Storage

Secure Storage in Soho by Man with Van Soho

At Man with Van Soho, we provide secure, flexible storage solutions for homes and businesses across Soho and central London. Whether you need a few weeks between tenancies or long-term commercial storage, our professional, fully insured team will collect, protect and store your belongings safely.

Local Storage Experts in Soho

Working in Soho and the West End every day means we understand the realities of tight streets, loading restrictions and busy schedules. We know most people here don’t have spare garages or lofts, so reliable, sensibly priced storage is essential.

We offer door-to-door collections from flats, townhouses, offices, studios and shops across W1 and the surrounding areas, with flexible access and storage durations to match real Soho life.

Who Our Soho Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

If you’re renovating, decluttering to sell, or bridging between properties, we provide short and long-term household storage. We can take entire room contents or selected items, then deliver them when you’re ready.

Renters

Between tenancies, moving abroad or downsizing? Our flexible storage keeps your furniture and personal items safe without paying for an oversized flat just to keep belongings.

Landlords

We support landlords who need furniture storage between lets, during refurbishments, or when changing from furnished to unfurnished. We can collect, store and later redeliver to any London address.

Businesses

From small offices to retail units and studios, we offer commercial storage for documents, stock, equipment, exhibition materials and archive boxes. Ideal when relocating, reconfiguring space or managing seasonal stock.

Students

We regularly help students studying in central London who need student storage over holidays, gap years or course changes. We collect from halls or private rentals and store items safely until term starts again.

What You Can Store with Us

Our storage services are designed to handle most typical domestic and business belongings, including:

• Furniture – sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs
• Boxes of personal items, clothes, books and household goods
• Office furniture and equipment – desks, chairs, filing cabinets
• IT and electronics – monitors, PCs, printers (professionally packed)
• Retail stock and display materials
• Bikes, sports equipment and hobby items
• Artwork and mirrors (with appropriate packing and protection)

What We Cannot Store

To keep all units safe, clean and compliant with regulations, we do not store:

• Perishable, dirty or infested items (food, plants, rubbish)
• Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (gas canisters, fuel, chemicals)
• Illegal goods or items of unknown ownership
• Cash, high-value jewellery or precious metals
• Live animals or any living creatures
• Unregistered or leaking vehicles and machinery

If you’re unsure about a particular item, we’ll give clear guidance before collection.

Our Step-by-Step Soho Storage Process

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact us by phone or online with a brief outline of what you need to store, your location in Soho, and dates. We’ll ask a few simple questions about item types, quantity and access. Based on this, we provide a clear, no-obligation quote covering collection, storage and eventual redelivery.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For larger jobs or whole properties, we may suggest a quick video survey or onsite visit. This allows us to assess access (lifts, stairs, parking), volume and any special requirements. A proper survey helps avoid surprises on the day and ensures we send the right vehicle and team size.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes, or choose our professional packing service. Our trained crews use quality materials – cartons, wrapping paper, bubble wrap and export-grade furniture covers. We label boxes clearly for easy retrieval and redelivery. Fragile and high-risk items receive extra care and protection.

4. Loading & Transport

On collection day, our professional, uniformed team arrives at the agreed time. We protect key routes where needed, safely dismantle larger furniture if required, and load items methodically. Everything is secured in our vehicles and transported to our partner storage facility under goods in transit insurance.

5. Unloading & Storage Placement

At the storage facility, your belongings are unloaded carefully into a designated unit or storage area. Items are stacked for safety, protection and efficient use of space. When you’re ready, we schedule redelivery back to your Soho address or any other UK destination, unloading and placing items into the correct rooms.

Transparent Storage Pricing

We believe in straightforward, transparent charging. Your quote will typically include:

• Collection from your Soho address (including labour and vehicle)
• Storage charges based on volume and duration
• Optional professional packing materials and packing service
• Redelivery from storage to your chosen address

There are no hidden extras; any potential additional costs (for example, long carries due to restricted parking, or out-of-hours access) are discussed upfront. Because storage is charged by space and time, we help you minimise costs by advising what to keep with you and what to store.

Why Choose Professional Storage Over DIY or Casual Man-and-Van?

Using a proper professional storage and removals company offers tangible advantages over doing it yourself or hiring an unregulated man-and-van:

• Trained teams who know how to protect and handle furniture and fragile items
• Fully insured services with goods in transit and public liability cover
• Correct packing techniques to reduce damage risks during handling and storage
• Accurate planning for tight Soho access and time-restricted loading bays
• Clear contracts, paperwork and accountability

DIY and casual operators may seem cheaper initially, but damage, delays and lack of proper insurance often cost more in the long run.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Man with Van Soho operates to clear, professional standards so you know your belongings are in safe hands.

• Goods in transit insurance covering your items while being transported between Soho and the storage facility
• Public liability cover for work carried out in homes, communal areas and business premises
• Trained, experienced moving teams used to handling a wide range of items and property types
• Clean, well-maintained vehicles and quality protective materials used as standard

We’re always happy to explain our cover levels and provide documentation on request.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We treat stored items as if they were our own. Furniture is wrapped, fragile items are protected and boxes are stacked sensibly to avoid crushing. We take care to protect walls, floors and communal areas during collection and delivery.

Where possible, we use reusable protective blankets and durable crates. Cardboard boxes are sourced responsibly and recycled at the end of their life. Efficient route planning helps reduce unnecessary mileage and emissions, particularly important in and around Soho’s busy streets.

Real-World Storage Use Cases in Soho

Moving House with a Gap Between Completions

Many clients sell their Soho flat and buy elsewhere with a gap in between. We remove, store and then deliver on your move-in date, keeping everything under one point of contact.

Office Relocation and Refits

Businesses undertaking office refurbishments often need temporary office furniture storage. We clear your workspace, hold items securely, then return them once building works are complete.

Urgent or Last-Minute Moves

Evictions, sudden job changes or unexpected building issues sometimes mean a rapid move is required. Where capacity allows, we offer same-day or next-day collection into storage, giving you breathing space to plan next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage in Soho cost?

Costs depend on three main factors: how much you store, how long you store it for, and the level of service you choose. We calculate volume based on a list or survey, then apply a weekly or monthly rate. Collection and redelivery are quoted separately so you can see exactly what you’re paying for. Smaller loads and shorter terms are naturally cheaper. Once we have your details, we’ll provide a clear written quote with no hidden charges.

Can you provide same-day or urgent storage?

Where our schedule and vehicle availability allow, we can arrange same-day or next-day collection into storage across Soho and central London. This is particularly useful for emergency moves, last-minute tenancy changes or unexpected building issues. Urgent work is handled with the same care as planned jobs, but we recommend calling as early in the day as possible so we can allocate the right team and vehicle. We’ll always be honest about what we can realistically achieve.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Your items are covered by our goods in transit insurance while we’re collecting and delivering them. Storage facilities generally have their own cover for risks such as fire or flood, but this may not extend to every circumstance. For high-value items, we recommend checking your home or business insurance, or arranging top-up cover if needed. We’re happy to explain how our own policies work and provide documentation so you can discuss it with your insurer and make an informed decision.

What’s included in your storage service?

Our standard storage service includes collection from your Soho address, careful loading, transport to the storage facility, and safe placement in a suitable unit or space. On redelivery, we collect from storage, bring everything back to your chosen address and place items in the rooms you specify. You can add optional professional packing and packing materials if you’d like us to handle everything. We also offer dismantling and reassembly of basic furniture on request, which we can quote for in advance.

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

While casual man-and-van operators may offer cheap transport, they rarely provide a structured, fully supported storage solution. With us, you get trained staff, proper planning, fully insured transport, and coordinated storage and redelivery, all under one contract. We take responsibility for protecting your belongings, managing access times in Soho, and ensuring items are stored correctly. This level of professionalism significantly reduces the risk of damage, loss and disputes, which are common issues with informal or purely transport-based services.

How far in advance should I book storage?

For the best choice of dates and times, especially at month-end or during peak moving seasons, we recommend booking at least one to two weeks ahead. That said, we understand that Soho moves often happen quickly, so we’ll always try to accommodate shorter notice when we can. Even if you’re unsure of exact dates, getting in touch early allows us to advise on options, give a provisional quote and pencil you into our schedule, which can then be firmed up closer to the time.