Storage

Storage in Marylebone by Man and Van Marylebone

At Man and Van Marylebone, we provide secure, flexible storage services designed around life in W1. Whether you are between homes, renovating, decluttering or running a busy business, our local team offers practical storage solutions backed by professional handling, clear pricing and full protection for your belongings.

Our Storage Service Explained

Our storage service combines careful collection, secure warehousing and convenient redelivery when you are ready. We collect your items from your property in Marylebone or nearby, wrap and protect them, load them safely and place them into our partner storage facilities. Everything is logged and clearly labelled so we can return the right items quickly, even if you only need part of your storage back.

You can store items for a few days or many months. We support one-off moves into storage, regular business storage and long-term personal storage, always with the same trained, professional team and transparent processes.

Local Storage Expertise in Marylebone

Marylebone presents specific challenges: narrow streets, controlled parking and busy main roads. As a local operator, we understand the timings, loading restrictions and access issues around W1 and the West End. We organise parking, plan loading around your building’s rules, and coordinate with porters or concierges where needed.

Because we work in Marylebone every day, we know how to protect your belongings while also respecting neighbours, building management and tight schedules. That local experience means a smoother, faster move into storage with less stress for you.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

If you are selling, renovating or waiting for a completion date, storage can bridge the gap. We can remove selected rooms, bulky furniture or the whole house, store it safely, then deliver to your new address on the agreed date.

Renters

End of tenancy, moving between rentals or heading abroad for work often creates a short gap. Storage lets you avoid rushing into an unsuitable property, or paying double rent just to keep your belongings in place.

Landlords

We help landlords store furnishings between tenancies, protect items during refurbishment, or hold furniture while converting properties between furnished and unfurnished. We can work directly with your tenants or your managing agent.

Businesses

Local businesses use our storage for archived files, seasonal stock, event equipment, furniture during refits and spare IT equipment. We offer regular collections and returns, and can coordinate with your office hours and building security.

Students

Students at universities and colleges near Marylebone often need short-term storage over the summer. We collect from halls or shared flats, store everything safely and deliver back at the start of term, saving you from carting belongings across the country.

What You Can Store with Us

We handle a wide range of household and business items, including:

• Household furniture – sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables and chairs
• Appliances – washing machines, fridges, small kitchen appliances (clean and dry)
• Boxes, suitcases and bags of personal belongings
• Office furniture – desks, chairs, filing cabinets and shelving
• IT equipment – computers, monitors, printers and peripherals (properly packed)
• Sports equipment, bicycles and hobby items
• Artwork and mirrors – packed and protected appropriately

Items We Cannot Store

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, some items are excluded:

• Perishable food and anything that can rot or attract pests
• Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (including gas bottles and paints)
• Illegal items or anything obtained unlawfully
• Live plants or animals
• Cash, jewellery or high-value personal documents such as passports (keep these with you)
• Unregistered firearms or weapons

If you are unsure about a particular item, please ask and we will advise.

Our Step-by-Step Storage Process

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact us by phone or online with a rough list of what you need to store and for how long. We ask a few questions about access, floors, lifts and parking. Based on this, we provide a clear, no-obligation quote covering collection, storage and eventual redelivery.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For larger moves or complex properties, we recommend a survey. This can be done via video call or in person in Marylebone. We assess volumes, access, any fragile or unusual items and your timescales. This allows us to allocate the right van size, team and materials so there are no surprises on the day.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes, or choose our professional packing service. Our trained packers bring quality materials, wrap delicate items, protect furniture with covers and prepare everything for safe transit and storage. We carefully label boxes and inventory items moving into storage so we can retrieve them accurately later.

4. Loading & Transport to Storage

On the day, our moving team arrives on time, protects floors and communal areas as needed, and loads your items methodically. Furniture is disassembled where sensible, wrapped and secured. We transport everything directly to the storage facility in our clean, well-maintained vehicles, covered by goods in transit insurance.

5. Unloading, Placement & Redelivery

At the storage facility, we unload, stack and secure your items to maximise safety and reduce movement. When you are ready for your belongings back, we arrange a convenient delivery slot, bring everything out of storage and place it into your new property, reassembling furniture as agreed.

Transparent Storage Pricing

We believe in clear, straightforward pricing. Costs are typically made up of:

• Collection: based on the size of the team, vehicle and expected time
• Storage: usually a weekly or monthly fee, driven by the volume of items
• Redelivery: similar to the collection cost, depending on the final address

There are no hidden extras for standard work, and any potential additional charges (for example, out-of-hours access requests or very heavy items) are discussed upfront. We provide written quotes so you know exactly what to expect before you commit.

Why Use Professional Storage Instead of DIY?

Hiring a casual van and doing everything yourself can seem cheaper, but often works out more stressful and sometimes more costly. Our professional team knows how to pack and stack for long-term storage so items remain stable and protected. We use the right materials, handle bulky furniture safely and manage access and parking in busy Marylebone streets.

Improper packing or stacking is a common cause of damage in storage. By trusting experienced movers with – and into – storage, you reduce the risk of breakages, personal injury and disputes with facilities or neighbours.

Insurance & Professional Standards

Your belongings are protected by appropriate goods in transit insurance while we are moving them, and public liability cover while we are working on your premises. Our teams are trained in manual handling, packing and safe lifting techniques, and we follow recognised industry best practice.

We treat your property with respect, protect common areas where needed and work tidily. If you have items of particular value or sensitivity, let us know in advance so we can plan extra protection or discuss any additional insurance requirements.

Care, Protection & Sustainability

We handle every item as if it were our own. Furniture is wrapped; mattresses are bagged; fragile pieces are cushioned and clearly marked. We use reusable furniture blankets, re-usable crates where possible, and aim to minimise waste materials while still providing excellent protection.

Where we do use packing materials, we favour recyclable products and encourage customers to return or reuse boxes. Where unwanted items cannot be stored, we can discuss responsible disposal or donation options, helping to reduce landfill.

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving House

Completion dates do not always match. We regularly move households into storage for a few days or weeks while paperwork finalises. When the new property is ready, we deliver everything and place it in the right rooms so you can settle in quickly.

Office Relocation or Refurbishment

Businesses use our storage when relocating or refurbishing. We remove surplus furniture and equipment, store it securely and return it in phases as the new workspace is completed. This helps maintain business continuity and keeps working areas uncluttered during building works.

Urgent & Short-Notice Storage

Sometimes storage needs arise suddenly: urgent landlord requests, water leaks, or last-minute changes of plan. Where possible, we offer same-day or next-day collection into storage across Marylebone, subject to availability. We focus on making a difficult situation more manageable and organised.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage with collection cost?

Costs depend mainly on three factors: how much you have, how easy access is, and how long you need storage. We price collection and redelivery based on the size of the vehicle, the number of movers and the time required, while storage itself is usually a weekly or monthly rate linked to volume. Once we understand what you are storing and for how long, we provide a clear written quote so you can see exactly how the figures are made up before deciding.

Can you provide same-day or urgent storage in Marylebone?

In many cases, yes. If our schedule and storage space allow, we can arrange same-day or next-day collection into storage for Marylebone and surrounding areas. Urgent jobs work best if you can give us an accurate overview of what needs moving and any access challenges upfront. There may be a small premium for out-of-hours or last-minute work, but we always explain this clearly. Calling us as early in the day as possible improves the chances of securing a slot.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Your items are covered by goods in transit insurance while we are moving them between your property and the storage facility, and we hold public liability cover while working on site. The storage facility itself will have its own insurance terms; we will explain how this works and what is covered. For very high-value or specialist items, you may wish to arrange additional cover through your own insurer. We are happy to provide details of our policies so you can check everything aligns with your requirements.

What is included in your storage service?

Our service typically includes collection from your property, protective wrapping of furniture, careful loading, transport to storage, secure placement inside the facility and later redelivery to your chosen address. We can also provide professional packing of boxes if required, as an optional extra. Standard furniture disassembly and reassembly is usually included, provided it is reasonable and safe to do so. Any potential additional services, such as extensive packing, heavy items or out-of-hours access, are discussed and priced in advance so you have a complete picture.

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

A basic man-and-van will typically just turn up with a vehicle and move items from A to B. Our approach is closer to a full removals service: trained staff, proper equipment, detailed planning, inventorying of stored items and coordination with the storage facility. We focus on protection, documentation and long-term stability of your goods in storage, not just getting them into a unit as quickly as possible. This reduces the risk of damage, makes partial retrievals easier and gives you more confidence that everything will come out in the same condition it went in.

How far in advance should I book storage?

For planned moves, booking one to three weeks in advance is ideal, especially during busy periods such as month-end and summer. This gives us time to carry out a survey if needed, reserve storage space and arrange any parking suspensions or building permissions. That said, life does not always run to schedule, and we regularly accommodate shorter-notice bookings. The more notice we have, the more flexibility you will have with dates and times, but it is always worth asking even if your deadline is very close.