Storage

Secure Storage in Dulwich with Man With a Van Dulwich

At Man With a Van Dulwich, we provide secure, flexible storage solutions for homes and businesses across Dulwich and the surrounding areas. Whether you need short-term storage while you move, or a longer-term option to free up space, we offer a professional, fully insured service backed by years of hands-on removals and storage experience.

Professional Storage Services in Dulwich

Our storage service is designed to be simple, safe and convenient. We collect your items from your home, office or student accommodation, carefully load and protect them, transport them to our trusted storage facility, and return them whenever you are ready.

Because we run a full removals operation in Dulwich every day, we understand how to pack, handle and store belongings so they stay clean, dry and secure for as long as you need. All storage is supported by our goods in transit insurance and public liability cover, giving you reassurance from collection to redelivery.

Local Dulwich Expertise You Can Rely On

Based in Dulwich, we work daily across East Dulwich, West Dulwich, Herne Hill, Forest Hill, Peckham, Brixton and the wider South East London area. We know the streets, parking restrictions and building layouts, which means smoother collections and deliveries with minimal disruption.

Our local knowledge helps us to plan access in advance, choose the right vehicle, and bring the correct equipment for your property type – whether it’s a top-floor flat off Lordship Lane, a terraced house near Dulwich Village, or a busy high-street office.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

If you’re selling, renovating or decluttering, our storage is ideal for keeping furniture, boxes and seasonal items safely out of the way. We can collect your items before work starts and return them when your project is complete.

Renters

Between tenancies? Moving abroad for a few months? We store your belongings securely so you can hand back the keys without dragging everything to a friend’s garage or overfilling a small flat.

Landlords

For landlords managing refurbishments or furniture changes between lets, we can remove, store and re-deliver items, helping you turn properties around quickly and keep voids to a minimum.

Businesses

Our storage is perfect for excess office furniture, archived files, stock, event equipment and displays. We offer flexible access and can redeliver to your premises or direct to your clients when needed.

Students

We regularly help students in and around Dulwich, Camberwell and central London who need storage between terms or during a year abroad. We can collect from halls or shared houses and redeliver to your new address when you return.

What We Can and Cannot Store

Items Commonly Stored

We routinely store:

• Household furniture – sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables and chairs
• Boxes of clothes, books, kitchenware and personal effects
• Office furniture and equipment
• Sporting equipment, bikes and gym equipment
• Shop stock, event materials and promotional displays
• Small appliances and electrical items (properly packed)

Items We Cannot Store

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, we cannot store:

• Perishable or frozen food
• Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (including paint, fuel, gas bottles)
• Illegal items, stolen goods or anything prohibited by law
• Cash, jewellery or high-value collections best suited to specialist storage
• Live plants, animals or any living organisms
• Items infested with pests or showing signs of damp or mould

If you’re unsure whether an item can be stored, we’re happy to advise before you book.

How Our Storage Process Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact us by phone, email or online form and tell us what you need to store, your addresses and your timescales. We’ll discuss the volume, access at each property, and your preferred collection date. Based on this, we’ll provide a clear, itemised quote covering collection, transport, storage and redelivery.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For larger jobs, we may carry out a short video survey or a visit to your property. This helps us confirm how much space you’ll need, the size of vehicle required and any special handling (for example, pianos or large wardrobes). This step avoids surprises on the day and keeps costs transparent.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can either pack your belongings yourself or use our professional packing service. If we pack, we’ll bring sturdy boxes, wrapping and tape, and carefully prepare everything for storage. Furniture can be dismantled where appropriate, wrapped in protective materials and labelled for easy reassembly when it comes out of storage.

4. Loading & Transport

On collection day, our trained team will arrive on time, protect floors and doorways where needed, and load your items using proper lifting techniques and equipment. Everything is securely loaded into our vehicles and transported directly to the storage facility, with your belongings kept together and clearly referenced.

5. Unloading & Storage Placement

At the storage facility, we unload and carefully stack your items in a dedicated storage unit or section. We plan the layout so that items likely to be needed first are accessible. When you’re ready, we arrange redelivery and place everything back into your property, reassembling furniture as agreed.

Transparent, Fair Pricing

We believe in clear, straightforward pricing for storage. Your quote will normally include:

• Collection: vehicle and labour based on property size and access
• Storage: a weekly or monthly rate calculated on the space you actually need
• Redelivery: return transport and labour when your storage period ends

There are no hidden charges for basic equipment or protective blankets. Any potential extras, such as packing materials, specialist handling or long carries from restricted access points, will be discussed and agreed in advance so you can budget with confidence.

Why Choose Professional Storage Over DIY

Hiring a professional removals and storage company offers several advantages over doing it yourself or using a casual man-and-van:

• Safety: Our teams are trained to lift and handle heavy or bulky items without damaging them – or themselves.
• Protection: We use proper wrapping and packing techniques so your belongings stay clean, dry and secure.
• Insurance: Your goods are covered by goods in transit insurance when in our vehicles.
• Reliability: We turn up when we say we will, with the right vehicle and manpower for the job.
• Time-saving: We handle the heavy work so you can focus on your move, renovation or trip.

Insurance & Professional Standards

Your belongings are important to you, and we treat them that way. Our storage service is supported by:

• Goods in transit insurance – covering your items while they are being moved to and from storage.
• Public liability cover – protecting you and your property while we work on-site.
• Trained moving teams – experienced staff who understand correct packing, lifting and loading methods.

We follow industry best practice in inventory management, handling and vehicle loading, and we continually review our processes to maintain high standards of care and reliability.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We’re careful not only with your belongings but also with how we operate. We use reusable protective materials wherever possible, plan routes efficiently to reduce unnecessary mileage, and maintain our vehicles for cleaner, more reliable journeys.

During collection and delivery, we protect floors and doorways with covers when needed, and we take extra care with delicate items using appropriate wrapping and labelling. When dismantling furniture, we keep fittings together and clearly marked so reassembly is straightforward when your items leave storage.

Common Real-World Storage Scenarios

Moving House

Sometimes the dates don’t quite line up. We can collect your entire household or just the items you can’t fit in temporary accommodation, hold them in storage, then deliver to your new home when you get the keys.

Office Relocation

Businesses often need phased moves. We can store spare desks, chairs, filing cabinets and equipment while you refit a new space, then return items as each phase completes, keeping disruption to staff and customers to a minimum.

Urgent or Last-Minute Storage

Life doesn’t always run to schedule. If a sale completes earlier than planned, builders bring your start date forward, or a tenancy ends suddenly, we can often provide short-notice collection and storage, subject to availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage with Man With a Van Dulwich cost?

Storage costs depend mainly on how much space you need, how long you need it for, and how complex the collection and redelivery are. We calculate a fair weekly or monthly storage rate based on the actual volume of your items, plus clearly itemised charges for collection and return. Smaller loads stored for a short period will naturally cost less than full-house contents stored for several months. Once we understand your situation, we’ll provide a written quote so you know exactly what you’ll pay before you commit.

Do you offer same-day or urgent storage in Dulwich?

We can often help with same-day or short-notice storage, especially within Dulwich and nearby areas, depending on vehicle and staff availability. If you need urgent storage, contact us as early in the day as possible with details of your location, the size of the job and any time constraints. We’ll be honest about what we can do and offer the nearest available slot if same-day isn’t feasible. Even when time is tight, we still work carefully to ensure your belongings are well protected and properly stored.

Are my belongings insured while in storage and during transport?

Your items are covered by our goods in transit insurance while they are being moved to and from storage. We also carry public liability cover for work at your property. As with any policy, there are limits and exclusions, so we’re happy to explain the cover in plain language and provide details on request. For particularly high-value or unusual items, we may recommend you notify your own insurer or arrange additional cover. We always handle belongings carefully and pack them appropriately to minimise the risk of damage.

What’s included in your storage service?

Our standard service includes collection from your property, careful loading into our vehicle, transport to the storage facility, and unloading into a dedicated storage space. Protective blankets and basic wrapping for furniture are included as needed. When you’re ready, we arrange redelivery from storage back to your home or business and place items in the rooms you specify. Optional extras, such as full packing, supply of boxes and materials, or specialist handling for items like pianos, can be added to suit your needs and will be priced clearly in your quote.

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

A casual man-and-van typically offers transport only, with limited or no insurance, minimal equipment and no integrated storage solution. By contrast, we provide a professional removals and storage service with trained staff, appropriate vehicles, proper protective materials and structured processes. Your items are handled methodically, stored in an organised way, and fully tracked through collection, storage and redelivery. Our business is built around reliability, accountability and care, which is particularly important when your belongings may be out of sight in storage for weeks or months.

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 the end of the month, school holidays and Fridays. This helps ensure we can offer your preferred dates and allocate the right size vehicle and team. However, we recognise that plans can change at short notice, so we always try to accommodate last-minute requests where availability allows. Even if your dates are not fixed, it’s worth contacting us early so we can pencil you in and discuss likely options.