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Below you’ll find information to help you understand what’s involved in putting things into storage. This includes the licences your removal company might need, what you can and can’t store, and how to insure your belongings against accidental damage.
What does putting your belongings into storage involve?
Self-storage facilities are normally warehouses divided into smaller units or shipping containers. You pay an ongoing fee to rent the space, and you can access your stuff whenever you like. Some even have 24-hour access. As the name suggests, you’ll be loading and unloading the items yourself, unless you pay someone else to do it for you.
Alternatively, removal companies sometimes have their own storage available if you need to move out of your house before your new home is ready.
They tend to pack everything in large, sealed boxes, and will stay sealed until they’re safely inside your new home. This cuts down on the number of times your belongings are handled, and makes accidental damage less likely. If you think you’ll want access to them while they’re in storage, you might be better off with self-storage instead, and asking the removals company to take your possessions there.
Is there anything I can’t store?
Anything that’s illegal to possess under British law can’t be stored.
Most self-storage facilities won’t allow you to store plants, money or anything flammable like paint. Food can sometimes be prohibited too. If you’re using a removal company’s storage facilities, they’ll have their own policy for what you can and can’t store there before you move into your new home.
How do I prepare fridges and freezers for storage?
If you need to store fridges and freezers, they’ll need to be disconnected, cleaned and dried out ahead of the removal company arriving. If not, you risk leaks and water damage to other items while it’s in storage, not to mention the smell it will cause inside the appliance itself.
The qualifications your removal company needs
Removal companies don’t need any specific qualifications but their drivers will need to have large goods vehicle (LGV) licences.
What is an LGV licence?
An LGV licence states that the driver’s qualified to operate a vehicle under one of the four LGV categories:
- Category C+E – The driver can operate vehicles with a maximum authorised mass of more than 7.5 tonnes, with trailers heavier than 750 kg.
- Category C – The driver can operate vehicles including tipper trucks and heavy box trucks.
- Category C1+E – The driver can operate vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes with trailers of 750 kg or more. This might be a large cargo van with a trailer.
- Category C1 – The driver can operate transit vans and small box trucks. They’re not permitted to tow trailers.
Insurance for putting belongings into storage
Your removal company isn’t legally required to have insurance to store your belongings but it’s a good idea for them to have public liability insurance to cover themselves against accidental injury and damage.
It’s also a good idea for you to have your own insurance to cover your possessions should there be a fire, flooding or theft. The easiest way to do this is to extend your home contents insurance to include objects in storage and in transit as part of a house move. If you already have this included, you’ll normally be given a set number of days that your belongings are covered while in storage. It’s worth checking that number beforehand and looking into additional insurance should your move-in date change and you need to keep your belongings in storage for longer than you originally planned.
Questions you should ask your removal company
- How long have they been trading for?
- Are they a member of the British Association of Removers?
- Do they have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
- Do they have an LGV licence and what category is it?
- What can and can’t I put in storage?
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Turned up when agreed and did a good job.
Experienced builder NEW TO RATED PEOPLE ???? Hi everyone. I’m Mitch, I’ve been in the trade since leaving school. I am a general builder that specialises in timber work. I do most jobs from small jobs like laminate flooring all the way upto 2 storey extensions. For the larger jobs I have a reliable team of builders including electricians, plumbers and bricklayers. We are happy to quote anything, bespoke is my passion. If you can’t get someone to build it, we can! Please feel free to browse photos of my work, I will try upload a little bit of everything. If you don’t see a photo of a job your asking for, feel free to contact me and I’m sure I will be able to show you examples of my work in that area. Friendly team of lads aging between 18 and 66! We look forward to working with you. P.s as mention above we are new to rated trades and as such have decades of experience, thousands of builds under our belts but alas, no rating on here. Any and all feedback will be most welcome. Stay safe everyone and see you on the job!
Mitch did an amazing job would definitely employ him again
Friendly , Many years experience, Good price with Quality. Specialise in work as: Handy Man Painting(Internal & External), Decorating, laminate flooring, flooring, shelves , Patios,Slabs,Fencing and general renovation.we do domestic cleaning . All London areas
Bekim worked really hard on a really extensive job, a big thanks to him. Left a really great outcome.
Hi I’m Andrei and I have a good experience in extension loft conversion block paving,driveway,decking,brick work,fencing,landscaping and more.
Andrei was very professional, started the job on short notice and finished jt just as quick. Communicated all the way through the work, and was done to a high standard. Would recommend him to anyone.
We are a construction company dealing in all aspects of building work extensions and home improvements with over 20 years experience. We work to a high standard and work to timelines for our clients. We will also work to Covid government guidelines when working at your property.
Did a fabulous job on my back yard concrete patio which was crumbling in places and needed levelling. Also suggested adding another step to a rather steep step in place already which made perfect sense and he did a great job with that too. Took 1 day and sent photos of the site after work. Very impressed and very happy with the outcome. I recommend this company and will be using them again on other jobs in the future.
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Responded quickly and plumber visited today, temporarily stopped the leaking until the pipe can be replaced and bathroom re-fitted / completely re-furbished . Resolved the issue and prevented any further damage.
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Joseph is a very helpful and professional tradesperson I would highly recommend him
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2 lads worked hard, job harder than first thought but they stuck at it, required some mechanised tools
We are a family-owned specialist craftsmen firm with many years experience looking after homes and properties; Design, Build, Improving, Renovating and Maintaining.
I highly recommend this company. Russ was very flexible and easy to work with, provided very high quality work at a rapid pace with the final invoice being exactly what we were quoted whilst working to a tight budget. Highly recommend for anyone wanting quality work done with ease.
We are a family run construction company with over 20 years in the trade. We offer all aspects of building, extensions, kitchens, bathrooms, plastering and conversions
Job completed on time
I have worked as a handyman for 7 and a half years and I am also a carpenter by trade, also have a range of power tools in are inventory. Happy to get your job done no matter the size small or big we will have it done efficiently and promptly
Our mission is to provide professional services and we are dedicated to the customer's satisfaction.
Couldn’t recommend enough. Very hardworking and did a great job painting our living room and laying wood flooring. Everything finished to a high standard. Will definitely be using again!
Welcome to Craftsman Construction Ltd Why choose us? We are General Builders, Roofers, Ground workers (including Quality Driveways and Patios, Fencing and Turfing), Bricklayers, Painters and Decorators. We provide a complete building service from top to bottom. We provide a 10 year guarantee on all jobs. Craftsman Construction carries Public Liability Insurance. No job is too small, or too large. We only use quality materials from well known manufacturers. All our work is guaranteed and we provide written estimates for all our projects. Call our team today for free help and advice.
Absolutely happy with the work Very friendly guys Thank you Valter for your amazing job
Hi I am new to Rated People , i have 12 years experience in the construction industry . I also workas a handyman and i am very hard worker and honest . I will do the best job for you at a very good price
Extremely happy with the result. I had the entire house flooring replaced (removed carpet and applied laminated). Stefan was very thorough and finished in time as promised, including old carpet disposal and cleaning at the end of the service.
Wilson's Building & Landscapers have been in business for over 30 years. We are a professional and experienced firm. We have references to all our work and all work is guaranteed. We are a friendly and family run business. No job too big or too small.
I cannot recommend Gary and his boys enough, they have done a fabulous job on my back garden with a new patio, artificial grass and brick built planters. I have already asked them to quote me for my front garden as would not use anyone else now. Thank you again Wilson Builders.
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Very careful, super pleasant and hard working. Highly recommend Ali.
Hey there!! Always ready to get work done fast, efficient and good quality.
The two guys that came, were, quick, clean, polite, took extra rubbish for no extra money, kept in contact throughout the day, recommend highly, will use again, good thing is they are part of a team that do most work that needs to be done in or out of the house. Very happy.
Hi I’m Sean from SLS Home improvements I run a my own business for me and my family I love doing gardaning and projects I like to see the end job when it’s completed. I’m friendly and reliable and like to keep all my customers happy. Loads of work undertaken • Painting and decorating • Putting tv on the wall • Hanging shelves • Building flat pack furniture • Patio • Decking • Concrete bases • Tufting • Building sheds • Grass cutting • Hedge cutting • Guttering cleaning • Fence painting • Building flower beds • Patio cleaning • Tree cutting or trimming
Sean and his team were excellent. Professional, reliable and skilled workmen. They finished our decking in a day working extremely hard and ensuring we were happy with the results. We will definitely use them again and I highly recommend them
Hi im Joe, a general maintenance man from J.A Maintenance. Im qualified and competent in many roles including electrical installation, tiling, brickwork, gardening and lanscaping and all aspects of home/property maintenance.
Joe did a brilliant job moving furniture from upstairs to downstairs (and vice versa) as well as putting in some shelves. He’s coming back this week to do some more work and won’t hesitate with other jobs either. Very reasonable cost and friendly as well, recommended to all. Thanks Joe.
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