Removals to Salisbury

Living in Salisbury

It’s been ranked as one of the top 10 places to live in the UK 2022, but what do residents say about living in Salisbury? Schepens is a leading provider of removals to Salisbury, so we’ve asked clients who’ve moved into the city how they find it to live in day by day. Here are some of the responses we’ve had from them.

1. A city that’s more like a town

It’s got all the grandeur of a city – specifically the cathedral – but really it’s no bigger than a market town. International tourism means that Salisbury provides good shopping, with High St brands. And there are coffee shops and restaurants to suit every purse. There are also excellent markets and you can walk to anywhere in the city – so no need for buses and taxis to get places.

2. A brilliant international arts festival

If you move to Salisbury from London, there’s a fear that you’ll lose your connection with the arts. Thanks to the Salisbury Playhouse there’s a good and varied offering of theatre, music and entertainment all year round. And the International Arts Festival at the end of May is excellent. It’s all over the city, and offers a range of activities for kids and adults – really makes the city come to life.

3. Not much urban vibe

People tend to move to Salisbury because of its location, its cathedral, and its tranquillity. All very well if your kids are young. As they get older, however, they may find Salisbury lacking in nightlife and diversity. This isn’t a place that moves with the times, or embraces change easily. For many of its residents, this is its charm.

4. An expensive place to live

House prices are relatively expensive in Salisbury, and its location means that local transport is also fairly pricey. If you’re planning to commute to London, an annual season ticket will cost you over £5,000. If you’re content to live and work in the city, it’s possible to keep your costs down. If, however, you’re looking to spread your wings, it can be costly. Clients advise that you budget realistically before moving to the city.

5. A glorious place to bring up kids

The families that we’ve helped with their removals to Salisbury have no regrets whatsoever. There’s a range of excellent schools to choose from, many of them faith-based. And the opportunities for walks, rambles and activities are second-to-none. One client told us that even after a few years the beauty of the city is an ongoing delight, which her family still appreciates every day.

Schepens is a leading UK removals company offering local Salisbury removals. We’ve a great reputation for providing stress-free moves, and our locally recruited removals teams are professionally trained to support clients at every stage. We’re happy to share our local knowledge, and offer suggestions regarding the best routes in and out of the city, and the optimum time of day to move.

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Best places to live around Salisbury

Moving to Salisbury is – without doubt – an opportunity to dust off the city smog and embrace the bucolic delights of Wiltshire. But it’s not for everyone. Salisbury is a small city – it feels more like a town. This means that houses in the most popular areas of the city tend to be hard to come by. Many of our movers tend, therefore, to look to the towns and villages in the surrounding area.

There’s a whole range of stunning locations to choose from. The Schepens removals team chose five different types of setting, to help give you a feel of what’s possible.

1. Lyndhurst (20 miles from Salisbury)

Just half an hour’s drive from the city centre, Lyndhurst transports you into another world. It’s a busy, lively village located right in the heart of the New Forest. Because of its location in the National Park, Lyndhurst has retained its period charm, whilst offering a good range of resources to movers. There are excellent schools, and a range of properties, many with good-sized gardens.

2. Wilton (4 miles from Salisbury)

If you’re looking for a market town close to the centre of Salisbury, Wilton has great potential. It dates back to the 8th century and was Wiltshire capital in the 9th century. Wilton made its name making luxury carpets, but it’s now a thriving centre with a great choice of shops and excellent amenities. This handsome-looking locale sits on the edge of the stunning Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs.

3. Fordingbridge (11 miles from Salisbury)

If you’re tempted by the New Forest but want to avoid the summer influx of tourists, take a look at Fordingbridge. It’s located in the north-western corner of the New Forest and even in the height of summer it’s not overrun. Set on the River Avon, a medieval seven arched bridged provides a glorious welcome, and the town is full of independent cafes, and shops which keep it busy throughout the year.

4. Downton (6 miles from Salisbury)

Downton is a lively village which boasts evidence of ongoing human habitation for 7,000 years, at least. It now combines the very best of the old and the new. Located in the Avon Valley, on the edge of the New Forest, it’s a stunning place to live. It’s also a flourishing community with plenty of shops, leisure facilities and local societies. Every year the village hosts Cuckoo Fair which attracts up to 20,000 visitors.

5. Romsey (16 miles from Salisbury)

Another historic market town, this time over the county border in Hampshire. Romsey is considered by many to be an attractive alternative to Winchester – with far more affordable properties. There’s a bustle and confidence about Romsey, bolstered by its growing array of excellent restaurants and independents. It provides an excellent choice of properties, and there’s a good range of schools on offer.

Schepens provide removals to Salisbury

Schepens has been providing removals to Salisbury and the surrounding areas of Wiltshire and Hampshire for over 100 years. We’re local to the area and we have moved families to all the locations mentioned in this blog. Our removals teams are also locally recruited, so they’re able to provide information about resources, parking and the best day to schedule your move.

Tailored removals to Wiltshire

Whether you’re moving from London to Downton, or to the other side of town, every move brings its own challenges. Which is why Schepens doesn’t offer ‘standard’ moves. Instead a professional move co-ordinator is allocated to every client. They will help you to develop a bespoke removals plan, based on your specific requirements. Once complete, this becomes the basis for your FREE no obligation removals quote.

Schepens provides a range of removals services, including:

• Professional Packing Service. If you relish the idea of packing up your home, we’ll provide the packing materials. If not, our professional packers will get the job done in hours.
• Insurance. Your goods are covered by standard insurance whilst in transit. For further peace of mind we can provide Accidental Damage and Extended Liability cover.
• Specialist Removals. Planning to move a piano? Or a sculpture? Schepens provides specialist removals teams for high value items. We will arrange for bespoke packing, handling and transport.
• Self Storage. People use storage for all kinds of different reasons – households merging, hobby equipment, sports gear. Schepens has a number of secure, controlled local storage facilities in Wiltshire and Hampshire.
• Transport. Our state-of-the-art removals vehicles offer the perfect environment for your goods. The fleet runs on air ride suspension, and has an adjustable bearing system. This means that we’re able to guarantee minimum movement of your goods during the journey to your new home.

Second-to-none customer service

Schepens takes pride in the reputation it has built for being leading UK providers of stress-free removals. We never rest on our laurels, though. Every single employee is trained to industry standards. They emerge as confident professionals, capable of making proactive problem-solving decisions. And all of us at Schepens are happy to go the extra mile for our movers.

Roy & Fiona Ricketts.

“I imagined prior to the event that the whole exercise would be fraught with frustration and discontent but I was totally wrong. The guys were incredibly patient, polite to a fault, industrious and totally professional. Both the collection and the subsequent delivery were made almost pleasurable so once again many many thanks to all at Schepens and would I recommend them……… Absolutely and without reservation.”

Moving to wiltshire? Call Schepens today to find out about the range of ways that we could support your move – 01722 730 010

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Moving to Salisbury from London

Moving to Salisbury from London has got a whole lot easier since flexible working. Schepens has certainly been busier these past couple of years, and it’s always a delight to us when families are able to make the move they’ve been planning for so long. Whether it’s a bigger house, with a garden, that you’re longing for, walks in the country, or trips to the beach, Salisbury is completely different lifestyle for families.

Schepens is a local moving company that has been helping families with removals to Wiltshire for over 100 years now. The beautiful cathedral city of Salisbury has always proved a powerful magnet for London movers – but how do they cope with the change of pace? We asked a few of our movers who are now happily settled in the city.

Thought I’d Miss London, But I Don’t

“I think that when you make a small move, like from one area of London to another, you’re really aware of the things you miss. But when you make a massive change, you just embrace all the new possibilities. Where do I start – there’s the cathedral, medieval streets to explore, markets every other day of the week, tramping through the Wiltshire countryside – Stonehenge!”

It’s Great Place to Bring Up Children

“There are really outstanding schools in Salisbury, and nowhere is a ‘bad’ choice. Apart from that, though, our children have really responded to growing up in a beautiful setting, with low crime, and a slower pace. Having a garden has made a REAL difference to all our well-being, and we do more things together now. They have their own patches to grow veggies – which feels great.”

Family Outings are Easy

“Last year we walked the entire Avon Valley path – bit-by-bit – which was a brilliant thing for us to do together. We never did stuff like that in London, because it was always a faff, and we had to sort out parking, trains, all that. Here we just jump in the car and go to the beach, or the New Forest, or Avebury and on, and on.”

Plenty of Places to Eat, Drink Coffee & Shop

“I did wonder whether I’d be constantly on the train back to London for shopping or catch ups with friends. Actually, it’s been the other way round. Our friends prefer to spend the weekend with us, and we have a great choice of restaurants, country pubs, indie coffee shops. We do miss the museums, and theatres, so we make a few trips over the year, but we always love getting home afterwards.”

Schepens provides Salisbury removals

For over a century now, Schepens has been supporting families moving to Salisbury from London. As a local business we know the city well and our removals teams can offer invaluable local knowledge. We’ll provide guidance on which day is best for scheduling your move, and keep you updated on local roadworks. We’re known for our ‘stress-free’ removals, so our team will do their best the ensure your life in Salisbury begins with a smile.

Tailor made removals to Wiltshire

Over the years Schepens has provided Salisbury removals for newly-weds, expectant families, and retirees. Every single move is unique, which is why we don’t offer ‘standard’ packages. Instead, a move co-ordinator is allocated to each client. They work with you to develop a bespoke removals plan, specific to your requirements. Once complete, this becomes the basis of your FREE no obligation removals quote.

Schepens removals services include:

• Professional Packing Service. Schepens supplies eco-friendly packaging to all movers packing up their home. If you can’t face the task of packing, let our professional packing service do it for you.
• Insurance. Your goods will be insured during transit. If you’d like additional Accidental Damage, or Extended Liability insurance, your move co-ordinator will arrange cover.
• Specialist Removals. If you have a piano that needs moving to Salisbury, or a precious artwork, or antique, our specialist team will ensure that it arrives in excellent condition.
• Self Storage. Should you need self storage in Salisbury, Schepens has a number of local storage facilities. We provide a door-to-door service, and 24/7 security.
• Transport. Our fleet of vehicles guarantee safe transport for your home in transit. Your goods will be transported in one of our state-of-the-art removals vehicles which run on air ride suspension and boast an adjustable bearing system, ensuring little or no movement of vehicle content.

Stress-free removals from Schepens

David O’Leary

“Excellent service with friendly pre-move service, careful and considerate movers, and an excellent delivery. Would strongly recommend.”

Moving to Salisbury from london? Call Schepens today to find out how we can support you, every step of the way – 01722 730 010

House removals for Salisbury | free quote for Salisbury removals | home movers in Salisbury

As specialist local providers of house removals for Salisbury, Schepens has helped hundreds of new Salisbury residents find their feet, move precious family heirlooms from one location to another, and start life in their new home without having to go through the stresses and strains that can accompany the process of moving house.

Salisbury is a beautiful city to move to – make your first day there one you’ll remember for all the right reasons!

Schepens for stress-free house removals for Salisbury

Schepens has been providing Salisbury removals for over a century now, so we’ve had plenty of opportunities to learn what makes a successful move. Integral to our services is an understanding of the many anxieties that accompany house removal, especially if that removal is to a new city. Our goal, therefore, is to support, advise and offer the fruits of our experience to our movers so you arrive in your new home relaxed and ready for new experiences.

Tailored Salisbury removals

At Schepens we believe that excellent service begins with listening to and gaining a clear understanding of our movers’ requirements. That’s why each mover is allocated an experienced move co-ordinator who knows Salisbury well. They will work with you to create a bespoke removals plan which is based on your specific requirements. If there’s anything that’s concerning you about the move, just let us know and we’ll do what we can to allay your anxieties.

House removals for Salisbury

Our house removals process is simple and straightforward:

1. Survey. First, we carry out an online, or in-person survey of the goods that will make up your Salisbury removals. Then, your move co-ordinator will provide a free detailed and accurate removals quote to help with your budgeting.
2. Scheduling. A tailored removals plan is prepared, including any special requirements, and your move to Salisbury is scheduled. If you need to change the date of your move, just contact us and we’ll re-schedule.
3. Packing. If you would like help with your packing, we have a professional packing service. Bar trained packing professionals will arrive on moving day to pack up your home, using sturdy, eco-friendly packing materials.
4. Transport. Your goods are transported to your new home in Salisbury. They will be covered by insurance whilst in transit. They will be shipped in one of our state-of-the-art removals vehicles which run on air ride suspension and boast an adjustable bearing system, ensuring little or no movement of vehicle content.
5. Arrival and Storage. Your goods are unloaded, taking every care. If you find that you need some extra storage, Schepens has a number of local storage facilities offering a clean and secure environment for your goods.

The Schepens removals team go the extra mile

Anne-Marie Kissoon

“I cannot praise this company enough. They made what was a stressful situation following my Mum’s passing easy to deal with. From the people in the office(Chris, Paul and Tracey) to the people on the truck( drivers Dan and Dean and a special mention for Del), all were helpful, reassuring and professional. Every item was treated with care, clearly labeled, picked up and delivered without delay. I highly recommend Schepens International Ltd. With thanks.”

House removals Salisbury – we provide storage and removal services across areas of Wiltshire, including:

Amesbury, Bradford On Avon, Calne, Chippenham, Corsham, Cricklade, Devizes, Highworth, Malmesbury, Marlborough, Melksham, Mere, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Tidworth, Tisbury, Trowbridge, Warminster, Westbury and Wilton, plus many more.

Schepens have the talent, experience, and local knowledge to make any house removals for Salisbury simple! Contact us today on 01722 730 010 to get a free, no-obligation quote.

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Stress-free furniture removals in Salisbury

From grand pianos to priceless antiques or cherished family heirlooms, Schepens is your trusted partner for furniture removals in Salisbury. With our expertise, meticulous care, and specialised lifting equipment, we ensure the safe transport of your valuable possessions.

As a local removals company, we pride ourselves on delivering prompt and professional service, whether you’re relocating a single piece of furniture or an entire household. Count on Schepens for a seamless and stress-free furniture removal experience in Salisbury.

Salisbury removals company offers large & small furniture removals

Whatever your requirements, Schepens furniture removals in Salisbury will go the extra mile to accommodate your needs:

• Smooth Transitions for Students. Our small moves service is a hit among students venturing out on their own for the first time, offering a hassle-free transition to student accommodation.
• Care Moves for Seniors. Schepens caters to older families making the transition to residential care or downsizing to sheltered housing. We ensure the seamless dispersal of furniture to family members across distances.
• Effortless Packing. Our professional packing service is a time-saver for those needing assistance with the daunting task of packing up their home. With BAR-trained packers, we get the job done swiftly, using eco-friendly materials.
• Specialist Moving Team. Count on Schepens for the safe removal of large and delicate items like pianos and heirloom furniture. Our specialised handling and transport options guarantee their protection.
• Artistry in Fine Art Removals. For art exhibitions or residential moves in Salisbury, Schepens excels in fine art removals. We offer bespoke packaging, handling, and shipping solutions for your priceless artworks.

Schepens Removals has a fleet of state-of-the-art removals vehicles which run on air ride suspension and boast an adjustable bearing system, ensuring little or no movement of vehicle content.

Schepens – Salisbury removals company offer the personal touch

Our reputation for stress-free Salisbury removals is built on local recommendations and word of mouth, which means that customer service is at the heart of every job we take on. We value the feedback we receive from our movers, and we take the trust they place in us as trusted house movers in Salisbury extremely seriously.

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“The service we received was absolutely fantastic. Everything was packed and moved with the right balance of care and efficiency. They definitely took a lot of the stress out of moving.”

We provide removal and storage services to all areas of Wiltshire, including:

Amesbury, Bradford On Avon, Calne, Chippenham, Corsham, Cricklade, Devizes, Highworth, Malmesbury, Marlborough, Melksham, Mere, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Tidworth, Tisbury, Trowbridge, Warminster, Westbury and Wilton, plus many more.

Schepens has the talent, experience, and local knowledge to make any furniture removals in Salisbury simple! Contact us today on 01722 730 010 to get a free, no-obligation quote.