HOW TO HIRE · REMOVALS & STORAGE · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a furniture storage firm in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A furniture storage in Ireland costs €50–€300 per month, typically around €120. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a furniture storage firm in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers furniture storage firm work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — transportation Services — many furniture storage companies also provide transportation services, helping you move your items from your home to the storage facility.
- How does size of the storage unit change the price?A wide job needs more equipment brought to site. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does condition of your items change the price?Wear and tear adds repairs the job did not originally include. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does specific services required change the price?The standard you ask for decides how long it takes to reach. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Access and Security — most storage facilities provide secure access to your items, often featuring 24/7 surveillance and gated entry — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a furniture storage firm job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO LICENCE APPLIES TO REMOVALS FIRMS. The protection is the insurance, and the word to listen for is GOODS IN TRANSIT — public liability does not pay for your own property being damaged in their van. Trade membership of the Irish Association of Movers is voluntary and brings a complaints route.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
GOODS IN TRANSIT cover and its limit per item and in total — a €10,000 total on a four-bedroom move is not cover, it is a gesture; Whether the limit falls for items you pack yourself, which it usually does; A written inventory before loading, signed by both of you; How a claim is made and within what deadline — often days, not weeks; Whether the crew on the day are employees or casual labour; For storage, who insures the goods while stored and against what.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect goods in transit and public liability, with the limits named. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 23%, the standard rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers furniture storage firm work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — transportation Services — many furniture storage companies also provide transportation services, helping you move your items from your home to the storage facility.
A good answer: A wide job needs more equipment brought to site. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Wear and tear adds repairs the job did not originally include. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The standard you ask for decides how long it takes to reach. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Access and Security — most storage facilities provide secure access to your items, often featuring 24/7 surveillance and gated entry — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a furniture storage firm job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect goods in transit and public liability, with the limits named — types of Storage — furniture storage services typically offer a variety of options, including climate-controlled units for sensitive items like antiques and standard storage for everyday furniture.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the furniture storage firm starts, and an itemised invoice after — delivery and Collection — service includes picking up your items for storage and delivering them back when needed.
Getting the quote right
- Size of the storage unit — a wide job needs more equipment brought to site.
- Condition of your items — wear and tear adds repairs the job did not originally include.
- Specific services required — the standard you ask for decides how long it takes to reach.
- Additional complexities — no two bespoke jobs take the same time, so quotes run higher.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: size of the storage unit — a wide job needs more equipment brought to site
- They will not talk about it: condition of your items — wear and tear adds repairs the job did not originally include
- They will not talk about it: specific services required — the standard you ask for decides how long it takes to reach
- A price for the furniture storage firm before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the furniture storage firm has begun
What a furniture storage firm costs: €50–€300 per month
The figures are for the job, per month, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Short-term storage and Long-term storage each carry their own band. Furniture Storage price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Furniture storage firms near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstSize of the storage unit — a wide job needs more equipment brought to site — that is what the furniture storage firm is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneCondition of your items — wear and tear adds repairs the job did not originally include — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfSpecific services required — the standard you ask for decides how long it takes to reach — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherAdditional complexities — no two bespoke jobs take the same time, so quotes run higher — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the furniture storage firm is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, check that the storage facility is insured and offers security measures like surveillance.
- Types of Storage
- Furniture storage services typically offer a variety of options, including climate-controlled units for sensitive items like antiques and standard storage for everyday furniture.
- Access and Security
- Most storage facilities provide secure access to your items, often featuring 24/7 surveillance and gated entry.
- Transportation Services
- Many furniture storage companies also provide transportation services, helping you move your items from your home to the storage facility.
- Short-Term Storage
- Ideal for temporary housing situations, this involves storing furniture for a few weeks to months.
- Long-Term Storage
- Perfect for prolonged absences or downsizing, this service caters to items stored for years.
- Climate-Controlled Storage
- A specialised option that maintains optimal temperature and humidity for sensitive items.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a furniture storage firm: questions people ask
The cost of furniture storage can vary based on factors such as location, size of the storage unit, and the duration of storage. Additional services like packing and transportation may also affect the overall price.
You can store your furniture for as long as you need, with options for both short-term and long-term storage. Most facilities offer flexible rental agreements, allowing you to adjust your storage duration as required.
Generally, you do not need a qualified specialist for standard furniture storage. However, if your items require special handling, such as antiques or valuable pieces, it may be beneficial to consult a professional.
Many storage facilities offer emergency or same-day storage options, but availability may vary. It's advisable to check with your chosen provider to confirm if they can accommodate urgent requests.
Yes, many storage providers allow you to book multiple services together, such as packing, transportation, and storage. This can often lead to discounts or package deals, making it more cost-effective.
Most furniture storage facilities have restrictions on certain items, such as perishable goods, hazardous materials, and illegal items. It's important to check with your provider for their specific policies on prohibited items.
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