Furniture Storage London – Storage Burroughs
At Storage Burroughs we provide secure, flexible furniture storage in London for homes and businesses that need space, time, and peace of mind. As a locally based removals and storage company, we collect, protect, and store your furniture as if it were our own.
Professional Furniture Storage in London
Whether you’re in between homes, refurbishing, downsizing, or clearing an office, our London furniture storage service gives you a simple, reliable option. We handle everything from collection and wrapping through to secure, alarmed storage and redelivery when you’re ready.
Unlike self-storage, you don’t have to hire a van, lift heavy items, or guess how much space you need. Our trained crew does the hard work, and we only charge you for the storage volume you actually use.
Local London Expertise You Can Rely On
London moves and storage come with their own challenges: tight staircases, controlled parking zones, lift restrictions and busy streets. Our team works across London every day, so we know how to:
- Arrange parking suspensions and access where needed
- Navigate flats, maisonettes and townhouses safely
- Protect common areas to keep landlords and neighbours happy
- Plan collections and returns around your schedule and building rules
That local knowledge means less stress for you, and a smoother, quicker collection and redelivery.
Who Our Furniture Storage Service Is For
Homeowners
If you’re selling, renovating or staging your property, we can carefully remove and store surplus furniture so your home looks its best and stays safe from dust and damage.
Renters
Moving between rentals, going travelling, or waiting on a new tenancy? Store your furniture with us instead of selling and replacing it later. We collect directly from your flat or house and store for as long as you need.
Landlords
We support landlords and managing agents who need short-term storage during refurbishments, tenant changes or conversions from furnished to unfurnished. We can store, rotate and return items to suit your property plans.
Businesses
Our commercial clients use our office furniture storage for churns, relocations and fit-outs. We collect desks, chairs, filing cabinets, reception furniture and more, and can redeliver across multiple sites if required.
Students
If you’re heading home for the holidays or on placement, we offer budget-friendly storage for beds, desks, bookshelves and boxes. We collect from halls or shared houses and return at the start of term.
What We Can Store
Most everyday household and office furniture can be stored safely in our facilities, including:
- Sofas, armchairs and sofa beds
- Beds, mattresses, wardrobes and chests of drawers
- Dining tables, chairs and sideboards
- Office desks, task chairs, meeting tables and storage units
- Bookshelves, TV units and occasional furniture
- Flat-pack furniture (assembled or disassembled)
- Rugs, lamps, pictures and mirrors (wrapped appropriately)
Items We Cannot Store
For safety, hygiene and regulatory reasons, there are some items we are unable to place into storage:
- Perishable goods, food and plants
- Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (paint, fuel, gas bottles, chemicals)
- Illegal goods or stolen property
- Cash, jewellery and other high-value personal items better suited to a safe or bank
- Live animals or any biological materials
If you’re unsure about a particular item, just ask and we’ll confirm whether we can store it or suggest an alternative solution.
How Our Furniture Storage Process Works
1. Enquiry & Quote
You contact us by phone or online with a rough list of what you need to store and your postcode. We’ll ask a few questions about access, timing and any special items (such as pianos or antiques), then provide a clear, no-obligation estimate.
2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite
For larger jobs, we recommend a short video survey or an onsite visit. This allows us to accurately gauge volumes, plan parking and confirm any dismantling required. The survey helps us give you a fixed, transparent quote and ensures we send the right crew and vehicle.
3. Packing & Preparation
On collection day, our professional team arrives with all necessary materials. We can offer:
- Full packing for fragile and valuable items
- Protective wrapping for sofas, mattresses and wooden furniture
- Dismantling of beds, wardrobes and large items where needed
Furniture is wrapped in removal blankets, export wrap or specialist covers before leaving your home or office.
4. Loading & Transport to Storage
Our crews load your furniture carefully, using straps and protective equipment to prevent movement in transit. Your goods are then transported in our purpose-built removal vehicles to our secure London storage facility. Each consignment is itemised and placed in clearly labelled storage containers or racking.
5. Unloading, Storage & Redelivery
At the warehouse we unload and position your items in our secure, alarmed storage area. When you’re ready, simply give us a date and address and we’ll schedule your redelivery. We can also place furniture in specific rooms and reassemble dismantled items on request.
Transparent Furniture Storage Pricing
We believe in straightforward pricing with no surprises. Our furniture storage costs are based on:
- The volume of furniture stored (measured in cubic feet or metres)
- The length of time you need storage
- Collection and redelivery distance and access
- Any optional packing or dismantling services
We’ll explain all charges clearly in writing before you book. Longer-term storage and business contracts may attract discounted rates. There are no hidden admin fees or compulsory extras.
Why Choose Professional Furniture Storage Over DIY or Man-and-Van
It’s tempting to hire a van or use a casual man-and-van service, but there are real risks when it comes to valuable furniture:
- Improper lifting can cause injury or damage to floors, walls and stairwells
- Inadequate wrapping leads to scratches, dents and fabric tears
- Unregulated operators may not be fully insured or properly trained
- Domestic garages or sheds often suffer from damp, pests and temperature swings
With Storage Burroughs you get a professional crew, purpose-built vehicles, and a dry, secure storage environment designed for furniture, not just boxes.
Insurance and Professional Standards
Your belongings are important, both financially and emotionally. We protect them with:
- Goods in transit insurance while your furniture is being collected or redelivered
- Public liability cover for work in and around your property
- Trained moving teams who follow safe handling and packing techniques
Policy details and limits are provided with your quote, and additional cover can often be arranged for particularly high-value items. Our crews are uniformed, vetted and supervised, and we maintain our vehicles and equipment to a high standard.
Care, Protection and Sustainability
We focus on long-term protection of your furniture as well as reducing our environmental impact where possible:
- Clean, dry, pest-controlled storage areas
- Use of reusable removal blankets and durable covers
- Recycling of cardboard and responsible disposal of unwanted items by arrangement
- Route planning to minimise unnecessary mileage
We’ll always advise you on the best way to prepare delicate or antique pieces before they come into store to help preserve them for the future.
Real-World Uses for Our Furniture Storage
Moving House
Chains fall through, completion dates slip, and temporary accommodation isn’t always big enough. Our short-term furniture storage bridges the gap so you don’t have to rush decisions or cram belongings into unsuitable spaces.
Office Relocations and Refits
During office moves or refurbishments we can hold your existing furniture while new layouts are installed. When you’re ready, we return and place everything exactly where it’s needed, minimising disruption to your team.
Urgent or Same-Day Collections
On occasion, clients need furniture removed at short notice – for example, after a sudden completion, a last-minute tenancy change or flood damage. Where our schedule allows, we can arrange urgent collections and move your items into storage quickly and safely.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does furniture storage in London cost?
Costs depend on how much furniture you have, how long you need storage and the logistics of collection and redelivery. We charge by volume rather than by room, so you only pay for the space you actually use. There’s a one-off charge for collection and later for redelivery, plus a weekly or monthly storage fee. Longer-term bookings may be discounted. After a short discussion or survey we’ll give you a written quote so you know exactly what to expect before you commit.
Can you offer same-day or urgent furniture collection?
Where our schedule allows, we can often arrange same-day or next-day collections in London, particularly outside of peak periods. If you need urgent storage, contact us as early as possible with your postcode, a brief item list and your preferred time. We’ll check crew and vehicle availability and let you know what we can do. Even with short notice, we’ll still bring the proper protective materials and follow our normal standards, so your furniture is handled safely.
Is my furniture insured while in storage?
Yes. Your furniture is covered by our goods in transit insurance during collection and redelivery, and by our storage insurance while it is in our care at the warehouse. We’ll outline the standard cover levels and any exclusions when we quote. If you have particularly high-value items, we can discuss additional cover or ask you to check with your own insurer. We also maintain public liability cover for work at your property, giving you protection and reassurance throughout the process.
What’s included in your furniture storage service?
As standard, we include a professional removals team, loading, transport to our secure facility, and placement of your items into storage. Basic protective blankets are used for furniture, and your goods are stored in a clean, dry, alarmed environment. Optional extras include full packing, specialist wrapping, dismantling and reassembly, and timed or out-of-hours collections. When you’re ready to have your items back, we arrange redelivery and can place furniture in specific rooms to help you get set up quickly.
How is your service different from a man-and-van?
A casual man-and-van usually offers transport only, often without specialist packing, proper equipment or comprehensive insurance. Our service is a complete removals and storage solution: trained crews, purpose-built vehicles, professional-grade materials and a secure warehouse designed for long-term furniture storage. We itemise and label consignments, protect your goods properly and maintain clear paperwork. This reduces the risk of damage or loss and gives you a single, accountable company looking after your belongings from door to store and back again.
How far in advance should I book furniture storage?
For the best choice of dates, particularly at weekends and month-end, we recommend booking 1–2 weeks in advance. However, we understand that chain changes, landlord decisions and building works don’t always run to plan. If something changes at short notice, contact us and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Even if your dates are uncertain, it’s worth getting a quote and pencilling in a provisional slot so we can plan resources and keep your options open.
