Storage

Secure Storage in Surrey with Surrey Movers

At Surrey Movers, we provide secure, flexible storage solutions for households and businesses across Surrey. Whether you need a short-term space between moves or long-term storage for items you no longer have room for, our professional, local team will collect, protect and return your belongings with care.

Local, Flexible Storage Across Surrey

Our storage service is designed around the realities of moving in and around Surrey. Tight completion dates, temporary rentals, office refurbishments and overseas relocations often mean you can’t move everything in one go. That’s where we step in.

We operate secure storage facilities serving Guildford, Woking, Epsom, Redhill, Kingston, Croydon and the wider Surrey area. We handle the collection, loading, storage and re-delivery, so you don’t have to hire a van, lift heavy items or worry about access restrictions.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

Ideal if you’re in a chain, downsizing, renovating or de-cluttering for a property sale. We can move non-essential furniture, seasonal items and boxes into storage ahead of completion, keeping your main move day simpler and less stressful.

Renters

If you’re between tenancies, moving in with family temporarily or relocating for work, we offer cost-effective storage so you don’t have to part with furniture or personal possessions. We can collect from flats with lifts, stairs or restricted parking.

Landlords

Landlords often use our storage to hold furniture during refurbishments or to switch between furnished and unfurnished lets. We handle whole property contents, selected items or just bulky pieces that are awkward to store elsewhere.

Businesses

Our business storage is suitable for office furniture, IT equipment, archive files, displays and excess stock. We can work around your trading hours to minimise disruption and provide detailed inventories so you know exactly what’s stored.

Students

Students in Surrey and nearby universities use our storage for the summer or gap years. We collect boxes, bikes, small furniture and personal belongings from halls or shared houses and deliver them back when term starts.

What We Can Store

Most everyday household and office items can be placed into our storage, including:

• Sofas, beds, wardrobes and other household furniture
• Boxes of clothes, books, kitchenware and personal items
• Office desks, chairs, filing cabinets and shelving
• IT equipment and small electronics (properly packed)
• Bicycles, sports equipment and hobby items
• Non-perishable stock, displays and marketing materials
• Decorations, seasonal items and spare household goods

Items We Cannot Store

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, some items are excluded from our storage service:

• Perishable or open food and drink
• Flammable or hazardous materials (paints, fuels, gas bottles, chemicals)
• Illegal goods or anything obtained unlawfully
• Live plants, animals or biological materials
• Explosives, firearms or ammunition
• Cash, important documents or high-value jewellery (these should be kept with you or in a safe deposit facility)

If you’re unsure about a particular item, we’ll advise what’s permitted and how best to handle it.

How Our Storage Process Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact us by phone or online with details of what you need to store, where from and for how long. We’ll ask a few questions about access, volume and timing, then provide a clear, written quotation covering collection, storage and eventual re-delivery.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For larger loads, we arrange a virtual or onsite survey. This lets us accurately assess the volume, number of storage units required and any special handling needs (for example, pianos or large wardrobes). It also helps us plan parking, access routes and the right size vehicle.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes, or choose our professional packing service. Our trained team will bring quality packing materials, wrap furniture and protect fragile items. We label everything clearly so it’s simple to find and return specific items later if needed.

4. Loading & Transport to Storage

On the agreed day, our trained movers load your belongings carefully, using blankets, covers and straps to prevent movement in transit. We transport everything directly to our secure storage facility, avoiding unnecessary handling.

5. Storage, Unloading & Placement

At the facility, your items are unloaded into your allocated storage space. We stack and position items to maximise space while keeping fragile pieces safe. When you’re ready for your goods back, we reverse the process: we retrieve, load and deliver to your new address, placing items in the rooms you choose.

Pricing: Clear and Transparent

Storage costs are based on three main factors:

• The volume of goods (how much space you need)
• The duration of storage (short-term or long-term)
• Collection and re-delivery locations

We provide a clear breakdown showing collection costs, weekly or monthly storage charges and the estimated cost for re-delivery. There are no hidden fees: access policies, minimum terms and any optional extras (such as packing materials) are explained upfront. For long-term storage, we can usually offer discounted rates.

Why Use Professional Storage Instead of Self-Storage or DIY?

While self-storage or hiring a casual van may seem cheaper at first glance, they often involve more time, risk and effort. With Surrey Movers you benefit from:

• Professional collection and delivery – no lifting, carrying or hiring vans
• Trained teams who know how to protect furniture and fragile items
• Fully insured vehicles and storage for peace of mind
• Planned logistics that reduce damage and delays
• Support if your dates change unexpectedly

DIY solutions can lead to poorly packed loads, damage in transit, inadequate insurance and significant personal time spent lifting and driving. Our service is designed to remove those burdens.

Insurance & Professional Standards

Your belongings are important, so we treat them as if they were our own. Our storage and removals operations are backed by:

• Goods in transit insurance while your items are being moved
• Public liability cover for work carried out at your property
• Trained, experienced moving teams following safe handling practices
• Documented inventories for stored goods where requested

We’re happy to discuss cover limits and, where appropriate, arrange additional cover for high-value items. Clear documentation and careful handling are standard in our service.

Care, Protection and Our Approach to Sustainability

We focus on protecting both your belongings and the environment. Furniture is wrapped and covered, fragile items are carefully boxed and clearly marked, and loads are secured properly in our vehicles.

On the sustainability side, we use strong, reusable protective materials, encourage the use of re-usable crates where suitable and recycle cardboard and packing where possible. Efficient route planning also helps to minimise unnecessary mileage and fuel use.

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving House in Stages

Many clients choose to move non-essential items into storage ahead of their main move. This makes properties easier to present for sale and keeps move day focused on essentials. When you’re settled, we deliver the stored items at a time that suits you.

Office Refurbishment or Relocation

Businesses undergoing refurbishment often need temporary storage for desks, chairs, filing and IT equipment. We can phase moves, hold items during fit-out and then return them floor by floor to match your new layout.

Urgent or Last-Minute Moves

Occasionally, dates change at the last moment or a new property isn’t ready. Our storage service provides a safe contingency. We collect on the date you must vacate, store your goods securely, then deliver when your new place is available.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage with Surrey Movers cost?

Costs depend on how much you need to store, how long for and where we are collecting from and delivering to. After a brief discussion or survey, we’ll provide a written quote showing collection, storage and re-delivery as separate lines so you can see exactly what you’re paying for. As a guide, smaller loads stored for a few weeks cost less than long-term, high-volume storage, but we do offer reduced rates for longer stays. There are no surprise add-ons, and we’ll explain any optional services clearly.

Can you help with same-day or urgent storage?

Where our schedule and space allow, we can often arrange same-day or short-notice storage, especially for emergency moves or last-minute changes to completion dates. Contact us as soon as you know there’s an issue, and we’ll talk through what’s possible. Even if we can’t do a full service immediately, we may be able to offer an interim solution or part-load collection. Our priority is to keep your belongings safe and give you breathing space while your situation is resolved.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Yes. Your items are covered by our goods in transit insurance when being moved and by our storage cover while they’re in our facility, subject to policy terms and value limits. We’ll outline these details in your quotation and can usually increase cover for particularly high-value consignments if needed. It’s important that we have an accurate description and estimated value of your goods, so the cover is appropriate. We also encourage you to maintain your own home or business insurance where relevant.

What exactly is included in your storage service?

Our standard storage service includes collection from your address, careful loading, transport to our storage facility, secure storage in a suitable space and re-delivery when you’re ready. We provide basic protection such as blankets and furniture covers as part of the service. Optional extras include full or partial packing, supply of packing materials and specialist handling for items such as pianos. We’ll tailor the service to your needs, so you only pay for what you actually require.

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

With a casual man-and-van or standard self-storage, you’re usually responsible for packing, lifting, loading and securing your goods, and insurance may be limited or unclear. With Surrey Movers, you benefit from trained staff, suitable vehicles, fully insured operations and a managed process from door to storage and back again. We plan access, provide protective materials and maintain higher handling standards, which reduces the chance of damage and saves you significant time and effort.

How far in advance should I book storage?

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially during busy moving periods such as summer and month-end. A week or two’s notice is ideal for most jobs, allowing time for a survey and proper planning. However, we understand that circumstances change quickly, and we do our best to accommodate last-minute requests where we have space and availability. Even if your exact dates aren’t confirmed, it’s worth speaking with us early so we can pencil you in and adjust as needed.