Storage

Secure Storage in Twickenham with Twickenham Movers

At Twickenham Movers, we provide safe, flexible storage solutions in Twickenham for households, landlords, students and businesses who need reliable extra space. Whether you are between moves, refurbishing, decluttering or simply short on room, our professional, locally based team will collect, store and redeliver your belongings with care.

Local Storage Expertise in Twickenham

Based in the Twickenham area, we understand the challenges of parking restrictions, narrow streets and tight access that are common in local homes and business premises. Our crews plan collections and deliveries around local conditions, minimising disruption for you and your neighbours.

Because we operate daily in Twickenham, Richmond, Teddington, Isleworth and the surrounding postcodes, we can usually offer flexible collection and delivery slots, including short-notice moves when needed. Your belongings are stored in our secure facilities, not in a random depot miles away, so you always know where your items are.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

Ideal if you are selling, downsizing or renovating and need temporary storage for furniture, appliances, seasonal items or sentimental belongings. We can collect before completion and redeliver once your new home is ready.

Renters

Perfect for tenants between tenancies, moving in with a partner, or working away for a period. Store as much or as little as you need, without committing to a long lease.

Landlords

Landlords often use our storage to hold furniture between lets, store part-furnished items or keep appliances safe during refurbishments. We can collect directly from the property and redeliver once works are complete.

Businesses

Our storage is well suited to small and medium businesses needing secure off-site space for documents, stock, exhibition materials, surplus furniture or archived equipment. We can combine office removals and storage into one managed service.

Students

Students in Twickenham and nearby universities use us to store belongings over summer or gap years. We collect from halls or shared houses, store safely, and redeliver when you return.

What We Can and Cannot Store

Items Commonly Stored

• Household furniture: sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs
• White goods: fridges, freezers, washing machines, dryers
• Boxes of clothes, books, toys and personal effects
• Electronics and IT equipment (properly packed)
• Office furniture and filing cabinets
• Sports equipment, bicycles and gym equipment
• Decorations, seasonal items and hobby equipment

Items We Cannot Store

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

• Perishable or open food and drink
• Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (e.g. gas bottles, paint thinners, fireworks)
• Illegal items or substances
• Live plants or animals
• Cash, jewellery, or high-value collections best held in specialist facilities
• Anything that may leak, rot or attract pests

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

How Our Storage Service Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact us by phone or online with a list of what you need to store and your preferred dates. We will ask a few questions about access, volume and any fragile or valuable items. Based on this, we provide a clear, no-obligation quotation covering collection, storage and redelivery.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For larger consignments, we arrange a free survey, either via video call or a home/office visit. This lets us accurately assess the volume, discuss packing needs, check access (stairs, lifts, parking) and plan the right size vehicle and team. Good planning keeps your costs fair and reduces the risk of issues on the day.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes, or choose our professional packing service. Our trained crews use quality materials and techniques to protect your belongings for both transport and longer-term storage. Furniture can be disassembled if needed and wrapped in protective materials, and all items are labelled clearly so we can easily return them to the right rooms later.

4. Loading & Transport

On collection day, our professional team arrives within the agreed time window, protects floors and doorways where required, and carefully loads your belongings into the vehicle. We use industry-standard handling equipment to minimise lifting risks and damage. Your goods are then transported directly to our secure storage facility.

5. Unloading & Storage Placement

At the depot, items are inventoried and placed into the allocated storage unit or container. We stack and protect belongings to maximise safety and efficient use of space. When you are ready, we schedule redelivery, unload, and place items in the rooms you specify, reassembling furniture where agreed.

Transparent Storage Pricing

We believe in clear, straightforward pricing. Our storage costs are based on:

• The volume of goods (how much space your items take up)
• Collection and redelivery distance and access
• Duration of storage (short-term or long-term)
• Optional extras, such as packing materials or packing services

You pay a fixed monthly fee for storage, plus one-off charges for collection and redelivery. There are no hidden charges for basic handling, and we explain any potential additional costs (such as long carries or special access equipment) before you confirm your booking.

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

While it can be tempting to hire a cheap van and book a self-storage unit yourself, there are real risks and hidden costs. With Twickenham Movers you benefit from:

• Trained crews who know how to pack and stack for long-term storage
• Fully insured services, including Goods in Transit and Public Liability cover
• Proper inventory and labelling so nothing is misplaced
• Less handling of your items, reducing the risk of damage
• Time saved arranging vehicles, materials and friends to help

Casual man-and-van operators may not offer adequate insurance, written contracts or consistent standards. With us, you have a local company that stands behind its work and operates to professional standards.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Your belongings are important, and we treat them that way. Our storage and removals services are fully insured and delivered by trained teams.

• Goods in transit insurance protecting your items while we move them between your property and our storage facility.
• Public liability cover to safeguard you and your property while our team is working on-site.
• Professional staff who are trained in safe lifting, packing, and handling fragile or bulky items.

We are happy to explain the cover limits and conditions, and you are welcome to supplement our cover with your own policy if you wish.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We handle your belongings as if they were our own. Floors, banisters and doors can be protected during collection and delivery, and we use appropriate wrapping, blankets and straps to minimise movement and damage.

We are also mindful of sustainability. Wherever possible, we reuse durable packing materials, recycle cardboard and minimise unnecessary journeys through careful route planning. Well-packed, efficiently loaded vehicles mean fewer trips and less waste.

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving House

Chains do not always line up neatly. If you need to move out before you can move in, we can move your belongings into storage, keep them safe for as long as needed, and deliver to your new Twickenham home or further afield when the keys are ready.

Office Relocation

Businesses often need temporary storage during refits, IT upgrades or relocations. We can store surplus furniture, files and equipment, delivering them back in phases as your new layout is completed, helping keep your workspace clear and functional throughout the project.

Urgent or Short-Notice Moves

Sometimes circumstances change quickly: unexpected completion dates, sudden tenancy changes or emergency repairs. Because we operate locally with our own vehicles and teams, we can often arrange rapid collection into storage, giving you breathing space to plan your next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage with collection and delivery cost?

Costs depend mainly on how much you store, how long for, and how complex collection and delivery are. We charge a one-off fee for collection, a simple monthly rate for storage based on the space you need, and a separate fee for redelivery at the end. Packing and materials are optional extras. After a brief discussion or survey, we provide a clear written quote so you know exactly what you will pay before you commit.

Can you provide same-day or urgent storage in Twickenham?

In many cases, yes. Because we are a local firm with our own vehicles and crews, we can often respond quickly to urgent requests, including same-day or next-day collections into storage. Availability does depend on our schedule and the size of the job, so the earlier you contact us, the better. If we cannot offer your exact time, we will do our best to propose the nearest suitable slot and a practical solution.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Your items are covered under our Goods in Transit policy while being moved to and from storage, and our liability policies apply while they are in our care. We will explain the standard cover limits and exclusions when you book, so you can decide whether to arrange additional cover through your own insurer for particularly high-value items. Our approach is to be open about what is and is not covered, so there are no unpleasant surprises later.

What is included in your storage service?

Our standard service includes collection from your property, transport to our secure facility, careful placement into storage, and redelivery to your chosen address when required. We provide experienced, professional crews and all standard handling equipment. Packing services, packing materials, furniture disassembly and reassembly, and specialist handling (for example, for pianos) can be added as required. We tailor the service to what you need, so you are not paying for extras you will not use.

How is this different from a basic man-and-van and self-storage?

With a casual man-and-van and separate self-storage, you often organise everything yourself, from packing to lifting and stacking. Insurance may be limited or unclear, and standards can vary. With Twickenham Movers, you get a single, managed service with trained staff, fully insured transport, proper inventories and professionally packed, stacked storage. This reduces the risk of damage, saves time, and means there is one accountable company looking after your belongings from start to finish.

How far in advance should I book storage?

For the best choice of dates and times, we recommend booking one to two weeks in advance, especially during busy periods such as the end of the month and summer. However, we know moves do not always go to plan, so we keep some flexibility for short-notice and urgent bookings. Even if your dates are uncertain, it is worth talking to us early so we can pencil in options and adjust as your plans firm up.