Storage

Secure Storage in Putney with Putney Man and Van

At Putney Man and Van, we provide safe, flexible storage solutions in Putney for homes and businesses that need extra space, a short-term hold between moves, or longer-term off-site storage. All storage is handled by our trained, professional teams and covered by appropriate insurance, giving you peace of mind from collection to redelivery.

Professional Storage Services in Putney

Our storage service combines secure local facilities with our established removals expertise. We collect your items from your property, carefully pack and protect them, transport them to our partner storage facility, and return them when you are ready. Whether you need a few boxes stored for a month or full household contents for a year, we tailor the service to your needs.

Unlike self-storage, you do not have to hire a van, lift heavy items yourself, or worry about how best to protect furniture and fragile belongings. We handle everything end-to-end.

Local Expertise: Storage Solutions for Putney Residents and Businesses

We work in and around Putney every day, so we understand the realities of local properties – from riverside flats and mansion blocks to terraced houses and busy high-street offices. Tight stairwells, controlled parking zones and timed access are all part of our regular work, and we plan storage collections and deliveries around these challenges.

Our familiarity with Putney means realistic timings, sensible access planning and clear communication with building managers and concierges where needed.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

Ideal if you are selling, renovating, or downsizing and need to clear space without losing treasured belongings. We can store single rooms, loft contents, or entire households, then return them in stages or all at once.

Renters

If your tenancy dates do not line up, or you are moving abroad and want to keep your belongings safe, we provide flexible storage with clear monthly pricing and no unnecessary long-term tie-ins.

Landlords

We help landlords store furniture during refurbishments or between tenancies. We can remove existing furnishings, hold them securely, and redeliver or dispose of agreed items responsibly.

Businesses

Perfect for offices and local businesses needing space for archived documents, spare furniture, seasonal stock, event materials or temporary decant during refits. We offer organised, labelled storage so specific items can be retrieved when required.

Students

Students at local universities and colleges can store boxes, suitcases and small furniture over the summer or while on placement. We collect from halls or shared houses and deliver back at the start of term.

What We Can Store

We can safely store most household and office contents, including:

• Domestic furniture – sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs
• White goods – fridges, freezers, washing machines (drained and dry)
• Boxes of clothes, books, toys and personal effects
• Office desks, chairs, filing cabinets and shelving
• IT equipment and peripherals, carefully wrapped and boxed
• Sports equipment, bicycles and hobby items
• Non-perishable stock and promotional materials

What We Cannot Store

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, the following items are excluded from our storage service:

• Perishable or open food items
• Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (including gas bottles, paints, solvents)
• Illegal goods or substances
• Animals or any living creatures
• Cash, high-value jewellery or irreplaceable documents
• Items that are damp, infested, or likely to cause damage to other goods

If you are unsure whether an item can be stored, we will clarify this during your quotation and survey.

Our Step-by-Step Storage Process

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact us with a brief description of what you need to store, your current address in Putney, and your estimated storage duration. We provide a clear, no-obligation estimate outlining collection costs, storage charges and redelivery. Where possible, we will request photos or an item list to make the quote as accurate as possible.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For larger loads or full households, we recommend a survey. This may be virtual (video call and photos) or an onsite visit. The survey allows us to confirm the volume, access conditions, parking requirements and any special items that need extra protection. This ensures we send the right size vehicle and team on the day.

3. Packing & Preparation

On collection day, our team arrives at the agreed time. We can offer full packing, part packing or a transport-only service if you prefer to pack yourself. Furniture is wrapped, mattresses are bagged, and fragile items are protected with blankets and specialist packing materials. Items are labelled clearly for ease of retrieval and organised storage.

4. Loading & Transport

Our trained movers load your belongings carefully, using lifting techniques that protect both your property and the items being moved. Everything is secured in the vehicle to minimise movement in transit. We transport your goods directly to our secure storage facility, where they are unloaded and placed in your allocated storage area or container.

5. Unloading & Placement (at Redelivery)

When you are ready to have your items back, we arrange a convenient redelivery date. We then collect your stored goods, bring them to your new or existing address, and place items in the rooms you specify. If required, we can assist with basic reassembly of furniture that we dismantled for storage.

Transparent Storage Pricing

Our pricing is clear and easy to understand, with no hidden extras. Your total cost is usually made up of:

• Collection and packing (one-off charge, based on volume, access and level of packing required)
• Storage charges (usually calculated per week or per month, based on the space you use)
• Redelivery and unloading (one-off charge, similar to collection)

We explain all charges in writing before you book. Longer-term storage and business users may qualify for reduced rates, which we will discuss openly. If your requirements change – for example, storing more or fewer items than planned – we will update the price and confirm it with you.

Why Choose Professional Storage Over DIY Van Hire and Self-Storage

Doing it yourself can seem cheaper at first, but costs and risks add up: van hire, fuel, multiple trips, buying packing materials, plus the risk of back injuries or damage to your belongings. With a professional storage service, you gain:

• Trained movers using correct lifting techniques
• Purpose-made blankets, wrap and protective covers
• Efficient loading to maximise use of space and minimise damage
• Fully insured transport and storage arrangements
• Less time off work and less physical effort for you

In our experience, the peace of mind and reduced risk of breakages often outweigh any small savings from a DIY approach.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Your belongings are important, and we treat them accordingly. Our storage service includes:

• Goods in transit insurance while we are transporting your items to and from storage
• Public liability cover to protect you and your property while we work on-site
• Trained, uniformed teams following agreed procedures for packing and handling

We are transparent about what is covered and any applicable limits or exclusions. For particularly high-value items, we may recommend you notify your own insurer or arrange additional cover; we are happy to provide documentation to support this.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We take care to protect both your items and the environment. Furniture and fragile goods are wrapped using quality materials, and we re-use durable packing materials wherever appropriate to reduce waste. Cardboard boxes are recycled where possible, and we plan routes sensibly to minimise unnecessary mileage.

When disposing of unwanted items as part of a storage or decluttering project, we work with authorised recycling centres and charities to ensure items are handled responsibly.

Common Storage Use Cases

Moving House with a Gap Between Dates

Contracts do not always align, and you may need to move out before your new home is ready. We can move everything into storage on completion day and then deliver to your new address once you get the keys, keeping the process as smooth as possible.

Office Refits and Business Moves

During refurbishments or phased office relocations, storage helps keep corridors and workspaces clear. We can remove surplus desks, chairs and equipment, store them safely, and return only what you need in the new layout.

Urgent or Short-Notice Storage

Sometimes storage is needed quickly – for example, after a change in tenancy or an unexpected delay with a purchase. Subject to availability, we can often provide same-day or next-day collection in Putney and arrange immediate storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage in Putney cost?

Storage costs depend mainly on how much space you need, how long you store for and the level of service you choose. We charge a one-off fee for collection and packing, then a weekly or monthly storage fee based on the volume of your goods. Redelivery is priced similarly to collection. For a small flat, storage can be surprisingly affordable, especially compared with the time and expense of repeated van hire. We will provide a clear, itemised quote before you commit.

Can you provide same-day or urgent storage?

Where our schedule allows, we can often arrange same-day or next-day collection and storage in Putney, particularly for smaller loads. If you need urgent help, contact us as early as possible with details of what needs storing and any key deadlines, such as completion or handover times. We will tell you honestly what we can do, suggest practical alternatives if required, and prioritise essential items to ensure your property is cleared on time.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Your items are covered by our goods in transit insurance while we are moving them to and from storage, and the storage facility is protected by appropriate security measures and insurance. We will explain the cover limits and any exclusions during quotation, so you know exactly where you stand. For very high-value items, antiques or specialist equipment, we may ask you to confirm that your own insurance covers them in storage, or we can discuss options for arranging additional cover if necessary.

What is included in your storage service?

Our standard storage service includes collection from your property, careful loading, transport to our secure facility, and organised placement into storage. At redelivery, we collect from storage, bring items back to your chosen address and place them in the rooms you specify. We can also provide packing materials, partial or full packing, dismantling and reassembly of furniture and responsible disposal of unwanted items, if requested. All work is carried out by professional, trained teams with suitable insurance in place.

How is this different from a basic man-and-van or DIY option?

A casual man-and-van service typically only offers transport from A to B, with limited or unclear insurance and no structured storage solution. With us, you receive a planned, documented service handled by trained staff who pack, protect, label and store your belongings properly. We use secure facilities, provide written confirmation of costs, and maintain clear standards for handling and insurance. This significantly reduces the risk of loss, damage or confusion, especially for longer-term or higher-value storage.

How far in advance should I book storage?

For the best choice of dates and to keep costs predictable, we recommend booking at least one to two weeks in advance, particularly during busy periods such as late summer and the end of the month. However, we understand that plans can change quickly, especially with property transactions, so we always try to accommodate shorter notice where possible. As soon as you know you may need storage, get in touch and we can pencil in provisional dates and talk through your options.