Stotfold 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 Stotfold

You won’t go short of places to shop in Stotfold.

Most of the town’s shops and businesses are situated along and just off the High Street.

Amenities cover most resident’s needs.

There is a local butcher, doctor’s surgery, dentist, pharmacy, a post office, restaurants, pubs, and takeaways.

Tesco and Coop both have smaller stores in the town, more than large enough for day-to-day necessities.

Plus, there is a One Stop convenience store along Regent Street.

For a good local butcher, try Liams. A Traditional butcher shop selling a great selection of fresh produce.

Sadly, many banks are closing their offices in smaller towns, preferring instead to frequent larger locations.

You may need to make the short trip to Letchworth Garden City for your banking requirements.

Halifax Building Society, Nationwide Building Society, a branch of HSBC and Lloyds Bank are all available in Letchworth.

Letchworth Garden City sits just a 10-minute drive from Stotfold. Many people also chose to take the quick journey there to do the large shop.

From the Garden City’s modern Garden Square shopping centre to the quaint covered 1922 Arcade shopping mall, you will find just about everything you need in Letchworth and more.

Things to do in Stotfold

Making sure you have plenty of choices when it comes to relaxing and enjoying your downtime is incredibly important for both body and soul.

Though Stotfold does have some good places to visit and spend time outside, its very convenient location means that you can get anywhere within a ten-mile radius of the town in no time at all.

One of the town’s best-loved attractions is the Stotfold Watermill and Nature Reserve. An ideal place for walking and soaking up the natural landscape.

In addition, the millers’ demonstrations are incredibly interesting, aimed at all ages, and you can enjoy a delicious tea and cake after your tour.

The scenic river Ivel is the starting point for several local walks and ideal for nature lovers.

You may enjoy a hobby of some sort.

There are plenty of opportunities to spend time with local people who have similar interests in Stotfold.

Whatever you are looking for, visit the towns online Residents Handbook. It provides all the information you need to sign up.

Schools & Education in Stotfold

If you are new to the area you will need to enrol your children into a local school.

It is not always straight forward as some schools perform better than others in Stotfold, just like any other town in the UK.

The best place to begin searching for a good school is via the Central Bedfordshire Council’s website.

The council is responsible for education across the region.

There is also help elsewhere.

SchoolGuide.co.uk is a great website, it lists the top performing schools in the Stotfold catchment area.

Snobe is another great school finder which also provides additional information so that parents can make an informed choice.

The good news is that the town’s schools perform very well according to Ofsted.

Roecroft Lower School and Fairfield Park Lower School are both “outstanding” and the Pix Brook Academy for 9-16 years was rated as “good”.

Public Transport in Stotfold

You also need to know that you can travel by public transport both for getting to work or for pleasure.

Arrivabus provides services that run in and around Stotfold and connect the town with Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City.

Whether you’re commuting or visiting, a bus journey is the ideal way to access this beautiful town.

If you want to travel by rail, Arlesey Station is the nearest railway station to Stotfold, just a quick 5 minutes away

Driving in Stotfold

Stotfold’s handy road connections have been known throughout history.

The M1 and A1(M) are the main motorways that run through the county.

The A1 connects south to the M25 circular road around London. The journey is around 1 hour 20 minutes or 41 miles.

The road also heads north through Peterborough (46 miles) and on further north through Sheffield, Leeds and stopping just outside Darlington.

Stotfold Property

You do get a good choice of homes if you are planning to settle in Stotfold.

It is the detached well-established homes that attract attention the attention of prospective buyers

Plus, family-sized homes are the most common, dominating the market, a testament to Stotfolds family-friendly reputation.

Due to its popularity, the average cost of a home in the town exceeds the UK national average.

However, there are pockets of more affordable homes for sale, ideal for first-time buyers.

New Build Developments in Stotfold

The present population of Stotfold amounts to approximately 9,000 people, and this number is increasing as new developments are completed.

As the UK Government has pushed for ever more new homes to be built over the past few years, there are plenty of new build options available within the town and its surrounds.

Several new build sites offer first-time buyer incentives such as “help to buy”.

There are as many as six new developments in and around Stotfold currently.