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How Student Storage Works in London

Student storage in London is simpler than it sounds. UniLug helps you arrange collection, secure storage and return delivery — all without a van or a trip to a storage unit. Here's exactly how it works, from your first booking to getting everything back before the new term.

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In short

Student storage in London usually involves booking online, choosing a collection date, packing your boxes or suitcases, having them collected from your address, storing them securely, and arranging return delivery before the next term or move-in date. With UniLug, collection is free from any floor, storage starts from £5.95/box per month (summer £7.25/box/month for three months), and return delivery is £7.99/box to any London address with insurance up to £110 per box included.

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The Process

SIX SIMPLE STEPS

From deciding what to store to getting it back — here's the whole journey.

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Choose what to store
Work out how many boxes and suitcases you have. Not sure? Most students storing a room's worth use a handful of boxes plus a suitcase or two — you can adjust later.
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Book your London collection
Book online in a few minutes: pick your plan, number of boxes and a collection date and time slot. UNILUG boxes are delivered to you beforehand — £3.95 (Medium) or £5.95 (Large), purchased separately with no separate delivery charge. All boxed items must be packed in UNILUG boxes.
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Pack your boxes & suitcases
Pack your belongings into your boxes and suitcases before collection day. Label them if you like — everything is logged to your order.
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UniLug collects from your address
On your chosen day, a driver collects from your room — free, from any floor of your halls or private accommodation. You'll get a message before arrival.
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Your items are stored securely
Your boxes and suitcases are kept in a secure, CCTV-monitored facility for as long as you need, with insurance up to £110 per box included.
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Arrange return delivery
When you're ready, book a return delivery and we bring everything back to any London address for £7.99 per box — perfect for before the new term or a move-in date.
Who It's For

COMMON SITUATIONS

Student storage in London works for a range of situations — these are the most common.

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Leaving student halls
Your hall contract ends but you're coming back? We collect on move-out day and store everything until you're back, so you don't have to haul it home.
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Moving between London accommodation
Between a tenancy ending and the next starting, we bridge the gap — collect from the old place, store, and deliver to the new London address.
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Summer storage
Store boxes and suitcases over the summer break from £7.25/box/month for three months, then have it all back before the new term. See summer storage in London.
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International students going home
Store in London while you fly home for the break, instead of carrying everything or paying for shipping. We deliver back when you return.
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No car or van
No transport? No problem. Door-to-door collection and delivery mean you never need a van or a trip across London to a storage unit.
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Want clear, upfront pricing
See the full cost before you book — storage per box, £7.99/box return, insurance included. See the London prices.

READY TO GET STARTED?

Book your collection in a few minutes, or message UniLug on WhatsApp if you'd like to check how it works for your situation first.

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Common Questions

HOW IT WORKS FAQ

How far ahead should I book student storage in London?▾
Book as soon as you know your move-out date — ideally one to two weeks before you need collection. June and July are the busiest weeks for student move-out in London, so collection slots fill up fastest then. Booking early secures the date and time slot you want; you can adjust the number of boxes later.
Can UniLug collect from student halls?▾
Yes. UniLug collects from university halls and private student accommodation across London, including upper floors, at no extra charge. You choose a collection date and time slot when you book, and the driver messages you ahead of arrival.
Can I store suitcases as well as boxes?▾
Yes. You can store suitcases as they are, alongside UniLug boxes — Medium (45 × 40 × 40 cm) and Large (70 × 45 × 45 cm). Most students store a mix of boxes and suitcases. We can't store hazardous, perishable or illegal items.
Can international students use UniLug?▾
Yes. Many international students store with UniLug while they go home over the summer or between terms rather than carrying everything back or paying for shipping. We collect before you fly out and deliver to your London address when you return. More for international students.
Can I get my items returned before term starts?▾
Yes. You choose your return delivery date, so you can have everything brought back to your new London address in the days before the new term begins. Book the return a little ahead of move-in week, as that period is busy. Return delivery is £7.99 per box to any London address.
Is door-to-door student storage different from self storage?▾
Yes. With traditional self storage you rent a unit and transport your belongings to and from it yourself. With UniLug's door-to-door service, a driver collects your boxes from your accommodation and delivers them back when you need them — you never visit a facility. Door-to-door can be simpler because collection and return are arranged for you; compare the full cost, including travel and van hire, before deciding. See our door-to-door vs self storage comparison.
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