Storage

Secure Storage in Shoreditch by Man with Van Shoreditch

At Man with Van Shoreditch we provide safe, flexible and professional storage solutions for households and businesses across Shoreditch and the surrounding East London area. Whether you need short-term storage between moves or long-term space for business stock, we offer a properly managed, fully insured service that keeps your belongings protected and accessible.

Local Storage Solutions in Shoreditch

Based in Shoreditch, we understand the challenges of living and working in a busy, high-demand area. Space is limited, access can be tight, and parking is often restricted. Our team knows the local streets, loading bays and building layouts, which means we can collect, store and redeliver your items efficiently and with minimum disruption.

We work with trusted local storage facilities, combining secure units with our own experienced moving teams. You deal with one professional company from start to finish, rather than juggling separate van hire and storage providers.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

If you are renovating, decluttering to sell, or caught between completion dates, our storage service is ideal. We collect furniture, appliances and personal items from your property, place them into secure storage, and then deliver them to your new home or back to you when you are ready.

Renters

For renters moving between tenancies, going abroad or downsizing, flexible storage avoids the need to get rid of belongings you still want. We regularly help tenants in Shoreditch bridge short gaps between rentals with secure, short-term storage.

Landlords

Landlords often need to clear or rotate furnishings between lets. We can remove furniture and white goods from properties, store them safely and then return them when required. This helps you manage void periods, refurbishments and furniture changes smoothly.

Businesses

Local businesses use our storage for stock, documents, exhibition materials, seasonal items and surplus furniture. We offer collection and re-delivery to offices, shops and studios across Shoreditch, making it a practical extension of your workspace without the cost of a larger lease.

Students

Students at nearby universities and colleges rely on our storage between terms or during placements. We collect from halls or rented rooms, store everything safely, and bring it back when the new term starts. No need to move everything back to your family home.

What We Can Store

Our storage service covers most household and office contents, including:

• Domestic furniture: sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs
• Office furniture: desks, filing cabinets, meeting tables, chairs
• Appliances: washing machines, fridges, freezers, cookers (clean and drained)
• Boxes of personal effects, books, clothes and household items
• IT equipment and electronics, packed and padded for transport
• Stock, marketing materials, displays and archive files

Items We Cannot Store

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, we are unable to store:

• Perishable goods or food items
• Live animals or plants
• Flammable, corrosive or explosive materials (including gas bottles and fuel)
• Illegal items or anything obtained unlawfully
• Cash, high-value jewellery or irreplaceable documents
• Hazardous chemicals, paint thinners, or asbestos-containing materials

If you are unsure about a particular item, we are happy to advise before your move into storage.

How Our Storage Process Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact us with an outline of what you need to store, where you are based and how long for. We will ask a few practical questions about access, property type and volume. Based on this information, we provide a clear, no-obligation quote covering collection, storage and eventual redelivery.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For larger moves into storage, we may recommend a virtual or onsite survey. This allows us to assess access, parking arrangements and the volume of goods more accurately, ensuring we allocate the right size vehicle, number of porters and storage space. Surveys also help identify any fragile or specialist items that need extra protection.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes, or choose our packing service. If we pack, our trained team uses quality materials to wrap furniture and protect fragile items. Mattresses and sofas can be covered, and electronics carefully padded. Everything is clearly labelled so it can be easily located and returned in the right order when you come out of storage.

4. Loading & Transport to Storage

On collection day, our professional movers arrive on time, protect floors and walls where needed, and load your belongings safely. We use blankets, straps and trolleys to minimise handling risks. Items are then transported directly to the storage facility in our vehicles, covered by our goods in transit insurance.

5. Unloading, Storage & Future Redelivery

At the storage facility, your items are unloaded into a secure unit or container. We stack and arrange contents to avoid pressure damage and maintain ventilation for soft furnishings. When you are ready to receive your belongings, simply contact us to arrange redelivery. We will bring everything back, unload and place items into the rooms you choose.

Transparent Storage Pricing

We keep pricing straightforward. Your quote typically includes:

• Collection: vehicle, fuel and labour for loading
• Storage: weekly or monthly cost based on the space needed
• Redelivery: vehicle and labour to bring items back to you

Storage costs depend on the volume of goods and the duration of stay. We always explain what is included and what might affect the price, such as difficult access, additional packing or extra floors without lift access. There are no hidden charges; any potential extras are discussed in advance.

Why Use Professional Storage Instead of DIY or Casual Man-and-Van?

Using a professional removals and storage company gives you consistency and protection that DIY or casual help often cannot provide. We manage the entire process, from packing to storage to redelivery, reducing the risk of damage or loss. Our vehicles are properly equipped, our staff are trained, and our procedures are designed to protect your belongings.

With DIY or a basic man-and-van, you are often responsible for packing, loading and arranging storage yourself. That can mean inadequate protection, poor stacking and no clear inventory. Our structured service and insurance cover provide peace of mind, especially for longer-term storage.

Insurance and Professional Standards

As a responsible removals and storage provider, we maintain appropriate insurances and professional standards:

• Goods in transit insurance covers your belongings while in our vehicles.
• Public liability cover protects you and your property during our work on-site.
• Our teams are trained in safe handling, lifting techniques and packing methods.

We follow industry best practice in wrapping, loading and stacking items into storage. While we handle your goods with care, insurance is there to provide an additional layer of protection.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We treat your belongings as if they were our own. Furniture is wrapped and protected, boxes are stacked safely, and we take care not to drag or scrape items through properties. Where possible, we use reusable materials such as crates and blankets, and recycle cardboard and other packing waste responsibly.

By consolidating loads and planning efficient routes, we aim to reduce unnecessary mileage. We also encourage customers to declutter responsibly before storage, donating or recycling items rather than sending them to landfill.

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving House with a Gap Between Dates

Many Shoreditch clients find themselves selling one property and waiting for the next to complete. We collect everything on your completion date, hold it in storage for days or weeks, then deliver it all once you receive keys to the new place.

Office Refurbishment or Relocation

Businesses refurbishing their workspace use our storage to clear the office temporarily. Desks, chairs, IT equipment and archives go into storage while work is done, then we return everything and set it back up according to your new layout.

Urgent or Short-Notice Storage

Sometimes circumstances change quickly – a tenancy ending unexpectedly or urgent building works. Subject to availability, we can arrange quick collection and temporary storage, giving you breathing space to make longer-term plans without rushing key decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage with collection and delivery cost?

Costs depend on three main factors: how much you are storing, how long for, and how complex access is at each property. We price collection and redelivery based on the vehicle size, number of movers and time required. Storage itself is usually charged weekly or monthly according to the unit size. Once we understand your situation, we provide a clear, written quote so you can see exactly what you are paying for, with no hidden extras.

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

Where availability allows, we can often arrange same-day or next-day storage, especially for smaller volumes. If you need urgent help, contact us as early as possible with details of what needs to be stored, your location and any access restrictions. We will check vehicle and unit availability and give you honest advice on what we can do. Even when fully booked, we may be able to offer a partial solution or suggest the earliest suitable slot.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Your items are covered by our goods in transit insurance while being transported in our vehicles. Storage facilities also have their own security measures, such as CCTV, controlled access and fire protection. For higher-value contents, we recommend checking your home or business insurance to ensure adequate cover while items are in storage. We are happy to explain how our cover works and provide any documentation you may need for your own insurer.

What is included in your storage service?

Our standard storage service includes collection from your property, loading and transport to the storage facility, secure storage in an appropriate unit and redelivery on an agreed date. We handle the lifting, carrying and vehicle logistics. Optional extras include professional packing, supply of boxes and materials, furniture disassembly and reassembly, and out-of-hours moves where required. All inclusions and options are clearly outlined in your quote so you can choose the level of service that suits you.

How is this different from a basic man-and-van to a self-storage unit?

With a casual man-and-van to self-storage, you are largely responsible for organising the unit, packing, stacking and later retrieving items. There may be limited or no insurance, and no inventory or structured process. Our service combines professional removals expertise with secure storage, giving you trained teams, proper materials, planned loading and a single point of contact. This greatly reduces the risk of damage, lost items and last-minute problems at the storage facility.

How far in advance should I book storage?

Ideally, we recommend booking one to two weeks in advance, especially during busy periods such as the end of the month or summer. This gives us time to carry out any survey, arrange parking suspensions if needed and reserve the correct storage space. However, we do our best to accommodate shorter notice where we can. The earlier you contact us with your dates and requirements, the more flexibility we have to tailor the service to you.