Storage for Rainham moves,short or long term,for homes and businesses.
Containerised storage is available for short- and long-term requirements. Discuss storage alongside your removal when dates do not line up.
15+ years · Family-run · Free survey
15+ years
Family-run experience
Free survey
And free fixed quote
Insurance held
Goods in Transit & Public Liability
Licensed
EA Waste Carrier Licence
Discuss your move
Call or request a free quote
Service overview
Containerised storage, linked to your move
What it is
We offer containerised storage for both short-term and long-term needs. Storage can be discussed alongside your move. Contact us about the location, access, collection and delivery arrangements for your requirements.
Who it's for
It's for homeowners caught in a property chain, renters between tenancies, people renovating, people downsizing and businesses between premises. One customer moved from Oxford to London with storage in between, as described in their supplied review.
When you need it
You need storage when your completion dates don't match, when renovation works make a room unusable, when you're moving abroad temporarily, or when you need to declutter before selling.
Why professional help matters
Self-storage means hiring a van, loading it yourself, driving it to a unit and doing it all again later. Our approach combines the move and the storage into one service, with arrangements discussed as part of your quote.
The risks
What goes wrong when moving dates don't match
Gaps between moves are common, and they cause real problems if they're not planned.
Nowhere to put your things
Without storage, you may have to delay a sale or rush a purchase.
Double moving costs
Arranging separate companies for each leg of the move adds cost and coordination.
Damage in makeshift storage
Garages, lofts and friends' spare rooms can be damp, cramped and unsafe.
Lost time
Allow time for loading and unloading if arranging storage yourself.
Common mistakes to avoid
- ×Leaving storage arrangements until the last week.
- ×Storing items in damp garages or sheds.
- ×Packing badly for long-term storage.
- ×Not keeping a list of what's stored.
Our process
How your storage job works
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Tell us your dates
We'll plan storage around your move-out and move-in dates.
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Fixed quote
Free survey and free fixed quote for the move and storage.
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Collection
We wrap and load your belongings, and can pack them for you.
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Containerised storage
Short- and long-term containerised storage options are available.
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Delivery
Discuss onward delivery requirements when requesting your quote.
Benefits
What you get with Daniel Thomas
Move and storage
Discuss containerised storage alongside your removal.
Flexible terms
Short-term or long-term storage.
Protected belongings
Items are wrapped before loading and stored in containers.
Saves effort
Discuss collection and onward delivery with your quote.
Cost clarity
Free fixed quote covering your move.
Bridges property chains
Removes the pressure of matching dates exactly.
In detail
Storage options and situations
Storage fits a wide range of situations.
"Daniel took great care of my stuff moving from Oxford to London, and storing it in between the move. Super quick, professional and really reasonably priced. Can't recommend enough."
Between house moves
One possible use: you've sold but haven't completed on your next home. Discuss the storage period and onward delivery arrangements with us.
During renovations
Clearing rooms for building or decorating work can help make space for the work.
Long-term storage
For longer periods, such as working abroad or downsizing, containerised storage offers a long-term option.
Business storage
Office furniture, stock and equipment can be stored between premises or to free up space.
Location and access
Please contact us for the storage facility location and access arrangements.
Storage near you
We're based in Rainham, Essex, and provide storage across Havering, the rest of Essex, Central, East, North and South London, Kent and Cambridge. Coverage includes:
Pricing
Details to include in your storage enquiry
We don't publish a one-size-fits-all price list, because no two jobs are the same. A small flat on the ground floor with parking outside is a very different job to a four-bedroom house with a narrow staircase and permit-only parking. Instead, we offer a free survey and then a free fixed quote for your exact job.
For your quote, tell us about:
- How much is moving, and how large or heavy the items are
- Access at both addresses: stairs, lifts, parking and distance from the door
- The distance between addresses
- Extras you choose, such as packing, dismantling and reassembly, storage or disposal
- Your preferred date and time, so availability can be discussed
Your fixed quote covers the agreed work. If your items, addresses, access or dates change, tell us so any quote changes can be discussed before proceeding. Payment is by bank transfer or cash.
Get ready
How to prepare for your storage job
Discuss your requirements before the job. Before we arrive, it helps to:
- 1.Call us early with your dates, even if they're not confirmed.
- 2.Book your free survey so we can see access and anything that needs special handling.
- 3.Decide what you don't want to keep. We can take it away under our Environment Agency Waste Carrier Licence, as an agreed disposal service.
- 4.Check parking at both addresses and let us know about any restrictions.
- 5.Measure large furniture against doors and stairs at the new property, and ask whether dismantling is suitable.
- 6.Keep valuables, documents, medication and chargers with you on the day.
If anything changes, such as a completion date moving or extra items appearing, tell us as soon as you can and we'll update the plan.
Why choose us
Why customers choose Daniel Thomas for storage
Daniel Thomas Removals and Storage Ltd is a small, family-run business based in Rainham, Essex. The business has over 15 years of removals experience and provides domestic and commercial services, including UK-wide moves.
We hold Goods in Transit insurance and Public Liability insurance. Ask us about cover and exclusions for your job. Every customer gets a free survey and a free fixed quote. Our reviews keep returning to the same points: the team is punctual, careful with belongings, efficient, friendly, and good value. Many customers have booked us two or more times, which matters more to us than any advert.
We don't hold memberships of trade bodies, and we won't claim accreditations we don't have. What we can offer is a straightforward fixed price, proper insurance, an Environment Agency Waste Carrier Licence for disposal services, and over 15 years of removals experience.
FAQs
Storage: your questions answered
How much does storage cost?
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It depends on how much you're storing and for how long. We give a free fixed quote.
Is storage short or long term?
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Both. We offer containerised storage for short-term and long-term needs.
Do you collect and deliver?
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Discuss collection and delivery arrangements with us when requesting your quote.
Can I combine storage with my move?
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Yes. Containerised storage can be discussed alongside your removal. Emma Little described storage between moves in their supplied review.
Can businesses use your storage?
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Yes. Storage is available for homes and businesses.
Can you pack items for storage?
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Yes. Our packing service includes all materials.
Where is the storage?
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Our business is based in Rainham, Essex. Contact us for the storage facility location and access arrangements.
How do I pay?
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By bank transfer or cash.
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