Two long rows of storage unit roller doors facing each other across a wide concrete aisle

Furniture storage

Furniture storage in Christchurch

Good furniture survives storage when you prepare it properly. Bad prep is what damages it, not the time in the unit. Here's how to get it right.

Protect each piece

Clean and dry everything first. Crumbs and damp invite mould and pests.
Take legs off tables and beds, and tape the screws to the piece in a labelled bag.
Cover with cotton sheets or furniture blankets. Plastic wrap traps moisture against wood and leather.
Wrap glass tops and mirrors in bubble wrap and stand them on edge.
Treat leather with conditioner before it goes in.

Load the unit

Pallets or boards first
Lift furniture off the concrete so air flows underneath.
Heavy and big at the back
Wardrobes, drawers and the fridge go against the back wall.
Couches on their feet
Standing a couch on end strains the frame. Keep it upright.
Leave a gap
Keep a hand's width off the walls so air moves around everything.

The full method is in How to Store Furniture Safely.

Picking a unit size

Furniture takes floor space, not height, because you can't stack a couch. Measure the big pieces and add them up, then add room for an aisle. Send the list with your quote request and we'll suggest a unit.

Get a quote

Every unit is $469 per month including GST, with a 6-month minimum stay. Tell us what you're storing and when, and we'll tell you what's free.