Kempston 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 Kempston

Local amenities might not be your first priority when you are searching for a home in a new area.

However, it is good to know what is available.

Kempston has good shopping facilities with a variety of stores to hand, both large and small.

Whether you need to do your weekly grocery shopping, or you are looking to purchase something nice for your home.

Out of town shopping is via The Interchange Retail Park.

The park is home to Next, TK Maxx, the Range, and a sizeable Marks and Spencer to name a few.

A big Sainsbury’s superstore store sits in the centre of town, it comes with a convenient under-store car park.

You might prefer to shop in a thriftier store.

Lidl is also situated close to the centre of Kempston.

Those who enjoy buying at a local market can travel the very short distance to Bedford.

The town boasts one of the oldest Market Charters in the country, granted by King Henry II in 1166.

Head to St Pauls Square, where the popular market is held on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

There is a twice-monthly “Handmade in Bedford Market”.

This interesting market was introduced to promote the work of local artists, designers, makers, and producers in the area.

Working in Kempston

Prospective residents who need to find work in the area will find that Kempston has plenty of opportunities for employment.

The benefit of great connections means that Kempston is also ideally placed for a wider work base.

Kempston is within easy access to Bedford, the A1, the M1, Milton Keynes, Cambridge and Luton as well as a number of locations further afield.

London is located only an hour and 10 minutes from Kempston, making a commute into the capital another possibility.

Gaining employment in Kempston is doable, however, you will find that you have a better chance if you conduct your initial search in central Bedford.

Within a 10-mile radius of Kempston there are hundreds of vacant positions being advertised by Totaljobs.

Totaljobs is an online recruitment agency which covers a whole swathe of business sectors.

It is simple to use the site, you just need to upload a copy of your CV and start applying for the jobs you are interested in.

You may be highly skilled in IT or teaching, or a working mum looking for part-time work to provide extra income.

No matter as you will find a job somewhere in the area perfect for you.

Schools & Education in Kempston

Finding the best school for your children can be a challenge.

Even more so if you are moving away from a familiar area and into a place, you barely know.

New arrivals need to apply for a school place via Bedford Council

As of September 2018, all of the town’s schools have converted to two-tier system.

Most children will transfer from lower or primary school at the age of 11 years to a local secondary school until they reach 16 years.

Within 2 miles of the town, there are 28 schools, only two of which are deemed to be “requiring improvement”.

The rest are all either rated by Ofsted as being “good” or “outstanding”.

Most schools have 6th form provision and pupils may remain at the school up to the age of 18 or 19 years.

There are several further education opportunities in the region as an alternative to the 6th form.

Bedford College and Stella Mann College, a private college are the nearest two.

Both these institutions have a good assortment of courses with the latter relating to the performing arts.

Public Transport in Kempston

One of the great attractions of Kempston is its connectivity.

Bedford railway station is on the Midland Main Line, providing inter-city services to London St Pancras and the East Midlands.

Services are operated by East Midlands Railway.

Whilst Thameslink, run through to London to Gatwick Airport and Brighton.

Local bus services are run by two main operators, Stagecoach East  and Stagecoach Midlands

These two companies ensure there are more than enough ways to get to work or for recreational purposes.

Driving in Kempston

Access to and from Kempston via road links is also incredibly efficient.

The town is surrounded by major roads on all sides, the A6, A4280 and A421.

The latter A421, also connects to the busy M1, getting you from A to B in no time.

Towns and cities such as Milton Keynes, St Neots, Coventry, Northampton, Luton, Cambridge and London can all be reached via these roads.

When it is time to book flights for a holiday, Luton, is the closest airport 26 miles from Kempston.

London Luton has routes which can whist you away to hundreds of wonderful destinations.

Kempston Property

Kempston’s property portfolio is a very mixed bag of styles and prices.

Whether you’re wanting to get onto the property ladder for the first time or looking for your forever family home there’s something for everyone.

A smattering of typically Bedfordshire rural homes sits around the outskirts of town.

These rustic locations offer very welcoming communities set in picturesque countryside.

Closer to the centre of Kempston you will discover some great examples of homes from the Victorian era.

For something a little more rural, head to the villages surrounding the town such as Box End, Bromham and Wood End providing community life at its best.

Renting a Home in Kempston

The rental market in Kempston is relatively buoyant and it is also good value for money.

Properties are snapped up very quickly.

There are several advantages to renting a home for a while.

Purchasing property is an expensive business.

Becoming a tenant affords you the time to really investigate each neighbourhood carefully before you opt to purchase a home.

Many people have made the big mistake of just looking at the property and not considering what it offers in the way of amenities.

A rental home is the ideal way to get a proper feel for a place and whether it will suit you or not for the long term.