Storage in New Southgate by Man with Van New Southgate

At Man with Van New Southgate we provide secure, flexible storage designed around real-life moves and space problems. Whether you are between homes, refurbishing, decluttering or storing business stock, we collect, store and return your belongings with the same care we use on our removals jobs.

Professional Storage Services in New Southgate

Our storage solutions are an extension of our removals work across New Southgate and the surrounding areas. We combine secure, clean storage facilities with our own trained moving teams and vehicles, so you deal with one company from door to store and back again.

Every item is loaded, wrapped where needed, and listed on an inventory before going into storage. Your goods are protected by goods in transit insurance while being moved and covered again while in store, giving you confidence that your possessions are properly looked after.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

If you are selling, completing in stages or renovating, storage can take the pressure off. We can store full house contents or just a few key pieces while you get work done or wait for completion dates to line up.

Renters

Tenancy ending before your new place is ready? We regularly help renters store furniture and boxes for short gaps between lets, or while moving back in with family for a period.

Landlords

We support landlords who need to clear properties between tenants, store furniture during refits, or hold items safely while decisions are made on disposal versus reuse.

Businesses

Our business clients use our storage for documents, seasonal stock, exhibition stands, spare furniture and equipment. We offer flexible access by arrangement and can redeliver to your office, warehouse, or direct to your customers where needed.

Students

Students often need storage over the summer or on placement. We offer cost-effective storage for boxes, bikes, small furniture and personal belongings, with collection from halls or house shares and delivery at the start of term.

What We Can and Cannot Store

Items We Commonly Store

• Sofas, beds, wardrobes and other household furniture
• Boxes of clothes, books, household items and personal effects
• TVs, computers and other electricals (properly packed)
• Office desks, chairs, filing cabinets and equipment
• Archive boxes and business records
• Bicycles, sports gear and hobby items
• Small appliances and kitchenware

Items We Cannot Store

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, we cannot put the following into storage:

• Perishable goods (food, plants, anything that can rot or attract pests)
• Flammables or explosives (fuel, gas bottles, paint, solvents, fireworks)
• Illegal goods or items of unknown ownership
• Live animals or any living creatures
• Cash, high-value jewellery or irreplaceable documents (wills, passports)
• Chemicals or hazardous materials

If you are unsure about a particular item, we will advise during the survey so there are no surprises on collection day.

How Our Storage Process Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact us with a rough list of what needs storing and for how long. We ask a few questions about access, item types and any special care required. Based on this, we provide a clear quote for collection, storage and eventual redelivery, explaining exactly what is included.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For larger loads or full homes, we recommend a survey. This can be done by video call or onsite in New Southgate. The survey lets us judge volume accurately, suggest the most cost-effective storage space, and plan any dismantling, wrapping or specialist handling required.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes or ask us for a professional packing service. We supply quality materials and can pack fragile items like glassware, artwork and electronics. Furniture is protected with moving blankets, covers and shrink wrap where needed before it leaves your property.

4. Loading & Transport

On collection day our trained team arrives in a suitable vehicle, loads carefully and creates an inventory as we go. Everything is secured properly in the van for transport to our storage facility. Your items are protected by goods in transit insurance during this stage.

5. Storage, Unloading & Placement

At the storage facility, we unload your goods into a designated storage unit or allocated space, arranged logically so specific items can be retrieved if needed. The inventory is updated and we keep a copy for you. When you are ready for your belongings back, we simply reverse the process and deliver to your new address.

Transparent Storage Pricing

We believe in clear, straightforward pricing. Our storage costs are based on:

• The volume of goods (how much space your items take)
• The length of storage (short- or long-term)
• Collection and redelivery distance and access
• Optional extras such as packing or dismantling

You pay a regular storage fee, usually monthly, plus one-off charges for initial collection and final redelivery. We explain all costs in writing before you book and there are no hidden extras. If your plans change and you need longer or shorter storage, we adjust accordingly.

Why Use Professional Storage Instead of DIY Options

Hiring a casual man-and-van and a cheap lock-up can seem cheaper, but it often costs more in damage, stress and lost time. With our service:

• Your goods are handled by trained staff used to protecting furniture and fragile items.
• We provide blankets, covers and securing equipment as standard.
• Collections and deliveries are planned and punctual.
• You benefit from goods in transit and storage insurance cover.
• We are a professional company, accountable for the entire process.

Using a proper removals and storage company means fewer breakages, clearer communication, and a service that fits around your move, rather than you working around it.

Insurance and Professional Standards

We take our responsibility for your belongings seriously. Our storage service includes:

• Goods in transit insurance while items are being moved
• Appropriate cover while goods are in storage
• Public liability cover for work at your home or business
• Trained removals staff used to handling heavy and delicate items

We follow established industry practices for wrapping, lifting and stacking, and we maintain our vehicles and equipment to a high standard so your belongings travel safely.

Care, Protection and Our Sustainability Approach

Your items are handled as if they were our own. Furniture is blanket-wrapped, mattresses and sofas can be covered, and fragile items are boxed and labelled clearly. We aim to minimise handling in and out of storage to reduce risk of damage.

On the sustainability side, we reuse strong cartons where possible, recycle materials responsibly and plan our routes to reduce unnecessary mileage. We also encourage customers to donate or recycle items they no longer need rather than storing them indefinitely.

Real-World Ways Customers Use Our Storage

Moving House in Stages

Many New Southgate customers move out before their purchase completes. We collect full house contents, store them securely, and then deliver to the new property on completion day, helping avoid rushed decisions or temporary furniture sales.

Office Relocations and Refits

Businesses often need to clear space for refurbishment or move in phases. We store surplus desks, chairs, files and equipment, redelivering as each phase of the project is completed to keep disruption to staff and clients to a minimum.

Urgent and Same-Week Storage

Sometimes notice is short: a sale goes through faster than expected, a landlord needs a property empty, or a flood or leak makes a room unusable. Subject to availability, we can arrange rapid collection and storage, giving you breathing space while you sort the longer-term plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage with collection and delivery cost?

Costs depend on volume, duration and distance. We calculate how much space your goods require, then agree a weekly or monthly storage rate, plus one-off charges for collection and final redelivery. Smaller loads and shorter stays cost less; longer-term storage often attracts better rates. During your enquiry we will ask a few questions and, if needed, carry out a survey so we can give a clear written quote with no hidden extras, and suggestions on how to keep costs sensible.

Can you provide same-day or urgent storage in New Southgate?

Where capacity allows, we can often arrange same-day or very short-notice storage collections in New Southgate and nearby areas. It depends on vehicle and unit availability, so the sooner you call, the better. For urgent jobs we focus on getting your items safely out of the property and into secure storage, then sort finer details such as item lists afterwards. Let us know your timescales and we will be honest about what is realistically achievable.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Yes. Your goods are covered by goods in transit insurance while we move them and by appropriate storage insurance once they are in our facility. This is designed to protect against major risks rather than minor cosmetic wear, so we still handle everything carefully and wrap where needed. We will explain the cover limits, and if you have very high-value items we can discuss declaring them specifically or recommend additional cover so you are fully comfortable.

What exactly is included in your storage service?

Our standard service includes collection from your address, safe loading by a trained team, transport to storage, unloading into a secure unit or allocated area, and redelivery at the end of the storage period. We provide basic protective materials such as blankets and ties as part of the service. Optional extras include full or partial packing, supply of boxes and materials, dismantling and reassembly of furniture, and out-of-hours work if needed. Everything included will be listed clearly on your quote.

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

With a casual man-and-van and self-storage, you usually do all the lifting, packing and loading yourself, and you are responsible for damage. With us, a professional team handles the heavy work, uses proper equipment, and takes responsibility for loading your goods safely. We organise the storage side for you and provide insurance cover during transit and storage. For many customers this works out better value than juggling multiple suppliers, hiring vans and taking time off work to move everything alone.

How far in advance should I book storage?

Ideally, book as soon as you know you will need storage, especially during busy moving periods such as summer and month-ends. A week or two’s notice usually gives us good flexibility on dates and times. That said, we regularly handle last-minute requests and will always try to help if we have space and vehicles available. Even if your dates are uncertain, it is worth getting a provisional quote and discussing options so you are not rushed later on.