When taking on a renovation project, most homeowners are thinking about the design, the build, and, of course, the budget! But there's something crucial that often gets overlooked until the last minute – what happens to all your belongings when the walls start coming down, or the floor starts coming up? Here's why storage logistics can make or break your renovation timeline.
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The Acorn Cottage Storage Solution
At one of our current projects in Staffordshire - a 200-year-old cottage undergoing complete renovation and a new kitchen extension - we faced this exact challenge before any work could begin. The homeowners' furniture and possessions needed protecting, but the options seemed limited.
Self-storage meant:
- Hiring removal vans
- Double-handling everything
- Extra costs mounting up
- Items inaccessible when needed
- More stress for already busy clients
A standard shipping container seemed ideal, but the cottage's tight access, stone boundary wall, and overhead cables made delivery impossible.
Our solution? A flatpack storage container that arrived in pieces, was carried through the narrow access, and assembled directly on site.
This simple innovation meant:
- No removal costs
- Everything stayed on-site and accessible
- Protected storage throughout the project
- One less thing for clients to worry about
- Work could begin immediately
Why Logistics Matter More Than You Think
Poor planning around things like storage can delay projects by weeks. We've seen renovations grind to a halt because:
- Clients underestimated packing time
- Storage wasn't arranged in advance
- Valuable items got damaged in rushed moves
- Workers couldn't access areas still full of furniture
This is exactly the kind of practical problem-solving that busy homeowners rarely have time to think about - but it's what keeps projects running smoothly. When you're juggling work, family, and a major renovation, the last thing you need is to become a logistics coordinator.
At Powell Design & Construction, these 'invisible' aspects of project management are just part of our complete service. From storage solutions to skip permits, from protecting your garden to managing deliveries - we handle the details so you don't have to.
Because successful renovations aren't just about beautiful designs and quality building work. They're about removing every source of stress from the process.
Thinking about renovating your home in the new year? Ask your contractor about their storage solutions before work begins - it could save you time, money, and considerable stress.
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