Using Manchester Storage Solutions During Renovations
Within a city like Manchester, space is often at a premium and protecting your belongings becomes more challenging. That’s why choosing the right Manchester storage solutions can be a key part of a smooth renovation project. We offer many storage services from business, student or domestic, removing the hassle of traditional self storage — we’ll deliver a vault to your door, you load it, then we collect and store it in our secure facility.
Why Storage Matters during a Renovation
- Protect your possessions: Dust, paint splatter, vibration, and accidental knocks are all part of the renovation process. Storing items offsite reduces risk of damage.
- Maximise workspace for trades: Builders, electricians, plumbers and decorators need clear floor space to work safely and efficiently.
- Compensate for limited space: Many Manchester properties (terraced houses, period builds) lack spare rooms or large driveways. Offloading bulky items temporarily frees up valuable space.
- Maintain access and order: With a professional storage solution, you retain control and access over what you store, and you reduce clutter in the living areas.
Phases of Renovation & What to Store
You won’t need to store everything at once. Plan when to move different items:
- Pre-work / demolition: Sofas, non-fixed fixtures, appliances, loose furniture
- Structural / rewiring / plumbing: Shelves, boxed items, decor, electronics
- Finishing / painting / flooring: Carpets, rugs, smaller furniture, artworks
- Phased renovations: Clear each zone just before works commence, then rotate vault usage
Because our service is mobile, it eliminates much of the double handling — you don’t have to haul items to a separate storage facility yourself.
Advantages & Considerations
Flexistore’s delivery-based model suits Manchester’s urban constraints:
Advantages
- No van hire or separate journeys
- Vaults delivered direct to property, loaded by you
- Collected and returned when you need them
- Secure warehousing during storage
- You can access your stored vault while in storage at no extra cost
Things to Consider
- Access & placement: Terraced houses may lack front drive space
- Traffic & timing: Schedule deliveries/collections to avoid rush hours
- Proximity to storage facility: Flexistore’s Manchester facility is located at Southmoor Industrial Estate, Southmoor Road, Baguley, M23 9XD
Practical Tips for a Successful Move
- Clearly label boxes and vault contents by room and priority
- Maintain an inventory and photographic record of items before storage
- Keep daily necessities separate so you don’t lose access to essentials
- Avoid overfilling a vault — leave space so you can retrieve items
- Coordinate with your contractor/trades to fit storage moves into their schedule
Contact us
For homeowners undertaking renovation, storage in Manchester, is just as critical as choosing the right builder. Our company offers a seamless, efficient way to store belongings without the burden of transporting items yourself.
With operations covering Manchester and a central facility in Baguley, our model delivers real value for city projects. If you’re interested in our storage solutions in Manchester then don’t hesitate to get in touch.