Storage

Secure Storage in Surrey with Man With a Van Surrey

At Man With a Van Surrey, we provide flexible, secure storage solutions for households and businesses across Surrey. Whether you are between moves, renovating, decluttering, or need extra commercial space, we offer clean, dry and monitored facilities combined with our trusted removals service.

Professional Storage Services in Surrey

Our storage service is designed to be straightforward and stress-free. We collect your items from anywhere in Surrey, professionally wrap and protect them, transport them to our storage partner facilities, and return them when you are ready. You deal with one professional, fully insured team from start to finish.

Unlike self-storage where you handle everything yourself, we provide the complete service: collection, loading, inventory, storage, and redelivery. This saves you time, reduces the risk of damage, and keeps your move organised.

Local Storage Experts Across Surrey

We work across the whole of Surrey, supporting customers in Guildford, Woking, Epsom, Reigate, Redhill, Weybridge, Leatherhead and surrounding towns and villages. Our removals and storage crews know the local roads, parking restrictions and access issues well, which helps us plan smooth collections and deliveries.

Because we are a local company, you deal with people who understand the area and can offer practical advice on timings, access and the most cost-effective way to store your belongings.

Who Our Surrey Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

If you are moving house, downsizing or renovating, our storage is ideal for furniture, appliances and personal effects you need out of the way for a period. We can collect before completion dates and deliver once your new property is ready.

Renters

For tenants between leases, relocating for work, or moving into furnished accommodation, we offer short and long-term storage for your possessions. We can work around key dates and landlord requirements.

Landlords

Landlords often need to store furniture between tenancies, during refurbishments, or when changing from furnished to unfurnished lets. We provide reliable, itemised storage and can deliver to multiple properties if required.

Businesses

Our commercial storage is suitable for excess office furniture, archive files, seasonal stock, event equipment and displays. We can coordinate collection and return outside working hours to minimise disruption.

Students

Students in Surrey and nearby universities can store belongings over the summer or during a year abroad. We can collect from halls or shared houses and redeliver at the start of term.

What We Can Store

We handle most household and office items, including:

• Sofas, beds, wardrobes and other furniture
• White goods and kitchen appliances (clean and defrosted)
• Boxes of clothes, books, ornaments and personal effects
• Office desks, chairs, filing cabinets and equipment
• Tools, ladders and light trade equipment
• Bikes and smaller outdoor items (clean and dry)

What We Cannot Store

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

• Perishable or open food and drink
• Flammable, hazardous or explosive materials (including gas bottles, fuel, paints and solvents)
• Illegal items or substances
• Live plants or animals
• Cash, jewellery and high-value personal documents (these are better kept with you or in a safe deposit box)
• Very large industrial machinery or vehicles

If you are unsure whether something can be stored, we will advise during your enquiry.

How Our Surrey Storage Process Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact us with details of what you need to store, where from, and for how long. We ask a few questions to understand the volume, access and any special requirements. Based on this, we provide a clear, no-obligation quote for collection, storage and redelivery.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For larger jobs, we carry out a short virtual or onsite survey. This allows us to estimate space accurately, plan the right vehicle and crew, and identify any access issues such as tight stairs or parking restrictions. A proper survey helps avoid surprises on the day and keeps your costs transparent.

3. Packing & Preparation

On collection day, our trained team arrives with protective materials. We can either take pre-packed boxes or provide a full packing service. Furniture is wrapped, mattresses are covered, and fragile items are carefully protected. We label and list items for an inventory so that everything is tracked while in storage.

4. Loading & Transport

Your belongings are loaded methodically into our vehicles, with heavy items secured and fragile pieces protected. We use blankets, straps and appropriate lifting techniques to reduce the risk of damage. The load is then transported directly to our secure storage partner facilities in Surrey or nearby.

5. Unloading, Storage & Redelivery

At the storage facility, items are unloaded into a designated space or containers, following your inventory. When you are ready for redelivery, we schedule a convenient date, retrieve your items and deliver them back to your new address. We place furniture in the rooms you specify and position boxes as requested.

Transparent and Fair Pricing

We believe in clear, honest pricing. Costs for our Surrey storage service typically include:

• Collection and transport from your property
• Optional packing and materials
• Weekly or monthly storage charges based on volume
• Redelivery and unloading at the end of the storage period

We explain all charges upfront so you know exactly what you are paying for. There are no hidden fees for basic handling. Longer-term storage may qualify for reduced rates, and we can advise on the most economical way to organise your items.

Why Choose Professional Storage Over DIY

Using a professional removals and storage company offers clear advantages over hiring a van and handling everything yourself or using a casual man-and-van:

• Experienced handling of bulky and fragile items, reducing breakages
• Proper protective materials and packing techniques
• Efficient loading to minimise the space you pay for
• Full goods in transit insurance and public liability cover
• Reliable timings and documented inventories

DIY can appear cheaper, but once you factor in vehicle hire, fuel, time off work, equipment, and the risk of damage or injury, a professional service is often better value and far less stressful.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Your belongings are important, and we treat them that way. Our service includes appropriate goods in transit insurance while items are being moved, and we operate with public liability cover on-site. The storage facilities we use have their own security and insurance arrangements, which we can outline during your quote.

Our crews are trained in safe lifting, packing, and loading techniques. We work to professional standards developed over years of experience in the removals industry, with clear procedures for handling, inventory and communication.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We take care to protect both your belongings and your property. On collection and delivery days, we can use floor protection and door covers where needed, and we always handle items carefully through tight spaces and stairwells.

We are also mindful of our environmental impact. Where possible, we use reusable blankets, crates and durable packing materials, and we aim to minimise unnecessary journeys by planning routes efficiently. Cardboard boxes and materials are reused or recycled where suitable.

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving House

Completion dates do not always line up neatly. Many customers use our storage service when they need to vacate their current property before the next one is ready. We can store everything for a few days, weeks or longer and then deliver on the date you agree.

Office Relocations

Businesses often need temporary storage during an office move or refurbishment. We can store desks, cabinets, IT equipment and files while contractors work, then deliver everything to your new layout when you are ready to reopen.

Renovations and Refits

If builders are coming in, keeping your furniture and belongings on-site can risk dust and damage. Putting items into storage clears space for tradespeople and protects your possessions for the duration of the work.

Urgent and Short-Notice Situations

Life is not always predictable. We regularly help customers who need storage at short notice due to changes in completion dates, relationship breakdowns, or urgent property issues. Where our schedule allows, we can provide same-day or next-day collection and storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage in Surrey cost?

Storage costs depend mainly on how much space you need and for how long. We usually calculate prices based on the volume of your items (in cubic feet or metres) and the duration of storage. There will also be charges for collection and redelivery, and optional packing services if required. Once we understand your requirements, we provide a clear written quote with all costs broken down, so you know exactly what you will pay each week or month, with no hidden extras.

Can you offer same-day or urgent storage?

In many cases, yes. If we have vehicle and crew availability, we can arrange same-day or next-day collection for urgent storage needs anywhere in Surrey. This is often used when completion dates move unexpectedly or a property needs to be cleared quickly. The sooner you contact us, the more likely we can fit you in. We will always be honest about what is realistic and will do our best to provide a practical solution within your time frame.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Your items are covered by our goods in transit insurance while being moved to and from storage, and we operate with public liability cover at your property. The storage facilities we use have their own security and insurance arrangements, which we can explain as part of your quote. We recommend that you also check your home or business insurance to see if stored items are covered. If you have high-value items, tell us in advance so we can discuss the most appropriate level of protection.

What is included in your storage service?

Our standard storage service includes collection from your property, professional loading, transport to our secure storage partner facilities, and redelivery when you are ready. We provide protective blankets and basic wrapping for furniture as part of the service. Optional extras include full or part packing, specialist packing for fragile items, and supply of boxes and materials. We will agree an inventory with you so that everything is recorded. When we return your items, we place furniture and boxes in the rooms you request.

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

A casual man-and-van or self-storage option usually means you handle most tasks yourself: packing, loading, transporting and unloading. Our service is handled by professional, trained movers who manage the whole process, from collection to redelivery. We use proper equipment, protective materials and structured inventories, and we are fully insured. This reduces the risk of injury, damage or loss and saves you a significant amount of time and effort, especially if you have larger or more fragile items.

How far in advance should I book storage?

For planned moves, it is sensible to book at least 1–2 weeks in advance, particularly during busy periods such as summer and month-end. This gives us time to carry out a survey if needed and secure the right amount of storage space. However, we understand that plans often change at short notice, and we regularly accommodate last-minute requests where our schedule allows. Even if you need storage urgently, it is worth calling to see what we can do.