounding areas. As a local removals company with years of hands-on experience, we understand how important it is to have a safe, clean and reliable place to store your belongings, whether it’s for a few days during a move or for several months.

Professional Storage Services in Kennington

Our storage service combines our trusted removals expertise with modern, secure storage facilities. We collect your items from your property, carefully wrap and protect them, transport them to storage, and return them when you’re ready. Everything is handled by our own trained, professional team, fully briefed on best practice for lifting, loading and protection.

We work with a range of local storage centres, allowing us to match the right unit size and security level to your needs, whether you’re storing a few boxes or the contents of a whole property.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

If you’re selling, renovating or downsizing in Kennington, temporary storage can keep your belongings safe and out of the way. We can remove furniture and boxes before viewings, store them while work is carried out, then bring everything back once your new space is ready.

Renters

Moving between rentals, relocating for work or dealing with a tenancy gap? Our storage service offers a secure home for your possessions so you don’t have to move everything multiple times or clutter up friends’ and relatives’ homes.

Landlords

For landlords in Kennington, we can remove and store furniture between tenancies, during refurbishments or when changing a property from furnished to unfurnished. We handle everything from collection to re-delivery.

Businesses

Local businesses use our storage for archived documents, surplus stock, event equipment, office furniture and seasonal items. We offer flexible terms, fully insured transport and a reliable schedule so you can plan around your operations.

Students

Students at term-time accommodation often need short-term storage over holidays. We collect from halls or shared houses in Kennington, store securely, and deliver back when the new term starts – a simple, stress-free solution.

What’s Included in Our Storage Service

Items Commonly Stored

We can normally store:

• Sofas, armchairs, tables, chairs and other household furniture
• Beds, mattresses, wardrobes, chests of drawers and bedroom sets
• Kitchen appliances (subject to being clean and drained)
• Boxes of personal belongings, books, clothes and ornaments
• Office desks, chairs, filing cabinets and IT equipment (suitably packed)
• Sports equipment, bikes and hobby gear
• Well-packed fragile items such as glassware, mirrors and pictures

What We Cannot Store

For safety, legal and insurance reasons we cannot store:

• Perishable food or items that may attract pests
• Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (paints, fuels, gas bottles, chemicals)
• Illegal goods or items of unlawful origin
• Live plants, animals or any living organisms
• Cash, jewellery or high-value collectibles better suited to a safe or specialist facility
• Items in poor condition that may leak, smell or deteriorate

If you are unsure about a particular item, ask us in advance and we will advise.

Our Step-by-Step Storage and Removals Process

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact us by phone or online with a brief description of what you need to store, your location in Kennington and your timescales. We’ll ask a few questions about the volume, access at your property, and how long you expect to need storage. Based on this, we provide a clear, no-obligation quote outlining collection, transport, storage and redelivery.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For larger jobs or whole-property storage, we recommend a survey. This can be done via video call or an onsite visit in Kennington. The survey allows us to assess access (stairs, lifts, parking), item sizes, any special protection needed and the most suitable storage unit size, helping keep your costs accurate and fair.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes or choose our professional packing service. If you prefer to handle packing yourself, we can supply quality boxes and materials. On collection day we protect furniture with covers, blankets and wrapping. Fragile and valuable items receive extra care – *the way we would want our own belongings treated*.

4. Loading & Transport

Our trained team loads your belongings systematically, using proper lifting techniques and securing everything in the vehicle. We plan the route from your Kennington address to the storage facility in advance, taking into account access and traffic patterns. Your goods are covered by our goods in transit insurance throughout this stage.

5. Unloading, Storage & Future Redelivery

At the storage facility, we unload carefully, stack items safely and record what has been stored. When you are ready to have your belongings back, simply contact us to arrange redelivery. We bring items directly to your new property, unload, and place furniture and boxes in the rooms you request, ready for you to unpack.

Transparent Pricing for Storage in Kennington

We believe in clear, straightforward pricing. Your overall cost typically consists of:

• Collection and transport from your Kennington address
• Weekly or monthly storage unit fee (based on size and duration)
• Optional packing materials and packing service
• Redelivery and unloading at the end of storage

There are no hidden extras. We’ll discuss parking restrictions, access issues or unusual items in advance so that everything is included in your quote. Short-term and long-term rates are available, and we’ll help you choose the most cost-effective unit size for your needs.

Why Use a Professional Storage and Removals Service?

Many people start by considering self-storage with a DIY van hire or a casual man-and-van. In our experience, this often ends up more stressful, time-consuming and sometimes more expensive than expected. With a professional removals and storage service you benefit from:

• Experienced planning and advice on what to store and how best to do it
• Trained staff who know how to handle awkward, heavy and fragile items safely
• Proper protection and stacking, reducing the risk of damage
• Goods in transit insurance during moves, which informal operators may not have
• Reliable timings – we turn up when we say we will
• One point of contact from collection through to redelivery

In short, we save you the physical strain, the hassle of multiple trips, and the worry about whether your belongings are being looked after properly.

Insurance and Professional Standards

As an established removals company in Kennington, we take our responsibilities seriously. Our service includes:

• Goods in transit insurance – covering your belongings while they are being moved between your property and the storage facility.
• Public liability cover – protecting you and your property while our team is working on site.
• Trained moving teams – all staff are briefed on manual handling, safe loading, and care of property.

We are committed to working respectfully in your home or business premises, protecting floors and walls where needed and leaving things tidy when we go.

Care, Protection and Our Approach to Sustainability

We treat every job as if we were moving our own belongings. Furniture is wrapped, covered and secured; boxes are stacked safely; and anything fragile is clearly marked and handled with particular care.

We also consider the environmental impact of our work. Wherever possible we:

• Reuse sturdy packing materials and blankets
• Source recyclable boxes and paper-based packing materials
• Plan routes efficiently to reduce unnecessary mileage
• Encourage customers to declutter responsibly, donating usable items rather than sending them to landfill

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving House in Kennington

When completion dates don’t line up, our storage service bridges the gap. We collect from your old home, store securely for as long as needed, and deliver into your new property on your move-in date.

Office Relocation and Business Changes

During office moves, refurbishments or downsizing, we can store surplus furniture, files and equipment. This frees up space and keeps your workplace safe and uncluttered while work is carried out.

Urgent or Short-Notice Situations

Life doesn’t always give much warning. If you’re facing an urgent move, emergency works or an unexpected change in circumstances, we can often arrange fast collection and short-term storage so you have time to decide your next steps calmly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage with collection and delivery cost?

The cost depends on how much you need to store, how long for, and the access at your property. We combine a transport fee for collection and redelivery with a weekly or monthly storage charge based on unit size. Smaller loads for a few weeks are naturally cheaper than whole-house contents for several months. During your enquiry we’ll ask the right questions to give you a clear, itemised quote with no hidden extras, so you know exactly what you’ll be paying before you commit.

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

Subject to availability, we can often accommodate same-day or short-notice storage requests within Kennington and nearby areas. The more notice you can give, the easier it is to guarantee your preferred time, but we understand that emergencies happen. If you call us with an urgent situation, we’ll check our schedule, vehicle availability and storage capacity, then advise what we can do. Even on busy days, we’ll always be honest about timings so you can make informed decisions.

Are my belongings insured while in storage and in transit?

Yes. Your items are covered by our goods in transit insurance while they are being moved between your property and the storage facility. We also hold public liability cover for work at your home or business premises. The storage facility itself will have its own security measures and, in many cases, additional insurance options. We’ll explain exactly what is included as standard and, if you have particularly high-value items, we may recommend that you check they are covered under your own home or business policy as well.

What is included in your storage service?

Our storage service covers much more than simply renting a unit. We provide a vehicle and professional team to collect from your address, protect and load your belongings, transport them to the storage facility, and unload into the unit. When you’re ready, we reverse the process and deliver everything back to your new or existing address, placing items in the rooms you choose. You can add packing materials and a full packing service if needed, or pack your own boxes if you prefer to keep costs down.

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

A casual man-and-van service typically offers transport only, with variable standards of care and limited or no insurance. With us, you get a professional, trained team, proper protection for furniture and fragile items, and goods in transit insurance as standard. We also manage the link between your property and the storage facility, plan access, and provide clear paperwork. This reduces the risk of damage, delays and misunderstandings, and gives you a single, accountable company looking after your belongings from start to finish.

How far in advance should I book storage?

Ideally, you should book as soon as you know you’ll need storage, particularly during busy periods such as summer and month-end. A week or two’s notice is usually enough for most jobs, but for large properties or business moves, more time is helpful for surveys and planning. That said, we regularly help clients on shorter notice. Even if your dates are not fixed, it’s worth getting in touch early so we can discuss options, reserve capacity and update details as your plans become clearer.