Cambridge Removals

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 traveling thousands of miles 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 Cambridge

Shopping in Cambridge is a pleasure and should not be rushed. It is something many people specifically visit the city to do.

A large number of stores are located along its atmospheric cobbled streets.

Three large shopping centres unite to provide a massive range of high street stores plus, a range of entertainment venues, restaurants, bars, and cafes.

For the fashionistas who prefer to spend their money in high-end shops, some of the finest can be found in Cambridge.

The All Saints Garden Market is set in a really pretty area partially covered by trees.

Artists and craftspeople gather here to sell their unique offerings from jewelry to pottery and paintings and more.

Winding down to the beautiful river Cam are even more interesting and individual boutique stores.

The picturesque Quayside area is the ideal place to stop and enjoy a well-earned break.

To combine a culture hit with your shopping expedition, head to King’s Parade.

This location really sums up the city. Set amid the famous college and plenty of ancient buildings, it is home to both clothing shops and galleries.

There is no doubt that a day shopping in this charming city centre makes for an all-encompassing experience and a fantastic day out.

Working in Cambridge

Cambridge has a thriving and growing economy.

Although the recent pandemic has shown that many employees right across the UK can work effectively from home, there are still plenty of professions in Cambridge which cannot.

These changing work patterns have created opportunities for smaller businesses to thrive and Cambridge has plenty of them.

The construction industry is booming. As new homes and offices are being built they require large numbers of workers.

Astra Zeneca, a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company has its headquarters in Cambridge.

The newly built facility was officially inaugurated in November 2021 and currently accommodates more than 2,200 research scientists.

Research and development feature highly within the local economy. Software consultancy, high-value engineering, creative industries, and tourism also contribute heavily.

Of course, its mere 50-minute train journey into Kings Cross also means that plenty of residents opt to commute into the capital or work.

Indeed the online employment agency is advertising a massive 16,316 available vacancies within 25 miles of Cambridge.

Schools & Education in Cambridge

Quality education is a given in Cambridge, as everyone knows, at university level.

Cambridge University is home to over 23,000 students from more than 140 countries.

Considered the second oldest university in the English speaking world it was established in 1209.

Many famous people have studied at Cambridge including 11 Fields Medalists, 7 Turing Award winners, 47 heads of state, and 14 British prime ministers.

However, Cambridge also provides high standards of education across the board.

Both state and private schools are available as well as numerous schools with religious affiliations.

Ofsted has awarded all but one of Cambridge’s schools with either a rating of “good” or “outstanding”.

Post 16 students can attend one of three FE colleges located in the city.

Cambridge Regional College (outstanding), Long Road Sixth Form College (good) and Hills Road Sixth Form College (good).

Combined they provide full-time A-level courses for approximately 6000-7000 sixth form students from the surrounding area.

They also have a wide variety of courses available for part-time students of all ages in the adult education age group

Public Transport in Cambridge

The abundance of public transport links and services is a real bonus for Cambridge.

Cambridge, Leagrave, and Cambridge Airport Parkway rail stations are ideal for getting into London and other major locations in the region.

Trains into London are both regular and quick.

East Midlands Railway and Thameslink are the two main rail companies in the city.

Closer to home the local network of bus routes links all major urban areas to the centre of Cambridge and beyond.

Driving in Cambridge

Interestingly, many locals choose to cycle around the city.

As a university town lying on fairly flat ground and with traffic congestion, Cambridge has the highest level of cycle use in the UK.

As much as 47% of people use the city’s cycle network.

London is a journey of around 30 miles; however, the route does suffer from congestion.

The main M1 and A6 also provide options by road in and out of Cambridge and offer access to a large number of towns in the region.

Property in Cambridge

As with all cities which offer such a high standard of living, it does have a significant bearing on the cost of a home.

The average price for a home is very expensive, exceeding the £500,000 mark.

As for style, Cambridge offers all kinds of options from small apartments to homes fit for royalty.

Property prices are improving across the UK, and this is particularly so for the Cambridge housing market.

According to research by Saville’s estate agents, it is the more expensive properties that are selling the fastest.

Cambridge is the perfect location for investing in property.

Renting a Home in Cambridge

Cambridge is a great investment area for buy-to-let landlords mainly due to the university.

But plenty of families and young professionals also rent these days.

Higher property prices and a shortage of available rental homes have led to a boom in the lettings market in Cambridge.

There are plenty of properties vacant for leasing so you will stand a good chance of finding something.

However, you need to move fast.

You could be up against thousands of students who are also on the hunt for a good rental.