Ampthill Removals

Removals Ampthill and Packing for a UK Move

At Lund Conlon, we understand just how important it is to use only the best packing materials for your move.

We train our staff to pack and wrap your precious belongings carefully and skillfully in order to avoid damage to your property.

On your move day, the removal team will arrive with all the materials required to carry out your move.

Your belongings will be carefully placed into a range of different-sized boxes.

Depending on what is being packed; books, clothing, glassware, china, pots, and pans, our team are fully prepared to pack any items you may have.

We are proud to say that our cartons are made from environmentally friendly materials so can be fully recycled.

Bubble wrap and tissue paper are used to protect your fragile items.

Anything requiring specialist care, such as antiques, will be packed in made-to-measure wooden crates for extra protection.

You may be relocating to a new home a few miles away or moving to an international destination.

Irrespective of the distance, our comprehensive knowledge of the packing process will mean your effects will arrive safe and sound

There is rarely a situation we have not encountered.

You can rest assured that you are in safe hands with Lund Conlon Removers & Storers.

Packing for a European or International Move

Lund Conlon has as many years of experience in moving people to Europe and Internationally as it has within the UK.

The packing process is largely the same for moves further afield, however, extra padding and covering will be used to minimize movement during transport.

As the packing commences, the team will complete a comprehensive inventory of all your belongings as each box is filled or item wrapped.

Our experienced pre-move surveyor will provide you beforehand with the customs regulations pertaining to your destination country.

Depending on where in the world your consignment needs to go, your effects could travel by sea, air, or road.

International consignments are generally containerised, and sent by sea.

Journey times vary according to country. But, it can take several weeks for your consignment to arrive at its destination countries port of entry.

It is vital that everything is secure and well packed as these large vessels often encounter rough seas.

Long road journeys are also subject to a lot of vibration which can sometimes result in load shifting. Protecting and securing the load tightly is  imperative.

Irrespective of how your goods are transported Lund Conlon’s first-class packers work hard to make sure that everything arrives in one piece.

Insurance

At Lund Conlon we pride ourselves on delivering a first-class service.

However, no matter how meticulously our moves are carried out, there are risks involved which are outside our control. Transporting your consignment is a classic example.

Whilst we may have packed and loaded your effects with utmost care and attention, there is always a possibility, however slight, that an accident could occur whilst they are in transit.

This is why we offer our customers insurance cover.

If you provide us with an insurance declaration of the value of your goods, the amount of our liability to you in the event of loss or damage to those goods will be a maximum of £50,000.

We can accept insurance liability for a higher amount, in which case we may make an additional charge.

If you decide not to take out any insurance with us, you may find your own house insurance has some form of cover for goods in transit.

For anything we move for you which is not covered by either your own or our insurance, in the event of any loss or damages, caused by negligence or breach of contract on our part.

Our liability to you will be assessed as a sum equivalent to the cost of their repair or replacement, subject to a maximum liability of £40 per item.

Just speak to our helpful surveyor when he undertakes your house move survey and he can clarify the process for you.

Shopping in Ampthill

The town provides everything you need with regards to beauty, outside activities, and sites of historical importance, it makes for a great place to shop too.

Ampthill is a stunning market town renowned for its independent shops and cafés. It has the highest proportion of independents in any town in the UK.

A sizeable Waitrose is available in the town centre.

In these days of rising costs, there is also an Iceland store and 2 miles down the road in Flitwick is a large Tesco Superstore.

Not to be forgotten, Ampthill’s ancient market is held every Thursday in the town centre car park from 8.00am.

Held for hundreds of years, you will discover just about every kind of produce here. Fruit, veg, fish, eggs, award winning bread and more.

Alongside an assortment of food shops Ampthill’s specialist stores are a favorite with locals and visitors.

Ampthill Antiques Emporium is a treasure trove of amazing items in a beautiful Victorian Building.

Wardrobe is another example of the wonderful independents sitting along the eclectic high street. The ideal boutique to purchase a new dress for a special occasion

You will discover a wide variety of restaurants and coffee shops on offer.

The White Hart, once an 18th-century coaching inn, is now a popular place to dine on traditional but quality pub food.

Working in Ampthill

Ampthill is seen in the area as a commercial centre.

Ampthill provides key services for the surrounding villages, and as such there are regular opportunities to find work within the town.

Larger businesses can be found in the commercial and industrial developments on the outskirts, along the town’s bypass.

Because Bedford, Luton, and Milton Keynes are so close, plenty of Ampthill’s residents travel to these nearby centres of employment.

Home to plenty of big companies, these large towns provide a huge number of employment of opportunities across a wide range of sectors.

Whilst around 13% of workers commute from Ampthill to London on a daily basis.

If you are moving to the area and need to find a job within a good commute from Ampthill, start by visiting the online employment agency Indeed.

Indeed.com is advertising close to 3000 vacancies within a ten-mile radius of the town.

Schools & Education in Ampthill

Scoring highly for its education provision, Ampthill has lots of options.

Private and state schools across the county perform well.

Ampthill has two lower schools Russell Lower School and The Firs Lower School, a middle school Alameda School and Redborne Upper School.

All these schools have been inspected and consequently rated as being “good” reports Ofsted.

Post 16 students can attend Central Bedfordshire College  located around 11 miles from the town.

Alternatively, a similar distance away is Shuttleworth College, in the village of Old Warden. It offers courses and training related to agriculture and the natural environment.

There are two main universities based in the county – the University of Bedfordshire and Cranfield University .

As well as accommodating high number of Bedfordshire students, these institutions attract students from all over the UK and abroad.

Public Transport in Ampthill

We have already touched on the incredible connectivity living in Ampthill provides.

You my not own a car, in which case, Grant Palmer provides frequent bus services to Bedford and Flitwick.

They also provide less frequent services to Milton Keynes, Dunstable, and several smaller villages surrounding the town.

The nearest railway station is Flitwick railway station, approximately 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south of Ampthill.

The station is managed by Thameslink, which operates all trains serving it, run by the Thameslink route services between Bedford and Brighton.

Driving in Ampthill

Whilst a large proportion of the local population opt to use public transport to get to work, getting around by road is pretty simple too.

Ampthill is located along the A507, which links to the M1 to the west and the A6 to the east.

Routes to Milton Kynes, Bletchley, Bedford, St Neots, Biggleswade, Northampton, and more are all totally within reach from Ampthill.

The main M1 runs south as far as London and North as far up the UK as Edinburgh.

The closest airport is London Luton International, 17 miles from Ampthill, also accessed via the M1.

Ampthill Property

By and large, property prices in Ampthill are reasonably priced.

Many people choose to relocate to the town because of its reputation as a family-friendly, safe location.

Luckily Ampthill provides an abundance of homes that are three bedrooms or larger.

Ampthill is full of narrow streets which are lined with Georgian buildings and beautiful thatched cottages so a period home is not out of the question.

Some of the more in demand neighbourhoods include, Bedford Street in the town centre. Park Hill where you can buy a pretty terraced home. While Woburn Street, lined with Georgian homes.

Ampthill Renting

Rental prices in the town have been increasing during the past two years in line with the rest of the UK, rising by as much as 10% in some areas.

Available rentals are in very short supply across the town due to high demand.

You will find a small selection of one or two bedroom homes and if your budget allows, there are several larger properties waiting to be leased.

Similar to buyers, potential renters tend to go for homes that are situated close to the town centre or close to the M1 and nearby Flitwick railway station for work purposes.