MET Removals is run by three brothers – Michael, Ethan, and Troy – founded in 2022 and rated 5.0 stars from 161 Google reviews. Based on the East London and Essex border, they handle removals and storage in London daily, which means they have seen every situation where a customer needed both services together and every situation where they did not. If your completion date has slipped, you are downsizing, or your new property needs work before you move in, combining removals and storage London into one job is often the most practical route. This guide explains when it makes sense, what it costs, and what to sort in advance.
What removals and storage in London actually means
A combined removals and storage service means one company collects your belongings on move-out day, transports them, and holds them in a secure unit until your new property is ready. You do not need to find a separate storage provider or hire a second van. The crew loads everything at your current address, drives to the depot, and stores your goods until you give the word to deliver.
For MET Removals, storage starts from £25 per week for a standard 35 sq ft unit. Larger units are available for full house contents. The storage service sits alongside the core house removals operation, so both are booked and managed in one place with a single fixed-price quote.
When does using removals and storage London make sense?
Not every move needs storage. But there are five situations where combining the two services is the right call.
Completion dates that do not align
The most common scenario in London is a chain where your sale completes before your purchase does. You hand over the keys to your current home on a Friday and your new property does not complete until the following Thursday. The furniture has to go somewhere in the gap. Booking removals and storage as a single job means the crew collects on completion day and delivers as soon as your solicitor confirms funds.
New builds with delayed handover
New build completions in East London – Stratford, Royal Docks, Walthamstow – and across the wider London market regularly push back by weeks. If you have sold your existing home and the developer moves the handover date, storage bridges the gap without you scrambling for a last-minute solution.
Downsizing from a larger property
Moving from a four-bed in Chigwell to a two-bed in Hackney means some furniture simply will not fit. Rather than selling everything before the move – which adds pressure and often means accepting lower prices – many customers store the overflow and make decisions once they are settled. Storage from £25 per week makes this approach affordable for a few months.
Renovations before move-in
Buyers who want to rewire, replaster, or refit a kitchen before moving in face the same problem: the property is theirs legally but not practically liveable. A combined removals and storage London job means the crew collects on completion day and delivers once the contractors are out.
Staged moves for families or shared households
Some East London and Essex moves happen in stages – one person moves first, the other follows three months later, or adult children take some of the furniture and not all of it. Storage holds the second batch until the second move is ready.
What affects the cost of combined removals and storage in London
A combined job has two cost components: the removal itself and the storage duration. The table below gives a planning baseline for the removal element. Storage on top runs from £25 per week for a single unit.
| Property size | Typical removal cost | Storage from (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat | £600 – £900 | £25 |
| 2-bed flat or terraced house | £850 – £1,200 | £25 – £50 |
| 3-bed semi or detached | £1,100 – £1,600 | £50 – £100 |
| 4-bed or larger home | £1,400 – £2,500+ | £100+ |
These ranges cover labour, van, fuel, and loading. ULEZ, congestion charges, and stair carries are included in the MET Removals fixed-price quote – nothing is added on the day. Your actual quote depends on your property, inventory, and access.
How packing fits into a removals and storage job
If you are going into storage, packing is worth taking seriously. Boxes packed properly at the point of collection protect your goods for weeks or months in a unit, not just overnight on a van. MET Removals offers a Pack and Move service where the team arrives one or two days before the removal day and boxes everything room by room – materials included.
For a job going into storage, a packing service also makes the delivery stage faster. Clearly labelled, room-sorted boxes mean the crew can unload directly into the right rooms at your new property without you directing every box at the door.
Common mistakes when booking removals and storage in London
- Booking storage separately. Using a self-storage site for the holding period and a removals company for the move means two quotes, two booking processes, and a transfer job in the middle. A combined service removes that step.
- Underestimating storage duration. London completions slip. If you book four weeks and need six, you want a provider who can extend without penalty. Confirm the extension policy before you commit.
- Not confirming access restrictions. Some London storage facilities – and some delivery postcodes – have height restrictions for large vans or timed loading windows. Give your removals company both addresses so they can flag any issues before move day.
- Leaving the storage decision late. Popular storage units in East London and Essex fill up in summer. If your move is between May and September, book early.
- Not asking about insurance. Goods in transit and goods in storage are covered differently. Ask your removals company what is included in the base quote and what requires a separate policy.
FAQs
How long can I keep belongings in storage with MET Removals?
Storage is available on a flexible weekly basis from £25 per week for a standard 35 sq ft unit. There is no fixed minimum term. Most customers who use storage as part of a chain move need it for two to eight weeks. If your situation changes and you need longer, you can extend – confirm the extension process with the team at the time of booking so there are no surprises.
Do MET Removals cover storage jobs across all of London or only East London and Essex?
MET Removals handles combined removals and storage London jobs across East London, Essex, North London, South London, and West London. The depot sits on the East London and Essex border, which means collection from addresses in Hackney, Ilford, Walthamstow, Romford, Chingford, and Brentwood is straightforward. Longer-distance collection from South or West London is available but may affect the quote – confirm your postcode when you request a price.
Is my furniture insured while it is in storage?
You should confirm the specific insurance position with MET Removals at the time of booking, as coverage details can vary. Ask what the goods-in-storage policy covers, what the excess is, and whether any high-value items need a separate policy. MET Removals fixed-price quotes include the removal element – get clarity on the storage insurance separately before you sign off.
What is the difference between full packing and partial packing for a storage job?
Full packing means the MET Removals team boxes every room before the collection day. Partial packing means you pack clothes, books, and personal items yourself and the team handles the kitchen, fragile items, and anything you flag as needing professional wrapping. For a storage job, full packing is generally worth it – goods stay in the unit for weeks or months and the quality of the pack matters more than it does for a same-day delivery. Discuss the scope when you request your quote.
Ready to book removals and storage in London?
MET Removals is run by brothers Michael, Ethan, and Troy – 5.0 stars from 161 Google reviews, fixed-price quotes with ULEZ, fuel, and stair charges included, and storage from £25 per week. Get a fixed-price quote for removals and storage in London or call the team to talk through your timeline, storage duration, and packing options before you commit to a date.
