Storage

Storage in Canary Wharf by Man with Van Canary Wharf

At Man with Van Canary Wharf, we provide secure, flexible storage solutions for homes and businesses across Canary Wharf and the surrounding Docklands area. As a local, experienced removals and storage operator, we offer a practical, professional service designed around real-life moves, refurbishments and business needs.

Professional Storage Services in Canary Wharf

Our storage service is designed to be straightforward and stress-free. We collect your items, professionally protect and catalogue them, transport them to our secure storage facility, and deliver them back when you are ready. You only pay for the space and time you need.

All collections and deliveries are handled by our own trained, uniformed teams using specialist vehicles. Your belongings are protected by appropriate goods in transit insurance during transport and stored in monitored facilities under our public liability cover.

Local Expertise in Canary Wharf

Working daily in Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs, Poplar and the wider E14 area, we understand the challenges of high-rise living, concierge systems, loading bays and tight access. We liaise with building management where required, plan vehicle access, and schedule moves to fit lift booking slots and security requirements.

Whether you are between flats in a new development, decluttering ahead of a sale in a riverside apartment, or storing office equipment from a Canary Wharf tower, our local knowledge helps everything run smoothly and on time.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

Ideal if you are selling, renovating, or downsizing. Store furniture, appliances, seasonal items and personal effects while you complete your move or refurbish your property.

Renters

If you are between tenancies, relocating for work, or moving into a smaller flat, our storage gives you flexibility. We can collect from your current property, hold items securely, and redeliver to your new address when you get the keys.

Landlords

Use storage to clear properties between lets, hold furniture during refurbishments, or manage the contents of furnished lets. We can work to tight turnaround times to minimise void periods.

Businesses

From small start-ups to established firms, we offer storage for documents, archive boxes, IT equipment, office furniture, exhibition stands and surplus stock. We can combine storage with office removals and phased deliveries.

Students

Perfect if you are heading home for the holidays or taking a placement. Store books, clothes, kitchen items and small furniture instead of dragging everything back and forth.

What You Can Store with Us

Items Typically Included

• Household furniture (sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs)
• White goods and appliances (fridges, washing machines, microwaves)
• Boxes of personal belongings, books, clothes and linens
• Home entertainment and IT equipment (TVs, PCs, monitors, printers)
• Office desks, chairs, filing cabinets and meeting room furniture
• Archive boxes, documents and non-sensitive records
• Sports equipment, bikes, hobby items and seasonal decorations

Items We Cannot Store

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, some items are excluded from storage:

• Perishable goods and food items
• Hazardous materials, flammable or corrosive substances
• Illegal goods or items of questionable origin
• Live animals, plants or biological materials
• Cash, jewellery, high-value watches and similar valuables
• Explosives, gas bottles, fuel or firearms

If you are unsure whether something can be stored, we will clarify during your enquiry so there are no surprises on collection day.

How Our Storage Process Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact us by phone or online with a brief description of what you need to store, where from, and for how long. We ask a few practical questions about access, floors, lift availability and approximate volume. We then provide a clear, no-obligation quote covering collection, storage, and eventual redelivery.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For larger or more complex jobs, we arrange a short video or onsite survey. This allows us to assess volume accurately, check access restrictions and identify any special handling needs. The survey helps us allocate the right team and vehicle, and confirms your storage space and costs in advance.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes, or choose our professional packing service. Our team carefully wraps furniture, protects delicate surfaces and uses clean materials for upholstered items. We label and list items for easy identification in storage. Special care is taken with electronics and fragile pieces, using extra padding and appropriate cartons.

4. Loading & Transport

On the agreed day, our professional team arrives on time with the right vehicle and equipment. We protect communal areas where required, carefully carry items out, and load them securely to minimise movement in transit. Your belongings are covered by goods in transit insurance while on the road from your property to the storage facility.

5. Storage, Unloading & Placement

At our storage facility, items are unloaded into your allocated space in an organised manner, making later retrieval straightforward. When you are ready, we schedule redelivery to your new address, unload, and place items in the rooms you specify. If you need partial retrievals (for example, a few boxes or specific pieces of furniture), we can arrange that too.

Transparent, Fair Pricing

Storage pricing is based on three main factors: the volume of items, the duration of storage, and the collection/delivery requirements. We take time at quote stage to estimate space accurately so you do not overpay for unused capacity.

Your quote will clearly show:

• Collection and loading costs
• Weekly or monthly storage charges
• Redelivery and unloading charges
• Any optional services (such as packing materials or full packing)

There are no hidden fees for basic access or standard handling. If your needs change, we can adjust space and terms, and explain any cost implications in advance.

Why Choose Professional Storage Over DIY or Casual Man-and-Van?

Using a professional removals and storage company offers significant benefits over self-storage with DIY transport or hiring an informal man-with-van. Our trained teams understand safe handling, stacking and protection techniques. This reduces the risk of damage, especially during loading and unloading.

We provide structured insurance cover, clear documentation and inventory, and consistent standards from start to finish. With casual operators, you may have no proper insurance, little accountability and limited support if something goes wrong. With us, you have one responsible, fully insured provider overseeing the entire process.

Insurance and Professional Standards

We take the protection of your belongings seriously. Our service includes:

• Goods in transit insurance while your items are being moved
• Public liability cover for work in and around your property
• Trained moving teams experienced in handling furniture, IT and fragile items

We work to clear procedures for wrapping, loading and stacking, and maintain our vehicles and equipment to a high standard. If you have particularly high-value or specialist items, we can discuss additional cover or bespoke handling arrangements.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

Every item is handled as if it were our own. We use clean blankets, pads and covers, and we take care to avoid marks on walls, lifts and communal areas. In storage, items are kept dry, off the floor, and protected from unnecessary handling.

We are mindful of our environmental impact. Where possible we reuse strong cartons, collect used packing materials for recycling, and plan routes efficiently to reduce fuel usage. We encourage customers to reuse boxes and avoid unnecessary single-use plastics where practical.

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving House with a Gap Between Dates

Many Canary Wharf moves involve a gap between completing a sale and getting the keys to a new place. We collect everything on completion day, store it securely, and deliver once your new home is ready, allowing you to bridge the gap without stress.

Office Relocations and Refits

Businesses often need temporary storage while refitting offices or changing layouts. We can store desks, chairs and IT equipment, then return items in phases as each floor or department is completed, keeping disruption to a minimum.

Urgent or Last-Minute Storage

Sometimes plans change quickly: a sale moves faster than expected, a tenancy ends early, or a refurbishment overruns. Subject to availability, we offer same-day or next-day collections to get your items safely into storage at short notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage in Canary Wharf cost?

Costs depend on how much you store, how long for, and what is involved in collection and redelivery. We typically charge a one-off fee for collection and loading, a weekly or monthly storage rate based on volume, and a final fee for redelivery. During your enquiry we estimate the space you will need so you only pay for what you use. We then provide a clear written quote with all charges itemised, so you can budget with confidence before you commit.

Can you offer same-day or urgent storage?

In many cases we can arrange same-day or next-day storage collections in Canary Wharf, particularly for smaller loads. Availability depends on our existing bookings and the time of your call, so it is always best to contact us as soon as you know you may need urgent storage. We do our best to prioritise situations such as sudden tenancy endings, last-minute completions, or emergency refurbishments, and we will give you an honest answer on what we can realistically achieve.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Your items are covered by our goods in transit insurance while being moved to and from storage and by our standard cover while in our care. This is designed for normal household and office goods. We will explain the level of cover included and any limits or exclusions during the quote. If you have unusually high-value items, we may recommend additional insurance or specific handling arrangements. We also take practical steps to minimise risk, including careful wrapping, secure stacking and controlled access.

What is included in your storage service?

Our service can be as simple or as comprehensive as you need. At its core, it includes collection by our professional team, safe transport to the storage facility, secure storage for the agreed period, and redelivery to your new address. We load and unload the vehicle, protect furniture and larger items, and place everything in your chosen rooms on return. Optional extras include packing materials, a full or partial packing service, and help with dismantling and reassembling basic furniture where required.

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

A casual man-and-van typically offers simple transport only, with limited or no insurance, variable standards and little accountability. Our service combines removals expertise with managed storage. You get trained moving teams, fully insured transport, secure facilities, documented processes and clear communication throughout. We plan the job properly, protect your belongings, and remain responsible for them while in storage. For most people, especially in high-value flats and offices in Canary Wharf, that extra level of professionalism makes a real difference.

How far in advance should I book storage?

For planned moves, we recommend booking at least one to two weeks in advance, especially if you need collection on a specific day or at month-end when demand is higher. This gives us time to carry out any survey, reserve the right storage space and schedule the correct size vehicle and team. However, we understand that circumstances change quickly, so if you need storage at short notice, contact us and we will always check our diary and see how we can help.