Secure Storage in Dulwich with Man and Van Dulwich

At Man and Van Dulwich, we provide secure, flexible storage solutions for homes and businesses across Dulwich and the surrounding areas. As a locally based removals and storage company, we understand the pressures of moving, renovating, or running a busy business, and we’ve built our storage service around reliability, safety and convenience.

Professional Storage Services in Dulwich

Our storage service is designed to work hand-in-hand with your move. Whether you need short-term storage between completion dates or long-term space to free up room at home or in the office, we’ll collect, store and return your items with care.

We offer:

• Short-term storage – ideal for temporary moves, refurbishments or decluttering.
• Long-term storage – for archived documents, seasonal stock, or furniture you aren’t ready to part with.
• Integrated removals and storage – we collect from your property, place into storage, then deliver when you’re ready.
• Student storage – safe, affordable options between terms or during gap years.

All collections and deliveries are carried out by our trained, professional moving teams, using protective equipment and proper handling techniques.

Local Storage Expertise in Dulwich

We’re a genuine local firm, working daily in Dulwich Village, East Dulwich, West Dulwich and neighbouring areas. Our knowledge of local roads, access restrictions, and property layouts means smoother collections and deliveries, fewer delays, and realistic time estimates.

Because we’re close by, we can often offer flexible scheduling, including urgent collections where availability allows, and we maintain clear, direct communication from the first enquiry to final delivery.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

Perfect if you’re moving home and need to bridge the gap between sale and purchase, or if you’re renovating and want your furniture kept safely away from dust and damage.

Renters

If you’re between tenancies, relocating for work, or downsizing, our storage lets you keep your belongings secure without committing to a bigger property just for extra space.

Landlords

We help landlords store furniture between lets, hold items while refurbishments take place, or safely remove and store contents during insurance works.

Businesses

From sole traders to small offices, our storage is used for archived documents, surplus office furniture, event equipment and seasonal stock. We can coordinate office moves with staged storage so your operations suffer minimal disruption.

Students

Students in and around Dulwich use our student storage to keep belongings safe during the holidays or placements, avoiding the hassle of taking everything back home and returning it each term.

What We Can Store

Our storage facilities are suitable for most non-perishable household and office items, including:

• Household furniture – sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables and chairs
• Boxes of personal belongings, books, clothes and household goods
• Office furniture – desks, chairs, filing cabinets, shelving
• IT equipment and small electronics (securely packed)
• Sports equipment, bikes and hobby items
• Tools, small machinery and trade equipment (clean and drained)

Items We Cannot Store

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

• Perishable goods or food items
• Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (e.g. gas cylinders, fuel, chemicals)
• Illegal items or goods of undisclosed high value (e.g. certain artworks, jewellery)
• Live plants or animals
• Cash, bonds or other financial instruments

If you’re unsure whether something can be stored, we’ll provide clear guidance before collection.

How Our Storage Process Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact us by phone or online with an outline of what you need to store, your location in Dulwich and your timescales. We’ll ask a few simple questions about access, volume and any special requirements, then provide a clear, no-obligation quote.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For larger volumes or more complex jobs, we’ll carry out a virtual or onsite survey. This allows us to estimate space accurately, plan vehicle sizes, and check any access issues at both collection and delivery addresses.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes, or choose our professional packing service. Our team use quality materials and proper wrapping techniques to protect fragile items, furniture and electronics. Everything is labelled clearly so we can find and return individual items if needed.

4. Loading & Transport

On collection day, our trained team arrive on time, protect floors and doorways where required, and carefully load your belongings into our vehicles. Items are securely tied and padded during transit to our storage facility.

5. Storage, Unloading & Placement

At the storage facility, your goods are placed into clearly labelled units or containers, stacked safely and systematically. When you’re ready for redelivery, we retrieve your items and transport them back, unloading and placing furniture and boxes into the rooms you specify.

Transparent Storage Pricing

We believe in straightforward, transparent pricing. Your quote will typically include:

• Collection and transport from your Dulwich address
• Storage unit or container rental (usually priced per week or per month)
• Optional packing materials and packing service
• Redelivery to your chosen address when storage ends

Costs depend on the volume of items, length of storage, access conditions and any additional services. We’ll always explain how the price is calculated so you can make an informed decision.

Why Choose Professional Storage Over DIY Options

Using a professional storage and removals company offers significant advantages over hiring a van or using casual help:

• Safety – Proper lifting techniques and equipment reduce the risk of injury and damage.
• Protection – Professional wrapping, stacking and securing keep your items in better condition.
• Accountability – As a fully insured operator, we take responsibility for your belongings while in our care.
• Efficiency – Skilled crews complete the work faster and with less disruption.
• Convenience – One point of contact for collection, storage and redelivery.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Your belongings are important, so we treat them as if they were our own. Man and Van Dulwich operates to professional standards with appropriate insurance in place:

• Goods in transit insurance – covers your items while being transported to and from storage, subject to policy terms.
• Public liability cover – protects you and your property while our team are working on-site.
• Trained moving teams – our staff receive ongoing training in handling, packing, loading and customer care.

We’ll discuss cover levels with you before work begins so you know exactly how your goods are protected.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We take care not only of your belongings, but also of your property and the environment:

• Use of high-quality blankets, shrink wrap and covers to prevent scratches and scuffs.
• Floor and doorway protection where needed at both collection and delivery addresses.
• Re-use of packing materials where safe and appropriate to reduce waste.
• Thoughtful route planning around Dulwich to minimise unnecessary mileage and emissions.

Our aim is to provide a storage service that is secure, respectful of your home or business, and as sustainable as reasonably possible.

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving House with a Gap Between Dates

If your sale completes before your purchase, we can move everything out, store it securely, then deliver once you receive the keys. This avoids rushed decisions or temporary overfilling of a short-term rental.

Office Relocation or Refurbishment

Businesses in Dulwich use our storage during office moves or refurbishments. We can remove and store furniture and equipment in phases, allowing contractors to work efficiently while your assets remain safe and catalogued.

Urgent or Short-Notice Moves

When plans change quickly – a sudden tenancy change, urgent building works, or a last-minute house sale – storage can provide breathing space. Subject to availability, we can often arrange prompt collection and secure your goods in storage until you’re ready for the next step.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage with collection and delivery cost?

Pricing depends mainly on three factors: how much you need to store, how long for, and how easy access is at your property. We typically combine a one-off charge for collection and delivery with a weekly or monthly storage fee based on the space required. During your quote, we’ll estimate the volume in cubic feet or metres and explain all costs clearly, including any optional packing services, so you know exactly what you’re paying for with no hidden extras.

Can you offer same-day or urgent storage in Dulwich?

Where our schedule and storage capacity allow, we can often help with same-day or short-notice storage. This is particularly useful for urgent tenancy changes, last-minute sales or emergency building works. The best approach is to call us as soon as possible with details of your location, what needs storing and your timescales. We’ll check crew and vehicle availability, give you an honest answer straight away, and, if we can help, provide a clear quote before confirming the booking.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Yes. Your goods are covered by our goods in transit insurance while being moved to and from storage, and by our storage cover while they’re in the facility, subject to policy terms and agreed value limits. We’ll explain the standard cover included and, if you have items of particularly high value, discuss any extra protection needed. In addition, our public liability cover protects you and your property while our team are working at your premises, giving you added peace of mind.

What’s included in your storage service?

Our standard storage service includes professional collection from your Dulwich address, transport to the storage facility, secure storage of your goods in a designated space, and redelivery when you’re ready. We load and unload everything, placing items safely in the unit and then into the rooms you specify on return. Optional extras include packing materials, a full or part packing service, dismantling and reassembly of larger furniture, and itemised inventories where required for business or insurance purposes.

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

A casual man-and-van typically offers transport only, with limited or no insurance and little accountability once items are dropped off. Our service is a professional removals and storage solution: we provide trained staff, appropriate equipment, insured transport and secure storage, along with proper planning and documentation. We handle your belongings systematically, label and organise items in storage, and take responsibility throughout the process. This reduces the risk of damage, loss or disputes and gives you a single, reliable point of contact.

How far in advance should I book storage?

For planned moves or refurbishments, we recommend booking as soon as you have approximate dates and an idea of what you’ll be storing – ideally two to four weeks in advance. This gives us time to carry out any surveys, reserve the right amount of storage space, and schedule crews and vehicles. However, we understand that plans can change quickly, especially with property chains, so we always try to accommodate shorter notice where we can. The earlier you contact us, the more flexible we can be.