Storage

Secure Storage in Chiswick by Chiswick Movers

At Chiswick Movers we provide safe, flexible storage solutions in and around Chiswick for homes and businesses of all sizes. As an established local removals company, we combine professional moving expertise with secure warehouse storage to give you a simple, fully managed service from door to door.

Professional Storage Services in Chiswick

Our storage service is designed for people who want their belongings handled by a professional, fully insured team rather than doing it themselves or relying on casual man-and-van operators.

We collect your items, carefully wrap and load them, place them into our secure containers, and then deliver them back to you when you are ready. You only pay for the space and time you actually need, with clear, straightforward pricing.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Our Chiswick storage solutions are used by a wide range of local customers:

• Homeowners – decluttering for a sale, temporary move abroad, renovation projects, or between completion dates.
• Renters – short gaps between tenancies, downsizing to a smaller flat, or storing non‑essential items to free up space.
• Landlords – storing furniture between lets, keeping show-home furniture safe, or emptying properties for refurbishment.
• Businesses – archiving files, seasonal stock, exhibition materials, spare office furniture or equipment.
• Students – holiday storage for term-time belongings, or short-term storage while changing accommodation.

Whether you need a few boxes stored for a month or a full household stored for a year, we tailor the service to your situation.

What We Store – and What We Don’t

Items Commonly Placed into Storage

We can safely store most household and business items, including:

• Furniture – sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs, cabinets
• Appliances – washing machines, fridges (defrosted), freezers (defrosted), cookers
• Boxes – clothing, books, kitchenware, personal effects
• Electronics – TVs, computers, audio equipment, office equipment
• Business items – files, stock, displays, spare desks and chairs
• Sports and hobby items – bikes, camping gear, instruments, gym equipment

Items We Cannot Store

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, some items are excluded from our storage facilities:

• Perishable goods and food
• Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (including gas bottles, fuel and solvents)
• Illegal items of any kind
• Live plants or animals
• Cash, jewellery or high-value collectibles better suited to specialist storage or a safe
• Unregistered firearms or weapons

If you are unsure about a particular item, we will advise you clearly before collection.

Our Step-by-Step Storage Process

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact our Chiswick office by phone or online with a brief description of what you need to store and for how long. We ask a few simple questions about the volume of items, access at your property, and preferred dates. Based on this, we provide a clear written quotation outlining collection, storage and redelivery costs with no hidden extras.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For larger jobs, we arrange a free virtual or onsite survey. One of our experienced move consultants assesses access, parking, and the volume of goods so we can allocate the right size vehicle, storage containers and team. This helps avoid surprises on the day and keeps your costs accurate and fair.

3. Packing & Preparation

On the agreed date, our trained storage crew arrives with all necessary materials. We can offer:

• Full packing service – we pack everything for you using proper boxes and protective materials.
• Part packing service – we pack fragile or bulky items while you handle the rest.
• Self-packed – you pack your own boxes and we simply collect.

Furniture is wrapped in padded covers or export-grade wrap for protection. We create an inventory where required, so you know exactly what has gone into storage.

4. Loading & Transport to Storage

Our professional team carefully carries, loads and secures your items on our vehicles, using blankets, straps and floor protection where needed. We then transport everything directly to our secure storage facility. Your goods are loaded into sealed, numbered storage containers or designated areas, minimising handling and reducing risk of damage.

5. Unloading, Storage & Final Delivery

On arrival at the warehouse, containers are forklifted into position in our secure facility. When you are ready for your belongings back, we schedule a convenient delivery date, bring your containers out of store, unload everything and place items into the rooms you specify. If needed, we can also offer reassembly of furniture we dismantled at collection.

Transparent Storage Pricing

We aim to keep pricing straightforward and easy to understand. Your total cost is typically made up of:

• Collection charges – based on the size of vehicle, number of staff and time required.
• Storage charges – a weekly or monthly rate per container or per cubic foot/metre.
• Redelivery charges – similar to collection, depending on destination and volume.

Rates vary with the size of your consignment and access conditions, but we always provide a full written breakdown in advance. There are no surprise charges for basic blankets, standard protection or normal insurance cover.

Why Use a Professional Storage & Removals Company?

Storing belongings is more than just finding space in a lock-up. Using a professional removals and storage company brings several advantages over DIY or a casual man-and-van:

• Trained teams know how to handle heavy, awkward and fragile items safely.
• Proper wrapping and packing reduces the risk of damage during handling and storage.
• Specialist vehicles with securing points, blankets and equipment.
• Formal contracts, clear terms and insurance-backed protection.
• Integrated service – one company responsible from collection to redelivery.

DIY often looks cheaper at first, but once you factor in van hire, fuel, materials, time off work, risk of injury and potential damage, a professional solution is usually better value and far less stressful.

Insurance & Professional Standards

We take our duty of care seriously. Chiswick Movers operates to high professional standards supported by appropriate insurance cover:

• Goods in transit insurance – covers your belongings while being moved to and from storage.
• Storage insurance options – protection while items are in our warehouse, with clear limits and terms explained in writing.
• Public liability cover – protects you and your property while our team is working on site.
• Trained, uniformed teams – experienced staff familiar with residential blocks, period homes and commercial premises in and around Chiswick.

We are happy to discuss cover levels and can work alongside your own home or business insurers where required.

Caring for Your Belongings – and the Environment

Our approach is based on care, protection and sensible sustainability:

• Use of reusable furniture covers, transit blankets and stillages to minimise waste.
• Quality cartons that can be reused multiple times where appropriate.
• Efficient route planning around Chiswick and West London to reduce unnecessary mileage.
• Responsible recycling of unwanted items on request, using licensed waste carriers.

Inside the warehouse, storage areas are clean, dry and well organised. By reducing handling and using proper materials, we keep your items safe while also reducing the need for replacements due to damage.

Real-World Storage Use Cases in Chiswick

• Moving house – Chains do not always line up. We frequently store full households for a few days or weeks between completion dates.
• Office relocation – Businesses use our storage to hold surplus furniture, archived documents or phased relocation items during refurbishments or moves.
• Renovations – Keeping furniture and personal belongings off-site protects them from dust, damage and theft while builders are in.
• Urgent moves – Short-notice storage when you have to vacate quickly but haven’t finalised your next address.
• Long-term overseas – Safe storage for personal effects while customers live or work abroad.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage with Chiswick Movers cost?

Costs depend on three main factors: how much you store, how long you store it for, and the access conditions at your property. We charge a collection fee based on the size of vehicle and crew required, followed by a weekly or monthly storage rate per container or per cubic unit. Redelivery is then priced in a similar way to collection. Once we know roughly what you have and your timescales, we provide a written quote so you can see exactly what you will be paying.

Can you arrange same-day or urgent storage in Chiswick?

In many cases, yes. We regularly help customers who have a sudden change of plan, a sale that completes earlier than expected, or an unexpected tenancy issue. Same-day or next-day storage is subject to vehicle and warehouse capacity, but we will always be honest about what is possible and offer practical alternatives if needed. Calling us as early in the day as you can gives us the best chance of securing a slot and arranging any necessary parking permissions.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Your items are covered by our goods in transit insurance while being moved between your property and our warehouse. For the period in storage, we can either arrange cover under our own policy to an agreed value or work with the cover provided by your existing household or business insurer. We will explain the options, limits and exclusions clearly so there is no confusion. It is important that you tell us about any particularly high-value items so we can make sure they are correctly declared and protected.

What is included in your storage service?

Our standard service includes a professional collection by a trained crew, protective materials for furniture, transport to our secure facility, placement into appropriate storage containers or bays, and redelivery on the agreed date. We can add full or partial packing services, dismantling and reassembly of furniture, and provision of packing materials if you prefer to pack yourself. You also receive clear documentation of your booking, storage charges and terms. We manage the whole process from your door to store and back again.

How is this different from using a basic man-and-van or self-storage?

With a casual man-and-van, you are often responsible for packing, loading, unloading and arranging separate storage yourself, and may have limited or no insurance. With our integrated removals and storage service, you get professional, trained staff, appropriate vehicles, proper protection and managed storage in one place. There is a single point of responsibility and a clear paper trail. Compared to self-storage, you do not have to hire a van, do the heavy lifting or guess the unit size – we assess, recommend and manage it all for you.

How far in advance should I book storage?

For planned moves, we recommend booking as soon as you know your likely dates, especially during busy periods such as summer and month-end. A week or two’s notice is usually comfortable for most standard jobs. However, we understand that not everything goes to plan, so we do keep some flexibility for shorter-notice bookings. Even if your dates are uncertain, it is worth speaking with us early so we can pencil you in and advise on the best approach if your schedule changes.