Storage

Secure Storage in Richmond upon Thames

At Richmond upon Thames Movers, we provide flexible, secure storage solutions for households, landlords, students, and businesses across Richmond upon Thames and the surrounding areas. Whether you need short-term storage between moves or a longer-term space for business stock, we offer clean, monitored units combined with a fully managed collection and delivery service.

Professional Storage Services in Richmond upon Thames

Our storage service is designed to take the pressure off your move. Instead of juggling different suppliers, we can collect your belongings, pack them if required, place them into storage, and deliver them back when you are ready. Everything is handled by our own trained, professional removals teams, using purpose-built vehicles and protective materials.

We provide:

• Short-term storage – ideal between sale and completion dates or while you renovate
• Long-term storage – for items you don’t need day to day but want to keep safe
• Containerised storage – sealed wooden containers stacked in a secure warehouse
• Document and archive storage – for business records and files
• Student storage – for term-time and holiday periods

Local Expertise in Richmond upon Thames

Working daily throughout Richmond upon Thames, Twickenham, Teddington, Hampton, and the wider borough, we understand the realities of moving and storing belongings locally: tight streets, residents’ parking, permit zones, and time restrictions. Our local knowledge means we can plan collections and deliveries efficiently, minimising disruption and ensuring your items reach our storage facility quickly and safely.

Being a local company also means we are close at hand if you need items returning in stages or urgently. You deal with a real office team and regular crew members, not a call centre.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

If you are selling, downsizing, or renovating, storage can help you clear space, stage your home, and protect furniture from dust and damage. We can take a few key pieces or the entire contents of your property into storage until your new place is ready.

Renters

For renters between tenancies or relocating for work, our storage offers a safe home for your belongings when moving dates do not line up. Store a single room or a whole flat, with flexible terms to match uncertain timelines.

Landlords

Landlords use our storage to hold furniture between lets, manage part-furnished properties, and keep items safe during refurbishment. We can also help with clearing a property and storing contents while you decide what to keep, donate, or dispose of.

Businesses

From sole traders to offices, our business storage supports stock, exhibition equipment, seasonal items, and archived documents. We can collect directly from your premises, store securely, and redeliver either to your office or a client site when needed.

Students

Students in Richmond upon Thames and nearby universities often need storage between terms, placements, or gap years. Rather than hauling everything home, we collect your belongings from halls or rented rooms, store them safely, and bring them back when you return.

What You Can and Cannot Store

Items Typically Included

Most everyday household and office items are suitable for storage, including:

• Furniture: sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs
• Boxes of personal belongings, books, clothes, and toys
• Kitchenware and small appliances
• Office equipment: desks, chairs, computers, printers
• Business stock, samples, and promotional materials
• Bicycles and sports equipment

Items Excluded for Safety and Legal Reasons

For safety, insurance, and legal compliance, the following cannot be stored:

• Perishable goods and food items
• Flammable, explosive, or hazardous materials (e.g. fuel, paint, gas bottles, chemicals)
• Illegal items or substances
• Live animals or plants
• Cash, high-value jewellery, or important original documents (better kept in a safe or bank)
• Strong-smelling items that may taint other goods

If you are unsure whether an item is allowed, we will advise during your survey.

How Our Storage Process Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact our office by phone or online and tell us what you need to store, your location in Richmond upon Thames, and how long for. We will provide an initial estimate based on volume and access details, and answer any immediate questions about our facilities and insurance.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For anything more than a few items, we usually carry out a virtual or onsite survey. This allows us to accurately measure the volume, assess access (stairs, lifts, parking), and discuss any special requirements such as fragile items or dismantling furniture. From this we confirm a clear, written quotation.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes, or we can provide a full or partial packing service. Our teams use strong cartons, export wrap, furniture blankets, and mattress protectors. Large items can be dismantled where necessary. Everything is labelled carefully to ensure it is easy to locate once in storage.

4. Loading & Transport to Storage

On collection day, our professional crew arrives in fully equipped vehicles. We protect floors and doorways where needed, then carefully load your items, securing them to prevent movement in transit. Your goods are then transported directly to our secure storage facility, minimising handling.

5. Unloading, Placement & Return Delivery

At the warehouse, we either load your items into sealed storage containers or allocate them a dedicated area. An inventory is kept to track what is stored. When you are ready, you can arrange for part or all of your items to be delivered back to your new address, at a convenient time.

Transparent Storage Pricing

We charge for storage based on the volume of goods, measured in cubic feet or metres, and the duration of storage. Your quote will clearly show:

• Collection and transport costs
• Any optional packing services or materials
• Weekly or monthly storage charges
• Redelivery charges from storage to your new address

There are no hidden fees. If your requirements change – for example, you add extra items or reduce the volume – we will explain how this affects your ongoing storage cost. We are always happy to talk through options to keep the service within your budget.

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

Using a structured, fully insured removals and storage company offers several advantages over hiring a van or using an informal service:

• Experienced crews who know how to handle and stack items safely
• Specialist equipment and materials to protect furniture and fragile goods
• Secure, purpose-built storage facilities with controlled access
• Clear paperwork, inventories, and agreed terms
• Proper insurance cover for your belongings in transit and in storage

While DIY can look cheaper on paper, the risk of damage, injury, or items going missing is often higher. With us, everything is planned and managed from start to finish.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Your belongings are important to you, so they are important to us. Our storage and removals services are supported by:

• Goods in transit insurance – protecting your items while they are being moved to and from storage
• Public liability cover – in the unlikely event of accidental damage to property or third parties
• Trained moving teams – all staff receive ongoing training in safe lifting, packing, and handling techniques

We follow best practice for inventory management, labelling, and container handling, so you can be confident that your possessions will be returned in the same condition they arrived.

Care, Protection, and Sustainability

We treat your belongings as we would our own. Furniture is wrapped and protected, boxes are stacked carefully, and fragile items are clearly marked. Our warehouse is clean, dry, and monitored, helping to protect against damp, dust, and unauthorised access.

Where possible, we choose reusable crates, recycled cartons, and sustainable packing materials. We plan routes efficiently to reduce unnecessary mileage and emissions. If you are decluttering before storage, we can suggest local reuse and recycling options so that fewer items end up in landfill.

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving House

Chains fall through, completion dates slip, and sometimes you need to move out before your new home is ready. Our storage gives you a safe, flexible buffer. We move everything out, hold it securely, and then deliver straight to your new address when the keys are in your hand.

Office Relocation or Refurbishment

Businesses often need temporary storage while relocating or refurbishing premises. We can store office furniture, IT equipment, and documents, phasing deliveries to your new site so that your team can get back to work quickly and efficiently.

Urgent or Same-Week Moves

Not all moves are planned months in advance. If you have to vacate a property quickly, our storage is a practical solution. Subject to availability, we can often arrange rapid collection, keeping your belongings safe while you finalise your next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage cost with Richmond upon Thames Movers?

Storage costs depend on three main factors: the volume of goods, the length of time you need storage, and the level of service required (for example, collection, packing, and redelivery). We price by cubic footage or metres, so you only pay for the space you actually use. After a brief discussion and, where appropriate, a survey, we provide a clear written quotation showing collection, storage, and return delivery charges. There are no hidden extras, and we are happy to suggest ways to reduce costs, such as decluttering before storage.

Can you offer same-day or urgent storage in Richmond upon Thames?

Subject to availability, we can often help with same-day or short-notice storage, particularly within Richmond upon Thames and neighbouring areas. If you need urgent assistance, contact us as early as possible with basic details of your property size and access, and we will check our vehicle and crew schedules. Even when we cannot get everything out the same day, we can usually propose a practical plan over one or two days. Our goal is to get your belongings safely removed and into secure storage with minimal stress.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Yes. Your items are covered by our goods in transit insurance while being moved and by our storage insurance while they are in our facility, subject to the terms and limits outlined in your quotation and contract. We will explain the standard cover, including any single-item limits, and can often arrange increased cover if you have particularly high-value goods. For complete peace of mind, we recommend you tell us about any items of unusual value so we can ensure they are appropriately documented and protected.

What is included in your storage service?

Our storage service can be as simple or as comprehensive as you need. As standard, we provide secure, monitored storage space and careful handling when loading and unloading at the warehouse. Most customers also ask us to collect and redeliver their items using our removals vehicles and crews. Optional extras include professional packing, dismantling and reassembly of furniture, and provision of packing materials. We will detail exactly what is included in your quote so you know who is responsible for each stage and can add services if needed.

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

A casual man-and-van typically offers transport only, with limited or no insurance, no formal storage facility, and little accountability if something goes wrong. By contrast, we provide a structured, fully insured removals and storage service: trained staff, proper equipment, secure warehousing, documented inventories, and clear terms and conditions. We take responsibility for your belongings from the moment we pick them up until we return them. For valuable or sentimental items, the extra protection and professionalism are well worth it.

How far in advance should I book storage?

For the best choice of dates and to keep costs down, we recommend booking storage at least one to two weeks in advance, especially during busy periods such as the end of the month or school holidays. That said, we understand that circumstances change quickly, and we will always try to accommodate last-minute requests where our schedule allows. Even if your dates are not fixed, it is helpful to speak to us early so we can pencil you in and advise on the most practical approach.