Furniture Storage
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Secure Storage for Furniture, Across the UK
Need somewhere to store furniture? Whether you’re moving overseas, moving house and need somewhere for your furniture in the meantime, or you’re awaiting a contract exchange and need short-term storage until it completes, Abels can help with managed storage from a removals company, tailored to what you need to store.
Our purpose-built storage facilities suit all kinds of furnishings, from carpets and sofas to wardrobes and beds. Before anything goes into storage, our team cleans items thoroughly, checks wooden furniture is completely dry, and dismantles large items where needed, so everything is properly prepared and protected from day one. We have a range of containers and vaults available, many fitted with racks to keep items organised, and use breathable materials rather than plastic to protect fabric and upholstered pieces, with climate control for anything going into long term storage.
Our warehouses are conveniently located across the UK, Europe and overseas, making them a practical, functional choice whether you need short-term or long-term storage when moving home.
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What Furniture Can Be Stored with Abels?
Our clean, secure storage facilities can accommodate nearly any household or office item, with space to store items ranging from everyday furnishings to business equipment. Commonly stored furniture includes:
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Sofas and armchairs
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Dining tables and chairs
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Dining Tables and Chairs
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Wardrobes and bookcases
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Fridges, freezers, and washing machines
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Office furniture and workstations
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Rugs and carpets
Mattresses are stored flat or on their side to maintain their shape, and clothes are best packed into wardrobe boxes rather than left loose, which we can supply as part of your move into storage.
Where appropriate, we keep belongings off concrete floors on pallets, and won’t store items likely to attract pests.
Before anything enters storage, we create a full inventory, giving you full visibility over what’s stored, where, and for how long. For valuable, rare or fragile items, specialist handling and storage protocols are available on request.
Managed Storage vs Self Storage
Self storage units give you your own space and access whenever you need it, but you do the packing, loading and organising yourself. With Abels’ managed storage, our team handles all of that for you, from collection and inventory through to packing materials, climate control and regular inspections, so you get a fully looked-after storage solution rather than an empty unit and a padlock.
Packing Materials and Protection for Your Furniture
Different materials need different protection, and our teams handle this for you. Upholstered furniture and mattresses are wrapped in breathable cotton sheets rather than plastic, which can trap moisture and lead to mould. Glass, mirrors and delicate surfaces such as cabinets, display cabinets and dining tables are protected with bubble wrap and moving blankets, and drawers and doors are taped shut or removed before transport to protect hinges and prevent damage in transit. Proper preparation makes all the difference to how well furniture holds up in long-term storage.
How Much Storage Space Will You Need?
How much storage space you need depends on how much furniture you’re storing, whether that’s a single chest of drawers and a few boxes, or enough space for a full living room or bedroom. We make the most of the vertical space within each unit, so you’re not paying for room you don’t need. Our team will talk you through it based on what you’re storing, so you only pay for the space you actually need, which can save you money over an oversized unit.
Furniture Restoration Services
Need furniture restored while it’s in storage? We offer access to trusted restoration and cleaning services for both furniture and artwork, helping keep items in perfect condition during long periods in storage.
We avoid airtight plastic coverings for long-term storage, as plastic wrap can trap moisture and damage furniture finishes. A clean storage unit, along with our regular inspections, helps us spot mould, damage, and musty smells early, before they become a problem.
Why Choose Abels?
With over 65 years of storage and removals expertise, Abels delivers confidence at every stage. As one of the UK’s most established removals and storage companies, Abels also holds a Royal Warrant for Removals and Storage Services, a distinction no other UK removals company can claim.
Our facilities are:
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Fully alarmed and monitored 24/7 (Redcare linked)
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Equipped with fire control systems and enforced non-smoking policies
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Professionally managed by trained staff
Whether you need temporary storage during a home move or a long-term solution for heirloom pieces, your belongings are protected and professionally handled from start to finish.
Skilled, committed, and cheerful moving team
I have used Abels three times in the last 12 months, to help pack and move the contents of a small house into storage, then to deliver from storage to a new flat, and this week to pick up a sofa bed and deliver it to me. Each time the Abels team has been skilled, their packing is fantastic, careful, committed to high standards, and always cheerful.
They have been fantastic and extremely helpful.
Abels have moved us several times and are holding some of our household items in storage currently. They have been fantastic and extremely helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. They take care when removing items from your home to ensure nothing gets broken, they just go that little extra to make moving less stressful. The guys that do all the removals have been great too! Highly recommend.
Abels is a real 5 star company
Abels is a real 5 star company. I was initially impressed by their flexibility in taking some furniture into storage, then the assessment of our moving needs was carried out with great professionalism, including a clear explanation of how things would work, which was very helpful.
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