Furniture we regularly store
- Sofas and armchairs — two-seaters, three-seaters and corner units
- Beds, bed frames and mattresses
- Wardrobes, chests of drawers and lockers
- Dining tables, chairs and dressers
- Desks, bookcases and office furniture
- Appliances — washing machines, fridges and freezers (emptied, defrosted and dried first)
One item or a full house — both are fine. Plenty of customers store a single sofa or bed while a room is being used for something else.
How furniture is looked after
Furniture suffers in storage when it's stored damp, stacked badly or left uncovered. Ours isn't. Items are handled by the same people who collect them, kept off the ground, and placed into dry, secure storage arranged by us. Soft furnishings such as sofas and mattresses should be clean and fully dry on collection day — damp is the one thing storage can't fix, so we'll flag anything that feels wet rather than store it and hope.
Every item is photographed and logged on your inventory at collection, so what comes back is exactly what went in.
When furniture storage makes sense
The most common reasons Kilkenny customers store furniture with us:
- Between houses — sale closed, new house not ready. See house move storage.
- Renovating — clearing rooms for builders, painters or new floors.
- Downsizing — keeping good furniture until you decide what stays.
- Probate and estates — storing contents while a family works out next steps.
- Landlords — storing furniture between lettings or while switching a property to unfurnished.
Collection is part of the price
When you get a furniture storage quote from us, it covers collection from your home in Kilkenny (or Carlow / Waterford), the storage itself, and delivery back. Mention stairs, narrow access or particularly heavy items in the quote form so we arrive prepared — it affects the handling, not your honesty bill.
Frequently asked questions
Can you store just one sofa?
Yes. Single-item furniture storage is common — one sofa, one bed, one wardrobe. You don't need a minimum load.
Do I need to disassemble furniture before collection?
No — beds and larger items can be collected as they are. If something has to come apart to leave the room safely, tell us in the quote form and we'll plan for it.
Will my furniture stay dry?
Yes — dry storage is a condition of the service, not an optional extra. We also ask that soft furnishings are dry when collected, because storing damp fabric ruins it no matter where it's kept.
Can you store a mattress on its own?
Yes. Mattresses should be clean and dry, and ideally in a mattress bag — if you don't have one, ask when booking.
Is my furniture insured while stored?
Ask us about cover for your specific items when you request a quote, and we'll explain exactly what applies before you commit to anything.