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Under-Stairs Storage in Dollis Hill
Thinking about under-stairs storage in Dollis Hill? We start with a design visit and a written quote.
- Open space under the stairs that collects clutter
- Nowhere to keep the vacuum and ironing board
- A tired under-stairs cupboard that stands out
Under-stairs storage designed for your room
About our under-stairs storage in Dollis Hill
The space under a staircase is often the hardest-working spot in a house, and the least organised. Our under-stairs storage is planned around what you need to store, with pull-out drawers, cupboards or a combination of the two. In Dollis Hill, as everywhere we work, it begins with a visit to measure and plan. We make under-stairs cupboards from birch plywood and moisture-resistant MDF with a spray-painted or hand-painted finish, and the usual reasons to get in touch are storage that doesn’t match the hallway and needing a compact spot for a laptop.
With interwar houses or semis a big part of the picture around Dollis Hill, loft conversions are common, and they leave low eaves and sloping ceilings. Fitted storage can make use of the eaves, the bay or the hall. For lofts, we work in spaces that are already converted or boarded.
Materials are named in the quote: moisture-resistant MDF, birch plywood or both, depending on the design. It also says how the furniture will be finished: spray painted or hand painted.
- Location
- Dollis Hill (NW2, NW10, NW9)
- Borough
- Brent
- Cost
- Quoted for your room
- To begin
- Design visit, then a quote in writing
- Where it’s made
- Workshop-made, then fitted
- Boards and paint
- MDF and birch plywood, painted
- Working days
- Weekdays; Saturdays on request
- Get in touch
- The contact form
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flats, leases and landlords
Landlords furnishing a let use fitted furniture too. The materials are the same as for any home: moisture-resistant MDF and birch plywood.
Blocks of flats often have their own rules on lift bookings, entry systems and times for trades. Let us know about them at the measuring visit.
Questions we’re often asked
Is parking a problem for fitting in Dollis Hill?
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. Let us know what parking is near you during the design visit.
Do you cover homes near Brent Cross West station?
Yes, homes across Brent and the rest of London are within the area we cover. You can get in touch through our contact form to arrange a design visit.
My walls aren’t straight. Is that a problem?
It’s something we deal with all the time. The furniture is scribed to follow the walls and levelled on feet or a plinth, so it sits tight to the room.
Can the fitting be on a Saturday?
Yes, by arrangement. Tell us when you contact us if a Saturday suits you best.
Can I send pictures before the visit?
Yes, they help. Pictures of the whole wall or room, including the floor and ceiling, give us a good idea of the space. You can send them when you use our contact form.
Do I need permission in a conservation area?
Not normally. Conservation areas mostly control changes to the outside, and furniture inside a house doesn’t normally need it. In a listed building, check with the council’s conservation officer before any work.
Fitting day, step by step
In older rooms, the furniture usually has to meet skirting, picture rails, cornice or coving. On fitting day, we cut and scribe the furniture around these details, so it looks as though it was always there. How long the fitting takes depends on how much storage you want under the stairs, and your quote sets out the fitting days. Some interwar and suburban streets have driveways, which can make unloading easier, so it’s worth mentioning during the design visit. Otherwise, a visitor permit or a nearby bay helps. Doorways, stairs and floors are covered on the way in.
- First we hear what’s under your stairs now and what you need.
- At the design visit, the space is measured and any meters are noted.
- We talk through drawers, cupboards and coat storage, and send a written quote.
- The storage is built in our workshop and painted in your colour.
- The storage is fitted, scribed to the stairs and checked with you. The way to any meters is left clear.
Before fitting day
- Arrange any electrical changes with your electrician beforehand
- Move furniture and belongings away from the wall
- Take down pictures, mirrors and shelves from the wall
Getting a quote
Getting a quote starts with a few details: which room it is, rough sizes and a couple of pictures if you can take them. To send them, get in touch through our contact form. After that, we arrange a visit to measure and discuss the design, then send a written quote.
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Under-stairs storage for homes in Dollis Hill
The biggest shares of homes in the streets around Dollis Hill were built between 1919 and 1939 (about 47%) and between 1973 and 1999 (about 20%), going by the Valuation Office Agency’s 2025 council tax figures. Knowing roughly when a home was built helps, because walls and fixings change from one era to the next. Near the centre of Dollis Hill, Historic England’s list includes Church of St Michael (Grade II), about 0.5 miles south-east. Where a home is listed, listed building consent can be needed for inside works that affect its character, such as fixing into original panelling. An early word with the council’s conservation officer is the best first step. On TfL’s red routes, the rules on stopping and loading are strict. If your street in Dollis Hill joins a main road, it is worth telling us at the design visit. That way we can plan where to load and unload.
For a family home near Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School, deep drawers suit the bulky things families collect, from scooters to swimming kit. Living in a block of flats near Brent Cross West station? Then the lift, the stair turns and the front door all set the largest piece that can come in. The wider area includes historic houses like Heath House, about 2.3 miles east. For a period home anywhere nearby, the triangle under an old staircase is often deeper than it looks.
Dollis Hill is about 2 miles south-east of Kilburn, in the London Borough of Brent. Wherever you are in Dollis Hill, the process is the same: a design visit, a quote in writing, furniture built in our workshop and fitting in your home. We list Dollis Hill among 29 places we cover in Brent.
We work across NW2, NW10 and NW9 for under-stairs storage. Our area takes in homes on streets like Brook Road, Lane Close and Crest Road, whether you want under-stairs storage or another piece made for the room. We also cover the places around Dollis Hill: Staples Corner (1 mile north-east), Neasden (1 mile south-west), Cricklewood (1 mile south-east), Willesden (1 mile south) and Brent Cross (1 mile north-east). We also make under-stairs storage in nearby places such as Kilburn (2 miles south-east), Harlesden (2 miles south), Wembley (3 miles west), Queen's Park (2 miles south-east), Kenton (3 miles north-west) and Kensal Rise (2 miles south).
Landmarks near Dollis Hill
In Dollis Hill, that includes homes near Woodfield School, The Crown Public House and Menorah High School for Girls and the streets around them. Dollis Hill has its own railway station: Brent Cross West station. A little further out are Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1 mile north-east) and St Andrew's Hospital (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Dollis Hill include Westbere Copse.
Before and after fitting day
Looking after painted furniture is simple with a little care. A few things help it stay looking good:
- Count the coats and pairs of shoes in daily use
- Measure your vacuum cleaner and ironing board
- Clear the space before the design visit if you can
- Look for meters, a fuse board or pipes before we visit
Once the fitting is done, the storage is ready to use. Paint needs time to cure fully, so treat the new finish gently at first. Avoid sticky tape, heavy knocks and harsh cleaners while it hardens.
Damp coats and shoes put moisture into a closed space. Let them dry before they go away, and leave the door open for a while after a wet day if the cupboard feels damp.
How it is made
Moisture-resistant MDF
Moisture-resistant MDF is stable and takes paint well. It’s used for the doors, fronts and side panels, where the finish is most on show.
Pull-out drawers
The back of an under-stairs space is hard to reach, so drawers that slide out are often the answer. Everything is in view when the drawer is open. They can hold shoes, the vacuum or cleaning things.
What under-stairs storage can’t fix
We’re carpenters, so some jobs belong to other trades. It’s useful to know these before you plan the job:
- Reshaping or rebuilding the staircase
- Changing where a meter sits, which isn’t carpentry
- New sockets, lights or wiring, which are for your electrician
If you’re not sure what’s possible in your room, you can message us from the contact page and we’ll give you a straight answer before you arrange a visit. How a job runs, step by step.
What goes into it
- Birch plywood
- Coat hooks and shoe shelves
- Moisture-resistant MDF
- Pull-out drawers
- Spray-painted finish
- Hand-painted finish