The most common version of this booking is straightforward overflow. A growing family needs the spare room back. A renovation is starting and the living-room furniture needs to come out first. A house swap with a partner means two sets of furniture going into one place.
The driver loads at your home and delivers to your storage unit. You'll need to be there to let the driver in, or arrange access in advance. Most Safestore, Big Yellow and Shurgard sites have trolleys and lifts available on site. Loading time covers the work at both ends. A full room of furniture typically takes 45 to 90 minutes to load and unload. A few boxes and a sofa is quicker.