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Under-stairs storage in Anerley, Bromley
For homes in Anerley, we make under-stairs storage from moisture-resistant MDF and birch plywood. The finish is spray painted or hand painted, in a colour agreed with you.
- A low corner too deep to reach into
- Storage that does not match the hallway
- A vacuum cleaner that has nowhere to go
Under-stairs storage for your home in Anerley
Under-stairs storage in Anerley: local notes
Homes built before 1919 make up about 47% of the housing in the area around Anerley, with about 20% built between 1973 and 1999, in the VOA’s 2025 council tax stock figures. We take that into account during the design visit, since older and newer walls take different fixings. The National Heritage List records 13 entries within half a mile of the centre of Anerley. Being near listed buildings does not make a home listed, and you can check any address on Historic England’s list. About 41% of households in the neighbourhood around Anerley live in purpose-built flats, based on Census 2021. For a flat, under-stairs cupboards are made in sections sized for the stairs, the lift and the doors. Many blocks have rules on lift booking and working hours, so check with the managing agent before fitting day.
For an older house near St Paul's, pull-out drawers can reach right to the back of a deep under-stairs space. If you live near Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, living near green space often means muddy boots, bikes and outdoor kit, and under-stairs cupboards can give those things a place.
Anerley is part of the London Borough of Bromley, about 8 miles east of Orpington. We can visit homes in Anerley on weekdays, or on a Saturday by arrangement. Our work takes in places right across Bromley, large and small.
Here we cover the SE20, SE19 and SE26 postcode area for under-stairs storage. We cover homes on streets like Maple Road, Padua Road and Genoa Road, whether you want under-stairs storage or another piece made for the room. Other places close to Anerley include Penge (1 mile east), Crystal Palace (1 mile north), Sydenham (1 mile north-east), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Norwood (1 mile west). Elsewhere in Bromley, we also cover Orpington (8 miles east), Bromley (4 miles east), Beckenham (2 miles east), St Mary Cray (8 miles east), Chislehurst (6 miles east) and Biggin Hill (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Anerley
Around Anerley, we cover homes near Harris City Academy Crystal Palace, Anerley Arms and Crystal Palace School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Anerley itself: Anerley station. Well-known places in the area include Crystal Palace Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and St Christopher's Hospice (0.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Dulwich Upper Wood.
About our under-stairs storage in Anerley
Where a staircase is open to a living space, the storage under it becomes part of the room. That calls for clean lines, well-fitted doors and a finish that suits the rest of the room. We can make plain or panelled fronts, painted to sit with the walls or to stand out. In Anerley or anywhere else, the aim is storage that looks considered, not added on. If your home has stairs open to a room, with clutter on show and a sloping corner nobody can reach, under-stairs cupboards made from birch plywood and moisture-resistant MDF with a spray-painted or hand-painted finish can solve it.
A large share of the homes around Anerley were built before 1919, and houses of that age are full of awkward spaces: under the stairs, in the bay, along the hall and under the eaves of a converted loft. Fitted storage is designed to make those spaces useful.
After the design visit, we send you a quote in writing. It sets out the design we have talked through, the materials and the finish, so you know exactly what you are getting.
- Where
- Anerley (SE20, SE19, SE26)
- Area
- Bromley
- Price
- Quoted for your room
- To begin
- We visit, measure, then quote
- Made
- Made in our workshop and fitted on site
- Boards and paint
- MDF and birch plywood, painted
- Working days
- Weekdays (Saturdays if arranged)
- Enquiries
- Our contact form
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why people ask for under-stairs storage in Anerley
When a home is short on storage, the space under the stairs is too useful to waste. A well-designed under-stairs cupboard can take the coats, shoes, cleaning things and bags that would otherwise crowd the hall. It also takes pressure off the other cupboards in the house.
Common reasons to get in touch include:
- A hallway crowded with coats and shoes
- No room for a small desk or a place to work
- A sloping corner nobody can reach
- An under-stairs cupboard full of clutter
Living in a block of flats near Anerley station? Then the lift, the stair turns and the front door all set the largest piece that can come in.
Questions to ask before you hire anyone
- Are the boards named, such as MDF or plywood?
- Have they measured the stairs, lift and doorways?
- Where they’ll park and unload
- Is it spray painted or hand painted?
How it’s made
Spray-painted finish
Spray painting gives the fronts a very even surface. We apply it in our workshop, so treat it gently while it cures fully.
Moisture-resistant MDF
We use moisture-resistant MDF because it stays stable and gives a smooth surface for paint. It is used for the doors, fronts and side panels, where a smooth, even finish matters most.
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Other services in Anerley
Fitting day, step by step
When we arrive on fitting day, the first job is covering the floors and protecting the way in from the front door. The sections made at our workshop come in next. The time the fitting takes depends on the shape of the space and the number of drawers and doors, and your quote sets out the fitting days. Original hallway tiles and old floorboards are worth protecting, so they’re covered before anything comes in. Fixings into older walls are made carefully, as lath and plaster can crack if treated roughly. Decorating around the furniture afterwards is for your decorator.
- To begin, get in touch through our contact form; a brief note on the space and what it holds now is plenty.
- At the design visit we measure the space and plan the storage around the meters, so readers and engineers can still reach them.
- A written quote follows, setting out the design, materials and finish.
- We make it in our workshop from moisture-resistant MDF and birch plywood, with a door or panel left where the meters need access.
- The storage is fitted and set level, and the meter access is checked with you.
Before fitting day
- Clear the walls of pictures and shelves
- Get any new sockets or wiring done by your electrician before fitting day
- If you live in a block, book the lift and tell the building manager
How to get a quote
To get a quote for under-stairs storage in Anerley, drop us a line using the contact form. Let us know the room and the rough idea, plus any rough sizes. We will arrange a design visit, then send a quote in writing.
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What affects the price in Anerley
Prices vary from room to room, for these reasons:
- What goes inside: rails, shelves, drawers and dividers
- The width and height of the space
- How square the room is
- Where a van can park, such as a permit bay or a bay suspension
The finish affects the cost: spray painting happens in the workshop, and hand painting can be done in your home. The written quote reflects your choice, along with the size and fittings.
Getting in touch
When you contact us, these help most:
- How you want to use the space
- Pictures of styles you like, if you have any
- Pictures showing the full wall, from floor to ceiling
- Approximate measurements of the space
It is useful to see the room before we come. Pictures of the whole wall, the corners and the ceiling line give us a good feel for the space, particularly with rough measurements. To send them over, tell us about the room on our contact form, and we’ll arrange a design visit.
Flats, blocks and rented homes
Some blocks ask for notice before trades arrive, often through a building manager or concierge. If there’s a lift, it may need booking, and its size matters when we plan the sections. Tell us about it when you get in touch.
Mansion blocks and purpose-built blocks often have house rules about lifts, entry systems and when trades can come in. Tell us about them at the measuring visit, and we’ll plan the fitting around them.
FAQs: under-stairs storage in Anerley
Will parking be an issue for fitting furniture in Anerley?
It depends on the street, as many London boroughs run controlled parking zones. Depending on the street, a visitor permit, a paid bay or a bay suspension through the council may be needed, and suspensions often need notice. It is useful to tell us about parking at the measuring visit.
Will a conservation area stop me having under-stairs storage fitted in Anerley?
Usually not: conservation area rules mainly cover the outside of buildings, and fitted furniture inside a house does not normally need planning permission. Listed buildings are different, as works inside that affect their character can need listed building consent from the council. The council’s planning or conservation team can tell you if in doubt.
Do you work outside London?
No. We work in London and nowhere else.
Can I send pictures before the visit?
Yes, they help. Photos of the whole wall or room, including the floor and ceiling, give us a good idea of the space. To send them, send us a few details through our contact form.
Can you fit furniture on an external wall?
An outside wall can be colder and damper than an inside one, so we allow for ventilation behind and inside the furniture, which helps avoid condensation and mould. Any damp needs sorting by the right specialist before fitting.
What materials do you use for under-stairs storage?
We use moisture-resistant MDF and birch plywood. MDF is stable and takes paint well, so it suits the doors and fronts, while birch plywood gives strength to the drawers and carcasses. The finish is spray-painted or hand-painted.