Short answer: storage lets you move out of one home and into the next on different dates, or keep furniture that will not fit a smaller home, without rushing either decision. In the UK it is most often used for a few weeks between a sale and a purchase.
When storage helps
- Completion dates differ. You sell on one day and buy on another.
- The new home is smaller. You are not yet sure what will fit. Our downsizing checklist helps you decide what to keep.
- Work is not finished. Decorating or repairs at the new home are still going on.
- You are between homes, for example while staying with family or renting short term.
Questions to ask a storage provider
- How long is the minimum term, and what notice do I need to give?
- Is the unit secure, and who can access it?
- What insurance applies to my belongings in storage, and what must I arrange myself?
- Is the unit suitable for furniture, and is it dry and clean?
- Who moves my belongings in and out?
How to prepare
Pack carefully, label each box with its contents and destination room, and keep a list of what is stored. Our packing guide explains how to label so unpacking is faster. Keep documents, medication, valuables and a first night box with you.
Where Chayce fits
Gold Prestige, £3,250, includes a fully insured removal with up to 6 weeks of storage if your dates do not line up exactly. See our storage during your move page. Our service is designed with older people in mind and is open to anyone. A Discovery Consultation, £150, gives you a plan and timeline. To talk it over, get in touch.
