Storage

Storage in Lambeth by Lambeth Movers

At Lambeth Movers we provide secure, flexible storage solutions for homes and businesses across Lambeth and the surrounding areas. Whether you need short-term storage between moves or a longer-term option for business stock, our professional, local team will collect, store, and return your belongings with care.

Secure, Flexible Storage Services in Lambeth

Our storage is designed around the realities of moving in London. Space is tight, completions get delayed, and plans change. We offer:

• Short-term storage for days or weeks between sale and completion
• Long-term storage for months or years while you travel, renovate, or downsize
• Containerised storage – sealed wooden containers loaded at your door
• Inventory-managed storage – full item list so you always know what’s in store
• Collection and redelivery anywhere in Lambeth and wider London

Everything is handled by our own trained, uniformed staff. Your belongings are stored in clean, dry, alarmed facilities with CCTV and restricted access.

Local Storage Expertise in Lambeth

We’ve been moving and storing possessions for Lambeth residents for years, dealing with everything from mansion flats and terraces to offices and studio apartments. We understand:

• Parking and access restrictions across Lambeth borough
• How to protect belongings when loading from narrow streets and high-rise blocks
• The timing pressures of London completions and tenancy changeovers

This local knowledge means your collection and delivery are planned realistically, avoiding avoidable delays and keeping costs transparent.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

If you’re between sale and completion, renovating, or decluttering to show your home, our secure storage keeps furniture and personal items safely out of the way until you’re ready for them back.

Renters

Tenancy ending before your new place is ready? We can move you out, store your belongings, and then deliver straight to your new property once you have the keys.

Landlords

Need to store furniture between lets or while converting a property? We offer flexible, invoice-backed storage that fits around refurbishment schedules and void periods.

Businesses

From documents and archive boxes to furniture, IT equipment and stock, our business storage is ideal for companies that need secure, off-site space without committing to a long lease.

Students

Heading home for the holidays or a year abroad? We collect from halls or private rentals, store everything securely, and redeliver when you’re back in London.

What Can Be Stored – And What Cannot

Items Typically Included

• Household furniture, beds, wardrobes, sofas, tables and chairs
• White goods and appliances (fridges must be defrosted and dry)
• Boxes of clothes, books, kitchenware and personal items
• Business equipment, documents and archive files
• Non-perishable stock and promotional materials
• Bicycles and small garden tools, clean and dry

Items We Cannot Store

For safety and insurance reasons, we cannot accept:

• Perishable or open food and liquids
• Flammable, corrosive or hazardous materials (paints, fuels, gas bottles, chemicals)
• Illegal items or substances
• Live plants or animals
• Cash, securities, or extremely high-value jewellery
• Explosives, firearms or ammunition

If you’re unsure about any particular item, we’ll advise during the quotation stage.

Our Step-by-Step Storage Process

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact Lambeth Movers by phone or online with basic details: property location, access, how much you need to store, and when. We provide a clear, no-obligation quote outlining collection, storage, and redelivery charges, along with any packing services you may need.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For larger homes or business moves we recommend a short video or onsite survey. This allows us to assess volume accurately, check access, advise on timings, and make sure the right number of containers and staff are allocated. It avoids surprises on the day and keeps your costs transparent.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack yourself, or choose our professional packing service. If we pack for you, our trained team uses quality cartons and materials, carefully wrapping fragile items and clearly labelling each box. We can also supply packing materials if you prefer to do it yourself.

4. Loading & Transport

On collection day, our removals team arrives in a suitably sized vehicle. We protect floors and banisters where needed, then load your items using removal blankets, webbing and trolleys. Containers are sealed once packed and transported directly to our secure storage facility.

5. Unloading, Storage & Redelivery

At the warehouse, containers are logged into our system and stored in a clean, dry, monitored environment. When you’re ready, simply book your redelivery date. We bring your stored items back, unload, and place furniture and boxes into the rooms you specify.

Transparent, Fair Storage Pricing

We price storage in a straightforward way based on:

• The volume of goods stored (measured in cubic feet or metres)
• The length of time you need storage
• Collection and redelivery distance and access
• Optional services such as packing and materials

Your quote will clearly separate out collection, weekly or monthly storage, and redelivery so you know exactly what you are paying for. There are no hidden administration fees. If your circumstances change and you need more or less time, we adjust your storage period accordingly.

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

Using a professional storage and removals company gives you:

• Fully insured handling and storage of your belongings
• Trained staff used to lifting, packing, and protecting items safely
• Inventory and labelling so you know what’s in each container
• Appropriate vehicles and equipment for safe loading and unloading
• Secure, purpose-built storage rather than makeshift garages or lock-ups

DIY or informal services often lack proper cover, documentation, and suitable facilities. When you factor in your own time, risk of damage, and potential access issues, a professional service offers better long-term value and peace of mind.

Insurance and Professional Standards

We operate to high professional standards to protect you and your belongings:

• Goods in transit insurance covering your possessions during collection and redelivery
• Public liability cover to protect you and your property while we’re working on-site
• Trained moving teams experienced in lifting techniques, packing and handling fragile items
• Regularly maintained vehicles with appropriate securing equipment
• Secure storage premises with alarms, CCTV, and controlled access

We’ll explain the cover included as standard and any options for additional protection depending on the value and nature of your items.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

Looking after your belongings starts with how we pack and handle them. We use furniture blankets, mattress covers and appropriate wrapping to minimise the risk of marks or damage in transit and storage. Where possible we use reusable crates and recycled packing materials, and we encourage re-use of cartons for multiple moves.

We also plan routes and schedules to reduce unnecessary mileage, combining collections and deliveries where we can. This not only helps the environment but also keeps costs efficient for our customers.

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving House with a Gap Between Dates

If your sale completes days or weeks before your purchase, we collect everything on moving day, store it securely, then redeliver as soon as you get your new keys. You avoid the stress of trying to line both dates up perfectly.

Office Relocation and Refurbishment

When refurbishing or relocating an office, you may need to decant furniture and equipment in stages. We can store everything from desks and chairs to racking and archives, returning items as each phase of the project is ready.

Urgent or Last-Minute Moves

Sometimes moves happen quickly – a landlord needs possession, or a completion date jumps forward. If you need to vacate a property fast, we can pack, collect and store at short notice, then deliver to your new address when it’s ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage with Lambeth Movers cost?

Storage costs depend mainly on how much space you need and for how long. We calculate volume based on a survey or detailed inventory, then provide a weekly or monthly rate for your containers, plus collection and redelivery charges. Shorter stays can be surprisingly affordable, especially compared with the cost of delaying a completion or keeping a larger property longer than you need it. All pricing is clearly broken down, with no hidden extras, so you can see exactly what you’re paying for and adjust the level of service to suit your budget.

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

Where our schedule allows, we can often arrange same-day or next-day collections for urgent situations. If you’ve had a move fall through, need to vacate quickly, or have been let down by another provider, call us as soon as possible. We’ll confirm vehicle and staff availability, estimate the volume involved, and give you an immediate outline of costs. While we can’t guarantee emergency slots every day, we do our best to accommodate urgent requests and keep disruption to your plans to a minimum.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Yes. Your belongings are covered by our goods in transit insurance while being moved to and from storage, and by our warehouse cover while stored in our facility. We’ll explain the standard limits and conditions, and you can declare higher-value items so we can advise on any additional cover needed. Our public liability cover also protects you and your property while our team is working on-site. Full details are provided in writing before you book, so you know exactly what is and isn’t included.

What’s included in your storage service?

Our core storage service includes collection from your property, careful loading and transport to our facility, secure containerised storage, and redelivery when you’re ready. We provide protective blankets for furniture and maintain a basic inventory of containers. Many customers add extras such as professional packing, supply of boxes and materials, or dismantling and reassembly of larger items. We’ll tailor the service to your needs, so you only pay for what you actually require while still benefiting from a professional, fully insured operation.

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

A casual man-and-van typically offers transport only, often without proper insurance, inventory systems, or secure storage facilities. By contrast, we provide a complete, managed service: trained staff, fully insured handling, containerised storage in monitored premises, and planned redelivery. We also carry the right equipment and materials to protect your belongings and your property. For valuable possessions or longer-term storage, this level of professionalism significantly reduces the risk of loss or damage and gives you clear documentation throughout.

How far in advance should I book storage?

Where possible, we recommend booking at least one to two weeks in advance, especially during busy periods such as month-end and summer. This gives us time to arrange surveys if needed, reserve the right number of containers, and schedule vehicles and staff. That said, we understand that plans can change suddenly, and we will always try to accommodate last-minute bookings where capacity allows. It’s always worth calling us, even at short notice, to see what we can do for your dates.