Storage

Secure Storage in Brixton by Brixton Movers

At Brixton Movers we provide safe, flexible storage solutions for homes and businesses across Brixton and the surrounding South London areas. Whether you need a short-term stopgap during a move or longer-term space to declutter, our professional, fully insured storage service keeps your belongings protected and easily accessible.

Local Brixton Storage Specialists

Based in Brixton, we know the area’s housing stock, parking challenges and access issues inside out. From top-floor flats on narrow staircases to busy commercial premises, we understand how to move and store items safely in real-world Brixton conditions. Our team works across SW2, SW9 and nearby districts every day, so we plan collections and returns around local traffic, parking restrictions and building layouts.

Because we’re a removals company first and foremost, we don’t just rent space – we manage the full journey of your items from your door to our secure storage facility and back again.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

Ideal when you’re between houses, renovating, staging a property for sale or simply reclaiming space. We can store furniture, appliances, seasonal items and personal effects while you focus on your move or project.

Renters

Perfect for tenants dealing with short notice periods, gaps between tenancies or downsizing. We collect directly from your flat or house, even if there’s limited access, and keep your belongings safe until you’re ready for delivery.

Landlords

We help landlords and agents store furniture and fittings between lets, during refurbishments or when converting from furnished to unfurnished. We can label items by property to make future returns straightforward.

Businesses

Our storage is suitable for office furniture, files, surplus stock, exhibition equipment and archive materials. We offer organised, inventoried storage so you know exactly what’s stored and can request individual items back when needed.

Students

Students in Brixton and surrounding areas can store belongings safely over the holidays or during placement years. We provide smaller, cost-effective storage options and can collect from halls or shared houses.

What We Can Store

We offer storage for most household and office items, including:

• Sofas, beds, wardrobes and general furniture
• White goods and domestic appliances
• Boxes of clothing, books and personal belongings
• Office desks, chairs, filing cabinets and equipment
• Archive boxes, documents and marketing materials
• Bicycles, sports equipment and hobby items
• Non-perishable stock and trade supplies

Items We Cannot Store

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, we cannot accept:

• Perishable food or anything that may attract pests
• Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (e.g. fuel, paint thinners, gas bottles)
• Illegal goods or anything obtained unlawfully
• Live animals, plants or any living organisms
• Cash, jewellery or high-value collectibles requiring specialist vault storage
• Items that are damp, mouldy or could cause contamination

If you’re unsure about a particular item, our team will advise you before collection.

How Our Storage Service Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact Brixton Movers by phone or online with details of what you need to store, your location and timescales. We’ll ask a few simple questions to estimate the storage volume required and any access considerations. Based on this, we provide a clear, no-obligation quote covering collection, storage and eventual redelivery.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For larger storage jobs, we may recommend a virtual or onsite survey. This allows us to assess volume accurately, plan parking and confirm any special handling requirements (such as pianos, glass furniture or bulky office equipment). Accurate surveys mean you only pay for the space and time you actually need.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes, or use our professional packing service. We supply quality packing materials and can pack fragile or high-value items using appropriate protection. Furniture is wrapped in padded covers, and mattresses, sofas and delicate pieces are protected to minimise risk during handling and storage.

4. Loading & Transport to Storage

Our trained moving team arrives in clean, equipped vehicles. We protect floors and staircases where needed, then carefully load your items, securing them for transit. Once at our secure storage facility, your goods are unloaded into the allocated storage area, and we can create an inventory list on request for easier future retrieval.

5. Unloading & Placement on Return

When you’re ready, we arrange a convenient delivery date. Your belongings are loaded out of storage and transported back to your new address. We then unload and place items into the rooms you specify, reassembling any furniture we dismantled at the outset.

Transparent Storage Pricing

We believe storage should be straightforward and predictable. Our pricing is based on:

• The volume of goods stored (measured in cubic feet or metres)
• Length of storage period (short or long term)
• Collection and redelivery distance and access
• Optional services such as packing, materials and furniture dismantling

We provide a clear breakdown before you commit, so you know your monthly storage cost and any one-off charges. There are no hidden extras, and we’ll always try to match the storage space to your needs so you’re not paying for unused capacity.

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

Using a professional removals and storage company offers important advantages over hiring a van or using an informal service:

• Trained teams who know how to wrap, lift and stack safely, reducing the risk of damage or injury
• Fully insured service, including goods in transit and public liability cover
• Purpose-designed vehicles with securing points, blankets and equipment
• Secure, monitored storage – not a random garage or lock-up
• Proper inventories and labelling so you can find items later

DIY or casual man-and-van approaches often seem cheaper at first, but broken furniture, damaged electronics or lost items quickly wipe out any saving. With Brixton Movers, you’re paying for protection, experience and accountability.

Insurance & Professional Standards

Your belongings are important, so we take protection seriously:

• Goods in transit insurance for items while being moved between your property and our storage facility
• Public liability cover to protect you and your property during our work on-site
• Trained, uniformed staff who follow safe handling and lifting practices
• Secure storage site with restricted access and appropriate security measures

We also maintain clear procedures for wrapping, stacking and documenting goods to minimise risk and give you confidence that your possessions are being handled with care.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We focus on protecting both your belongings and the environment:

• Use of high-quality removal blankets, padded covers and mattress protectors
• Careful stacking and spacing in storage to prevent crushing or warping
• Reused and recycled packing materials where appropriate
• Planning routes efficiently to reduce unnecessary mileage

Where possible, we encourage re-use of strong boxes and responsibly source new materials when needed. Our aim is to deliver a reliable, low-stress storage service while keeping our environmental impact as low as reasonably practical.

Common Real-World Storage Uses

Moving House

If your sale and purchase don’t align, storage bridges the gap. We can move everything into storage on completion day and deliver to your new home when you get the keys.

Office Relocations

Businesses often need temporary storage for surplus desks, chairs and files during an office move or refurbishment. We can phase collections and returns so your team stays productive.

Renovations & Refurbishments

Keeping furniture and belongings in storage during building work protects them from dust, damage and theft. It also gives your contractors room to work efficiently.

Urgent or Short-Notice Moves

When you must move quickly and don’t yet have a new property lined up, storage provides an immediate, safe solution. We regularly help clients facing urgent timelines, repossessions, breakups or sudden relocations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage with Brixton Movers cost?

Storage costs depend on how much space you need, how long you need it for and the level of service required. We charge by volume, so you only pay for the space your items actually occupy, not a fixed-size unit you may not fully use. Collection and redelivery are priced separately based on distance, access and any packing services. Once we understand your situation, we provide a clear, itemised quote so you can see your monthly storage cost and any one-off charges before you decide.

Can you provide same-day or urgent storage?

In many cases, yes. We regularly help customers who need storage at very short notice due to completion dates changing, tenancy issues or unexpected circumstances. Same-day or next-day options depend on vehicle and crew availability, as well as space at our storage facility on that particular day. If your situation is urgent, call us as soon as possible. We’ll prioritise essential details, give you an honest indication of what we can do, and work quickly to secure your belongings safely.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Your goods are covered by our goods in transit insurance while being moved to and from storage, and we have public liability cover for work at your property. For the storage period itself, basic cover is usually included, with options to increase protection for higher-value consignments if required. We’ll explain what’s covered, any limits and how to declare particularly valuable items. Insurance is there as a safety net; our main focus is preventing damage in the first place through correct packing, handling and secure storage conditions.

What’s included in your storage service?

Our standard service includes professional collection from your address, transport in equipped vehicles and storage in a secure facility. We carefully load, protect and stack your items, and can provide an inventory on request. Optional extras include packing services, supply of materials, furniture dismantling and reassembly, and selective retrieval of individual items during the storage period. When you’re ready, we arrange redelivery and place items into the rooms you choose. We’ll tailor the service to your needs, from simple storage to a full door-to-door managed solution.

How is your service different from a basic man-and-van?

A casual man-and-van typically offers transport only, with minimal protection, limited accountability and often no proper insurance. Our service is a complete, professional removals and storage solution. We use trained crews, protective materials and purpose-built vehicles, and we hold appropriate insurance. Your goods go into secure, monitored storage rather than a makeshift space. We also provide planning, surveys and clear documentation. The overall cost difference is often smaller than people expect, especially once you factor in the reduced risk of damage or loss.

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’ll need storage, particularly during busy periods such as summer and month-ends. However, we understand that moves and building projects don’t always run to plan, so we do our best to accommodate late bookings. Even if your dates are uncertain, it’s worth talking to us early; we can outline options, provide provisional quotes and adjust the plan as your situation becomes clearer.