Storage
Storage in Kennington by Man and a Van Kennington
At Man and a Van Kennington, we provide secure, flexible storage solutions for households and businesses across Kennington and the surrounding areas. As a local removals and professional storage company, we understand how important it is to keep your belongings safe, accessible and properly protected between moves.
Professional Storage Services in Kennington
Our Kennington storage service is designed to work hand-in-hand with your move. Whether you are decluttering ahead of a sale, in between tenancy dates, renovating, or waiting for an office refit to finish, we can collect, store and redeliver your items with minimal hassle.
All items are collected and delivered by our own trained moving teams, transported in purpose-built vehicles and stored in secure, modern facilities with 24/7 monitoring. We offer both short-term and long-term options, so you only pay for the space and time you genuinely need.
Local Kennington Expertise
Based in and around Kennington, we know the local streets, parking restrictions, building layouts and access challenges very well. This local knowledge allows us to:
- Plan collections and deliveries around Kennington’s busiest roads and times
- Arrange suitable parking and permits where required
- Handle tight staircases, basements and high-rise flats with the right equipment
- Offer realistic timescales and costs, based on genuine local experience
Because we operate locally, we can often offer short-notice collections and flexible redelivery slots, which is invaluable if your completion or tenancy dates change unexpectedly.
Who Our Storage Service Is For
Homeowners
If you are selling, buying or renovating in Kennington, our storage is ideal for:
- Decluttering before viewings or staging your home
- Bridging the gap between completion dates
- Safely storing furniture and white goods during building works
Renters
For tenants moving between properties, travelling or downsizing, we provide flexible storage that lets you keep what matters without overfilling your new place or losing your deposit due to clutter and damage.
Landlords
Landlords often need somewhere to keep furniture during refurbishments or when changing between furnished and unfurnished lets. We can remove, store and return items on dates that fit around contractors and new tenants.
Businesses
Our business storage is ideal for offices, shops and small firms in Kennington needing space for:
- Archived files and documents
- Spare furniture and equipment
- Seasonal stock or promotional materials
- Temporary storage during an office move or fit-out
Students
Students at local universities and colleges can avoid hauling belongings home over the holidays. We collect from halls or shared houses, store safely, and redeliver at the start of the next term.
What We Can Store
Most everyday household and office items are suitable for our storage facilities, including:
- Household furniture: sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables and chairs
- Appliances: fridges, freezers, washing machines, cookers (properly disconnected)
- Boxes of personal items, books, clothes, toys and ornaments
- Office desks, chairs, cabinets and IT equipment
- Tools, trade equipment and non-hazardous materials
- Bikes and sports equipment
What We Cannot Store
To protect all customers and comply with regulations, there are some items we cannot accept into storage:
- Perishable or open food and drink
- Live plants or animals
- Flammable, toxic or hazardous materials (e.g. fuel, paint thinners, gas bottles, fireworks)
- Illegal goods or stolen property
- Cash, high-value jewellery or irreplaceable documents (these are better in a safe or safety deposit box)
- Very large industrial machinery that exceeds access or floor-load limits
If you are unsure whether a particular item can go into storage, we will advise during the survey stage.
Our Step-by-Step Storage Process
1. Enquiry & Quote
You contact us with a rough idea of what you need to store, for how long, and where from and to in Kennington. We will ask a few questions about item types, access (stairs, lifts, parking) and timing. Based on this, we provide a clear, no-obligation quote outlining collection, storage and redelivery costs.
2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)
For larger or more complex jobs, we arrange a virtual or onsite survey. This allows us to measure furniture, estimate the storage volume accurately and assess access. A proper survey helps avoid surprises on the day and ensures we allocate the right size storage and vehicle.
3. Packing & Preparation
You can pack your own boxes or choose our professional packing service. If we pack, we use quality materials and techniques to protect items for longer-term storage. Furniture can be disassembled where appropriate and wrapped in protective materials to prevent scratches, dents and dust.
4. Loading & Transport
On collection day, our trained team arrives on time, protects floors and surfaces, and carefully loads your belongings into our vehicles. Everything is securely strapped and stacked to minimise movement during transit. We transport directly to our secure storage facility without unnecessary handling.
5. Unloading & Placement in Storage
At the facility, items are unloaded, labelled and placed in the allocated storage space. Inventory lists can be provided on request, which is particularly useful for business clients and longer-term storage. When you are ready, we schedule redelivery and place items into your new property or office as instructed.
Transparent Storage Pricing
We believe in clear, straightforward pricing. Your total cost is based on:
- The collection and redelivery locations (within or outside Kennington)
- The volume of goods (amount of space required)
- The duration of storage (short or long-term)
- Optional services such as packing and furniture dismantling
We explain all charges in advance, so you know exactly what you are paying for. There are no hidden extras for normal access, standard packing materials (if we pack for you) or routine handling. For longer stays, we can discuss favourable rates.
Why Choose Professional Storage Over DIY
Using a professional storage and removals company in Kennington has several advantages over hiring a cheap unit and doing it yourself:
- Trained staff to handle heavy and awkward items safely
- Purpose-built vehicles and protective equipment
- Items loaded correctly to avoid damage and tipping
- Secure facilities with controlled access and monitoring
- Proper goods in transit insurance when we move your items
With DIY storage, you are responsible for everything, including lifting, loading, van hire, insurance and security. With us, you have one point of contact and a complete, joined-up service.
Insurance and Professional Standards
We operate to high professional standards and carry comprehensive cover for your peace of mind:
- Goods in transit insurance for your belongings while we are transporting them
- Public liability cover to protect you and your property during our work
- Trained, experienced teams who handle items correctly and safely
We treat every item as if it were our own, from everyday furniture to sentimental possessions. Insurance is there as a safety net, but our focus is always on preventing damage in the first place.
Care, Protection and Sustainability
Good storage is about more than simply finding space. We pay close attention to protection and sustainability:
- Use of high-quality, reusable furniture blankets and protective covers
- Careful stacking and securing to prevent crushing and rubbing
- Selective reuse and recycling of packing materials where appropriate
- Routing collections and deliveries efficiently to minimise unnecessary mileage
Where possible, we choose materials and working methods that reduce waste and environmental impact, without compromising on safety or protection.
Real-World Storage Use Cases
Moving House in Kennington
Chains fall through, dates change and renovations overrun. Our storage provides a safety net, allowing you to move out on time, store everything safely and move into your new place when it is genuinely ready.
Office Relocation and Refits
Businesses use us to store desks, chairs, IT kit and archives while new premises are fitted out or refurbished. We can phase collections and deliveries to suit your project schedule and minimise downtime.
Urgent or Short-Notice Moves
Sometimes you need to be out quickly – end of tenancy, emergency works, or last-minute completion. As a local Kennington team, we can often arrange same-day or next-day collection into storage, then deliver to your new address once things have settled.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does storage in Kennington cost?
Costs depend on three main factors: how much you are storing, how long for, and where we are collecting from and delivering to. We charge a collection and redelivery fee, plus a weekly or monthly storage rate based on the space you need. During your enquiry or survey, we estimate volume accurately so you are not paying for unused space. All prices are clearly set out in writing before you book, with no hidden extras for normal access or standard handling.
Can you offer same-day or urgent storage?
In many cases, yes. Because we are a local Kennington company with our own vehicles and teams, we can often arrange same-day or next-day collection into storage, especially outside of peak dates. Availability does depend on existing bookings and the size of the job, but we always do our best to help in emergencies. Call us as soon as you know you need urgent storage and we will talk you through the options, timings and costs.
Are my belongings insured while in storage and in transit?
When we collect and deliver your goods, they are covered by our goods in transit insurance, subject to standard terms and conditions. We also hold public liability cover for the work we carry out at your property. For items in storage, our facilities have robust security and protection measures. If you have particularly high-value items, we recommend checking your own contents or business insurance and, if needed, arranging additional cover. We are happy to provide details of our policies on request.
What is included in your storage service?
Our standard service includes collection from your Kennington address, careful loading by a trained team, transport to our secure facility and placement into storage. When you are ready, we then deliver back to your chosen address and place items in the rooms you specify. Optional extras include professional packing, supply of boxes and materials, and dismantling or reassembly of furniture. We will explain exactly what is included in your quote so you can compare like-for-like with other providers.
How is your service different from a basic man-and-van and self-storage?
With a casual man-and-van and self-storage, you are generally responsible for packing, lifting, loading, driving, insurance and unit security. By contrast, we provide a joined-up, professional service: trained staff, purpose-built vehicles, secure storage, and structured processes. We also carry appropriate insurance and follow industry best practice. This significantly reduces the risk of damage or injury, saves you time and effort, and gives you a single, accountable company handling the entire process from door to store and back again.
How far in advance should I book storage?
For the best choice of dates and times, we recommend booking as soon as you know you will need storage, especially during busy moving periods such as end-of-month and summer. A week or two’s notice is ideal, but we regularly help clients on shorter timescales, and can often accommodate last-minute jobs if our schedule allows. If your dates are not fixed yet, we can still provide an estimate and pencil in provisional slots, then confirm once your plans are finalised.
