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Recent Moving to Storage reviews

Harry is amazing! Cheerful, helpful, timely, great communicator. Will hire again for sure.

Help move suitcases & boxes downstairs into storage unit

£150

Arrived exactly on time, very efficient and professional moving job + very good communication - appreciated the confirmation text we were still on for the following morning the evening before!

Man and van to move 30 boxes from an office to storage unit

£250

Awesome job! Very competent, fast, friendly. Couldn't have been better.

Moving 10ish boxes from storage unit to house - needs van/small truck

£100

Brilliant ! Absolutely brilliant!

Bed with overbed storage unit

£80

Laszlo was so friendly , was early to the job and great conversation . The whole task took a little over 2 hours which is much less than I thought it would . He was professional throughout and had the expertise and equipment promised in his profile Thanks las !

Help me pick up boxes from a storage unit in Wandsworth

£80

Martin’s service was impeccable. Prompt, helpful & friendly. Couldn’t recommend more!

Move a few items to a storage unit

£80

What's the average cost of a storage removals expert

£70 - £185

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£70

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£105

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£185

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Why book a moving to storage help through Airtasker?

When you’re moving to storage, the whole process can feel like juggling too many balls at once as sorting belongings, hiring transport, and finding secure storage facilities are all squeezed into one busy week. 

Airtasker cuts through that chaos by letting you book trusted movers in just a few clicks. Simply post a task, compare quotes, browse reviews, and choose a removals provider or an individual mover who feels right for the job.

It’s a straightforward, no-fuss way to organise everything from a quick run to a local self-storage site to a more involved moving and storage arrangement. Many Taskers arrive with the proper kit of trolleys, straps, blankets, vans, ready to load, transport, and place items safely in storage spaces. With flexible booking and transparent pricing, Airtasker makes the whole experience feel easier, calmer, and a lot less like hard graft.

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Top Moving to Storage related questions

In the UK, most people pay £25–£60 per hour for a Tasker, depending on the size of the job, the vehicle required, and whether packing help is included.

Monthly storage centre costs vary by location and how much space the unit occupies, but on average, you’ll pay £60–£200 a month for a standard unit, with London and other major cities at the higher end.

You can rent a storage unit for as long as you need. Anything from a single week to several years should work. Most facilities offer rolling contracts, giving you flexibility if your plans change.

No, you can’t. Storage units aren’t legally permitted to be used as residential, business, or mailing addresses due to safety and occupancy regulations.

Pros: hassle-free storage, flexible contracts, secure facilities, space for decluttering, and support during removals and storage transitions. Cons: ongoing monthly fees, limited access hours depending on the provider, and restrictions on what you can store.

A good removals service provider will have verified Airtasker profiles, genuine reviews, clear pricing, and transparent communication. Avoid anyone who pressures you for upfront payment, refuses to provide written details, or has no credible online presence.

Most packers and moving services won’t handle hazardous materials, flammable goods, perishable food, chemicals, or anything prohibited under UK transport and safety regulations. Always check with your movers and storage companies before packing day.

What does a moving to storage service include?

A moving to storage service in the UK typically covers everything from packing support and careful loading to safe transport and organising your belongings once they arrive at your chosen self storage facility. 

Whether you’re downsizing, decluttering, or preparing for a relocation, Airtasker connects you with movers who can tailor the service to suit your timeline, budget, and storage requirements. For other moving options, explore Airtasker’s main removals services.

Here’s what’s typically included when booking a moving to storage service on Airtasker:

Packing and preparation for storage

If you need help getting your items ready for storage, you can request packing and preparation support when posting your task. This may include wrapping fragile items, organising boxes by room, disassembling furniture, and labeling cartons so they’re easy to find later. 

If you prefer to prepare everything on your own, your storage removals expert can jump straight to loading. But for many customers, having a helping hand with packing makes a world of difference, especially when moving houses.

Loading your items safely

Once everything’s boxed up, your storage removals expert will handle the heavy lifting. They’ll load your household goods, appliances, furniture, and storage totes into their vehicle with care. Whether you’re moving from one storage unit to another or transporting items from home into a self-storage facility, your Tasker will ensure your belongings are safely placed and evenly secured, so you're stress-free from A to B.

Transport to your storage unit

After loading up, your storage removals expert will transport your items to the storage facility of your choice. They’re familiar with common storage simple site layouts and access rules, which help keep everything running smoothly. They’ll coordinate with you regarding gate codes, unit numbers, and any time restrictions. For those with storage options which are close to home, some man with a van removals experts offer small van or moving truck options to keep costs low.

Unloading and organising your storage unit

Once they arrive, your storage removals expert can unload everything directly into your storage unit. They can also help you organise your items inside the space so you can easily access what you need later. If you’re setting aside seasonal items or storing business inventory, a bit of extra organisation goes a long way. 

Additional services

Depending on the Tasker you choose, you might also get help wrapping furniture, discarding old packing materials, or reorganizing an existing unit. You can also ask for help taking items to donation centres or transporting unwanted goods to a recycling facility. Just specify any add-ons you need when posting your task so your Tasker can plan accordingly.

Recent Moving to Storage tasks

Storage unit full to new house

£300

Brean, Somerset

3rd Mar 2026

Everything Pickup location: Brean, Somerset, TA8 2, England Removals size: House Stairs: At pickup

Need to move some set pieces from a storage unit to a theatre

£70

Forest Hill, Greater London

2nd Mar 2026

a small retro bar (it can fold down a little), an ottoman, 2 x tub armchairs, coffee table, 3 x lamps, small magazine racm, shelving unit, rug, houseplant, large drapes, side table, bar stool, 2 framed artworks, window and base for it, flooring (1m length rolls x 4) Pickup location: Forest Hill, London, SE23 , England Drop-off location: Lambeth, London, SE11 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Moving from storage unit to house

£400

Southfields, Greater London, SW18

2nd Mar 2026

Moving from storage unit in SW19 to house based in SW18. Approximately 4 miles. The storage has lift facilities. Other then a King mattress, a TV, chest of drawers and two bed side tables the rest are boxes mixture of small and large, suitcases and bags. Will require one trip with Luton van and delivery will be to a empty room on the ground floor.

We need a shoe storage unit and 4 standing flower beds removed

£50

Didsbury, Greater Manchester

1st Mar 2026

1 shoe storage unit 4 standing flower beds, which will be emptied. Pickup location: Manchester, Lancashire, M20 6, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Move bedframe and boxed up stuff to storage unit

£100

Tooting, Greater London, SW17

1st Mar 2026

Bedframe, suitcases and a bunch of boxes Pickup location: Tooting, London, SW17 , England Drop-off location: Colliers Wood, London, SW19 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Move out and move to storage

£100

Spring Grove, Greater London

28th Feb 2026

Boxes, bags, fee bits of furniture (no sofa or wardrobe though) Pickup location: Hounslow, Middlesex, TW7 4, England Drop-off location: Acton, London, W4 5P, England Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At pickup

Move our belongings from storage unit to our new house

£250

Balham, Greater London

28th Feb 2026

We have boxes, a dining room table and a sofa- there are also an arm chair and large mirror. Pickup location: Balham, London, SW12 , England Drop-off location: Colliers Wood, London, SW19 , England Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At delivery

Move items from storage unit to house 2 minutes walk away

£40

New Charlton, Greater London

27th Feb 2026

Hi guys I need a van to move items from a storage facility to a house 2 minutes walk away The two postcodes are se77sj to se77ah The items will be ready outside of the storage facility by the time you arrive

Man with van, 1 bedroom move to storage 8:00am

£200

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

27th Feb 2026

Hi, I need a man with a van to help move me at 8am tomorrow (Saturday, 28 February). It is only boxes and one desk and a TV (no big furniture like bed or couch). 1 flight of stairs, I will help you with the moving. The storage unit is very close by at North Ken Big Yellow Storage. Plan is to be at storage by 9am and then be done by 10am.

Amazing! The best moving experience I have had! Moved entire flat into storage in under 2 hours!

Help and van to move sofa and items to storage unit

£75

East Dulwich, Greater London, SE22

17th Feb 2026

2-seat sofa King size mattress Small desk (L100 x W50 x H80cm) Drinks trolley - on wheels (L100 x W50 x H100cm) Wooden screen (W50 x D15 x H200cm) 5 pictures in frames (weight 2 kg total) 1 x mirror (W80 x H160 x D15cm. Weight 3kg) 1 x Armchair Pickup location: East Dulwich, London, SE22 , England Drop-off location: Forest Hill, London, SE23 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Can’t recommend enough. Great comms, made the job super easy and all round nice chap. Thanks again Stephen!

Move items from Storage Unit in SE27 to my new home in SE1

£30

Tulse Hill, Greater London

1st Feb 2026

I need a van to help me move the contents my small storage locker at Access Self Storage, West Norwood, SE27, to a flatshare in Bermondsey, SE1. I used a Zip Car van back in August to move the items by myself in about an hour including driving, but since Zip Car shutdown last month I'm stuck. The contents include 4 large boxes, a few large bags, a large shoe rack, big bags of camping gear, and an ultra wide monitor. I've attached a photo to give you a feel for the size. I'll be there to help load and unload the van. Pickup location: Tulse Hill, London, SE27 , England Drop-off location: Bermondsey, London, SE1 3, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Saf helped me move all my stuff from an 80 cubic feet storage locker to my new home half an hour away in one go in his Saab. Saf communicated well, offered the best price by far, and was flexible in his timings.

Help me move to storage unit

£50

Shepherd's Bush, Greater London

22nd Dec 2025

Need to move a medium tv, guitar, one box of kitchen ware, a microwave and a few carrier bags. A bed side table Pickup location: Hammersmith and Fulham England, United Kingdom Drop-off location: Lower Holloway, London, N7 9, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Very amazing job, Lovely company and had great space in his van

Storage unit move

£45

Stockwell, Greater London

9th Dec 2025

Bed, mattress, chest of drawers Pickup location: Brixton, London, SW2 5, England Drop-off location: Stockwell, London, SW9 6, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery I have a storage unit in Brixton and I need a van and perhaps some help moving the furniture to my new place form the locker.

Sooooo helpful! Helped to load everything and really kind :)

Collecting Permits and Closing Storage Unit

£120

Ordsall, Greater Manchester

1st Dec 2025

For ANDY Please manage the intake of permits from taskers returning to the storage unit. While there, organize the inventory and clear the space to prepare for the final closure of the facility.

Great job! Would highly recommend this tasker for any other tasks. 

Help moving my items from a storage unit to my new studio

£90

Headstone, Greater London

10th Nov 2025

Clothes, cleaning items, shoes, room decor, bath/shower items, personal belongings Pickup location: Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 4, England Drop-off location: Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 2, England Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At delivery

Such lovely guys, they were both so friendly and helpful. They helped me move all my things into their van and then back out into my studio which was really appreciated. Couldn’t recommend them enough 🫶🏼

Move a load of boxes from my flat to a storage unit 5 minutes away

£30

Horninglow, Staffordshire

13th Oct 2025

Boxes and a few bigger items Pickup location: Horninglow and Eton England, United Kingdom Drop-off location: Stretton, Staffordshire, DE13 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places

He was amazing. Helped me move all the boxes, and was very polite and very helpful. Was very efficient and helpful, couldn’t fault him

Restock Storage Unit

£60

Birmingham, West Midlands, B1

13th Oct 2025

We are receiving a delivery of 120 boxes of flyers to the Big Yellow Self Storage facility. We need someone to move the boxes of flyers from the loading bay and store them in our storage unit. You are then responsible for clearing out all of the waste boxes / flyers / packaging & wrapping from the unit to keep it clean and tidy.

Great job! Very professional and efficient. Highly recommended.

Restock storage unit

£60

Manchester, Greater Manchester

13th Oct 2025

FOR Andy We are receiving a delivery of flyers to the Big Yellow Self Storage facility. We need someone to move the boxes of flyers from the loading bay and store them in our storage unit.

Fantastic work! Went above and beyond to get the job done.

Help move furniture from flat to storage unit and back

£100

Honor Oak Park, Greater London, SE23

9th Oct 2025

We are moving our personal furniture out of the flat on 25th October in the AM into a storage unit 10mins down the road and then taking furniture out of the same storage facility in Sydenham and putting back in the flat. So essentially swapping furniture from a storage unit to the flat. There is a lift that fits everything in multiple trips other wise there’s 3 flights of stairs if needed or preferred. 10 boxes, king size bed frame (no mattress), 3 parts to a sofa, desk slab, 2 small drawers, luggage, mini freezer, rugs, kitchen appliances (all in boxes) + large mirror Pickup location: Flat in Forest Hill, London, SE23 , England Drop-off location: Storage unit Sydenham, London, SE26 , England Pack van again and return to flat Forest Hill Removals size: Small Apartment Imagine this is a 2 person job, please bring blankets to protect the white sofa

10/10 would use them again, super efficient and easy to deal with. So happy thank you!

Man & Van (car) Needed - Quick small items Storage Move

£100

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1

22nd Sep 2025

I need someone with a van or even can be done with car to help move my belongings from Access Storage (SG1 2GR) to Shurgard Storage (SG1 2GX) in Stevenage. It’s a 7-minute drive, same postcode area. No heavy furniture, just boxes, plastic bags, small cabinets Trolley and lift available, no stairs, no carrying Everything is packed and ready to go Needs to be done after 1:30pm tomorrow (Tuesday) or Wednesday morning This should take 1 trip max with van under an hour, and 4/5 times with car, under 4 hours including loading and unloading. Please quote a fair price, I’m in extremely hard situation at this time Thank you!

Fitted me in a busy schedule and reliable