Storage during a renovation — what it actually costs.
Storing the contents of a whole house during a 2-4 month renovation typically costs £58/mo on Packhood vs £210 at Big Yellow / Safestore. Same volume, monthly billing, KYC-verified hosts, no contract.
Save up to 72% on whole-house renovation storage in the UK.
What people store during a renovation in the UK
Whole-house contents
Box everything, drop it in a peer-to-peer garage or spare room for 8-16 weeks at £45-£95/mo. Same volume Big Yellow / Safestore would charge £180-£280/mo for. Save 56% across the build.
Furniture-only storage
Keep beds, sofas, dining furniture out of dust and paint while floors, walls and ceilings get redone. Lockable, ground-floor garages best for heavy items; spare rooms for fabrics.
Kitchen + bathroom appliances
Fridge, dishwasher, oven, washer-dryer all stored together during fit-out. Indoor garage or basement listings keep appliances dry and dust-free until install day.
Site materials + tools
Trade kit, tile pallets, paint, second-fix joinery and electrics stored neighbourhood-side so the builders can pull stock daily. Builders rate available with weekly pickups.
Art, instruments, valuables
Climate-stable spare rooms for paintings, vinyl, instruments — hosts with humidity control flag it on the listing. Stripe escrow + £250 host guarantee per booking.
Short-let staging
Selling post-reno? Store the homeowner contents while you stage the property for sale. Tenants and estate agents both use Packhood for this 4-12 week window.
Renovation storage rates by city
Typical Packhood rate by market — click through for price bands by asset type and FAQ specific to your city.
FAQ — renovation storage in the UK
How much does renovation storage cost in the UK?
A whole-house renovation in the UK typically needs 15-25 m³ of storage (sofa, dining set, beds, appliances, boxes). On Packhood that costs £45-£95/mo across most cities — about £58/mo median. The same volume at Big Yellow, Safestore or Shurgard would run £180-£280/mo. Over a 12-week renovation that is £700-£900 saved.
How long can I store renovation contents on Packhood?
Bookings start at minimum-monthly and most renovation bookings run 2-6 months. Many hosts welcome 8-12 month bookings at a 5-10% discount; use the filter on the search map for max-stay.
Where in London is renovation storage cheapest?
Zones 4-6 — Bromley, Croydon, Enfield, Barnet — have the lowest typical rates (£60-£90/mo) and are 20-40 min from a Zone 1-2 build. Sandwich the storage choice between travel cost and rental rate; outer-zone Packhood usually wins over inner-zone commercial.
Are my belongings insured during renovation storage?
Yes. Every booking is covered by the Packhood Host Guarantee (£250 in the UK). For higher-value items, renter-side contents insurance is recommended; many home-contents policies cover off-site storage as standard — check with your provider.
Can builders pick up materials from the storage I rent?
Yes, with the host's permission. Many hosts offer "builder access" hours or share a key with the renter's nominated contractor. Filter for "shared access" or "multi-user" on the search map.
Can I store appliances and electronics safely?
Yes — indoor garages, basements and spare rooms keep appliances dry. Check the listing for humidity / temperature claims if you have anything humidity-sensitive (instruments, vinyl, electronics).
What's included in the price?
The listed monthly rate is the host's fee. Renters pay a 12% Packhood service fee on top; hosts pay 5% commission. No deposit by default. Cancel with 7 days' notice; full refund up to 72 hours before start, 50% inside 72 hours.
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