Short-Term Storage in Wood Green
At Storage Wood Green, we provide flexible, secure short-term storage solutions for homes and businesses needing extra space for a few days, weeks or months. As local, professional movers and storers, we understand how disruptive a move, renovation or clear-out can be, and we design our service to make the whole process as simple and stress-free as possible.
What Our Short-Term Storage Service Includes
Our short-term storage combines careful removals with secure storage facilities, so you only deal with one trained team throughout. We collect your items, protect and load them safely, store them for as long as you need, then deliver them back to your chosen address.
Key features
- Flexible storage from one week upwards
- Collection and redelivery by our own professional crews
- Clean, dry, alarmed storage units
- Goods in transit and public liability insurance as standard
- Optional packing and unpacking service
- Short notice and urgent bookings where availability allows
Local Short-Term Storage Experts in Wood Green
We operate throughout Wood Green and the surrounding North London area. Our teams know the local streets, estates and parking restrictions well, which helps us plan access, avoid delays and keep your items moving safely.
Whether you are just off the High Road, near Wood Green station, or in one of the nearby residential streets, we can advise on timings, vehicle access and the best way to load your belongings with minimal disruption to neighbours.
Who Our Short-Term Storage Is For
Homeowners
If you are in a chain, renovating, decorating or simply de-cluttering to sell, short-term storage keeps your belongings safe and out of the way. We can move furniture, boxes, white goods and more into storage while you get the house straight.
Renters
Between tenancies, going abroad for a few months or moving into a smaller place? We can collect your belongings on your move-out day, store them securely, then deliver to your next property when you are ready.
Landlords
Need to clear a property quickly between tenants or during refurbishment? We can remove and store furniture, appliances and boxed items short-term, then bring them back or dispose of agreed items responsibly when you decide.
Businesses
From office refurbishments to seasonal stock, events or archive overflow, our short-term business storage offers a cost-effective alternative to taking on more permanent space. We handle desks, IT equipment, documents, display units and boxed stock with care.
Students
Moving out of halls, going home for summer or on a placement? Avoid hauling everything back and forth. We collect from your student accommodation, store during the break, and redeliver when term starts – ideal for boxes, small furniture, bikes and suitcases.
What You Can Store with Us
Included items
We routinely store:
- Household furniture and furnishings
- Boxes, suitcases and personal effects
- Domestic appliances (clean and defrosted)
- Office furniture, files and boxed archives
- IT equipment, monitors, printers and small electronics
- Sports equipment, bikes and hobby items
Items we cannot store
To protect all customers and comply with regulations, we cannot store:
- Perishable or open food and drink
- Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (including gas bottles, paints, solvents, fireworks)
- Illegal goods, stolen items or contraband
- Live plants, animals or any living organisms
- Unsealed liquids or anything likely to leak or cause damage
- Cash, jewellery, high-value artwork or irreplaceable documents (better kept in secure personal custody or specialist facilities)
If you are unsure about a particular item, we are happy to advise before collection.
Our Short-Term Storage Process
1. Enquiry & Quote
You contact us by phone or online with an outline of what you need to store, your addresses and preferred dates. We provide an initial estimate and answer any questions about unit size, timing and access.
2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)
For most short-term storage jobs, we carry out a quick virtual or onsite survey. This allows us to assess volume, access (stairs, lifts, parking) and any special handling requirements. We then confirm a clear, written quotation with no hidden extras.
3. Packing & Preparation
You can pack your own belongings, or choose our professional packing service. Our trained team use sturdy boxes, wrapping and protective covers for furniture, mattresses and delicate items. Everything is labelled clearly to make redelivery and placement straightforward.
4. Loading & Transport
On collection day, our crew arrives on time, protects floors and doorways where needed, then loads your items systematically. We secure everything carefully in the vehicle and transport it directly to our storage facility under goods in transit insurance.
5. Storage, Unloading & Placement on Return
At the facility, we unload items into your allocated storage space, stacking them safely and logically. When you are ready, we arrange redelivery to your chosen address, then unload and place items in the rooms you specify, minimising the effort for you.
Transparent Short-Term Storage Pricing
We keep pricing straightforward. Your quote will usually include:
- Collection from your property
- Transport to and from our storage facility
- Weekly or monthly storage charge based on volume
- Redelivery to your chosen address
Optional extras include professional packing materials, full packing and unpacking, and dismantling/reassembly of certain furniture. Costs depend on the size of your consignment, access conditions and the length of storage required. We explain all charges clearly before you book so you know exactly what to expect.
Why Use Professional Short-Term Storage Instead of DIY
Hiring a casual van and piling everything into a friend’s garage often leads to damage, damp, lost items and unnecessary stress. With a professional service:
- Your belongings are handled by trained staff using proper equipment
- Items are stored in clean, dry, secure units rather than makeshift spaces
- You are protected by goods in transit insurance and public liability cover
- There is a clear inventory and labelling system
- You save time, effort and multiple trips to a self-storage site
For valuable household or business items, the added protection and organisation usually far outweigh any small saving from a DIY approach.
Insurance & Professional Standards
We take our duty of care seriously. Our service includes:
- Goods in transit insurance while items are being moved
- Public liability insurance for work at your property
- Trained moving crews experienced in handling furniture and fragile items
- Modern vehicles, regularly maintained and equipped for secure transport
We follow best practice in wrapping, lifting and stacking to reduce risk of damage, and we encourage customers to highlight any particularly delicate or sentimental items so we can give them extra attention.
Care, Protection and Sustainability
We use high-quality protective materials such as furniture blankets, mattress bags and export-grade wrap where appropriate. Reusable protective covers and durable crates are used wherever possible to reduce waste, and we recycle cardboard and packing materials responsibly.
When disposing of unwanted items by prior agreement, we use licensed waste carriers and aim to divert usable items to reuse or recycling streams. Our vehicles are routed efficiently across Wood Green and North London to minimise unnecessary mileage and emissions.
Real-World Short-Term Storage Use Cases
Moving House
If there is a gap between completion dates, we can move everything out on your sale day, store it securely, then deliver to your new home when you get the keys. You only handle each item once, and we coordinate timings with your move schedule.
Office Relocation or Refurbishment
During an office move or refurbishment, temporary storage keeps desks, chairs, files and IT equipment out of harm’s way. We can collect after hours or at weekends to reduce disruption, store for the necessary period, then reinstall everything at the new or refurbished site.
Urgent or Emergency Moves
Sometimes short notice changes happen – a tenancy ending sooner than planned, a leak, or urgent works required at home or work. Subject to availability, we can arrange rapid collection, short-term storage and later redelivery, giving you breathing space to sort out the next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does short-term storage in Wood Green cost?
Costs depend on three main factors: how much you are storing, how easy access is at your property, and how long you need storage for. We usually charge a fixed fee for collection and redelivery, plus a weekly or monthly storage rate based on volume. Smaller loads staying for a short period are often more affordable than hiring a van and separate self-storage. We provide a clear written quote after a quick survey so you know exactly what you will pay.
Can you offer same-day or urgent short-term storage?
Where we have space and crews available, we can often arrange same-day or next-day collection into storage within Wood Green and nearby areas. This is particularly useful for urgent tenancy issues, leaks or last-minute changes to completion dates. Availability does vary, especially at peak times, so the earlier you contact us the better. Even if we cannot do same-day, we will always try to find the nearest possible slot and offer practical advice in the meantime.
Are my belongings insured while in storage and in transit?
Yes. Your items are covered by our goods in transit insurance while being moved between your property and the storage facility, and by our standard cover while in our care. We also hold public liability insurance for work at your premises. We will explain the level of cover included as standard and discuss any particularly high-value items before you book. For some items, you may wish to maintain your own contents insurance as an additional layer of protection.
What is included in your short-term storage service?
Our standard service includes collection from your address, careful loading, transport to our secure facility, storage for the agreed period, then redelivery and placement in your new or existing property. We provide basic protective materials for furniture and transit. Optional extras include full or part-packing, supply of boxes and packing materials, dismantling and reassembly of certain items, and disposal of agreed unwanted goods. We confirm exactly what is included in your written quotation so there are no surprises.
How is this different from a basic man-and-van service?
A casual man-and-van typically offers transport only, with limited protection, no dedicated storage and often no formal insurance. Our service combines professional removals, secure storage, documented inventories and trained staff using proper equipment. We handle planning, packing options, careful loading, insured transport and managed storage in a controlled environment. For anything more than very small, low-value moves, the added protection, organisation and accountability of a professional short-term storage service makes a significant difference.
How far in advance should I book short-term storage?
For the best choice of dates and times, especially around month-end and weekends, we recommend booking as soon as you know you will need storage – ideally one to three weeks in advance. However, we understand that plans can change quickly, so we always try to accommodate late bookings where we have capacity. Even if your dates are not yet fixed, it is worth contacting us early so we can advise on availability and help you plan around likely move or renovation timings.
