Storage
Secure Storage in Highbury by Highbury Movers
At Highbury Movers, we provide secure, flexible storage solutions in Highbury for households, landlords, students and businesses who need extra space for the short or long term. As an established local removals company, we collect, protect and store your belongings with the same care we use on every move.
Professional Storage Services in Highbury
Our storage service is designed for people who want a professional, organised and fully managed option rather than self-storage hassle. We collect directly from your property, carefully wrap and inventory your goods, transport them to our facility, and return them when you’re ready.
Whether you’re between homes, renovating, decluttering, or relocating your business, our storage gives you secure space without long-term commitment or hidden extras.
Who Our Storage Service Is For
Homeowners
Perfect if you’re selling, downsizing, renovating or moving abroad. We can store complete house contents, individual rooms, or seasonal belongings such as garden furniture and sports equipment.
Renters
If you’re between tenancies, moving in with family, or working away for a period, our storage keeps your belongings safe and accessible without paying rent on an empty property.
Landlords
We support landlords needing to clear or part-furnish properties between lets. We can remove, store and later re-deliver furniture and appliances as required, helping you turn properties around quickly and professionally.
Businesses
For offices, retailers and other commercial clients, we offer business storage for furniture, archived documents, IT equipment, stock and exhibition materials. Our structured inventory system makes it easy to retrieve what you need, when you need it.
Students
Students in and around Highbury use our student storage for term-time moves and summer breaks. We collect from halls or shared houses, store your items securely, and deliver to your next address at the start of term.
What We Can Store
We handle a wide range of household and business items, including:
- Household furniture – sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs
- Appliances – washing machines, fridges (defrosted), cookers, microwaves
- Boxes of clothing, books, files and personal belongings
- Office furniture – desks, chairs, cabinets, meeting tables
- IT equipment – computers, monitors, printers (securely wrapped)
- Sports and hobby equipment, bicycles and gym equipment
- Decor, pictures, mirrors and non-fragile ornaments (properly packed)
What We Cannot Store
For safety, legal and insurance reasons, we cannot store:
- Perishable goods or food items
- Flammable, hazardous or explosive materials (including gas bottles and fuel)
- Illegal goods or items of unknown origin
- Live plants or animals
- Cash, jewellery, high-value watches or rare art
- Strongly scented or leaking liquids (paints, oils, solvents)
If you are unsure whether something can be stored, we will provide clear guidance before collection.
Our Step-by-Step Storage Process
1. Enquiry & Quote
Contact us by phone or online with a brief description of what you need to store, your location in Highbury and your timescales. We will ask a few questions about volume, access and any special requirements, then provide a clear, no-obligation quotation.
2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite
For larger volumes or full properties, we recommend a free survey. This can be done via video call or an onsite visit in Highbury. We assess the volume, access (stairs, lifts, parking) and any fragile or bulky items. This allows us to allocate the right storage space and number of movers, and to confirm accurate pricing.
3. Packing & Preparation
You can pack your own boxes, or use our professional packing service. Our trained team can supply materials, pack your items, wrap furniture, and label everything clearly. We prepare a simple inventory for stored items so you know exactly what is in storage at any time.
4. Loading & Transport to Storage
On the agreed day, our trained team arrives with the right vehicle and equipment. We protect your property with floor coverings where needed, carefully load the vehicle and secure items for transport. Your belongings are then taken directly to our storage facility and placed in secured units or containers.
5. Unloading, Placement & Return
At the facility, we unload your goods methodically, ensuring furniture and boxes are stored safely and logically. When you are ready for redelivery, simply contact us with your inventory. We then arrange transport back to your home or business, unloading and placing items into the rooms or areas you specify.
Transparent, Fair Storage Pricing
We aim to make storage costs straightforward and predictable. Pricing typically includes:
- Collection from your Highbury address (fixed rate based on time, access and volume)
- Weekly or monthly storage charge based on the volume of goods stored
- Optional packing materials and professional packing service
- Redelivery from our facility to your chosen address
There are no hidden fees for basic handling or standard insurance cover. We will always explain all charges clearly in writing before you book. For longer-term storage, we can often offer discounted rates.
Why Choose Professional Storage Over DIY or Casual Man-and-Van?
Using a professional storage and removals company in Highbury offers several advantages:
- Trained staff who know how to wrap, lift and load safely, reducing the risk of damage or injury.
- Integrated collection, storage and redelivery – one team responsible throughout.
- Fully insured service, including goods in transit and public liability cover.
- Proper inventory and labelling so you can identify and retrieve items easily.
- Secure facilities monitored and maintained, rather than an unknown lock-up or garage.
By contrast, DIY or casual man-and-van services often lack adequate insurance, inventory control or consistent standards, leaving you to manage risks and logistics yourself.
Insurance & Professional Standards
As a reputable removals and storage company, we operate to recognised industry standards. Our service includes:
- Goods in transit insurance while your belongings are being collected or returned
- Public liability cover for work carried out in your home or business premises
- Trained moving teams experienced in handling fragile, bulky and high-value items
Where appropriate, we can arrange additional cover for particularly valuable items stored with us. We will always discuss this openly so you can make an informed decision.
Care, Protection and Sustainability
We treat your belongings as if they were our own. Furniture is wrapped, boxed items are stacked safely, and fragile pieces receive extra protection. We use a combination of reusable protective materials and high-quality packing supplies, and we aim to minimise waste wherever possible.
Where we can, we re-use cartons, blankets and crates, and we encourage customers to return usable materials. Our vehicles are planned efficiently to reduce unnecessary journeys around Highbury and beyond, helping to cut emissions whilst still providing a reliable service.
Real-World Storage Use Cases
Moving House
If your sale and purchase dates don’t quite line up, or you’re moving into temporary accommodation, storage bridges the gap. We can part-store items you won’t need immediately, making moving day smoother and less cluttered.
Office Relocation
Businesses often use storage during phased office moves or refurbishments. Desks, chairs, filing cabinets and archives can be stored offsite, allowing you to complete works without working around excess furniture and boxes.
Renovations and Refurbishments
Keeping furniture and belongings in a building site invites damage. We can clear rooms or entire properties into storage while builders or decorators work, returning everything once the dust has literally settled.
Urgent or Short-Notice Moves
If you need to move out quickly due to tenancy changes, work commitments or personal circumstances, our storage service provides a safe, short-term solution until your next property is ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does storage with Highbury Movers cost?
Storage costs depend mainly on how much space you need, how long you need it for, and the access at your property for collection and delivery. We typically charge a fixed fee for collection and redelivery, plus a weekly or monthly rate based on the volume stored. Longer-term bookings often attract better rates. We will always provide a clear written quotation before you decide, outlining all charges so you know exactly what you’ll pay and can adjust the level of service to suit your budget.
Can you offer same-day or urgent storage in Highbury?
Where our schedule allows, we can often arrange same-day or short-notice storage for customers in Highbury and surrounding areas. This is particularly useful if a tenancy ends unexpectedly or a completion date moves. The more notice you can give us, the easier it is to allocate vehicles and space, but we will always do our best to help in urgent situations. Call us to discuss your circumstances and we’ll confirm availability and costs based on the time and resources required.
Are my belongings insured while in storage?
Your items are covered by our standard goods in transit insurance while being collected and delivered, and we maintain appropriate cover for items held within our care. This is designed to protect against unforeseen events, though it is not a substitute for specialist insurance on very high-value items. We will explain the level of cover included as standard and, where necessary, discuss options for additional protection. Our focus is always on careful handling and secure storage so you never have to rely on insurance in the first place.
What exactly is included in your storage service?
Our storage service typically includes collection from your property, loading by a trained team, transport to our facility, secure storage in a suitable unit or container, and redelivery at the end of the term. We can also provide packing materials and a full professional packing service if required. A basic inventory of stored items is created so you know what is in storage, and we’re happy to arrange partial returns or additional collections by agreement. All inclusions and any optional extras are set out clearly in your quotation.
How is your service different from a basic man-and-van?
A casual man-and-van typically offers transport only, often without formal insurance, inventory control or long-term storage facilities. By contrast, we provide a complete, managed service: trained staff, fully insured collection and delivery, secure monitored storage and proper documentation of your goods. We also offer support before and after the move, helping you plan, pack and organise your belongings. For many customers, the added protection, accountability and continuity of using one professional company from door to store and back again is worth far more than a minimal saving on day rates.
How far in advance should I book storage?
Ideally, we recommend booking as soon as you know you’ll need storage, especially during busy moving periods such as summer and month-ends. A week or two’s notice is usually sufficient for most jobs, but we can often help at shorter notice depending on availability. Early booking gives you greater choice of dates and allows us to plan the right vehicle, team size and storage space. However, if you have an unexpected situation, contact us and we’ll always see what we can do to accommodate you.
