Storage

Secure Storage in Catford with Catford Movers

At Catford Movers, we provide secure, flexible storage solutions in Catford for households, landlords, students and businesses. Whether you need short-term storage during a move or a longer-term space for surplus stock or furniture, we combine local knowledge with a professional, fully insured service you can rely on.

Professional Storage Services in Catford

Our storage facilities are designed around the realities of moving in and around Catford. Traffic, parking restrictions, flat access and tight deadlines all affect how you store your belongings. As local removals specialists, we plan your storage around your move, not the other way round.

We offer:

• Short-term storage while you complete a sale, purchase or tenancy change
• Long-term storage for furniture, files, stock and seasonal items
• Containerised storage loaded directly from your property
• Student storage between terms or during placements
• Business storage for archives, furniture and equipment

Every stored item is handled by our trained, professional teams and protected by appropriate wrapping, padding and careful stacking.

Who Our Catford Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

If you are selling, renovating or downsizing, storage helps bridge the gap. Store excess furniture, boxes and valuables safely while you decorate, stage your property or wait for completion.

Renters

When tenancies do not line up, storage provides a secure holding space for your belongings. Avoid rushing into an unsuitable rental or trying to squeeze everything into a smaller property.

Landlords

Landlords use our storage to hold furniture between lets, store appliances during refurbishments, or keep replacement items ready without cluttering their own homes or offices.

Businesses

From sole traders to offices, our storage supports stock management, archive retention and office moves. We can combine office removals with flexible storage so you only move what you need, when you need it.

Students

Students in and around Catford often need storage between terms, during placement years, or when moving between halls and private rentals. We collect, store and redeliver, so you do not have to move everything back home.

What You Can Store with Catford Movers

Included Items

We can safely store most household and office contents, including:

• Furniture – sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables and chairs
• Boxes of personal belongings, books, clothes and kitchenware
• Office furniture – desks, chairs, filing cabinets and shelving
• IT equipment and small office electronics (properly packed)
• Sports equipment, bikes and hobby items
• Non-perishable stock and promotional materials

Excluded Items

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, some items cannot be stored. These include:

• Perishable or open food and drink
• Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (fuel, gas cylinders, paints, chemicals)
• Illegal items or substances
• Live plants, animals or any living organisms
• Unregistered firearms or weapons
• Cash, high-value jewellery or important original documents (these are better held in a secure safe or bank facility)

If you are unsure about a particular item, just ask and we will advise the best solution.

How Our Storage Process Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact us with brief details of what you need to store, where from, and for how long. We discuss access, volumes and timings, then provide a clear, written quotation outlining storage charges, collection costs and any packing services.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For larger moves or mixed items, we may carry out a short virtual or onsite survey. This allows us to assess volume accurately, plan vehicle sizes, and identify any access challenges in Catford’s streets, estates and apartment blocks.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes, or choose our professional packing service. If we pack for you, we bring all required materials – cartons, bubble wrap, paper and covers. Furniture is wrapped and protected to prevent damage during handling and storage.

4. Loading & Transport to Storage

Our trained team loads your items carefully, using protective covers, trolleys and securing straps. We then transport everything directly to our secure storage facility. Items are inventoried so we know exactly what is stored and where.

5. Unloading & Placement in Storage

At the storage facility, we unload and place items into your allocated unit or container. Goods are stacked safely, with fragile items positioned to avoid pressure or knocks. When you are ready for redelivery, we reverse the process and bring your belongings back to your new property.

Transparent Storage Pricing

We believe in straightforward, easy-to-understand pricing. Your quote will set out:

• The weekly or monthly storage rate, based on volume or unit size
• Collection charges from your property
• Any packing materials and labour if requested
• Redelivery charges from storage to your new address

There are no hidden fees. If your plans change and you need longer or shorter storage than expected, we adapt your agreement accordingly and explain any price differences in advance.

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

Using a professional removals and storage company offers several advantages over self-storage with DIY transport or a casual man-and-van:

• Proper handling – items are lifted, wrapped and stacked correctly by experienced staff.
• Accountability – as a professional operator, we are responsible for the care of your goods.
• Insurance – your items are covered by appropriate policies during transit and storage.
• Planning – we coordinate collection, storage and redelivery as one managed process.
• Time saving – you avoid multiple trips, hire vehicles and heavy lifting.

A cheaper, informal service may look attractive initially, but it often leads to damage, lost items and unexpected costs. With Catford Movers, you know exactly who is handling your belongings and how they will be protected.

Insurance and Professional Standards

We operate to recognised industry standards and hold appropriate cover for your peace of mind. This includes:

• Goods in transit insurance covering your belongings while being moved between your property and our storage facility.
• Public liability cover to protect against accidental damage or injury during our work on your premises.
• Trained moving teams who follow best practice in lifting, loading and securing goods.

We can discuss insurance limits and any particularly high-value items in advance, so suitable arrangements are in place.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

Looking after your belongings starts with good preparation and suitable materials. We use robust cartons, reusable furniture blankets, and purpose-made covers for mattresses and sofas. Items are labelled clearly to aid retrieval and redelivery.

Where possible, we reuse and recycle packing materials, and encourage customers to do the same. Our vehicles are scheduled carefully to minimise unnecessary mileage, and we plan routes around Catford to reduce congestion and emissions where we can.

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving House in Catford

Completion dates do not always line up. We regularly provide storage for homeowners whose sale completes before their purchase, or who are renovating before moving in. Your goods sit safely in storage while you focus on contracts, keys and tradespeople.

Office Relocation and Refits

Businesses use our storage when relocating offices, refurbishing workspaces or changing layouts. We can store surplus furniture, files and equipment, then return them selectively as your new space is ready.

Urgent or Short-Notice Moves

Sometimes you need to vacate a property quickly – a sudden completion date, end of tenancy or emergency works. We can arrange rapid collection into storage, giving you breathing space to sort your next steps without compromising the safety of your belongings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage with Catford Movers cost?

Storage costs depend mainly on the volume of items, the length of time you need storage, and whether you require collection, packing and redelivery. We typically price storage weekly or monthly based on the size of the unit or container. Collection and redelivery are quoted separately so you can see exactly what you are paying for. After a short discussion or survey, we provide a clear written quotation with no hidden extras, and we are happy to explain how adjusting volume or duration might reduce your overall cost.

Can you offer same-day or urgent storage?

Where our schedule allows, we can often arrange same-day or very short-notice collection into storage, especially within Catford and nearby areas. Availability depends on vehicle capacity and existing bookings, so the sooner you contact us, the better. In urgent situations, we prioritise essential items first and can return for the remainder if needed. We will always be honest about what is realistic on the day, and work with you to find the most practical immediate solution.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Yes. Your goods are protected by our goods in transit insurance while being moved to and from storage, and by our storage cover while they are in our facility. We will explain the standard limits and exclusions, and can discuss additional cover for particularly high-value or unusual items if required. It is important you tell us about any items of exceptional value so we can ensure they are properly listed and covered. We are also backed by public liability insurance for work at your property.

What is included in your storage service?

Our core storage service includes secure space for your belongings, careful handling at the facility, and an inventory so we know what is stored. Most customers combine storage with our collection and redelivery service, where our professional team loads, transports and unloads your items. Optional extras include packing materials, full or partial packing, and furniture disassembly and reassembly. Your quotation will clearly show what is included, and you can adjust services to suit your budget and how much you want to do yourself.

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

A basic man-and-van typically offers transport only, with limited protection for your belongings and little or no formal insurance. By contrast, we provide a managed removals and storage service with trained staff, proper wrapping, careful loading and documented inventories. We hold goods in transit and public liability insurance, and operate from secure storage facilities rather than ad-hoc spaces. This means greater accountability, better protection for your possessions, and a smoother, more predictable experience from collection through to redelivery.

How far in advance should I book storage?

Ideally, book as soon as you know you will need storage, particularly around busy periods such as month-end, summer and weekends. A week or two’s notice is usually enough for straightforward jobs, but larger house moves and office projects benefit from earlier planning. That said, we understand that circumstances can change quickly, and we will always try to accommodate short-notice requests where capacity allows. Early booking simply gives you more choice on dates and allows us to plan resources around your schedule.