Storage

Storage in Nunhead with Man with Van Nunhead

At Man with Van Nunhead, we provide secure, flexible storage solutions for households and businesses across Nunhead and the surrounding areas. As an experienced local removals and storage company, we understand how important it is to keep your belongings safe, organised and easy to access when you need them.

Professional Storage Services in Nunhead

Our storage service is designed to be simple, secure and cost-effective. Whether you are between properties, decluttering before a sale, renovating, or waiting for an office lease to start, we offer short-term and long-term storage tailored to your needs.

We collect your items from your home or premises, carefully load them, and transport them to our secure storage facility. Everything is handled by our trained, professional team and protected under our goods in transit insurance while being moved.

Local Nunhead Expertise

Based in Nunhead, we know the local streets, parking restrictions and building layouts inside out. This local knowledge helps us plan collections and deliveries efficiently, keeping disruption and costs to a minimum.

We regularly support residents and businesses across Nunhead and neighbouring areas such as Peckham, Brockley, East Dulwich and New Cross. If you need a storage solution that fits around local building access rules, permit parking or tight move-in dates, we can usually find a practical way forward.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

If you are selling, downsizing or renovating, our storage gives you a safe place to keep furniture, appliances and personal items out of the way. Store for a few weeks or many months while you get the new place how you want it.

Renters

Moving between rentals, heading abroad or waiting for a new tenancy to start? Storage can bridge the gap so you do not need to rush decisions or overcrowd a smaller temporary flat.

Landlords

Store furniture and white goods between tenancies, or clear properties for refurbishment without losing track of your assets. We can label and list items to match each property if required.

Businesses

Our storage is ideal for excess office furniture, archived files, seasonal stock, event equipment and promotional materials. We offer regular access by arrangement and can handle deliveries in and out on your behalf.

Students

Heading home for the holidays or a term abroad? Store boxes, bikes, books and small furniture safely instead of hauling everything back and forth. We can collect from halls or shared houses in and around Nunhead.

What We Can Store

We can safely store most typical household and office items, including:

• Furniture – sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs
• Appliances – washing machines, fridges, freezers (defrosted), microwaves
• Boxes of personal belongings, books, clothes and kitchenware
• IT and office equipment – computers, printers, desks, filing cabinets
• Sports equipment and bicycles
• Non-perishable stock and trade materials

What We Cannot Store

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, some items cannot go into storage. These include:

• Perishable goods and food items
• Flammable, hazardous or explosive materials (e.g. fuel, gas cylinders, solvents)
• Illegal goods, stolen property or items of unknown origin
• Live animals or plants
• Cash, high-value jewellery and certain irreplaceable items
• Chemicals, paints and compressed gases

If you are unsure about a particular item, we will advise you in advance so there are no surprises on collection day.

Our Step-by-Step Storage Process

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact us with basic details: what you need to store, your addresses, dates and access information. We then provide a clear, no-obligation quote outlining collection, transport, storage charges and any optional packing services.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For larger loads or complex properties, we may carry out a quick video or onsite survey. This helps us estimate the right storage volume, vehicle size, number of porters and any access challenges, so everything runs smoothly on the day.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes, or we can provide a professional packing service using quality materials. Furniture is wrapped and protected to prevent damage in transit and while in storage. We label items clearly to make retrieval straightforward.

4. Loading & Transport

Our trained moving teams carefully load your belongings onto our vehicles, using blankets, straps and protective covers. Everything is then transported directly to our storage facility under full goods in transit insurance.

5. Unloading & Placement in Storage

At the facility, we unload and place your items into the allocated storage area or containers. Items are stacked safely, with fragile or sensitive belongings kept secure on top. When you are ready for redelivery, we reverse the process and bring your goods back to your new address.

Transparent Pricing for Storage in Nunhead

We believe in straightforward, transparent pricing. Your quote will typically include:

• Collection and transport from your Nunhead address (or nearby area)
• Storage charged by volume and duration (weekly or monthly)
• Optional packing and materials if requested
• Redelivery back to your chosen address when your storage period ends

There are no hidden extras; any potential additional charges (for example, difficult access or out-of-hours work) will be discussed in advance. Storage prices vary depending on how much space you need and how long you store for, so we tailor each quote rather than offering a one-size-fits-all rate.

Why Use Professional Storage Instead of DIY or Casual Options?

Using a professional storage and removals company has several advantages over doing it yourself or relying on an informal man-and-van:

• Trained teams who know how to lift, carry and stack safely
• Appropriate vehicles with securing points, blankets and trolleys
• Fully insured services, including goods in transit and public liability
• Properly maintained, secure storage facilities rather than ad-hoc garages or sheds
• Professional planning to reduce the risk of damage, delays and stress

While hiring a van and doing it yourself may appear cheaper, the hidden costs in time, risk of injury, and potential damage to valuable items often outweigh the savings.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Your belongings are important, so we take protection seriously. Our service includes:

• Goods in transit insurance covering your items while being moved
• Public liability cover for peace of mind at your property and in communal areas
• Trained moving teams who follow safe lifting and handling procedures

We operate to clear procedures for inventory management, vehicle loading and facility access. If you have specific insurance requirements or high-value items, we will discuss the best way to protect them before your move into storage.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We handle your possessions as if they were our own. Furniture is wrapped, mattresses are bagged where required, and boxes are stacked to avoid crushing. We make use of reusable protective materials wherever possible, reducing waste while still keeping items safe.

Where new materials are needed, we favour recyclable cardboard and paper-based packing. Our routes are planned to minimise unnecessary mileage, helping to cut emissions whilst still providing a reliable service across Nunhead and nearby areas.

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving House

Completion dates do not always line up neatly. Storage gives you breathing space between selling one property and moving into the next, with our removals team handling both ends of the process.

Office Relocation

If your new workplace is not ready on time, we can store desks, IT equipment and archives securely until the fit-out is complete. We then deliver everything on your chosen date, ready for your team to move straight in.

Urgent and Last-Minute Moves

Sometimes circumstances change quickly – a break in a tenancy, a sudden sale, or unexpected building works. Our flexible storage service can help you react fast, giving you somewhere safe to keep your belongings while you reorganise.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage in Nunhead cost?

Storage costs depend mainly on the volume of items and how long you need to store them. We charge by the space required, usually measured in cubic feet or by container, on a weekly or monthly basis. Your overall price will also factor in collection, transport and eventual redelivery. Once we know what you need to store and your dates, we provide a clear written quote with all costs itemised, so you can see exactly what you are paying for and adjust the level of service if needed.

Can you offer same-day or urgent storage?

Where our schedule and facility capacity allow, we can often arrange same-day or short-notice storage for urgent situations. This is common when a sale completes unexpectedly early, a tenancy ends suddenly, or building work over-runs. The more information you can give us when you call, the easier it is to find a practical solution. While we cannot guarantee same-day availability every time, we will always be honest about what is possible and suggest the quickest realistic option.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Your items are covered by our goods in transit insurance while being moved to and from storage, and we hold public liability cover for work on your premises. Many customers also have contents insurance that extends to items in professional storage, but policies do vary. We recommend checking with your insurer to confirm cover levels and any specific requirements. If you have particularly high-value items, let us know so we can discuss appropriate handling, documentation and, if needed, additional cover.

What is included in your storage service?

Our standard storage service includes collection from your Nunhead address (or nearby), careful loading by our trained team, transport to our secure facility and storage for the agreed period. When you are ready, we arrange redelivery to your chosen address. Optional extras include professional packing, supply of packing materials, furniture dismantling and reassembly, and detailed inventories. We will explain exactly what is included in your quote so you can decide whether to keep things simple or add additional services for extra convenience.

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

A casual man-and-van typically offers simple transport only, often without dedicated storage, documented procedures or full insurance. Our service combines secure, managed storage with professional removals, meaning your goods are handled by trained moving teams and protected under clear insurance arrangements. We use appropriate vehicles, protective equipment and safe stacking methods, and we keep records so items can be located and returned efficiently. In short, you benefit from better protection, more accountability and a smoother overall experience.

How far in advance should I book storage?

For the best choice of dates and to secure the right amount of space, we recommend booking as soon as you know you will need storage – ideally one to three weeks ahead. That said, we understand that plans can change quickly, and we regularly help customers at short notice. If your timings are uncertain, we can provisionally reserve space and stay in touch as your completion or move dates firm up, adjusting the plan so your belongings are never left without a safe place to go.