In the moves we do, what we see most is that the old home has to be left before the new one is ready. For that gap, whether days or months, what works best is for someone to collect your things, store them with an inventory and bring them to you when you get the keys. In Madrid, with our door-to-door storage unit it comes to from €49 every 4 weeks, with no minimum term.
In short
- You pay for space: from €49 (1 m²) to €149 (6 m²) every 4 weeks, with VAT and no minimum term.
- If you move with us and store some or all of it, 15 % off the move (from €349).
- Pick-up is free up to 3 m² if you store for at least 3 months.
- Basic insurance included. You book with €20, which is deducted from the first payment.
When do you need temporary storage?
You need it whenever your things have to leave one home before they can go into another. If the gap is a couple of days, leaving them at someone's place is usually enough; from a few weeks on, it's worth storing them properly, with an inventory and insurance, without asking favours or filling a friend's car.
- The dates don't line up: you leave your flat before getting the keys to the new one. It's the case we see most.
- Renovation: you empty the home for a few weeks of works.
- Change of city or job: you move the basics first and the rest waits.
If you're a student and what you're storing is a room for the summer, there's a per-box rate, from €45 to €33 each with a one-off payment: see it at Students prices.
How much does it cost to store your things in Madrid?
You pay for the space your things take up, every 4 weeks and VAT included: €49 for 1 m², €69 for 2, €89 for 3, €109 for 4, €129 for 5 and €149 for 6. There's no minimum term: the minimum is one 4-week period and you cancel with 15 days' notice. For more than 6 m², we'll work it out with you on WhatsApp.
| Space | Every 4 weeks | What usually fits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 m² | 49 € | About 10 medium boxes and a couple of suitcases |
| 2 m² | 69 € | A room without large furniture |
| 3 m² | 89 € | A room with its furniture, with the bed taken apart |
| 4 to 6 m² | €109 to €149 | A studio or a small flat |
Approximate equivalents: it depends on the furniture and whether it's taken apart. Send us photos and we'll tell you the exact m². Pick-up for 4 to 6 m² costs €149.
A worked example: 3 m² for 16 weeks, with a lift, is €356 (free pick-up, 4 × €89 and free final delivery). For comparison, a traditional 4 m² storage unit costs between €99 and €248 a month according to the OCU, and that's just the space: the van and loading are down to you.
Is it worth storing or moving twice?
It almost always pays to store. If not, the alternative is moving twice (taking everything to someone's place and bringing it back) or renting a storage unit and providing the van, the hours and the stairs yourself. A studio move is €349, so two come to €698 on transport alone. If you move with us and also store, the move is 15 % off.
Our moves are fixed-price: €349 for a studio, €449 for 1 bedroom, €699 for 2 and €949 for 3, with VAT, insurance and 50 km included. The details, at moving in Madrid.
There's one case where we don't recommend it: if you'll be going in for your things every few weeks. With us each extra delivery costs €95, and there a traditional storage unit suits you better.
What does insurance cover and what can't you store?
Basic insurance of up to €500 per contract and €100 per item is included; if something is worth more than €500, it has to be declared. We don't accept works of art, antiques or collectibles. It's also best not to store flammables, food or medication. We log everything in an inventory, so you can ask us for only what you need.
A tip you'll thank yourself for when you're back: label each box with the room and what's in it.
How does it work step by step?
Today the door-to-door storage unit is booked via WhatsApp; there's no online booking yet. You don't load, drive or look for parking: we come to your home, collect it and take it to our Madrid warehouse.
- You tell us what you're storing on WhatsApp. We tell you the m² and the price.
- You book with €20, which is deducted from the first payment. If you cancel the pick-up with less than 48 hours' notice, it's lost.
- We collect and store with an inventory on the day we agree.
- We bring it to you when you ask. Final delivery is free up to 4 m².
Frequently asked questions
What's the minimum time I can store my things for?
The minimum is one 4-week period. There's no minimum term: you cancel with 15 days' notice.
Is it better to combine moving and storage?
Yes. If you move with us and store some or all of it, the move gets a 15 % discount. Moves start at €349 for a studio, with VAT, insurance and 50 km included.
Can I take out only part and leave the rest stored?
Yes. Each extra delivery, of a few boxes or items, costs €95. When you want everything back, the final delivery is free up to 4 m².
What does the insurance cover?
Basic insurance of up to €500 per contract and €100 per item. If something is worth more than €500, it has to be declared. We don't accept works of art, antiques or collectibles.
If you're torn between storing and renting a storage unit, see furniture storage or storage unit: which suits you.