Pre-Packing and Packing for Storage in London
Moving house, clearing a room, or putting things into storage, our pre-packing team boxes up your home properly so nothing gets damaged on the way. We pack for move days and we pack for storage, using quality materials and a room-by-room plan that makes unpacking simple later. You will be right at home with the Jones’s, a family-run team who treat your belongings with care and respect.
What Is Packing for Storage?
Packing for storage means preparing and boxing your belongings so they stay safe while they sit in a storage unit, whether that is for a few weeks between moves or for the long term. It is not the same as packing for a move day. Items going into storage are stacked, left untouched for longer, and need protection against pressure, dust and damp. Our team in London packs your home with all of that in mind, wrapping furniture, boxing breakables and labelling everything clearly so you can find what you need when it comes back out. If you also need the items collected, stored and redelivered, see our storage removals service in London, which works hand in hand with this packing service.
What Is Included
Every pre-packing job is quoted as a fixed price with no hidden fees. Your quote covers:
- Full labour from a trained two-person team, never temporary agency staff
- All packing materials, boxes, tape, paper, bubble wrap and labels
- Specialist wrapping for fragile and high-value items
- Wardrobe boxes that keep clothes on their hangers
- A clear, labelled, room-by-room inventory so unpacking is simple
- Full insurance cover under our Move Assured accreditation
- Prep for dismantling where furniture needs to come apart for storage or transport
Packing Materials We Use
Good packing starts with the right materials, and we bring everything with us so you do not have to buy a thing. Our standard kit includes double-walled cardboard boxes in several sizes, strong packing tape, acid-free tissue paper, recyclable bubble wrap, packing paper, wardrobe boxes, and purpose-made boxes for plates, glasses and mirrors. For storage jobs we add transit blankets and protective covers for sofas, mattresses and large furniture, which matter far more when items are stacked and stored for weeks rather than moved in a single afternoon. The materials are eco-friendly and recyclable wherever possible.
How We Handle Fragile Items
Fragile items are where careless packing shows, so this is where our team slows down. Glassware, ceramics, artwork, mirrors and electronics are wrapped individually in tissue and bubble wrap, then packed into the right-sized box with cushioning so nothing shifts in transit or under the weight of a stack. Plates are stored on their edges, not flat. Antiques and high-value pieces are noted at the assessment stage so they get extra protection and their own labelling. Every fragile box is marked clearly so it is stored and handled the right way up. We hold a strong damage-free record because we understand weight distribution and protective materials, and we pack with the unload in mind.
Storage Prep: Getting Your Belongings Ready for Storage
Items heading into storage need a different approach to a normal move, and this is the part most people get wrong. Here is how we prepare your home for storage so it comes out in the same condition it went in:
- Furniture is wrapped in transit blankets and covers, not left bare, to guard against scuffs, dust and damp
- Mattresses and sofas go into protective covers to keep them clean while stored
- Drawers and wardrobes are emptied and packed separately so units are not over-weighted
- Large furniture is dismantled where needed so it stores flat and saves space, see our dismantling and re-assembly service
- Boxes are packed firm and not overfilled so they stack safely without crushing what is inside
- Everything is labelled by room and contents so you can pull a single item out without unpacking the whole unit
- We avoid sealing perishables, liquids or anything damp that could cause problems in a sealed unit
Pack it right and your storage unit stays tidy, accessible and safe for as long as you need it.
Timelines: How Far Ahead to Book and How Long It Takes
Most homes are packed in a single day, usually 24 to 48 hours before your move or storage date so your house stays liveable until the last moment. A typical three-bedroom home takes a small team most of a day. Larger homes or full-house storage jobs may need two days, which we confirm at the assessment stage so there are no surprises. We recommend booking your packing date at least one to two weeks ahead during busy periods, and as early as you can around bank holidays and end-of-month dates when demand is highest. If your move or storage date changes, just let Rosie know and we will do our best to shift things around.
How Our Pre-Packing Process Works
- Assessment, a coordinator runs through the volume and the nature of your items, flagging antiques and anything fragile so the team arrives prepared
- Room-by-room packing, we work methodically through the home so nothing gets mixed up between rooms
- Specialist fragile wrapping, glass, ceramics and artwork are individually protected and boxed with cushioning
- Clear labelling and inventory, every box is labelled with its contents and the room it belongs to
- The essentials handover, the things you need for your last night and first morning are kept out separately so you are never digging through boxes
Custom Packing Options
- The fragile-only pack, you handle the easy boxes and we take care of the breakables, the kitchen, glassware, art and electronics
- The full household pack, we pack the entire home top to bottom, the most popular choice for families and for storage jobs
- Commercial and office packing, IT, files and equipment packed and labelled for a fast, organised reopen, ideal if you are storing office contents during a refit
Who This Service Is For
This service suits anyone who wants their belongings packed properly by people who do it every day. It is a good fit for families moving a two-bedroom home or larger, anyone putting a home or part of a home into storage, landlords and tenants clearing a property, and businesses storing office contents during a move or refurbishment. If you are short on time, juggling work and children, or simply want the breakables handled by specialists, this is the service for you.
Why Choose Jonesmoves for Packing in London
We are a family-run removals firm based in Twickenham, run by brothers Liam and Casey Jones with their sister Rosie in the office, so every customer deals with a real Jones and not a call centre. We are Move Assured accredited, a Compare My Move verified partner, and we were voted Best Family Removals Company 2023 in South West London. We know the streets, parking and access quirks across South West London because we live and work here. Our pricing is fixed and transparent with no hidden fees, and your belongings are handled with care and respect from the first box to the last.
Areas We Cover
We pack homes and offices across South West London and beyond, including Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, Wimbledon, Putney, Wandsworth, Fulham, Chelsea, Kensington, Hammersmith and Chiswick. We also pack for London removals and national moves from London. Need the move handled too? Pair packing with our house removals or full pack and move service.
What Packing for Storage Costs in London
Every job is quoted as a fixed price based on the size of your home and what needs packing, so you get a clear number with no hidden fees rather than a vague estimate. The quote covers labour, materials, fragile wrapping and insurance. Tell us your address, your packing date, and roughly what needs to go into storage, and we will come back with honest, transparent pricing. Request your fixed-price quote here.
Packing for Storage FAQs
Yes. We pack homes and offices specifically for storage, wrapping furniture, boxing breakables and labelling everything so it stores safely and comes out in the same condition. We can also collect and store the items for you through our storage removals service.
Furniture should be wrapped in transit blankets and covers rather than left bare, dismantled where possible so it stores flat, and kept off the floor. Mattresses and sofas go into protective covers to stay clean and dry. Our team handles all of this as part of a storage pack.
Yes. We bring all the boxes, tape, paper, bubble wrap, wardrobe boxes and protective covers with you, and the cost is included in your fixed quote. You do not need to buy anything yourself.
Glass, ceramics, artwork and electronics are wrapped individually, cushioned, and packed into the right-sized boxes so nothing shifts under the weight of a stack. Fragile boxes are clearly labelled so they are stored and handled correctly.
We recommend booking your packing date at least one to two weeks ahead, and earlier around month-end and bank holidays when demand is high. If your date changes, let Rosie know and we will do our best to rearrange.
Yes. We can pack your home and move it straight into storage, which is handled through our storage removals service in London. One team, one fixed price, no juggling separate companies.
Most homes are packed in a single day, usually 24 to 48 hours before your move or storage date. Larger homes may need two days, which we confirm at the assessment stage.
Every job is a fixed price based on the size of your home and what needs packing, covering labour, materials, fragile wrapping and insurance. Get a clear quote here with no hidden fees.
Contact Jonesmoves Ltd today for a free Pre-Packing quote
Don’t let the stress of packing overshadow the excitement of your new home. Join the hundreds of happy customers who have given us a 5-star rating for our intuitive, caring, and highly efficient service.
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