When storage helps during a move
- A gap between leaving your old home and getting the keys to the new one
- Renovating or decorating before you move everything in
- Moving abroad or into temporary accommodation
- Downsizing and not yet ready to sell or give away furniture
- Staging a home for sale by clearing clutter
Your three main options
- Self-storage unit: you (or your movers) take everything to a facility. Flexible and easy to visit.
- Portable container storage: a container is dropped at your home, you load it, and it’s stored at a depot or kept on your driveway.
- Removals company storage: many moving companies store your belongings in their warehouse between collection and delivery. Convenient, but you usually can’t access items until they’re delivered.
Plan the move in and out
- Book storage as soon as you know your dates, since facilities can be busy at peak moving times
- Pick a size using our size guide
- Pack the things you’ll need first at the front of the unit
- Keep a list of what’s in each box
- Check the notice period, so you aren’t charged for an extra month after you move out
Insurance during a move
Check what’s covered at each stage: on the removal truck, in storage and in transit again. Your mover’s cover, the storage provider’s cover and your own home insurance may each cover different parts, with different limits.
Last updated: 13 October 2026
