Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes

Retail therapy is a must-do activity in Milton Keynes.

Variety is the spice of life!

Some of the largest shopping malls in the UK can be found in the city.

Two shopping centres offer practically everything you could possibly desire.

Centre:MK and the Milton Keynes Shopping Centre are excellent places to meet and socialise as well as spend!

They are connected to each other via a stunning glass arch enabling you to pass from one to the other with ease.

Combined they provide the residents of Milton Keynes with more than 300 stores plus, plenty of restaurants, bars, and cafes.

MK1 Shopping & Leisure Park is also home to one of the best retail parks in the region. MK1 is right next to Stadium MK and has nearly 1,000 free parking spaces.

Once you have had your fill of retail therapy, you can relax, catch a movie, and book a table at one of the park’s restaurants.

Not only can you get your fix of clothing shopping, but you can also visit the local Flea Market.

Open on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, you will find everything here including a great range of fresh produce at low prices.

Alternatively, pay a visit to the Weekly Sunday ML Bowl Market and Car Boot Sale.

Working in Milton Keynes

One of the best attributes of Milton Keynes is that you can always find work in the region.

Milton Keynes regularly features as one of the UK’s top ten cities to work.

Large companies in the city include Argos, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Group, Santander UK, and the Open University, all are major employers in MK and good places to start job hunting.

Almost 90% of the local workforce are employed in the service industries of various sorts (of which wholesale and retail is the largest sector) and 9% in manufacturing.

There are plenty of small businesses as well, with Milton Keynes boasting one of the highest numbers of business start-ups in England.

If you are searching for work and don’t know where to start, try one of the online employment agencies such as Reed.co.uk.

Reed are advertising thousands of vacant positions waiting to be filled within a 10-mile radius of the city.

Registering is easy, and once you have uploaded your CV you can begin your search.

The site also offers helpful advice about how to make a good impression in interviews, and career advice too.

Schools & Education in Milton Keynes

Education provision in Milton Keynes will not disappoint prospective newcomers.

Milton Keynes is a big place supplying education to literally hundreds of schools in the borough.

Well over 90 state primary schools serve the 4-11 age group, whilst 14 secondaries serve the 11–16-year age group.

Very few of these schools fail to reach Ofsted’s stringent inspections.

Whilst a good many pass them with flying colours achieving the ultimate “outstanding” rating for their efforts.

Five independents ensure that there is a good choice of private options for parents.

Three schools are available for children who need special assistance due to disabilities such as autism and communication issues.

Milton Keynes College is well regarded and offers FE education in the borough.

A campus of the University of Bedfordshire is also located in Central Milton Keynes.

The UOB provides conventional undergraduate courses to post 18 college leavers and adult learners.

Public Transport in Milton Keynes

Depending on where in the city you live, there are seven train stations to choose from.

Wolverton, Milton Keynes Central, and Bletchley stations are on the West Coast Main Line and are served by local commuter services between London and Birmingham or Crewe.

Milton Keynes Central is also served by inter-city services between London and Scotland, Wales and the Northwest, and the West Midlands of England

The express services to London take just 35 minutes.

Bletchley, Fenny Stratford, Bow Brickhill, Woburn Sands, and Aspley Guise railway stations are on the Marston Vale line to Bedford.

Plenty of bus services ferry locals around the borough and Milton Keynes is served by (and, via its Redway network, provides part of) routes 6 and 51 on the National Cycle Network.

For details of bus services, routes and timetables for Milton Keynes, visit the Arriva Bus website.

Driving in Milton Keynes

This is where the city comes into its own.

Few locations can offer the connectivity that Milton Keynes does.

The carefully planned road structure (including its 133 roundabouts) ensures that local traffic is kept moving and wide main roads aid with the flow.

Getting to other large towns and cities takes no time at all, hence Milton’s popularity as a commuter town.

The main M1 and M40 run on either side of Milton Keynes and connect with other arterial routes such as the M6 and M25.

Planning a day out with the family is so easy.

Having Birmingham, Luton, Bedford, and Northampton all located well within a short distance opens up countless leisure opportunities without the hassle of driving for hours.

Plus, the drive from MK to Luton airport also only takes around 30 minutes if you want to travel overseas.

Milton Keynes Property

Milton Keynes is forever expanding and developing, with multiple new estates being built all the time.

If you’re interested in enjoying a great quality of life without having to pay the high rents and house prices that are found in places such as London, Milton is a great alternative.

There are hundreds of homes for sale across the region making it easy to find a home that is just right for you.

Milton Keynes Renting

The number of people now choosing to rent a home rather than buy, has shot up hugely in the past two years.

As a result, the demand for decent rental properties has skyrocketed in Milton Keynes keeping the market very buoyant. In fact, MK is one of the UK’s most in-demand areas for rental homes.

Similar to those searching for a home to buy, there is plenty of stock available from one-bedroom flats up to 4-bed executive style properties.