Storage
Storage in Soho by Man and a Van Soho
At Man and a Van Soho, we provide secure, flexible storage solutions for homes and businesses across Soho and Central London. Whether you need short-term space between moves or longer-term storage for surplus stock or furniture, our professional team can collect, store and return your items with care.
Local Storage Expertise in Soho
Working in Soho every day, we understand the challenges of narrow streets, limited parking and busy loading bays. Our crews know the local access routes, loading restrictions and building layouts, which means faster collections, fewer delays and less disruption to your day.
We regularly support residents in mansion blocks and townhouses, tenants in shared flats, small creative studios and larger offices across Soho, Oxford Street, Fitzrovia and the wider West End.
Who Our Storage Service Is For
Homeowners
If you are renovating, decluttering to sell, or downsizing, our storage gives you room to breathe. We collect furniture, appliances, boxes and personal belongings, store them safely, and return them when you are ready to move back in or into your new home.
Renters
Moving between rented properties or heading abroad for a period? We can take your entire flat contents or just a few key pieces into storage. This is ideal if your new tenancy dates do not quite line up, or you need to keep items safe while you travel.
Landlords
For landlords clearing or refreshing a property between tenancies, we can remove and store existing furniture, white goods and furnishings. This helps protect your assets while you refurbish or reconfigure the space for the next occupants.
Businesses
Offices, shops and studios in Soho use our storage for documents, archived files, seasonal stock, exhibition materials, spare furniture and IT equipment. We offer regular collections and deliveries so you can treat storage as an extension of your premises.
Students
Students at nearby universities and colleges can store belongings over holidays or gap years. Rather than transporting everything home, we safely store boxes, clothes, books, bikes and small furniture, ready for your return.
What We Can Store
Our storage is designed to be practical and flexible. We routinely store:
- Household furniture (beds, sofas, tables, wardrobes, shelving)
- White goods and appliances (fridges, washing machines, microwaves)
- Boxes of clothes, books, kitchenware and personal items
- Office furniture, chairs, desks and filing cabinets
- IT equipment, monitors and peripherals (properly packed)
- Retail and event stock, stands and promotional materials
- Bicycles and small sports equipment
Items We Cannot Store
For safety, legal and insurance reasons, we cannot accept:
- Perishable or open food and drink
- Flammable, hazardous or chemical materials (including paint tins, gas bottles, fuel)
- Illegal items or substances
- Live plants or animals
- Cash, high-value jewellery or important documents that you may need at short notice
- Explosives, fireworks or weapons
If you are unsure whether an item can be stored, we will happily advise before collection.
How Our Storage Service Works
1. Enquiry & Quote
Contact us by phone or online with a brief description of what you need to store and for how long. We will ask about access, floor levels and any heavy or fragile items. Based on this, we provide a clear, no-obligation quote covering collection, storage and redelivery.
2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)
For larger homes or offices, we may recommend a brief virtual or onsite survey. This allows us to assess volume, packing needs and access in detail, ensuring we send the right size vehicle and team. Surveys help avoid surprise costs and make moving day smoother.
3. Packing & Preparation
You can pack your own boxes, or we can provide a professional packing service. Our team uses quality materials and protective wrapping for furniture, electronics and fragile items. Everything is labelled clearly, so we know exactly what goes into storage and where it should return later.
4. Loading & Transport to Storage
On collection day, our trained movers arrive on time with clean, equipped vehicles. We protect floors and doorways where needed, dismantle larger pieces if agreed, and load items securely using blankets and straps. Your goods are then transported directly to our secure storage facility.
5. Storage, Unloading & Return
At the facility, your items are unloaded carefully into your allocated storage space. When you are ready for them back, simply book a delivery date. We retrieve your goods, load them safely and deliver to your new address, placing items in the rooms you specify.
Transparent Storage Pricing
We believe in clear, upfront pricing. Your overall cost is based on three main elements:
- The volume of items and size of storage space required
- Collection and redelivery charges (distance, access, number of movers)
- Any optional services such as packing, unpacking or furniture dismantling
We outline all charges in writing before you book. There are no hidden fees for basics such as blankets or standard protective materials. If your needs change, we explain any price adjustments in advance.
Why Use Professional Storage Instead of DIY?
Hiring a professional storage service is usually more efficient and safer than doing it yourself or relying on a casual man-and-van. With us, you avoid multiple car trips, lifting injuries, poorly packed items and the risk of damage in transit or in unsuitable self-storage spaces.
Our trained teams handle heavy and awkward pieces correctly, using proper equipment. Vehicles are purpose-built for removals, and items are stored in appropriate conditions. This protects both your belongings and your property, and often works out more cost-effective once you factor in time, fuel and materials.
Insurance and Professional Standards
We take our duty of care seriously. Man and a Van Soho is fully set up to protect you and your belongings:
- Goods in transit insurance for your items while being moved between your property and our storage facility.
- Public liability cover in case of accidental damage to buildings or third parties while we are working.
- Trained, experienced moving teams who follow established handling and lifting techniques.
We will explain the level of cover in place and any limits or exclusions, and can advise if additional cover would be sensible for unusually high-value items.
Care, Protection and Sustainability
Every item we handle is treated as if it were our own. We use clean protective blankets, wraps and covers to reduce the risk of scuffs and scratches. Where dismantling is required, we bag and label fixings and ensure items can be reassembled correctly.
We aim to operate as responsibly as possible. We reuse durable packing materials wherever practical, minimise unnecessary trips through careful route planning, and encourage clients to use recyclable boxes and paper. When clients decide certain items are no longer needed, we can help arrange donation or responsible disposal where appropriate.
Real-World Storage Use Cases
Moving House
Chains rarely line up perfectly. Many of our clients store furniture and boxes with us for a few days or weeks between completion dates. We collect from the old property, store securely, then deliver to the new address on the agreed day.
Office Relocations and Refits
During an office move or refurbishment, surplus furniture, documents and equipment can be placed into storage to keep your working space clear. Once the new layout is ready, we return and position everything so your team can get back to work quickly.
Urgent or Short-Notice Moves
Sometimes you need to clear a property quickly – an unexpected tenancy change, a fast sale, or emergency works. Where availability allows, we offer rapid collections into storage, giving you breathing space to plan next steps properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does storage in Soho cost?
Costs depend on three main factors: how much you want to store, how long for, and the access at collection and delivery addresses. We charge a competitive weekly or monthly rate for the storage space itself, plus a one-off fee for collection and eventual redelivery. Optional services such as packing or furniture dismantling are priced separately and explained clearly in advance. Once we know roughly how many boxes and larger pieces you have, we can usually provide an accurate estimate very quickly.
Can you offer same-day or urgent storage collections?
Where our schedule allows, we can arrange same-day or short-notice collections for urgent situations, such as last-minute tenancy changes or emergency works. Availability will depend on crew and vehicle capacity on the day, as Soho traffic and access restrictions can affect timings. If you need urgent help, call us as early as possible with details of what needs to be stored and from where. We will advise honestly on what we can do that day and offer the earliest realistic slot.
Are my belongings insured while in storage?
Your items are protected by our goods in transit insurance while being moved between your property and our storage facility, and by our storage cover while they are held in our care, subject to policy terms and limits. We also carry public liability cover for work at your premises. We will outline what is covered, typical maximums and any exclusions, for example certain high-value or unusual items. If you have particularly valuable belongings, we can discuss whether additional individual cover is advisable.
What is included in your storage service?
Our standard service includes collection by a professional team, loading and securing your items in our vehicle, transport to the storage facility, careful unloading into your allocated space, and redelivery at the end of the storage period. We supply standard protective blankets as part of the service. Optional extras include packing of boxes, specialist wrapping for delicate or valuable items, dismantling and reassembly of furniture, and out-of-hours collections. We will tailor the exact service to what you need and confirm everything before booking.
How is your service different from a basic man-and-van?
While a casual man-and-van might simply move items from A to B, we provide a structured, accountable service. Our trained staff follow established handling methods, and our work is supported by goods in transit insurance and public liability cover. We conduct surveys for larger jobs, use professional packing and protective materials, and store your goods in suitable conditions rather than leaving them in garages or ad-hoc spaces. You receive clear documentation and a point of contact throughout, giving you greater confidence and consistency.
How far in advance should I book storage?
For planned moves, it is best to book at least one to two weeks in advance, especially during busy periods such as month-end and summer. This gives us time to arrange any surveys, parking suspensions and packing materials. That said, we regularly help clients at shorter notice and will always try to accommodate urgent requirements where possible. If your dates are uncertain, we can hold a provisional booking and adjust as your plans firm up, subject to availability.
