Secure Storage in Greenwich with Man with Van Greenwich

At Man with Van Greenwich, we provide secure, flexible storage solutions for homes and businesses across Greenwich and the surrounding areas. As an experienced local removals company, we understand that moving isn’t always as simple as going from A to B in one day – sometimes you need safe, reliable storage in between.

Professional Storage Services in Greenwich

Our storage service is designed to give you flexibility and peace of mind. Whether you need a unit for a few days during a move, or several months while you renovate or work abroad, we can help.

We collect your items, protect and load them carefully, store them in a secure facility, and then deliver them back when you are ready. Everything is handled by our trained, professional team, with full goods in transit insurance and appropriate public liability cover.

Local Greenwich Expertise You Can Rely On

Working in Greenwich day in, day out, we know the area’s streets, parking restrictions, access issues and building layouts. That local knowledge lets us plan storage collections and redeliveries more efficiently, reducing delays and stress for you.

Whether you are in a riverside flat, a terraced house near the park, student halls, or a commercial unit, we can advise on the most suitable storage option and how best to prepare your items for safe keeping.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

If you are between properties, downsizing, renovating or staging your home for sale, our storage gives you room to breathe. Keep furniture, white goods, seasonal items and personal effects safely stored until your new place is ready.

Renters

Tenancy ending before your new one starts? Moving to a smaller rental but not ready to part with your belongings? We provide short and medium-term storage with flexible collection and delivery to fit around key handover dates.

Landlords

Landlords often need storage when changing tenants, refurbishing, or converting properties. We can remove and store furniture, appliances and fixtures during works, then return them when you are ready to re-let.

Businesses

Local shops, offices and contractors use our storage for stock overflow, archived documents, office furniture, event equipment and tools. We offer scheduled collections and redeliveries to keep disruption to your business to a minimum.

Students

Students in Greenwich and nearby universities can store belongings over the summer, during placements or gap years. We collect from halls or shared houses and return your items when term starts again.

What We Can and Cannot Store

Items Commonly Stored

• Household furniture – sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables and chairs
• Appliances – washing machines, fridges, freezers (defrosted), cookers
• Boxes of clothes, books, toys and personal items
• Office furniture, IT equipment and documents
• Tools, equipment and non-perishable stock
• Bikes, sports equipment and hobby items

Items We Cannot Store

For safety and legal reasons, we cannot store:

• Perishable food or items that may spoil
• Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (including gas bottles and paints)
• Illegal goods or items of unknown origin
• Live plants, animals or any living things
• Cash, high-value jewellery, or irreplaceable documents

If you are unsure whether something can be stored, just ask – we will give clear guidance before collection.

How Our Storage Process Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact us by phone or online with a rough idea of what you need to store and for how long. We will ask a few questions about volume, access, addresses and timing. Based on this, we provide a clear, no-obligation quote covering collection, storage and redelivery.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For larger storage jobs, we recommend a short survey. This can be done virtually via video call or in person. We assess the quantity and type of items, parking and access, and any special requirements (for example, fragile or bulky pieces). This ensures we allocate the right vehicle, team and storage space.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes, or choose our packing service where our trained team professionally packs and wraps your belongings. We use quality materials and protective covers for furniture, mattresses and delicate items. Everything is clearly labelled for easy identification when it is time to return items to you.

4. Loading & Transport

On collection day, our movers arrive at the agreed time, protect flooring and walls where necessary, and carefully load your items. Vehicles are clean, well maintained and equipped with blankets, straps and trolleys. Items are transported directly to our secure storage facility under goods in transit insurance.

5. Unloading, Storage & Redelivery

At the facility, items are unloaded and placed into your allocated storage space. When you are ready for your belongings back, simply contact us to arrange redelivery. We then transport everything back to your new address, unload and place items in the rooms you specify.

Transparent, Fair Pricing

Our storage pricing has three main elements:

• Collection and loading cost – based on time, distance and team size required
• Storage fee – usually charged weekly or monthly, depending on volume
• Redelivery cost – similar structure to the collection fee

We explain all costs clearly upfront, with no hidden extras. If you decide to store for longer than first planned, we can extend your storage term at the same agreed rate, subject to availability. Discounts may be available for longer-term storage or regular business use.

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

Using professional storage through an established removals company offers several advantages:

• Professional handling reduces the risk of damage in transit and in storage
• Items are covered by appropriate goods in transit insurance
• You have a single responsible provider for collection, storage and redelivery
• Secure facilities with controlled access and monitoring
• Documented inventories and clear labelling for easier retrieval

DIY storage with hired vans or casual operators often means multiple trips, a higher risk of damage, and limited or no insurance cover. With us, you know your belongings are properly protected from door to door.

Insurance and Professional Standards

We take the safety and security of your belongings very seriously. Our storage service includes:

• Goods in transit insurance while we are transporting your items
• Public liability cover for work in and around your property
• Trained staff, experienced in safe lifting, packing and handling
• Managed, secure storage environment with controlled access

We are committed to maintaining high professional standards in every job, no matter the size. Clear communication, punctuality and respect for your property are core to how we work.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We handle all items as if they were our own. Furniture and delicate surfaces are protected with blankets, covers and appropriate packing materials. Boxes are stacked safely and sensibly to prevent crushing or warping.

Where possible, we use reusable protective materials and sturdy containers to reduce waste. We plan routes efficiently to minimise unnecessary mileage and emissions, and we encourage re-use of boxes and materials where it is safe and practical to do so.

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving House with a Gap Between Properties

Many local customers complete on their sale before their purchase. We collect the entire contents of the property on moving day, hold everything in storage for the gap period, and then deliver to the new home as soon as the keys are released.

Office Relocations and Refits

Businesses undergoing refurbishment or relocating within Greenwich use our storage for desks, IT equipment, files and stock. We can stagger collections and deliveries to fit phased works, keeping your team working with minimal disruption.

Urgent or Last-Minute Storage Needs

Sometimes circumstances change quickly – a sale goes through faster than expected, a tenancy ends, or building work overruns. Subject to availability, we can offer urgent or same-day storage collection to get your items out of the way safely and quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage with Man with Van Greenwich cost?

Storage costs depend on three factors: how much you need to store, how long for, and how complex collection and redelivery will be. We price fairly based on the volume of your items (usually measured in cubic feet or metres), plus collection and return transport charges. Short-term storage for a few boxes will obviously cost less than storing the contents of a large house. Contact us with a brief description of your items and dates, and we will provide a clear, tailored quote with no hidden fees.

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

In many cases, yes. If we have capacity and storage space available, we can arrange same-day or next-day collection and storage. This is commonly needed when a move falls through at the last minute, a landlord requires rapid clearance, or building work suddenly needs extra space. The more notice you can give, the better, but we will always do our best to help in urgent situations. Call us as soon as you know you need storage and we will confirm what is possible.

Are my belongings insured while in storage and in transit?

Yes. Your items are covered by our goods in transit insurance while we are transporting them between your property and the storage facility. We also have appropriate public liability cover for work at your premises. There are standard limits and exclusions, as with any insurance, so we will explain these and can discuss additional cover if you have particularly high-value items. We also minimise risk through careful packing, handling and secure, well-managed storage conditions.

What is included in your storage service?

Our storage service typically includes collection from your property, protective wrapping for furniture, safe loading onto our vehicle, transport to a secure facility, storage for the agreed period, and redelivery to your new or existing address. You can choose to pack your own boxes or add our professional packing service. We provide a basic inventory so you know what is in storage. What is not included are prohibited items, access to the unit without prior arrangement, and packing materials beyond what is agreed in your quote.

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

A casual man-and-van service usually offers simple transport with little structure, limited paperwork and often no proper insurance. Our service is a complete, managed solution: professional teams, documented processes, appropriate insurance, and secure storage facilities. We survey where needed, plan routes and timings, label and inventory your items, and take responsibility from collection through to redelivery. This significantly reduces the risk of damage, loss or confusion, and gives you a single point of contact throughout the entire storage period.

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 the summer or month-ends. A week or more notice is usually enough for small to medium jobs, while larger whole-house or office projects may benefit from two to four weeks’ planning. That said, we understand that timings can change unexpectedly, and we will always try to accommodate last-minute requests where capacity allows. Early booking simply gives you the widest choice of dates and options.