Storage

Secure Storage in Tooting by Tooting Movers

At Tooting Movers, we provide secure, flexible storage solutions in Tooting and the surrounding areas. As a local removals and storage company, we understand how valuable your belongings are, whether it’s family furniture, business stock or student essentials. Our role is to keep them safe, accessible and properly protected for as long as you need.

Professional Storage Services in Tooting

We offer a range of tailored storage options, all managed by our trained and professional teams:

• Short-term storage – ideal between moves, during refurbishments or while decluttering.
• Long-term storage – for items you won’t need for a while but don’t want to part with.
• Furniture storage – sofas, beds, wardrobes and bulky pieces, all carefully wrapped and stacked.
• Business storage – documents, IT equipment and stock for local businesses.
• Student storage – boxes, luggage and small furniture between terms.

Everything is collected, wrapped, transported and stored by our own teams, under goods in transit insurance and public liability cover for your peace of mind.

Local Expertise in Tooting and Surrounding Areas

Being based in Tooting means we know the area, parking rules and building layouts extremely well. Whether you’re in a period terrace near Tooting Bec, a flat above a shop by Tooting Broadway, or on a modern estate nearby, we plan collections and returns so they’re efficient and disruption is kept to a minimum.

Our local knowledge helps us choose the right vehicle sizes, best access routes and safe loading spots, which reduces the risk of damage and delays.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

If you’re moving house, renovating, or simply freeing up space, we can store furniture, white goods, boxes and seasonal items. We’ll collect from your home, protect everything with padded covers and deliver back when your new space is ready.

Renters

When tenancy dates don’t line up, or you’re between flat shares, our storage is a practical, low-stress option. We can store your belongings for just a few weeks or several months, with flexible extension if your plans change.

Landlords

We regularly help landlords who need storage while refurbishing, changing furniture between lets or clearing a property. We can collect, store and redeliver on a schedule that fits your contractors and new tenants.

Businesses

Local businesses use our storage for archived documents, spare furniture, exhibition stands and surplus stock. We can arrange regular or ad-hoc access and timed collections/deliveries to fit around trading hours.

Students

Students in Tooting and nearby universities often need short-term storage over the summer. We can collect from halls or shared houses, store your items safely, and deliver back at the start of term, saving you multiple trips home.

What We Can Store

Our secure storage is suitable for most everyday household and business items, including:

• Domestic furniture – sofas, beds, tables, wardrobes, cabinets
• Appliances – washing machines, fridges, freezers (defrosted and dry)
• Boxes and crates – clothes, books, kitchenware, personal effects
• Office items – desks, chairs, filing cabinets, computers and peripherals (professionally packed)
• Sports and hobby equipment – bikes, gym gear, instruments
• Seasonal items – garden furniture, Christmas decorations, display units

What We Cannot Store

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

• Perishable goods or food items
• Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (e.g. gas bottles, paints, solvents)
• Illegal items or anything obtained unlawfully
• Live animals or plants
• Cash, jewellery or high-value collectibles best suited to a safe or specialist facility
• Unsealed liquids or substances that may leak

If you are unsure about any item, we will advise you clearly before collection.

How Our Storage Process Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact us with a rough list or photos of what needs storing and for how long. We ask a few practical questions about access, floor level and preferred dates. Based on this, we provide a clear, no-obligation quote covering collection, storage and redelivery.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For larger or more complex jobs, we may arrange a brief video call or an onsite survey. This lets us see volume, access (stairs, lifts, parking) and any delicate items. It helps us choose the right team, vehicle and materials and ensures that the quote is accurate.

3. Packing & Preparation

On the day, our trained team arrives with covers, blankets and, if requested, professional packing materials. We can:

• Disassemble and wrap furniture
• Protect mattresses, sofas and fragile pieces
• Pack and label boxes for you, or work with those you’ve packed yourself

Everything is itemised and labelled so it can be located quickly and returned in the right order.

4. Loading & Transport

Your belongings are loaded carefully onto our vehicles using padded protection and securing straps. They are transported directly to our storage facility under our goods in transit insurance. We focus on safe handling, stable stacking and minimising movement during transit.

5. Unloading & Placement in Storage

At the facility, items are unloaded, checked against the inventory and placed into your designated storage space. We store heavy items at the base, lighter and more fragile pieces on top, with clear walkways for safe access. When you’re ready, we schedule redelivery to your new address in or around Tooting and place items back into the rooms you choose.

Transparent Pricing for Storage in Tooting

We believe in clear, upfront pricing. Your quote will typically include:

• Collection – vehicle, fuel and labour
• Protective materials – basic blankets and covers as standard
• Storage – charged by the space required and duration
• Redelivery – back to your chosen address

Optional extras, such as professional packing, furniture dismantling/reassembly and additional insurance cover for very high-value items, will be clearly itemised. There are no hidden fees; if circumstances change, we will discuss any cost implications with you before carrying out extra work.

Why Choose Professional Storage Over DIY

Using a professional storage service is usually safer, easier and more economical than doing it yourself with a casual van hire or unregulated man-and-van. Our teams are trained in safe lifting and packing techniques, reducing the risk of damage and injury. Your goods are protected by goods in transit insurance and stored in a managed facility, not a damp garage or unsecured lock-up.

We provide proper inventories, labelled items and planned access, so you always know where things are. Most importantly, you save time, avoid repeated heavy lifting, and reduce the stress around moving and storage.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Tooting Movers operates to recognised industry standards. We provide:

• Goods in transit insurance – covers your belongings while they are being moved to and from storage.
• Public liability cover – protection in the unlikely event of accidental damage to property or third parties.
• Trained moving teams – staff are experienced in handling fragile, bulky and valuable items.

We are happy to discuss specific insurance levels with you and can arrange additional cover for particularly high-value items where required.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We take care to handle your belongings as if they were our own. Furniture and appliances are wrapped, boxes are stacked correctly, and fragile items are separated and clearly marked. Where possible, we use reusable protective materials and durable crates to reduce waste, and we consolidate loads efficiently to limit unnecessary mileage.

When customers no longer need certain items, we can help direct them towards local charities or recycling options, rather than sending everything to landfill.

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving House

If your sale and purchase dates don’t match, or you’re moving into temporary accommodation, we can hold your entire household contents safely until you receive the keys to your new home.

Office Relocation

Businesses relocating within or out of Tooting often need temporary storage for furniture, IT equipment and documents. We can phase collections and deliveries so your downtime is kept to a minimum.

Urgent or Last-Minute Storage

Sometimes life changes quickly – a sudden move, urgent refurbishments or a tenancy ending earlier than expected. Subject to availability, we can arrange swift collection and storage, often at short notice, to give you breathing space to plan your next steps properly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage in Tooting cost?

Costs depend on three main factors: the volume of items, the length of time in storage and whether you require extras such as packing or dismantling furniture. We typically charge a one-off fee for collection and redelivery, plus a weekly or monthly storage rate based on the space you use. Once we know what you need to store, we provide a clear written quote with all charges itemised, so you can see exactly what you are paying for and adjust the level of service to suit your budget.

Can you offer same-day or urgent storage?

Where our schedule and storage space allow, we do our best to accommodate same-day or urgent requests in Tooting and nearby areas. If you need last-minute storage, contact us as early as possible with details of what needs to be stored and your location. We will check vehicle and crew availability and advise realistic time slots. While we cannot guarantee same-day collection every time, our local base and flexible teams mean we can often respond faster than national providers or ad-hoc man-and-van services.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Yes. Your belongings are covered by our standard goods in transit insurance during collection and redelivery, and by storage cover while they are in our care. This is designed to protect against unforeseen events such as fire, theft or serious accident. We’ll explain the level of cover included as standard and, if you have particularly high-value items, we can discuss additional insurance options. It’s also sensible to inform your own home or business insurer that items are being held in professional storage.

What is included in your storage service?

Our standard service includes collection from your address, loading by a trained team, protective blankets and basic wrapping, secure storage in our facility, and redelivery to your chosen address when required. We create an inventory so we know exactly what we have taken into store. Optional extras include full professional packing, supply of boxes and materials, dismantling and reassembly of furniture, and timed or phased deliveries. Everything included and optional will be clearly listed on your quote before you commit.

How is professional storage different from a man-and-van?

A casual man-and-van service usually offers basic transport only, with limited accountability and often no formal insurance or inventory. By contrast, we provide fully insured, managed storage with documented item lists, secure facilities and trained staff handling your belongings at every stage. We use appropriate protective materials, follow safe lifting practices and maintain consistent standards from collection to redelivery. This reduces the risk of damage, loss or disputes and gives you a single point of contact responsible for the safety of your goods.

How far in advance should I book storage?

For the best choice of dates and times, we recommend booking as soon as you know you’ll need storage, especially during busy moving periods such as summer and month-end. A week or two’s notice is ideal, but we regularly accommodate shorter notice where we can. Early booking allows us to plan the right vehicle, team and storage space, and to arrange any packing or dismantling you may require. Even if your dates are not yet fixed, we can give a provisional estimate and hold a window in our schedule.