Storage

Secure Storage in Shepherds Bush by Shepherds Bush Man and Van

At Shepherds Bush Man and Van we provide secure, flexible storage solutions in and around Shepherds Bush for homes, businesses and students. Whether you need a few weeks between tenancies or longer-term storage during refurbishment, we collect, protect and store your belongings with the same care we use on our removals jobs.

Local Storage Expertise in Shepherds Bush

We are a local, independent removals and storage company based close to Shepherds Bush Green. Our team knows the streets, parking restrictions and building layouts across W12 and the surrounding areas, which makes collections and returns smoother and quicker.

Because we run busy removals routes across West London every day, we can often combine storage collections and redeliveries with existing routes, helping to keep your costs reasonable while maintaining a professional standard of service.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

If you are selling, renovating or downsizing, our storage gives you breathing space. We can remove bulky furniture, boxes and seasonal items, store them securely, and return them once you are ready. This is ideal when staging your home for sale or protecting belongings during building work.

Renters

Tenancy ending before your new place is ready? We regularly help renters in Shepherds Bush with short-gap storage, including collection from one flat and delivery straight into the next when the time comes. No need to hire a van twice or pile everything into a friend’s garage.

Landlords

Landlords and managing agents use our storage to hold furniture between lets, store part-furnished items, and keep replacement appliances ready. We can label and inventory your goods, then return them to any address when a new tenancy starts.

Businesses

Local shops, offices and contractors use our storage for documents, spare stock, exhibition stands, office furniture and equipment. We offer flexible access arrangements and can combine office removals with storage so you only deal with one trained team from start to finish.

Students

Students at nearby universities and colleges often need storage between terms or during a year abroad. We offer cost-effective shared storage options, collecting from halls or shared houses and re-delivering when you return, saving you dragging everything back home and then up again.

What We Can Store

Most everyday household and office items are suitable for storage, including:

• Domestic furniture – sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables and chairs
• Boxes of clothing, books, kitchenware and personal effects
• IT equipment, office furniture and filing (with appropriate packing)
• Sports equipment, bikes and camping gear
• Small appliances and boxed electronics
• Tools and light trade equipment (subject to condition and value)

What We Cannot Store

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, there are items we cannot accept into storage:

• Perishable goods, food and anything that may attract pests
• Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (paints, fuel, gas bottles)
• Illegal items or anything obtained unlawfully
• Live plants or animals
• Cash, jewellery or very high-value artwork (better held in specialist facilities)
• Strongly scented or leaking items that could damage other goods

If you are unsure about a particular item, we will advise you during the survey stage.

How Our Storage Service Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact us by phone or online with details of what you need to store, where you are in Shepherds Bush and how long for. We ask a few simple questions about volume, access (stairs, lifts, parking) and timing. Based on this, we provide a clear, written quote covering collection, storage and return, with no hidden extras.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For larger jobs we recommend a short video call or onsite survey. This allows us to estimate the correct storage volume, number of professional movers and vehicle size. It also gives you a chance to discuss any fragile or unusual items so we can bring the right materials for safe packing.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes, or choose our packing service. Our trained team uses quality packing materials and protective covers for furniture, TVs and mattresses. Everything is labelled so it is easy to identify in storage. We create a basic inventory so you know exactly what has gone into store.

4. Loading & Transport

On collection day we arrive at the agreed time, protect floors and lift areas where needed, and carefully load your items into our vehicles. Each load is secured to minimise movement in transit. We then transport your goods directly to our chosen storage facility, reducing handling and the risk of damage.

5. Unloading & Placement into Storage

At the storage facility, your items are unloaded and stacked systematically, with heavier items at the base and fragile pieces protected. Your inventory is checked off and your storage area is locked or sealed as appropriate. When you are ready, we reverse the process, delivering your belongings back to your new or existing property and placing items in the rooms you choose.

Transparent Storage Pricing

Our pricing is straightforward and explained in advance. Typically, costs are made up of:

• Collection and loading – based on team size, time and access
• Storage – usually a weekly or monthly rate per unit of space
• Redelivery – similar to collection, based on time and distance

We will always explain the options, such as reducing space by dismantling certain items. There are no surprise fees for basic handling, and any additional charges (for example, long carries or difficult access) are agreed before work starts.

Why Use Professional Storage Instead of DIY?

Hiring a casual van and booking a cheap self-store can seem cheaper, but in practice it often costs more in time, stress and potential damage. With us you get a fully insured service, trained movers and a coordinated plan from door to store and back again.

We handle the heavy lifting, dismantling and protection of your goods. There is no need to drive an unfamiliar van through busy Shepherds Bush traffic or guess how much space you need. Our experience means fewer trips, safer stacking and a much lower risk of injuries or breakages.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Your belongings are protected by our goods in transit insurance while being moved between your property and the storage facility, and by the storage provider’s cover while in store, subject to terms and declared values. We also carry public liability cover, giving you reassurance when we are working in your home or business.

All team members are trained in safe lifting, packing and furniture protection. We use appropriate equipment – dollies, straps, blankets and covers – to minimise risk. If you have high-value items, we can discuss additional cover or specialist handling.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We treat stored items with the same respect as a full household move. Furniture is wrapped, mattresses are bagged, and fragile items are buffered with blankets or purpose-made packaging. We keep aisles and access clear so goods are not crushed or dragged when accessing other units.

Sustainability matters to us. We reuse strong cartons where appropriate, source recyclable materials, and plan our routes to reduce unnecessary mileage. Where possible, we avoid disposable plastics, using durable protective covers that can be used across many jobs.

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving House

Chains rarely line up perfectly. We regularly store full or part contents for Shepherds Bush residents between completion dates, then deliver direct to the new address, even if that is elsewhere in the UK.

Office Relocation

Businesses often need temporary storage for surplus furniture, archived files or equipment during an office move or refurbishment. We can phase collections and returns so you stay operational with minimal disruption.

Urgent and Short-Notice Moves

Sometimes notice is short – a sale goes through faster than expected or a landlord needs you out quickly. We do our best to offer same-day or next-day collections where our schedule allows, getting your belongings safely into storage while you sort out the next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage with collection and delivery cost?

Costs depend mainly on three factors: how much you are storing, how long for, and access at your property. We charge a collection fee based on the time and team required, a weekly or monthly storage rate per unit of space, and a similar fee when we redeliver. For small student or partial-house loads, prices are often lower than people expect, especially when compared with hiring a van and separate self-storage. We always provide a clear, written estimate before you commit.

Can you provide same-day or urgent storage in Shepherds Bush?

Where our schedule and space allow, we do offer same-day or short-notice collections into storage. This is particularly common when a sale completes faster than expected or a tenancy ends suddenly. The more notice you can give, the better the chance of securing your preferred time slot, but it is always worth calling to check. We will explain any time constraints, likely arrival windows and costs so you can make an informed decision under pressure.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Your goods are covered by our goods in transit insurance while being moved and by the storage provider’s insurance while in store, subject to their terms and any declared values or limits. We will explain the cover available as part of your quote and can often arrange additional protection for higher-value items if required. It is important that you tell us about any particularly valuable pieces so we can note them on the inventory and make sure the insurance position is clear.

What is included in your storage service?

Our standard service includes collection from your property, loading, transport, unloading into storage and basic inventorying. We provide protective blankets and covers for furniture as standard. Optional extras include full or partial packing services, dismantling and reassembly of furniture, supply of boxes and specialist packing for fragile or high-value items. When you are ready, we also handle redelivery and placement into your new home or office. All inclusions and optional services are detailed in your written quotation.

How is this different from a casual man-and-van plus self-storage?

With a casual man-and-van you are often responsible for packing, lifting, driving and arranging storage yourself, with limited or no insurance if things go wrong. Our service is run by a professional, fully insured removals company, using trained staff and proper equipment. We plan the job, protect your belongings, handle the paperwork with the storage facility and provide a single point of contact throughout. In most cases, the overall cost is very competitive once you factor in your time, risk and multiple separate bookings.

How far in advance should I book storage?

For the best choice of dates and to keep costs down, we recommend booking one to two weeks in advance, especially during busy moving periods such as month-end and summer. That said, we understand that moves and building works often change at short notice. If your dates shift, we will do our best to accommodate new timings. For urgent situations, contact us as soon as you are aware of an issue and we will explain what capacity we have and how quickly we can get you into storage.