Hi Isadora I have never put anything into storage I hope it does not cost you an arm and a leg,would a family member or a friend store your dresser in their house for you other than that can you keep it with you until you move 

I have after my divorce, nothing was damaged Isadora, but one case never turned up 

Thanks Dame - was it expensive and did you have any way of protecting your items?

It all depends Isadora, if they remove the items into storage and then deliver them back when you need them it will cost you more. Mine was in storage 6 weeks and with removal it cost me about 600, that was 4 years ago. I'm sure you can get a private insurance out on your stuff, but a good removal company should be insured. It was weeks later I realised a case was missing and I had already signed to say I had received everything, it was pointless making a big thing about it as I really should have checked everything. Hope this helps

That's when we need a real life room of requirement!

I have used storage loads and it is fine. 

With moving anything you run the risk of it being damaged. and that just comes with moving.

Do you have a friend who could have your special bits in there house?? Perhaps in a spare room??

The other thing you can do is get a self storage space and gradually move your stuff into it. then on the day of the move you just move out and you have self stored everything.

You then live in your temp accommodation. When you are ready you send the removers to the storage unit and they move it all to  your new house.

The self storage places often have a van you can rent for as little as ten pounds a day to move your stuff in.  the will sell you bubble pack and boxes and tape guns all you need.

Phone them for a chat. no idea where you are but this lot are all over the south east  http://www.loknstore.co.uk/storage_locations.asp  Also have balls of steel and ask for discounts and "best prices" shop around.

Thanks DingDong. Actually there is a self storage place near to where I live now so I will contact them.
I think I may have to ask around my friends re the dresser .

Thanks for everyone's replies. I am on a huge learning curve here,

Removal firms that list your items    - you'd be surprised at what can go awol.