Several removals companies serving Christchurch also offer storage, including Astra Removals, which has operated from the Bournemouth and Dorset area since 1986 and can move your belongings directly into secure storage if your new home is not ready on moving day.
When completion dates slip or a new property is not ready on the day you vacate, having a removals company that also provides storage removes a great deal of stress. Rather than hiring a separate storage firm and arranging a second move, you can keep everything with one trusted company until your new home is ready to receive it.
Astra Removals is a long-established, family-run business serving Christchurch and the wider Dorset and South Coast area. We offer a combined removal and storage service, meaning our team can load your furniture and boxes on moving day and transfer them straight into storage rather than delivering to a property that is not yet available. When your new home is ready, we return with everything and complete the delivery — so your belongings are handled by the same crew throughout.
When comparing storage options from local companies, it is worth asking the following questions before you book:
Christchurch sits on the eastern edge of Dorset, close to the Hampshire border, so you will find removal firms based in Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood, and the New Forest also cover the area. It is sensible to get at least two or three written quotes and confirm that each price includes both the removal and the storage element, so you can compare like for like.
If your chain is uncertain or you are moving to or from a leasehold flat where completion times can be unpredictable, booking a company that handles both stages from the outset means you are not left scrambling for short-notice storage on moving day. Contact Astra Removals to discuss your situation and we can advise on what is realistic given your timeline and the volume of furniture involved.
How much notice do I need to give if I want to add storage to my removal booking?
The more notice the better, particularly in busy periods such as late spring and summer when both removals and storage capacity fill quickly. Where possible, raise the possibility of storage at the initial enquiry stage so the company can plan accordingly. Astra Removals recommends discussing storage needs at the same time as booking your removal, even if you hope not to need it.
How long can I keep belongings in storage between moving out and moving in?
There is no fixed maximum with most reputable companies — storage is usually charged weekly or monthly and can continue for as long as required. Short stays of a few days are common when completion is delayed by a matter of hours or days; longer stays of several weeks or months occur when a new build is behind schedule or a purchase falls through. Confirm the minimum period and the notice required to book a re-delivery date.
Is my furniture insured while it is in storage?
Insurance arrangements vary by company. Some include a level of cover within the storage price; others offer it as an add-on, or expect you to extend your home contents policy to cover goods in storage. Always confirm the level of cover in writing before leaving any items, and check whether cover applies during the transit phase as well as while items are at rest in the facility.
Can a Christchurch removals company store just part of my belongings?
Yes. If only part of your move is problematic — for example, large furniture that cannot fit into temporary accommodation — most firms can store a portion of your goods and deliver the rest directly. Discuss the split in advance so the team can plan the load order on the vehicle accordingly.
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