Removals Desborough

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

You are in safe hands. There is rarely a situation we have not encountered.

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. This 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. Transporting your consignment is a classic example.

We pack and load your effects with utmost care and attention. However, 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.

Our in house insurance service in not mandatory.

If you decide not to take out any insurance with us, you may find your own home 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 Desborough

Just because the town is small in stature, doesn’t mean it is not able to provide its residents with good amenities.

On the contrary, Desborough more than manages to cover most of your shopping requirements.

As long as you can factor in a short trip to larger locations nearby for a more comprehensive shopping experience now and then, Desborough manages very well.

Sainsbury’s and Co-op are the main supermarkets serving the town.

Kettering is located around 6 miles from the town where you will find a large Asda Superstore, Iceland, Morrisons and a fair-sized Lidl.

The same applies to local DIY shops. There is one in the town, however, Kettering has much more choice.

Along the main High Street, you will find the local doctor’s surgery and next door a pharmacy. Pus a range of eateries from Chinese takeaways to pubs and restaurants.

The George is a pub and a hotel on the High Street and makes a great place to eat. It has been rated as being very good by Booking.com.

For emergencies, the closest hospital is in Kettering. Kettering General Hospital provides healthcare for the North Northamptonshire area.

Desborough Leisure Centre is a hub for the community, a place where locals can meet to exercise as well as to socialise.

You may find you have to forego a few amenities that much larger towns provide, however, Desborough goes a long way to fulfilling most requirements.

Social Groups in Desborough

It takes a little time to settle into a new property before you can fully call it home.

Once you are comfortable in your new surroundings, you will want to make new friends.

Those who have small children generally find it a little easier to meet new people as parents often start chatting at the school gate.

However, there are other ways to mingle.

Being a warm and welcoming community, Desborough has some great volunteer groups, social clubs and hobby-related societies nearby for all ages.

There may be something that is ideal for you.

See below for some suggestions:

Indoor Bowls Club
Targetcraft Archers Club
Amateur Dramatics
Kettering Cricket & Sports Club
Sea Cadets
Kettering & District Lions Club

Schools & Education in Desborough

North Northamptonshire Council controls education in Desborough.

Due to its size, schools in the town are limited to three however, they all perform to a high standard with Havelock Infant School (5-7 Years) attaining an Ofsted rating of Outstanding.

Local secondary-aged children generally attend Montsaye Academy. 1 mile from Desborough in the neighboring town of Rothwell, Ofsted has rated the school as “good”.

Rated as “good” by Ofsted, the school provides an excellent education to children and young people in Desborough and Kettering.

Tresham College of Further and Higher Education is the closest FE college sitting around 7 miles from Desborough. Rated by Ofsted as outstanding, it operates from three main sites at Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough. Tresham provides a good assortment of courses including art & design, construction, engineering, and beauty therapy.

Getting Around Desborough

Unless you are retired or work from home when you relocate, among other concerns and considerations will be how you get around the region.

Desborough is fortunate. The A6, A14, A427 and A43 provide easy routes to plenty of locations for work or leisure.

There is no rail station in the town, commuters need to travel to Kettering for the closest station.

From here services are provided by the East Midlands Railway. Kettering is linked to Corby, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield to the north and Wellingborough, Bedford and Luton to the south.

Plus, there are regular 30-minute departures to London St Pancras a total journey time of 59 minutes.

Stagecoach Midlands manages local bus services and routes.

For a detailed timetable visit Stagecoach’s comprehensive timetable of services 

Useful Contacts in Desborough

Within the first week of arriving at your new location, you must register with your local surgery.

It is important to arrange this as quickly as possible. It can take several days for your health records to be transferred to the new surgery.

The main surgery in the town is Rothwell and Desborough Healthcare Group. They are located on the high street in the centre of town.

Next on the “to-do list” will be finding out when your refuse is collected. This information can be found by visiting the council’s website.

You will also find other very useful information contained on the website such as planning, council tax, and local parks and leisure facilities.

The County council is always a perfect “go-to” mine of local information for new arrivals.

You may also find the Desborough Town Council website helpful. It really is a good idea to take some time to investigate both sites for all the latest practical information.

Desborough Property

As it is such an attractive location finding a home may prove a little bit of a challenge in Desborough.

Many who buy here stay and move up the property ladder within the town rather than search elsewhere for a home.

To add to the challenge, there is a limited number of homes for sale in the town currently.

Properties that are on the market vary hugely in size, location, and price with semi-detached homes dominating the local market.

The older terraced properties which sit close to the town centre are always popular. Many of these have been renovated and extended making them ideal family homes.

If you want to live surrounded by greenery, there are some particularly lovely little villages just a short drive from Desborough that may suit you.

Rushton, Newton and Harrington are popular choices when it comes to living in a quaint village setting.

Renting a Home in Desborough

For several reasons, buying a home in parts of the UK is off-limits to many.

Rising rental costs, wage freezes, and a shortage of affordable homes have resulted in high demand.

Although renting a home is sometimes the only solution, it does provide you with the opportunity to take your time and experience an area before buying.

True to form, there are very few rental homes within Desborough itself.

Even extending your search to within a three-mile radius of the town there is still limited availability.

If you are opting to rent for the first time it pays to do your homework.

For a thorough explanation of how to go about finding the right home for you and what you can expect process-wise, visit the Citizen’s Advice website.

Their “Finding a Home to Rent” article is packed with helpful advice and tips.