Removals to Wiltshire

5 tips on how to find your ideal location in Wiltshire

Wiltshire’s located between Hampshire to the east, and some of the UK’s most beloved holiday destinations to the west. For many people, therefore, it’s a county they’ve driven through rather than explored in its own right. At Schepens we see it differently. We’ve been providing Wiltshire removals for over 100 years now, and we know every corner of this beautiful region. It’s rich in its ancient landscape, its history, and in the choices it offers people looking to move outside London.

Here are our suggestions for the 5 best places to live in Wiltshire:

1. The medieval city of Salisbury

This is the best known location in the county, and Salisbury removals are amongst our most popular. Nearly a million tourists flock to Salisbury each year to visit the 14th century cathedral, and wander the medieval streets. Behind the tourism, through, is a vibrant riverside city that offers great shopping, an international arts festival, and stunning countryside in every direction.

2. The market town of Chippenham

If you’re looking for a town, rather than a city, Chippenham provides a vibrant blend of history and contemporary influences. It sits midway between Swindon and Bath, and picks up quite a few architectural influences from the nearby Cotswolds. One of the best things about moving to Chippenham is the fact that it’s surrounded by some of the loveliest villages England has to offer, such as Lacock, Castle Combe and Biddestone.

3. Bustling Bradford-on-Avon

This is considered by many to be Wiltshire’s miniature Bath, and it shares many of its attractions. The buildings are similar, and it’s located on the same River Avon. The town is smaller of course, but it shares a love of arcades, independent boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants. Bradford-on-Avon started life as a cloth town, and has retained the bustle and business suggested by its origins.

4. Ancient Malmesbury

You can feel the age of Malmesbury as you snake up the High Street, get distracted by the narrow alleyways, or take in the rivers that surround the hilltop town. This is an ancient settlement that has evolved elegantly into a working 21st century market town. It wears its history with ease, and doesn’t define itself as a tourist spot. Instead, it offers a quiet pace of life, beautiful architecture, and a life off the beaten track.

5. Keep an eye on Trowbridge

Not the prettiest of towns, or the most vibrant – at the moment. But Trowbridge was recently voted as the top ‘up-and-coming’ town in Wiltshire. The fact that it’s not achieved its potential yet means that the house prices are comparatively cheap and there’s plenty of choice. It’s also well connected; there are direct trains to London, Bath, Brighton and Cardiff.

About Schepens Removals

We’re a leading UK removals company based in the south-west. Schepens can be relied upon for a friendly, personalised service from your very first contact. Our Wiltshire removals teams are professionally trained and can offer detailed local knowledge for movers new to the county. Most important, our goal is always to provide stress-free removals for our clients, and our teams are always willing to ‘go the extra mile’ to achieve this.

Thinking of moving to Wiltshire? Take a look at our recommendations for the 5 best places to live in Wiltshire, or call our local removals team on 01722 730 010

5 tips on how to find your ideal location in Wiltshire

So, you’re moving to Wiltshire, but where in this diverse county do you start looking for your new home? Here are 5 starting points to get you thinking about exactly what you want from Wiltshire removals.

1. Town or Country?

If you’re moving to Wiltshire from a small apartment in London, your first thought will probably be a rambling farmhouse, with no neighbours and a great view. Wiltshire has plenty of remote homes on offer, but could you really live 5-10 miles from the nearest shops? Just imagine what it would be like to manage a long school run each day, or travel 20 minutes to the gym – in the winter. If it starts to look like a bit of a nightmare, set new criteria and start a new search.

2. The difficult stuff

Making a big change in your life takes a huge amount of courage, so – for most people – it’s important to think about all the benefits it will confer on your life. But, then there’s the difficult bits that tend to get ignored because they may sap your enthusiasm. Set yourself a date with those difficult bits, and take a long hard look at them. It’s the stuff like the length of the commute, the potential need for 2 cars, finding childminders. If you’re still up for it, you know it’s the right thing to do.

3. Get the lay of the land

You can check out local towns online, but what about the huge tracts of wonderful hiking country to be explored. Get yourself an OS map and take a few virtual walks. Check out where the beauty spots are, how far things are from each other, and what the road network’s like. It won’t take long to feel like you know the lay of the land, and you’ll get a better sense of property locations than you would from Google Maps.

4. Stress test your chosen location

If you’re in no immediate rush to move, create a ‘stress test’ for the town or village you’re thinking of moving to. Visit in all the seasons, and try to stay in different locations each time. See how it feels to walk out and about. Are the locals friendly? Does there seem to be much going on in the winter? Is it a tourist trap in the summer? Try out your commute, check what the parking’s like, and do a ‘shop’ in the local grocers.

5. How will I meet people?

Moving to a new location means creating a new network of friends. Often this happens naturally, through school, or work. But what about finding people who can share your interests and passions? Is there a local yoga class/book club/drama society/choir? Ask around, or subscribe to a local newsletter, or Facebook group. We all need to find somewhere uniquely ours to relax, kick back and spend time with friends.

Schepens has been offering Wiltshire removals for over a century now. We know the county well, and our local removals teams have grown up in the area. Part of the service we provide to movers is the local knowledge we’re able to provide as you approach moving day. From advising on the best time of day to schedule your move, to ensuring that you have adequate parking. We’re there for movers every step of the way.

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Enjoy affordable, stress-free wiltshire removals

Wiltshire is a quintessentially English county nestled in the South West of England. Popular with residents and visitors alike, the area is dotted with pretty picture-postcard villages and bustling market towns. If you are looking to relocate or move home, Schepens provides stress free-free removals to Salisbury, Chippenham, Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Swindon and Warminster.

Wiltshire offers a taste of the good life within easy commuting distance of major towns like Swindon and Salisbury. Home to the Cotswolds and 3 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, moving to Wiltshire is an opportunity to enjoy the very best the British countryside has to offer.

Please call 01722 730 010 for your free no obligation quote on removals to wiltshire!

Schepens – first class removals to Wiltshire

With over 100 years’ experience of Wiltshire removals, Schepens is an established moving company serving the south west. We offer bespoke domestic and commercial removals, each one skilfully managed by a professional move co-ordinator from start to finish.

Whether you are planning on moving your entire household, or just a single item, our BAR trained removals team will ensure that all of your belongings reach their new destination safely and without any damage.

We provide a fleet of modern and reliable transportation vehicles to ensure that all of our deliveries are made promptly and efficiently. Our staff have an excellent reputation for ‘going the extra mile’ for movers, when needed; they’ll ensure your Wiltshire removals are completed successfully.

Whether you are moving to Wiltshire from another part of the country, another part of the world, or you’re just moving down the road, our affordable Wiltshire removals services caters for your every need.

Why move to Wiltshire with schepens?

We offer a comprehensive range of Wiltshire removals services, including:

• Free No Obligation Removals Quote. We’ll arrange an assessment of your move either in person, or online – whichever you prefer. Once we have a clear idea of the size and scope of the removals required, we’ll provide a detailed and accurate quotation to help with your budgeting.
• Insurance. Your goods will be insured whilst in transit to your new home. If your require additional Extended Liability, or Accidental Damage insurance, your move co-ordinator will be able to arrange it for you.
• Professional Packing Service. If you would like to pack up your home yourself, we can provide the boxes and packaging for you. Should you require help with the task, our professional packing team will be able to pack up your home in hours using sustainable and sturdy packing materials.
• Specialist Removals Team. No matter what it is you want Wiltshire removals to include, our specialist team is on hand to help. They are experienced movers of pianos, fine art and fragile antiques.
• Self Storage. If you find that you require local self storage as part of your Wiltshire removals, Schepens has a number of local storage facilities offering a clean and secure environment for your goods.
• Transport. Your goods 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, which ensures little or no movement of vehicle content.

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“Schepens are awesome! We had a tight turn around and they were so great in accommodating. They packed our delicate items with great care and everything arrived in one piece, even ahead of schedule. On top of this their pricing is complete fair. Love them.”

Whatever your next house move in wiltshire will be, schepens are on hand to offer first class, reliable and affordable wiltshire removals and storage.

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Thought about using schepens’ packing service Wiltshire?

Anyone who’s moved house will know why it consistently comes in third on the UK’s list of ‘5 Most Stressful Activities’. What makes it so hard? Well, our Wiltshire clients tell us that it’s the packing that gets them down. However good your planning; however early you start, there’s a mad rush as moving day gets closer – and it seems there’s never enough boxes! Packing up a house is a major logistical project – which is why all our packers receive professional training.

Speak to us today on 01722 730 010 to book a no obligation removals quotation from our Wiltshire packing team.

A packing service for moving house

Schepens has been helping people to move for over a hundred years now. Whilst a lot has changed over that time, the problem of packing hasn’t. Our goal is to reduce the stress families experience as part of moving house. That’s why we offer a professional packing service. Clients who have included it in their removals plan tell us they would never attempt to pack by themselves again!

Why professional packing services reduce stress…

All our packers have been trained according to the high standards of the British Association of Removers. They work as a team to pack up your home fast, efficiently and securely. High quality packing materials ensure that every item is professionally packed for safe transit. Every box is clearly labelled for ease of access when you arrive in your new home, and a detailed inventory is created as part of the packing process.

… and prove cost-effective.

Schepens professional packers will have your home packed and ready to load in hours, rather than weeks, or even months. The process is concentrated and focused with a team working room by room, and as each room is completed it can be loaded straight into the removals vehicle. Clients using our packing services as part of their Wiltshire removals tell us that the reduction in time, stress and labour makes Schepens packing services excellent value for money.

Packing services in Wiltshire

• Step 1 – we get some basic details from you about the number of rooms to pack up, including loft, garage and cellar. If you have any non-standard items such as a piano, or valuable art work, we create a bespoke packing process for them.
• Step 2 – If you have any items that you wish to place in storage we can arrange door-to-door service. Your goods will be stored in one of Schepens’ local secure storage facilities.
• Step 3 – prior to moving day we ask that you de-clutter your home to help streamline the process. Lofts and garages tend to gather unwanted items. Clear them out before you move to avoid to taking those unwanted items with you.
• Step 4 – your removals team arrives with professional packing materials. They will go from room to room packing and wrapping everything in boxes for safe transit.
• Step 5  – every box is labelled with the room it was packed in and a generic description of the items it contains.
• Step 6 – Your home is securely loaded onto the removals vehicle.

A bespoke packing service for moving house

Whatever support you need on moving day, Schepens is committed to providing it for you. Whether it’s dismantling furniture, providing specialist packing for valuable items, or finishing up what you haven’t had time to do – we’re happy to help.

Why not call us on 01722 730 010 to find out what packing services in Wiltshire we could provide for your move?