Long-Term Storage in London with Storage Falconwood
At Storage Falconwood, we provide secure, flexible long-term storage in London for households and businesses that need safe extra space for more than a few weeks. As an experienced removals and storage company, we combine careful handling, reliable transport, and professionally managed storage facilities to keep your belongings protected for as long as you need.
Expert Long-Term Storage Services in London
Our long-term storage service is designed for customers who need to store items for several months or years, without worrying about damp, damage, or access problems. We collect your goods from anywhere in London or the surrounding areas, wrap and protect everything, and place it into secure, monitored storage units.
Unlike self-storage, we manage the full process for you – from professional packing and inventorying to safe loading, transport, and placement into our storage facility. When you are ready to receive your items, we deliver them back to your new address, anywhere in the UK.
Local London Knowledge You Can Rely On
Working across London every day, we understand the realities of tight streets, parking restrictions, and controlled loading zones. Our team plans collections and deliveries around local regulations, building access rules, and time windows to minimise disruption and delays.
Whether we are collecting from a Victorian terrace in Greenwich, a flat in a modern Canary Wharf development, or an office in the City, we arrange the right vehicle size, protection materials, and staffing for a smooth, efficient move into storage.
Who Our Long-Term Storage Is For
Our long-term storage service is suitable for a wide range of customers, including:
- Homeowners – storing furniture and possessions during lengthy renovations, relocations abroad, or while waiting for a chain to complete.
- Renters – keeping belongings safe between tenancies, during extended travel, or when downsizing to a smaller home.
- Landlords – storing furniture between lets, keeping show-home furnishings off-site, or holding fixtures during refurbishment.
- Businesses – archiving documents, storing excess stock, exhibition stands, office furniture, and seasonal equipment.
- Students – long breaks abroad, industrial placements, or gap years where term-time storage isn’t enough.
What You Can Store Long-Term
We can safely store most household and office contents, including:
- Sofas, tables, beds, wardrobes, and other furniture
- Cartons of clothes, books, toys, and personal items
- Home electronics and small appliances, properly packed
- Office desks, chairs, filing cabinets, and IT equipment
- Stock, trade samples, and display materials
- Sports kit, camping gear, and hobby equipment
Items We Cannot Store
For safety, legal, and insurance reasons, we cannot accept:
- Flammable, explosive, or hazardous materials (fuel, paint, gas bottles, chemicals)
- Perishable goods (food, plants, and anything that can rot or attract pests)
- Illegal items or goods of questionable ownership
- Live animals or any living organisms
- Cash and high-value jewellery (these are better held in a bank safe deposit)
- Unregistered firearms or weapons
If you’re unsure whether an item can be stored, we’re happy to advise before collection.
How Our Long-Term Storage Process Works
1. Enquiry & Quotation
You contact us with a brief overview of what you need to store and for how long. We’ll ask about property access, volume of items, special pieces (such as pianos or antiques), and your collection and redelivery dates. Based on this, we provide a clear, no-obligation quotation outlining storage charges, collection and delivery costs, and any optional packing services.
2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite
For larger moves, we arrange a virtual or onsite survey. This allows us to assess volume accurately, check access (stairs, lifts, parking), and identify delicate or unusually heavy items. The survey means we can assign the right vehicle, the correct number of trained movers, and the appropriate packing materials, so collection day runs smoothly and to schedule.
3. Packing & Preparation
You can choose from:
- Full packing – we pack everything using professional boxes, wrapping, and labelling.
- Part packing – we pack fragile or specialist items; you pack the rest.
- Self-packing – you pack; we supply materials if required.
All furniture is wrapped in padded covers or export-grade wrapping. Mattresses, sofas, and delicate surfaces receive additional protection to cope with long-term storage. We create a detailed inventory so you know exactly what is stored.
4. Loading & Transport to Storage
On collection day, our professional moving team arrives with the agreed vehicle and materials. We load methodically, using trolleys, ramps, and lifting equipment where required. Items are secured in the vehicle to prevent movement during transit. Your goods are then transported directly to our storage facility, avoiding unnecessary handling and reducing risk.
5. Unloading & Placement into Storage
At our depot, your items are unloaded carefully and placed into your allocated storage space or container. We stack boxes and furniture to maximise space without compromising safety or access. The inventory is checked, your unit is sealed, and your account records are updated with entry details and dates. When you need your belongings back, we reverse the process and deliver to your chosen address.
Transparent Long-Term Storage Pricing
We aim to keep pricing clear and straightforward. Costs are typically made up of:
- Collection and handling charge (based on labour and vehicle size)
- Weekly or monthly storage fee (based on the volume of goods)
- Optional packing materials and packing service
- Redelivery charge at the end of storage
There are no hidden extras: all charges are explained in advance and confirmed in writing. Longer storage periods may attract discounted rates. We can work within most sensible budgets by adjusting packing levels, timing, and load sizes.
Why Choose Professional Storage Over DIY or Basic Man-and-Van?
DIY storage or a casual man-and-van can appear cheaper, but often leads to damage, poor protection, and unclear responsibility when things go wrong. With Storage Falconwood you benefit from:
- Trained staff who handle, wrap, and stack goods correctly for long-term protection.
- Purpose-built vehicles with securing points and protective equipment.
- Documented inventories and clear records of what is stored.
- Goods in transit insurance and public liability cover as standard.
- Professional-grade packing materials and stable storage conditions.
For longer storage periods, professional standards make a significant difference to how well your belongings survive the time in store.
Insurance and Professional Standards
Your possessions are important, both financially and emotionally. We operate to strong professional standards and maintain comprehensive protection, including:
- Goods in transit insurance – covers items during collection and delivery journeys.
- Public liability cover – protects you and your property while we are working on-site.
- Fully insured storage facilities – protection against defined risks while in store.
- Trained moving teams – experienced in lifting, packing, and handling delicate and heavy items.
Policy details and limits are available on request, and we can guide you on any additional cover you may wish to arrange for exceptionally high-value goods.
Care, Protection, and Sustainability
We treat every item as if it were our own. That means careful packing, proper stacking, and monitoring of storage conditions to prevent damp, mould, or pest issues. We use reusable padded covers, strong reusable crates where practical, and high-quality materials designed to protect rather than simply contain.
Sustainability is increasingly important to us and our clients. We aim to minimise waste by reusing cartons where safe to do so, recycling materials responsibly, and planning routes efficiently to reduce unnecessary mileage and emissions.
Real-World Long-Term Storage Use Cases
- Moving house chain delays – when completion dates slip, we can hold full house contents securely until you receive your keys.
- Office refurbishments – desks, chairs, IT kit, and files stored off-site so contractors can work freely and safely.
- Relocation abroad – long-term storage for belongings you don’t want to ship immediately, or may later bring back to the UK.
- Urgent clearances – bereavements, break-ups, or unexpected notices where contents must be removed quickly and stored safely.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does long-term storage in London cost?
Costs depend mainly on how much you store, how long for, and whether you need collection, packing, or redelivery. We usually price storage by the cubic foot or metre, with weekly or monthly rates that reduce for larger or longer-term bookings. Collection and final delivery are charged separately based on vehicle size, time, and labour. Once we’ve carried out a brief survey, we’ll provide a written quotation clearly breaking down all charges so you can see exactly what you are paying for and adjust the level of service if needed.
Can you offer same-day or urgent long-term storage?
In many cases, yes. If we have vehicle availability and space at our facility, we can arrange same-day or next-day collection and storage, which is particularly useful for urgent clearances, last-minute tenancy changes, or unexpected building works. The more information and notice you can give us, the better we can plan and keep costs sensible, but we understand that not all situations come with much warning. Contact us as early as possible, and we’ll confirm what we can do that day.
Are my belongings insured while in storage and during transport?
Yes. We provide goods in transit insurance to protect your belongings while they are being moved between properties or to and from our storage facility. Once in store, your items are covered under our storage insurance, subject to policy terms and declared values. We also hold public liability cover while working at your property. We’ll explain the main conditions in plain language and can help you decide whether you wish to arrange any top-up insurance through your own insurer for unusually high-value or specialist items.
What’s included in your long-term storage service?
As standard, we include professional collection from your address, safe loading, transport to our facility, and secure storage in a managed unit or container. We also prepare a basic inventory and use protective covers for main furniture pieces. Optional extras include full or part packing, supply of boxes and materials, dismantling and reassembly of large furniture, specialist packing for fragile items, and final redelivery to your new address. We’ll tailor the package to your situation so you only pay for the level of help you actually need.
How is your service different from a basic man-and-van?
A casual man-and-van typically offers transport only, often without trained staff, formal insurance, or proper storage facilities. Our service is a professionally managed removals and storage solution, with planned surveys, written quotations, experienced teams, and secure, monitored storage units. We use appropriate packing materials, detailed inventories, and structured handling processes designed for long-term protection, not just a quick move. For short hops with minimal risk, a man-and-van can be fine, but for long-term storage and higher value contents, professional standards provide far greater security and peace of mind.
How far in advance should I book long-term storage?
Ideally, you should contact us two to four weeks before your preferred collection date, especially during busy times such as summer and month-ends. This gives us time to complete a survey, reserve vehicle and crew slots, and set aside the right amount of storage space. However, we appreciate that moves and building projects don’t always run to plan, so we will always try to accommodate shorter notice where possible. The earlier you book, the more flexibility we’ll have on dates, timing, and overall cost.
