Storage Solutions for Your Belongings During Home Renovations

One of the most underestimated challenges of a home renovation is knowing what to do with your belongings. Furniture, personal items and everyday essentials can easily be damaged by dust, moisture or accidental knocks if not stored properly. Planning storage in advance protects your possessions and makes living through renovations far more manageable.

Why Storage Planning Matters During Renovations

Renovation sites are busy, unpredictable environments. Without a clear storage plan, clutter builds up, access routes become blocked and the risk of damage increases.

• Reduces risk of dust and impact damage
• Improves site safety and access
• Makes daily life less stressful

Declutter Before Works Begin

Before packing a single box, take time to declutter.

• Donate or sell unused items
• Dispose of broken or unwanted furniture
• Only store items you genuinely want to keep

Less clutter means lower storage costs and easier organisation.

Room-by-Room Packing Strategies

Bedrooms and Living Areas

• Pack soft furnishings in sealed bags
• Disassemble large furniture where possible
• Label boxes clearly by room

Kitchens

• Pack non-essential items first
• Keep a small “essentials box” accessible
• Use sturdy boxes for heavy items

Bathrooms

• Seal liquids to prevent leaks
• Store toiletries you’ll need daily separately

Temporary Storage Options

Self-Storage Units

• Secure and weather-protected
• Ideal for long renovation periods
• Costs vary by location and size

Storage Pods or Containers

• Delivered directly to your property
• Convenient for short-term projects
• Limited access once sealed

Protecting Furniture Stored Onsite

If items remain in the property, protection is essential.

• Use heavy-duty dust covers
• Wrap furniture in breathable materials
• Raise items off floors where possible

Insurance for Stored Items

Check whether your home insurance covers belongings during renovations.

• Confirm cover for items in storage units
• Check exclusions during building works
• Consider specialist storage insurance if needed

Keeping Essentials Accessible

Living through a renovation is much easier when essentials are easy to reach.

• Create a clearly labelled essentials area
• Keep important documents separate
• Plan for daily-use items only

How Fixiz Helps Homeowners Stay Organised

At Fixiz, we understand how disruptive renovations can be. When delivering loft conversions, garage conversions and house extensions across London, we help homeowners plan access, storage and protection to minimise disruption and protect belongings throughout the build.

Planning a renovation?
Contact Fixiz today for a no-obligation consultation and let us help you prepare your home properly before work begins.