Storage in Shirley – Secure, Flexible Solutions by Man with Van Shirley

At Man with Van Shirley, we provide safe, flexible storage for households and businesses who need extra space, short or long term. As an experienced local removals and storage company, we combine professional handling, secure facilities and clear communication to keep your belongings protected from door to door.

Professional Storage Services in Shirley

Our storage service is designed to remove the hassle and risk from storing your items. We collect from your address, carefully load and protect your belongings, transport them to our secure facility, and return them whenever you are ready.

Key features of our Shirley storage service include:

• Short-term storage – ideal between moves, during renovations or while decorating
• Long-term storage – for items you don’t need every day but want to keep safe
• Containerised storage – sealed units for maximum security and reduced handling
• Archive and document storage – for business records and files
• Furniture storage – sofas, beds, wardrobes and full room contents
• Student storage – for term breaks and gap years

All handling and transport is carried out by our trained, professional team using blankets, straps, covers and the correct vehicles.

Local Storage Expertise in Shirley

Based in Shirley, we understand the specific needs of local residents and businesses. We regularly support moves and storage around Shirley, Solihull and the wider Birmingham area, so we know the best times to collect, the parking challenges on residential streets, and how to coordinate with letting agents and building managers.

This local knowledge allows us to plan collections and returns efficiently, minimise disruption, and keep costs transparent. Whether you’re between properties on Stratford Road, refurbishing a shop unit, or storing contents while tenants change, we provide a calm, organised service from start to finish.

Who Our Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

Ideal if you are selling, decluttering for viewings, renovating, or downsizing. We can store full household contents or selected items such as seasonal furniture, sports equipment and keepsakes.

Renters

Perfect for short notice moves, end-of-tenancy gaps, or when moving into furnished accommodation and needing somewhere safe for your own furniture.

Landlords

We regularly help landlords store furniture between lets, clear properties after tenants move out, and protect items during refurbishment or compliance works.

Businesses

From sole traders to offices and retail units, our business storage options cover stock, equipment, furniture, exhibition materials and archived files. We can collect outside office hours to minimise disruption.

Students

Students in and around Shirley and Birmingham use us to store belongings during summer, placements, or when moving between accommodation. We collect from halls or shared houses and deliver back at the start of term.

What We Can Store – and What We Can’t

Items Typically Included

• Household furniture – sofas, tables, chairs, beds, wardrobes, drawers
• Appliances – washing machines, fridges (defrosted), microwaves, small electricals
• Personal items – boxed clothing, books, toys, kitchenware, ornaments
• Business items – desks, chairs, filing cabinets, boxed archives, equipment
• Hobby and sports items – bicycles, camping gear, gym equipment (within limits)
• Suitcases, trunks and plastic storage boxes

Items Excluded for Safety and Compliance

For legal, safety and insurance reasons, we cannot store:

• Perishables and food items
• Flammables and hazardous materials – petrol, gas bottles, paints, chemicals, aerosols
• Illegal goods or items of uncertain ownership
• Cash, jewellery and high-value personal documents (passports, wills, share certificates)
• Live plants or animals
• Explosives, firearms or ammunition

If you are unsure about a particular item, we will advise during the survey stage.

Our Step-by-Step Storage Process

1. Enquiry & Quote

You 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 questions about access, item types and dates, then provide an initial estimate. Pricing is transparent, with no hidden extras.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For larger jobs, we arrange a virtual or onsite survey to assess volumes, access (stairs, lifts, parking) and any special handling requirements. This allows us to recommend the right size storage allocation and provide a firm quote before you commit.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes, or choose our professional packing service. Our team supplies quality materials and ensures items are labelled clearly for easy retrieval. We wrap and protect furniture with blankets and covers, and prepare appliances for safe storage.

4. Loading & Transport

On collection day, our trained team arrives on time with the correct vehicle. We protect floors and doorways where necessary, carefully load your items, and secure them using straps and padding. Your goods are then transported directly to our secure storage facility under goods in transit insurance.

5. Unloading, Storage & Return

At the facility, items are stored in clean, dry, containerised units. When you are ready, you simply contact us to arrange delivery. We then reverse the process: load from storage, transport back to your new or existing address, and place items in the rooms you specify.

Transparent, Fair Storage Pricing

We price storage based on three main factors:

• Volume of goods (how much space your items require)
• Collection and delivery locations and access conditions
• Duration of storage (short-term or long-term rates)

You receive a clear written quote showing:

• Collection and handling charges
• Weekly or monthly storage costs
• Optional packing materials and packing service
• Return delivery costs

There are no surprise fees. If your requirements change, we explain any cost implications in advance so you stay in control of your budget.

Why Choose Professional Storage Over DIY Options

Using a professional removals and storage company offers significant advantages over self-storage or casual man-and-van arrangements:

• Single responsible provider – one team handles collection, transport and storage
• Reduced handling – fewer times your items are moved means lower risk of damage
• Proper insurance – including goods in transit and public liability cover
• Trained staff – experienced in lifting, loading and protecting all types of items
• Time and stress savings – no hiring vans, navigating traffic or carrying heavy furniture

DIY and informal man-and-van options can appear cheaper, but often lack insurance, care and accountability. When your belongings matter, professional standards are worth the modest additional cost.

Insurance and Professional Standards

As an established Shirley removals and storage company, we operate to recognised industry standards:

• Goods in transit insurance – covering your belongings while they are being moved
• Public liability cover – protecting you and your property during our work
• Trained moving teams – staff are briefed, experienced and supervised
• Methodical inventory and labelling where required, so items are tracked and returned correctly

We are committed to clear communication, turning up when we say we will, and handling your goods as if they were our own.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We focus on protecting both your belongings and the environment:

• Use of reusable transit blankets, furniture covers and straps
• Encouraging durable plastic crates where suitable, reducing single-use cardboard
• Responsible recycling of unwanted items where requested
• Well-maintained vehicles to minimise unnecessary emissions and breakdowns

In storage, your items are kept in clean, dry conditions, stacked and supported correctly to avoid warping or crushing, and positioned to allow safe access when it is time for redelivery.

Real-World Storage Use Cases in Shirley

Moving House with a Gap Between Dates

If your sale and purchase do not line up, we can store your full household contents while you complete your move, delivering everything once you get the keys.

Office and Shop Refurbishments

Businesses use our storage service to clear floorspace for refits, new flooring or redecoration. We store furniture, stock and equipment safely until works are complete.

Urgent and Short-Notice Storage

Sometimes life changes quickly – unexpected moves, flood or fire damage, or last-minute landlord requests. Where capacity allows, we offer same-day or next-day storage collection in Shirley and surrounding areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage in Shirley cost?

Storage costs depend on how much space you need, how long you need it for, and where we are collecting from and delivering to. We usually quote a collection and handling fee, plus a weekly or monthly storage rate. As a rough guide, storing the contents of a typical room is often more affordable than many people expect, especially over the short term. The best way to get an accurate figure is to contact us for a free quote based on your specific items and dates.

Can you offer same-day or urgent storage?

Yes, subject to availability. We understand that situations such as sudden tenancy changes, urgent repairs or relationship breakdowns can create an immediate need for storage. If you call us early in the day, we will do our best to arrange same-day collection in Shirley or nearby. If that is not possible, we will usually be able to offer next-day options. Let us know it is urgent when you enquire so we can prioritise your booking where we reasonably can.

Are my belongings insured while in storage?

Your items are covered by our goods in transit insurance while being moved, and we hold public liability cover for the work we carry out. For items in storage, we maintain robust security and protection measures, and can discuss appropriate cover levels depending on the value and nature of the goods you store. We will explain exactly what is and is not covered as part of your quotation, and you are always free to arrange additional personal insurance if you wish extra protection for particularly high-value items.

What is included in your storage service?

Our standard service includes professional collection from your property, careful loading, transport to our secure facility, and storage for the agreed period. When you are ready, we then deliver your items back and place them in the rooms you specify. You can add optional services such as professional packing and supply of boxes and packing materials. We also advise on preparing appliances and fragile items. The goal is to provide a complete, end-to-end solution, so you do not have to hire vans, carry heavy furniture or negotiate with multiple providers.

How does professional storage differ from basic man-and-van or self-storage?

With basic man-and-van or self-storage, you are usually responsible for packing, loading, transport and unloading into a unit, often with limited or no cover if something goes wrong. With our service, a trained, professional team manages the whole process, from collection to secure storage and final delivery. This means fewer handling stages, better protection of your belongings, and clear accountability. We also provide goods in transit and public liability cover, and plan the job properly, which most casual options simply do not offer.

How far in advance should I book storage?

For planned moves or refurbishments, we recommend booking at least one to two weeks in advance, especially during busy periods such as summer and month-end. This helps ensure we can reserve the right size storage allocation and schedule your collection on your preferred date. However, we know plans can change quickly, so we always try to accommodate shorter notice where possible. Even if your dates are not fixed, it is worth contacting us early so we can advise on availability and options in Shirley and the surrounding area.