Storage in Kennington with Man and Van Kennington

At Man and Van Kennington we provide secure, flexible storage solutions for local homes and businesses that need extra space, whether for a few weeks or many months. As an established removals and storage firm in Kennington, we combine professional moving expertise with modern, secure storage facilities, giving you a straightforward, fully managed service from door to store and back again.

Professional Storage Services in Kennington

Our storage service is designed around how people in Kennington actually live and work. Property moves rarely line up perfectly, refurbishments overrun, and London homes often lack the space to keep everything you own on site. We step in with:

• Short-term storage during moves, renovations or redecorating
• Long-term storage for items you want to keep but don’t need daily
• Containerised storage for sealed, inventoried units
• Document and archive storage for local businesses
• Seasonal storage for bikes, sports kit, student belongings and more

We collect from your door, load carefully, store securely, and deliver back when you are ready – no need for van hire or heavy lifting.

Local Kennington Expertise

We are a Kennington-based removals and storage team, used to narrow streets, residents’ bays and controlled parking zones. Our local experience means:

• Efficient route planning from your property to our storage facilities
• Arranging parking and access where needed
• Respect for neighbours and building rules in local estates and mansion blocks
• Clear, realistic timing so you are not left waiting around

Because we know the area, we can usually offer flexible collection and redelivery times to fit around work, school runs and building contractors.

Who Our Kennington Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

If you are between homes, downsizing, or refurbishing, our storage keeps furniture, appliances and cherished possessions safe until your new space is ready. We regularly help with chain delays, probate moves and long-planned renovations.

Renters

Tenancy ending before your new place is available? We can collect and store your contents, then deliver directly to your next flat or house. It is ideal if you are avoiding multiple moves or short lets just to hold your belongings.

Landlords

We assist landlords who need to clear or part-clear properties between tenancies. Store surplus furniture, white goods and fixtures while you redecorate or reconfigure the property, without cluttering your own home or office.

Businesses

Local businesses use our business storage for stock, marketing materials, archive files and surplus office furniture. We can coordinate collections and deliveries to coincide with office moves, fit-outs and seasonal demand.

Students

Students in and around Kennington use our student storage between terms or years abroad. We collect from halls or shared houses, store during the break, and deliver back when you return, so you do not have to move everything home and back again.

What You Can Store

Our storage service is flexible, covering most common household and office items, including:

• Sofas, beds, wardrobes and general furniture
• Boxes of clothes, books, kitchenware and personal items
• TVs, computers and small electricals (properly packed)
• Office desks, chairs, filing cabinets and equipment
• Bikes, sports equipment and seasonal items
• Non-perishable stock and promotional materials

What Cannot Go Into Storage

To protect all our customers’ goods and comply with safety regulations, some items cannot be stored. These include:

• Perishable or open food and anything likely to attract pests
• Flammables and explosives (e.g. petrol, gas cylinders, fireworks, solvents)
• Illegal goods, stolen items or contraband
• Live plants, animals or any living creature
• Hazardous chemicals, paints and industrial materials
• Cash, high-value jewellery or irreplaceable documents best kept in a safe

If you are unsure whether something is suitable for storage, we will advise before collection.

How Our Storage Process Works

1. Enquiry & Quotation

Contact us by phone or online with brief details of what you need to store, where from, and for how long. We will ask a few questions to estimate volume and access, then provide a clear, no-obligation quotation covering collection, storage and future redelivery.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For larger jobs or whole properties, we may carry out a virtual survey (video call) or visit in person. This lets us confirm the space required, plan access and decide how many team members and what vehicle is appropriate. It also helps us identify any fragile or specialist items needing extra care.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes, or choose our professional packing service. If you pack, we can supply quality boxes and materials. On collection day our trained team will wrap furniture, protect mattresses and cover delicate items. Everything is labelled clearly so it can be easily checked into storage and located later.

4. Loading & Transport

Our movers load your items systematically, using blankets, straps and protective covers. We prepare an inventory for containerised storage so you know exactly what is being stored. Your belongings are then transported in sign-written vehicles under goods in transit insurance to our secure facility.

5. Storage, Unloading & Placement

At the facility, we unload into allocated storage containers or units. Each container is sealed and labelled, and stored within a monitored environment. When you are ready for your items back, we schedule a convenient redelivery date and carefully place everything into the rooms you specify.

Transparent Storage Pricing

We believe storage costs should be clear and predictable. Our pricing typically includes:

• Collection from your Kennington address (time-based or fixed fee)
• Storage charged by container or by square foot per week or month
• Optional packing materials and packing service
• Redelivery from storage to your chosen address

There are no hidden admin fees. We explain exactly what is included, how billing works for extended stays, and any discounts available for long-term storage. Written quotes are provided before you commit.

Why Use Professional Storage Instead of DIY?

Hiring a unit and doing everything yourself can seem cheaper, but often is not once you factor in van hire, fuel, time off work and risk of damage. With a professional storage service you benefit from:

• Trained movers used to lifting and handling bulky items safely
• Proper protection and stacking to reduce damage and stress on furniture
• Fully insured collection and transport, with clear accountability
• No need to drive large vans or navigate busy Kennington streets
• End-to-end support from one responsible company

Compared with casual man-and-van options, we offer contracts, documented inventories, and proper goods in transit insurance and public liability cover, giving you peace of mind.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Your belongings are important, so we treat them that way. Our service includes:

• Goods in transit insurance while your items are being collected and delivered
• Public liability cover protecting you and your property during our work
• Trained crews experienced in safe lifting, packing and loading
• Documented processes for inventories, handling fragile items and sealing containers

We work to professional removals standards, using appropriate materials and equipment, and we are always happy to explain exactly how your goods will be protected at each stage.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We take care to minimise both damage and waste. Our approach includes:

• Using reusable transit blankets and crates where suitable
• Offering sturdy cartons that can be reused multiple times
• Encouraging customers to declutter responsibly before storage
• Careful wrapping of furniture to reduce wear during longer-term storage

Where we do use disposable materials, we aim to recycle wherever possible. By packing and loading correctly first time, we also reduce the likelihood of damage and the need to replace items later.

Common Real-World Storage Scenarios

Moving House with a Gap in the Chain

If your Kennington sale completes weeks before your purchase, we can remove, store and then redeliver when you get your keys. This avoids short-term rentals and multiple moves.

Office Refurbishments and Relocations

Businesses use us to hold office furniture, files and IT equipment during refurbishments or while waiting for a new lease to start. We can coordinate with your fit-out contractors to time deliveries neatly.

Urgent or Last-Minute Storage

Sometimes storage is needed quickly – a tenancy ending unexpectedly, a relationship change, or urgent building work. Subject to availability, we can arrange same-day or next-day storage collection from Kennington addresses.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage in Kennington cost?

Costs depend on how much space you need, how long you store for, and whether you require collection, packing and redelivery. We typically charge a collection fee based on time and distance, plus a weekly or monthly storage rate per container or per square foot. Longer-term stays often benefit from reduced rates. Once we know roughly what you have and your timings, we provide a clear written quotation so you can see exactly what you will pay, with no hidden extras or surprise charges.

Can you offer same-day or urgent storage?

Where our schedule allows, we can provide same-day or next-day storage collection in Kennington. This is particularly common for last-minute tenancy changes, emergency repairs or unexpected events. The more notice you can give, the easier it is to guarantee your preferred time, but if you are in a hurry, call us and we will do our best to help. We will confirm availability, costs and approximate arrival time before you commit to anything.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

During collection and redelivery, your items are covered by our goods in transit insurance. We also hold public liability cover for work in your property. For the storage period itself, we can either extend cover through our own policy or work with your existing home or business insurer, depending on value and requirements. We will explain the options clearly, including any limits and exclusions, so you can decide on the level of protection that best suits the items you are storing.

What is included in your storage service?

Our standard storage service includes collection from your Kennington address, professional loading and transport to our facility, secure storage in allocated units or containers, and redelivery when you are ready. We handle basic protection of furniture and careful placement in storage. Optional extras include packing materials, a full or partial packing service, dismantling and reassembly of furniture, and additional access or part-deliveries while your goods are in store. All included and optional elements are detailed in your quotation before you book.

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

A casual man-and-van typically provides transport only, with minimal protection, no fixed standards and often limited or no insurance. Our service is a professional removals and storage operation with trained crews, proper equipment, documented inventories and fully insured transport. We manage the entire process from packing through to secure storage and redelivery, with clear communication and written agreements. This reduces risk, saves you time and effort, and gives you a single, accountable point of contact throughout.

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. However, we understand that moves and building works do not always go to plan, so we do keep some flexibility for short-notice bookings. If you know you will need storage but are unsure of exact dates, we can pencil in provisional slots and adjust as things become clearer, subject to availability. The sooner you talk to us, the more options we can offer.