Storage
Secure Storage in Kennington by Kennington Movers
At Kennington Movers we provide safe, flexible storage solutions for households and businesses across Kennington and the surrounding areas. Whether you need a short-term space between moves or a long-term home for stock and equipment, our professional, local team can collect, store and redeliver your belongings with care.
Local Storage Expertise in Kennington
Working in Kennington every day, we understand the pressures of limited space, permit parking, and tight moving schedules. Our storage service is designed around how people actually live and work here – from small flats off Kennington Road to larger family homes near Kennington Park and busy offices close to the Oval.
We plan collections and deliveries around local traffic patterns, parking rules and building access, so your storage move is efficient and well organised. You deal with a local team that knows the area, not a call centre.
Who Our Storage Service Is For
Our Kennington storage solutions are suitable for a wide range of customers:
- Homeowners – During renovations, between property completions, or when decluttering to sell your home.
- Renters – For gaps between tenancies, downsizing, or when moving into furnished accommodation.
- Landlords – To store furniture between lets, or keep appliances and fixtures safe during works.
- Businesses – For archive files, seasonal stock, exhibition stands, spare furniture and equipment.
- Students – Term-time storage when heading home for summer or studying abroad.
Whether it’s one room of belongings or an entire office, we tailor the storage to the volume you actually have, so you don’t pay for unused space.
What Our Storage Service Includes
Kennington Movers offers a complete, door-to-door storage solution so you don’t have to hire a van or move heavy items yourself.
Items We Commonly Store
- Household furniture – sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables and chairs
- Appliances – washing machines, fridges, freezers, cookers (clean and disconnected)
- Personal belongings – clothes, books, ornaments, sports equipment
- IT and office equipment – computers, printers, monitors, office chairs and desks
- Business stock – boxed products, promotional materials, archives
- Student items – suitcases, boxes, bikes, small furniture
Items We Cannot Store
For safety, legal and insurance reasons, we cannot store:
- Perishable goods (fresh or frozen food)
- Flammable, hazardous or explosive items (fuel, gas bottles, paints, solvents)
- Illegal goods or items of unknown origin
- Live plants or animals
- Cash, jewellery or other very high-value items best kept in a safe or bank
- Unboxed loose liquids or open containers that may leak
If you’re unsure about a particular item, we’ll advise you clearly before collection.
How Our Storage Process Works
We follow a structured, clear process so you always know what happens next.
1. Enquiry & Quotation
Contact us by phone or online with a brief description of what you need to store, where from, and for how long. We’ll ask a few questions about access, parking and volume. Based on this, we provide a clear quotation covering collection, storage, and eventual redelivery so you can budget with confidence.
2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite
For larger storage moves, we arrange either a video survey or a free onsite visit in Kennington. This lets us confirm the space required, number of movers, and any special protection needed for fragile or bulky items. Accurate surveying avoids surprise costs and ensures we bring the right equipment on the day.
3. Packing & Preparation
On the agreed date, our trained team arrives with the materials you’ve requested. We can provide:
- Full packing service – We pack everything safely into boxes.
- Part packing – We handle fragile items while you pack the rest.
- Self-pack – You pack, and we just collect and store.
Furniture is carefully wrapped, and items are labelled for easy identification when you need them back.
4. Loading & Transport to Store
Our professional movers load your belongings using trolleys, ramps and protective equipment to minimise handling risk. Vans are clean, well maintained and fitted with protective blankets and securing straps. We then transport everything directly to our secure storage facility, where it is checked in and placed into your allocated unit or container.
5. Storage, Unloading & Redelivery
While in storage, your items remain wrapped and protected, in a dry, secure environment with controlled access. When you are ready, we schedule redelivery to your new address, unload, and place items into the rooms you choose. If you have labelled boxes by room, we follow your system so unpacking is easier.
Transparent, Fair Storage Pricing
We price our Kennington storage service based on:
- Volume of goods (in cubic feet or metres)
- Collection and redelivery locations
- Access factors (stairs, lifts, long walks, restricted parking)
- Length of storage term
- Any packing materials and packing labour required
All costs are explained in plain language before you book. There are no hidden fees for basic access and no misleading introductory offers. For longer-term storage, we may be able to offer reduced monthly rates – we’ll always tell you when this is possible.
Why Choose Professional Storage Over DIY or Casual Man-and-Van
Choosing a professional removals and storage company gives you peace of mind that your belongings are properly protected. With DIY or casual man-and-van options, you may have to source your own storage, carry heavy items yourself, and risk inadequate protection in transit.
Kennington Movers provides experienced trained staff, suitable vehicles, protective materials, and structured handling methods. Your goods are inventoried, stored securely and covered by appropriate insurance. You avoid the strain of lifting, the risk of damage in unsuitable vehicles, and the uncertainty of unregulated operators.
Insurance and Professional Standards
We take our responsibilities seriously and operate to recognised industry standards.
- Goods in transit insurance – Your items are covered while they are being moved between your property and our storage facility.
- Public liability cover – Protection in the unlikely event of accidental damage to third-party property or injury on site.
- Trained moving teams – Our staff are trained in safe lifting, furniture protection and correct stacking in vehicles and storage units.
We’ll explain the limits and conditions of our cover clearly and can advise you if you require extra protection for unusually high-value items.
Care, Protection and Sustainability
Every move into storage is handled carefully to minimise risk and waste.
- Use of reusable protective covers and transit blankets wherever possible
- Heavy-duty boxes that can be reused multiple times
- Thoughtful packing to reduce damage and avoid unnecessary materials
- Route planning to reduce fuel use and unnecessary journeys
We aim to balance strong protection for your belongings with a responsible approach to materials and transport. Items are stored off the ground, away from damp, and handled with *minimum moves* to reduce wear and tear.
Real-World Storage Use Cases
Moving House with a Gap Between Properties
If your sale completes before your purchase, we can move your belongings out of your Kennington home, store them securely for as long as you need, then deliver straight to your new address on completion day.
Office Relocation and Refits
Businesses often require temporary storage during an office move or refurbishment. We can store desks, chairs, IT equipment and archives, then return them in phases as your new space becomes ready.
Urgent or Short-Notice Situations
Life is not always predictable. If you need storage quickly due to a last-minute change of plan, we’ll do our best to offer a rapid response, subject to availability. Our local presence in Kennington means we can often arrange swift collections.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does storage with Kennington Movers cost?
Storage costs depend on how much space you need, how long you need it for, and the locations for collection and redelivery. We normally price by volume, measured during a survey or from your inventory, and then add the one-off costs for collection and final delivery. Longer-term storage can attract lower monthly rates. All prices are set out clearly in writing before you commit, so you can compare options and avoid any surprises on your invoice.
Can you offer same-day or urgent storage in Kennington?
Subject to availability, we can often help with short-notice or urgent storage requests in Kennington and nearby areas. If you contact us early in the day with a clear list of items and access details, we’ll confirm what is realistically possible, including timescales and costs. While same-day collection cannot be guaranteed every time, our local team and flexible fleet mean we can usually respond quickly, especially for smaller loads or weekday moves outside of peak periods.
Are my belongings insured while in storage?
Yes. Your goods are covered by our goods in transit insurance while being moved, and protected under our storage policy while in our facility, subject to stated limits and exclusions. We’ll explain these clearly before you book. Very high-value or exceptional items may need additional cover; we can advise if that’s the case. We also hold public liability cover, giving extra peace of mind while our team are working in your property and on your premises.
What exactly is included in your storage service?
Our standard service includes collection from your property, careful loading into our vehicles, transport to our secure store, and placing your goods into a dedicated storage space. On redelivery, we bring everything back, unload, and place items into the rooms you choose. You can add packing services and packing materials if needed, or pack yourself to save cost. We provide a basic inventory for stored items, and access arrangements are agreed in advance so you know how to retrieve goods when required.
How is your service different from a basic man-and-van?
With a casual man-and-van, you often pay only for transport, with limited protection, no structured inventory, and no dedicated storage facility. Our service combines professional removals expertise, secure storage, and appropriate insurance cover. Vehicles are equipped for moving furniture safely, and our trained teams handle packing, wrapping and stacking correctly. You receive clear documentation, agreed terms, and the reassurance that your belongings are stored in a managed environment rather than an unknown or informal space.
How far in advance should I book storage?
For the best choice of dates and to secure any long-term rates, we recommend booking storage at least one to two weeks in advance, especially during busy periods such as month-end and summer. However, we understand that plans can change quickly, so we always keep some flexibility for shorter-notice moves. Even if your dates are not yet fixed, it’s worth contacting us early to discuss options, provisional arrangements and likely availability in Kennington.
