Storage North London

Need storage North London? Container storage starts at £30/week (inc VAT), with insurance up to £25,000 included. I run London House Removals and I have been collecting, storing and redelivering belongings across North London since 2010.

The big self-storage names want you to rent a van, drive across town, and haul your own boxes. That is not how I work. My team collects from your door, seals everything into a tagged container at our secure facility in Rainham, and brings it back when you need it. You never lift a thing. If you would rather have your own keys and visit whenever you like, I also arrange self-storage rooms through Big Yellow.

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What does storage cost in North London?

£30 per week (inc VAT) per 250 cubic foot container. That is the headline number. Insurance up to £25,000 is included in the weekly price. What is not included is collection and delivery, which are priced as a separate removal job. That keeps the storage rate honest and predictable.

How many containers you will need:

What you are storing	Containers	Weekly cost (inc VAT)
Contents of a 1-bed flat	1 to 2	£30 to £60
Contents of a 2-bed house	2 to 4	£60 to £120
Contents of a 3-bed house	4 to 6	£120 to £180
A few rooms of furniture	1	£30

These are ballpark figures. I quote properly after a quick video survey or phone call. It takes about 10 to 20 minutes and it is free. Storage is billed in 4-week blocks. If you vacate early, refunds are calculated per full week remaining.

What is included: sealed container storage at our secure facility in Rainham (RM13), and insurance up to £25,000.

What is not included: collection and delivery from your North London address (priced as a removal job), packing service if you want us to pack for you, container inspection at £30 (inc VAT), and assisted access at £24 (inc VAT) per hour per person if you ever need to go through your things.

Container storage vs self-storage

There are two ways to store with me. One is hands-off, the other gives you your own keys. The right choice depends on whether you want regular access or set-and-forget security.

How it differs	Container storage	Self-storage (Big Yellow)
Who drives to the facility	We collect from your door	We transport and load it in
Who loads and unloads	We handle it	We load, you can unload too
Access to your items	7 days notice	Anytime during opening hours
Insurance	Up to £25,000 included	Quoted by Big Yellow
Best for	Between moves, long-term, renovations	Decluttering, business stock, regular visits
Early move-out refund	Per full week remaining	Per day

If you want to visit your things regularly, self-storage is the better fit. If you want them stored safely and brought back when you are ready, container storage is simpler and usually cheaper once you add up van hire, fuel, and your own time. Either way, your first week is FREE when you book a removal with me.

Self-storage with us comes in two levels:

– Hands-off (we manage it): I arrange the room, move your items in, and hold the keys. You tell me when you want things collected or delivered. If you need to inspect items, I send a mover to accompany you. That is £24 (inc VAT) per hour with a 2-hour minimum, and 8 days notice.
– Hands-on (you keep the keys): We transport and load your items into the room, then hand you the keys. You visit whenever Big Yellow is open. No notice, no mover needed. The Big Yellow branch we use most often is on Advent Way in Edmonton, N18, which is handy for most of North London.

What fits in a 250 cubic foot container

Each container is 250 cubic feet, roughly 7 cubic metres. Think of it as the size of a large garden shed. One container typically holds:

– A double bed, dismantled, with the mattress
– A three-seater sofa
– A chest of drawers and a bedside table
– 10 to 15 standard moving boxes
– A few lamps, small tables, and odd bits

For box-only storage, one container holds about 30 to 40 standard tea-chest boxes. If you are packing yourself, use double-wall boxes. Single-wall ones buckle under the weight in storage. I sell proper packing materials or can point you to where to get them. My packing service London page has the details if you would rather we did it for you.

How storage in North London works

Step 1. Tell me what you need

Call 0207 118 7778 or use the online form. Tell me roughly what you are storing and where in North London it is coming from. If you are unsure about quantities, that is fine. We sort it out on the survey.

Step 2. Quick survey, 10 to 20 minutes

A video call or in-person visit. I work out how many containers you need and give you a fixed price for storage plus the collection and delivery. No obligation.

Step 3. We collect and store

On the agreed day my team arrives, loads everything into the van, and takes it to our secure facility in Rainham. Each container is sealed with a unique tag. Your things stay in that container until you need them back. They never get mixed with anyone else’s belongings.

Step 4. We redeliver when you are ready

Give me 7 days notice and I bring your containers to wherever you need them. Your new home, your old one, a different address entirely. First week of storage is on me with any removal.

Parking and access in North London

This is where local knowledge matters. Collecting from a North London address often means tight parking, narrow Victorian streets, and borough-specific permit rules.

I cover N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, N7, N8, N10, N12, N19, N22 and surrounding North London postcodes, including Islington, Highbury, Finsbury Park, Crouch End, Muswell Hill, Finchley, Archway, and Wood Green. From my base in Walthamstow I can be at most North London doors within minutes.

What I know about collecting from these streets:

– Most North London boroughs (Islington, Haringey, Camden, Hackney, Barnet) require a parking suspension or moving bay for a removal vehicle. I help you work out what is needed and tell you who to contact. The best place to check is your local borough council website. Search for “parking suspension” or “moving day parking” and you will find the application form and fees. Cost is typically £50 to £150 per bay, and the council needs about a week’s notice.
– Red Routes such as the A1 Holloway Road and the A406 North Circular have strict no-parking rules. Check TfL’s Red Route rules before collection day. I plan loading points carefully around these.
– Upper-floor flats and conversions with no lift are common across Islington, Stoke Newington, and Highgate. My crew is used to stair carries and brings the right equipment.
– I bring floor coverings and blankets for every collection. Hallways, stairs, and landings are all protected.

If your move has a gap between homes, my house removals London page covers the full removal side of the job, including surveys, crews, and how the day runs.

If you are moving within North London, see our dedicated removals North London page for pricing, crew sizes, and how we handle moves across N1, N2, N3 and all surrounding postcodes.

See the full range of storage options, including room sizes and the self-storage process, on my storage solutions in London page.

Frequently asked questions

How much is storage in North London?+

£30 per week (inc VAT) per 250 cubic foot container, with insurance up to £25,000 included. Collection from your North London address and redelivery are priced as a separate removal job. A 1-bed flat usually fills 1 to 2 containers, so £30 to £60 per week. First week is FREE with any removal.

What North London postcodes do you collect from?+

All N postcodes including N1 (Islington), N2 (East Finchley), N3 (Finchley), N4 (Finsbury Park), N5 (Highbury), N7 (Holloway), N8 (Crouch End), N10 (Muswell Hill), N12 (North Finchley), N19 (Archway), N22 (Wood Green), plus Hampstead, Kentish Town, and the surrounding areas. From my Walthamstow base I am at most North London doors within minutes.

Is collection and delivery included in the £30 a week?+

No. The £30/week covers storage and insurance only. Collection from your address and redelivery when you need things back are priced as a removal job. Ask for a combined quote so you see the full cost in one place. It keeps the weekly storage rate predictable.

Do you offer self-storage I can visit anytime?+

Yes. As well as my container storage, I arrange self-storage rooms through Big Yellow, usually the Edmonton branch on Advent Way N18. With the hands-on option you keep the keys and visit during opening hours with no notice. I transport and load your items in. Prices vary by room size and are quoted by Big Yellow.

How do I get my things back?+

For container storage, give me 7 days notice and tell me where and when you want delivery. I redeliver to your new home, your old address, or a different address entirely. For self-storage where I hold the keys, 8 days notice for delivery. Redelivery is the most common scenario: people store between moves, then send everything to the new place.

Is my stuff insured while it is in storage?+

Yes. Container storage includes insurance up to £25,000 in the weekly price. If you need higher cover, I quote that separately, or you can upgrade to £50,000. For self-storage rooms, insurance is calculated by Big Yellow based on declared value. It is also worth checking whether your home contents policy covers items in storage. Many do, and it can save you money.

What is the minimum storage period?+

There is no minimum term for container storage. You are not locked into anything. Storage is billed in 4-week blocks and refunded per full week if you vacate early. First week is FREE with any removal, no minimum spend.

What should not go in storage?+

No perishable food, live plants, animals, flammable materials such as paint, petrol, chemicals or gas bottles, illegal items, cash, or jewellery. Keep irreplaceable valuables and important documents with you rather than in storage. If you are unsure about something specific, ask me before packing it.

Can you store my things while I am moving house?+

That is the most common reason people call me. You sell your place, the chain delays, and you need somewhere safe for your belongings for a week or three months. I handle the removal and the storage in one job, so you are not coordinating two companies. When the new place is ready, I deliver everything there.

Where is your storage facility?+

My container storage facility is in Rainham, RM13, in Essex. It is a secure site and each container is sealed with a unique tag. Self-storage rooms are arranged through Big Yellow, usually the Edmonton branch on Advent Way N18, which is the handiest location for most of North London.

How do I get a quote for storage in North London?+

Call 0207 118 7778 or fill in the online form. A free 10 to 20 minute survey, either by video call or phone, then a fixed price for storage plus collection and delivery. No obligation. Quote is valid for 28 days.

Ready to sort your storage?

Call 0207 118 7778 or Get Your Free Quote. Free video survey, fixed-price quote, no obligation. Container storage is £30/week (inc VAT) including insurance up to £25,000. First week of storage is FREE with any removal.

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