Storage

Secure Storage in Kennington with Man with Van Kennington

Flexible, Secure Storage for Kennington Residents and Businesses

At Man with Van Kennington, we provide safe, flexible storage solutions for households, students and businesses across Kennington and the surrounding areas. Whether you are between properties, decluttering, renovating, or waiting for a completion date, our professional, fully insured storage service keeps your belongings protected for as long as you need.

We combine reliable collection and delivery with modern storage facilities, so you only deal with one local team from start to finish.

Local Kennington Expertise You Can Rely On

Based in and around Kennington, we understand the realities of moving and storing items in London: tight staircases, busy streets, controlled parking zones and strict building management rules. Our team plans access in advance, organises parking where needed, and uses the right equipment for London properties, from top-floor flats to period terraces and offices.

Because we work locally every day, we know how to schedule collections and returns to avoid peak congestion and keep things running smoothly and efficiently.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

Ideal if you are selling, downsizing or refurbishing in Kennington. Store furniture, appliances, artwork and seasonal items while you work on your property or wait for your new home to be ready.

Renters

If your tenancy dates do not quite line up, or you are moving into a smaller place, our storage service keeps your belongings safe between moves without long-term commitment or hidden extras.

Landlords

Landlords in Kennington use our storage when switching between furnished and unfurnished lets, or while carrying out repairs and refurbishments. We can collect furniture, hold it securely, and return it once the property is ready.

Businesses

We support small and medium-sized businesses with secure storage for office furniture, documents, exhibition stands, spare stock and IT equipment. Our trained teams handle dismantling, packing and reassembly where required.

Students

Students moving in and out of Kennington halls or shared houses can store belongings over the summer or while on placement. We offer compact and cost-effective options with collection and redelivery to your term-time address.

What You Can Store with Us

Our storage options are suitable for most household and office items, including:

• Sofas, beds, wardrobes and other furniture
• White goods and domestic appliances
• Boxes of clothes, books and personal effects
• Office desks, chairs, filing cabinets and meeting room furniture
• Monitors, computers, printers and other IT equipment
• Sports equipment, bicycles and hobby items
• Exhibition stands, display materials and event stock

What We Cannot Store

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, there are some items we are unable to accept into storage. These typically include:

• Perishable or refrigerated food and open food containers
• Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (e.g. fuel, gas bottles, paints, chemicals)
• Illegal goods of any kind
• Cash, bullion, high-value jewellery or rare collectibles that require specialist vaulting
• Live plants, animals or any living organisms
• Extremely high-value artworks or antiques without prior agreement

If you are unsure about a particular item, just ask and we will advise before collection.

How Our Kennington Storage Service Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact us by phone or online with a brief description of what you need to store, when, and for how long. We will ask some straightforward questions about volume, access and special items. Based on this, we provide a clear, no-obligation quotation outlining collection, storage and redelivery costs.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For larger loads or full households, we recommend a survey. This can often be done virtually via video call and photos, but we can also visit your Kennington property in person when needed. The survey ensures we allocate the right storage space, vehicle size, number of movers and packing materials, and helps to avoid surprises on the day.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can choose from:

• Full packing service – our professional team packs everything for you using quality boxes and protective materials.
• Part packing – we pack fragile or bulky items while you handle the rest.
• Self-pack – you pack your own boxes and we simply collect and store.

We label all items clearly so that locating and returning specific pieces later is straightforward.

4. Loading & Transport to Storage

On the agreed day, our trained movers arrive on time, protect your property, and carefully load everything into our vehicles. We use blankets, straps and specialist equipment to safeguard your belongings. Your goods are then transported directly to our secure storage facility without unnecessary handling.

5. Unloading, Storage & Return

At the facility, your items are unloaded, checked off against the inventory and placed into your designated storage space. When you are ready for your belongings back, simply contact us. We arrange a convenient delivery slot, return your items to your Kennington address or another UK location, and place furniture and boxes into the rooms you specify.

Transparent, Flexible Pricing

We aim to keep pricing straightforward and fair. Our storage quotes are typically based on:

• The volume of goods (usually measured in cubic feet or metres)
• Collection and delivery distance and access
• The level of packing service required
• The length of time in storage

You will receive a clear breakdown so you know exactly what is included. There are no surprise add-ons, and we explain any potential extra charges (such as additional labour for complex access) before you commit. For long-term storage, we can often offer reduced monthly rates.

Why Use Professional Storage Instead of DIY or Casual Man-and-Van?

Using a professional storage provider offers several important advantages over hiring a casual van and a cheap lock-up:

• Fully insured service with proper documentation and accountability
• Trained teams who know how to pack, lift and protect goods correctly
• Clean, dry and secure storage with controlled access
• Inventory and labelling so nothing is misplaced or forgotten
• Single point of contact for collection, storage and redelivery

DIY approaches often lead to accidental damage, poorly stacked units and unclear responsibilities if something goes wrong. With Man with Van Kennington, you know exactly who is looking after your belongings from door to store and back again.

Insurance and Professional Standards

We take our responsibilities seriously. All storage moves are covered by appropriate goods in transit insurance while being moved to and from the facility, and we maintain public liability cover for work at your property. Our teams are trained in safe handling, lifting techniques and best practices for protecting furniture, electronics and fragile items.

We are happy to explain the scope and limits of our cover in plain language, and can discuss extra protection for particularly high-value items where necessary.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

Our approach is built on care and long-term thinking. We use appropriate blankets, covers and wrapping to prevent knocks and scratches, and we plan loading carefully to reduce handling. Where possible, we reuse sturdy boxes and packing materials, and we recycle damaged cartons responsibly to minimise waste.

By offering storage combined with removal services, we can also reduce unnecessary journeys, helping to lower the environmental impact of your move and storage over time.

Real-World Storage Use Cases in Kennington

Moving House

Completion dates do not always align. We regularly help Kennington homeowners and renters who need to move out before their new place is ready. We collect, store everything safely for a few days or weeks, then deliver once the keys are in your hand.

Office Relocation & Refits

Businesses moving offices or refurbishing space often need short-term storage for desks, chairs and IT equipment. We can stagger collections and deliveries around your fit-out schedule, keeping downtime to a minimum.

Urgent or Last-Minute Storage

Life does not always give much notice. If a sale goes through faster than expected, a tenancy ends suddenly or building works overrun, we do our best to offer urgent or same-week storage solutions, subject to availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage in Kennington cost?

Costs depend on how much you store, how long for, and the level of service you need. We typically price by the volume of your items, plus collection and delivery charges. Short-term storage for a few boxes will be far cheaper than holding a full three-bedroom house. After a quick discussion or survey, we provide a clear written quote with no hidden extras. If you plan to store long term, let us know, as we may be able to offer discounted rates for extended periods.

Can you offer same-day or urgent storage?

Where our schedule and space allow, we can often arrange same-day or short-notice storage for Kennington customers. The more detail you can give us when you call – what you need to store, access at your property, and any time constraints – the easier it is for us to find a solution. While we cannot guarantee same-day availability every time, we will always be honest about what is possible and suggest the quickest realistic option.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Your items are covered by our goods in transit insurance while being moved to and from the storage facility, and we hold public liability cover for work at your property. Storage facilities also have their own protections in place. We will explain what is included and any limits, so you can decide whether to rely on our cover, use your own home or business policy, or arrange additional protection for high-value items. Transparency about insurance is important to us, and we are happy to answer detailed questions.

What is included in your storage service?

Our service typically includes collection from your Kennington address, loading by a professional team, transport to our storage facility, secure storage for the agreed period and redelivery at the end. You can add optional services such as full or part packing, dismantling and reassembly of furniture, and protective wrapping for delicate or high-value items. We will list everything that is included in your quotation so you have a clear picture of what we are providing and what you may want to handle yourself.

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

A casual man-and-van usually offers transport only, with limited or no protection, unclear insurance and no responsibility once items are dropped off. Our service is run by a professional removals company with trained staff, structured processes and proper insurance. We manage the entire chain – packing if required, careful loading, safe transport, secure storage, inventory control and organised redelivery. This reduces risk, saves you time and gives you one accountable provider looking after your belongings throughout.

How far in advance should I book storage?

Ideally, book as soon as you know you will need storage, especially during busy periods such as summer and month-ends. A week or two’s notice usually gives us plenty of time to plan, but we regularly help customers with tighter deadlines. Even if your dates are not fixed, getting an initial quote and provisional booking in place means we can reserve space and vehicles. If your situation changes, we will work with you to adjust dates where possible.