Storage

Storage in Soho by Man with Van Soho

Secure, Flexible Storage in the Heart of Soho

At Man with Van Soho we provide secure, flexible storage solutions designed around busy London life. Whether you need a few weeks between tenancies or longer-term space during a refurbishment, we collect, store and redeliver your belongings with the same care we apply to every move.

We operate dedicated storage facilities serving Soho and central London, combining professional removals handling with modern, alarmed storage units. Every job is carried out by our trained, professional teams and covered by appropriate insurance for your peace of mind.

Who Our Soho Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

Renovating, decluttering to sell, or waiting for your purchase to complete? Our storage is ideal for keeping furniture, appliances and personal possessions safe and out of the way while work is carried out or chains are finalised.

Renters

If you’re between rentals, relocating within London or moving abroad for a period, we can collect your belongings from your current flat, store them securely, and deliver them to your new address when you’re ready.

Landlords

We support landlords needing short-term storage when changing from furnished to unfurnished lets, carrying out repairs, or storing items during tenancy voids. We can also assist with partial clearances and staged removals.

Businesses

Local Soho businesses use our storage for surplus stock, office furniture, files and event equipment. We can manage regular collections and deliveries, making it easier to operate in limited central London space.

Students

Students at London universities often need storage over the summer or during placements. We offer compact, cost-effective options and can collect directly from halls or shared houses, then redeliver at the start of term.

What Our Storage Service Includes

Items Commonly Stored

We can store most household and office contents, including:

• Sofas, beds, wardrobes and other furniture
• White goods such as fridges, washing machines and microwaves (defrosted and dry)
• Boxes of clothes, books, documents and personal items
• IT equipment, printers, small office machinery
• Bicycles, sports equipment and hobby items
• Shop stock, promotional materials and exhibition stands

What Cannot Be Stored

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, we cannot store:

• Perishable goods or food items
• Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (including gas bottles, paints, solvents)
• Illegal items or anything of dubious origin
• Live plants, animals or any biological matter
• Cash, high-value jewellery or irreplaceable items such as unique artworks

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

How Our Soho Storage Process Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact us with details of what you need to store, your addresses and your timescales. We’ll ask a few practical questions, then provide a clear, no-obligation quote covering collection, storage and redelivery.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For larger jobs or full properties, we may arrange a short video survey or onsite visit. This allows us to assess access, parking, lift usage and the volume of items. It means we send the right size vehicle and team and avoid surprises on the day.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes, or we can provide a packing service. Our team uses strong cartons, protective materials and clear labelling to ensure safe handling and easy retrieval. Furniture is wrapped and, where appropriate, dismantled for safe transport and efficient storage.

4. Loading & Transport to Store

On collection day our trained movers arrive on time, protect floors and common areas where needed, and carefully load your belongings. Everything is itemised and condition-checked before being transported directly to our storage facility in our fully insured vehicles.

5. Unloading, Placement & Redelivery

At the facility, items are unloaded into your allocated storage space, stacked for stability and labelled for easy access. When you’re ready, simply contact us to book redelivery. We bring everything back to your new address, unload and place items in the rooms you specify.

Transparent Storage Pricing

We believe in clear, upfront pricing with no hidden extras. Our storage costs are based on:

• The volume of goods (measured in cubic feet or metres)
• Length of storage term
• Collection and redelivery addresses and access
• Optional services such as packing and materials

You’ll receive a written quote that sets out all charges: collection, storage (weekly or monthly), redelivery and any additional services. If your requirements change, we’ll update your plan and confirm costs before proceeding.

Why Choose Professional Storage Over DIY

Hiring a casual van and using a distant self-storage unit may look cheaper, but often ends up costing more in time, damage and stress. With Man with Van Soho you benefit from:

• Professional packing and handling to reduce breakages
• Collection and redelivery arranged around your schedule
• Goods in transit insurance and controlled storage conditions
• No need to hire vehicles, arrange parking or carry heavy items yourself
• Local expertise in Soho’s narrow streets and restricted access points

*DIY solutions rarely account for the true cost of your time, fuel, equipment and potential damage to belongings or buildings.*

Insurance, Training and Professional Standards

Your belongings are important to you, so we treat them with care and operate to recognised standards. Our service includes:

• Goods in transit insurance while we transport your items to and from storage
• Public liability cover for work in and around your property
• Trained moving teams experienced in handling fragile and bulky items
• Documented inventories for stored items where required

We’re happy to explain exactly what is covered and to provide proof of insurance on request, so you know your possessions are properly protected.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We use appropriate protective materials such as transit blankets, mattress protectors and shrink wrap to keep your items clean and secure in storage. Reusable protection is used wherever possible to reduce waste, and we recycle cardboard and packing materials responsibly.

Our vehicles are maintained efficiently to minimise emissions on local Soho journeys, and we plan routes carefully to reduce unnecessary mileage. We encourage customers to reuse boxes and choose materials that are easier to recycle at the end of their move.

Real-World Storage Use Cases in Soho

Moving House

Chains in London rarely line up perfectly. We regularly support clients who need to move out before they can move in, providing temporary storage for their entire household contents for a few days or several weeks.

Office and Studio Relocations

Soho’s creative and media businesses often refurbish or relocate in stages. We can store furniture, equipment and archives while works are completed, then deliver to your new layout whenever each phase is ready.

Urgent or Last-Minute Storage

Short-notice tenancy changes, landlord works or personal circumstances can mean you need storage quickly. Subject to capacity, we can often arrange same-day or next-day collection within Soho and nearby areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage in Soho cost?

Costs depend mainly on how much space you need and how long you need it for, plus collection and redelivery. As a guide, smaller loads such as student belongings or a studio flat are priced on a minimum volume, while full households or offices benefit from scaled rates. We provide a detailed quote that breaks down collection, weekly or monthly storage, and return delivery. There are no hidden charges, and we’re happy to suggest ways to reduce your volume, such as dismantling furniture or decluttering before storage.

Can you offer same-day or urgent storage?

Where capacity allows, we can often arrange same-day or next-day collections in Soho and surrounding areas. Urgent jobs usually depend on vehicle and team availability, access to your property and the size of the load. If you call us early in the day with clear details, we’ll advise honestly what’s achievable and offer the nearest available slot if same-day isn’t practical. Even for urgent moves, we still provide written confirmation of rates and ensure all insurance and documentation are in place.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Your goods are covered by our goods in transit insurance while we are moving them between your property and the storage facility, and we hold public liability cover for work on site. Storage cover itself is usually provided under our facility policy, with limits that we’ll explain in advance. For particularly high-value items, we may recommend you notify your own insurer or arrange top-up cover. We’re transparent about what is and isn’t included, so you can make informed decisions and avoid gaps in protection.

What exactly is included in your storage service?

Our standard service includes collection from your Soho address, careful loading, transport to our facility, secure storage in a dedicated space, and redelivery when you’re ready. We can add optional services such as full or partial packing, provision of boxes and materials, dismantling and reassembly of furniture, and disposal of unwanted items by prior arrangement. We always confirm in writing which services are included in your quote so you know exactly what to expect on the day.

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

A casual man-and-van typically just moves your items from A to B, leaving you to arrange storage and manage all packing, loading and access yourself. With us, storage is integrated: we handle planning, protection, transport and placement into secure units. Our professional teams are trained, our vehicles are fully insured, and our processes are designed to minimise risk to your belongings and property. For many customers, the reduced stress and lower chance of damage more than justify the difference in approach.

How far in advance should I book storage?

For the best choice of dates, especially at busy times such as month-end and summer, we recommend booking as soon as you know you’ll need storage – ideally one to two weeks ahead. However, we understand that plans change quickly in London, so we keep some flexibility for short-notice jobs. Even if your dates are not fixed, it’s worth talking to us early so we can pencil you in, discuss options and adjust the booking as your situation becomes clearer.