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Removals Bedford
Removals Bedford with Alltime Removals is a survey-led service from a Bedfordshire family firm trading since 2002. We are based at Nimbus Park in Houghton Regis, roughly 20 miles from Bedford town centre, and we cover the full range of Bedford property types: Castle Road terraces, Riverside flat blocks, and the newer estates at Wixams and Shortstown. AIM member, MoveAssured approved, RHA accredited, fully insured, and trading since 2002.
Removals Bedford: how we plan your move from Houghton Regis
Alltime Removals is based at Unit 1, Nimbus Park, Porz Avenue, Houghton Regis, LU5 5WZ, about 20 miles south of Bedford on the A6. We do not have a Bedford branch and we will not imply one. What we do have is crews that cover Bedford regularly, an adviser who visits your property before we quote, and a plan built around the access conditions in your street.
Every job starts with a free home survey. An adviser walks each room, notes staircase widths, corridor carry distances, parking restrictions, and anything that needs dismantling before it moves. The quote that follows is written and fixed before you commit. Jobs are planned around a typical 8 to 10 hour moving day, so the crew is not rushing and your belongings are not left in a van overnight.
We carry full goods-in-transit and public liability insurance on every move, and furniture goes onto the van in bespoke Defenda Guard protective covers as standard.
Access in Bedford: what our crews know
Bedford spans a wide range of street layouts, and the same postcode can cover very different access conditions within a short walk.
Castle Road and the surrounding Victorian terraces in MK40 are among the tightest areas for a large removal van. Carriageways are narrow, drives are rare, and on-street parking means the loading position has to be agreed before the crew arrives. A parking suspension arranged a few working days ahead with Bedford Borough Council makes the difference between a clean start and an hour of repositioning. Our adviser flags this at the survey and explains the council process.
Queens Park and the residential streets across MK40 and MK42 are similarly pressured. Kempston has a mix of older terraces and semis: access is generally a little easier, but school-run windows on the main routes slow reversing into tight spots.
Town-centre flat blocks near Riverside and Bedford Station sit in a different bracket. Communal lifts need booking with the building manager, often the working day before the move. Corridor carry distances can be longer than they look on the floor plan, and station-side loading bays see regular footfall from early morning. Our survey covers lift booking confirmation and extra carry-distance allowance as standard.
Newer estates at Wixams and Shortstown are, by contrast, straightforward. Roads are wider, drives are more common, and parking pressure is lower, so these moves tend to load faster.
Period terraces and flat blocks: protecting your property
A house move in a Bedford Victorian terrace often means narrow staircases, sharp turns on the landing, and original floorboards that need protecting from the start. Town-centre flat blocks add communal corridor coverings and door-frame clearances that differ from property to property.
We bring Defenda Guard furniture covers, hallway floor runners, banister wrap, and door-frame protectors as standard on every Bedford move. Large items, wardrobes, sofa beds, and king-sized divans come apart at the start of the day and go back together once they are in position at the new address. This avoids forcing furniture around a tight staircase turn and keeps the risk of damage low.
Our Services
Packing service
Our packing service scales from a breakables-only pack of china and pictures up to a full pack, unpack, and packing-material disposal, carried out by the same crew doing your move. We supply boxes, tea chests, bubble wrap, tape, and wardrobe boxes. You decide how much of the packing you want us to handle.
Storage in Houghton Regis for Bedford moves
If your moving dates do not align, or you need to clear a property before the new one is ready, our storage units at Nimbus Park are available for short or long-term rental, priced by cubic foot, with 24-hour access seven days a week. Every unit is individually alarmed, and Bedford to our depot is a straightforward run down the A6.
What our Bedford customers say about us
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Amazing service... nick and the guys all put in a great effort to pack up and move our home all in one day! Took care of everything from start to... read more
chris vrahimis
October 27, 2024We had Nick & the Alltime Removals team come Yesterday and do a full pack and move. From a 3 bed 2nd floor maisonette to a 3 story town house.... read more
Sabrina Miller
October 27, 2024I am really pleased with All time removals team. They packed our flat for us and made my mother’s move stress free. The team was quick and professionally packed and... read more
Manu Mathew
September 27, 2024 -
We used Alltime Removals & Storage for our move from Buckingham to St Leonards on Sea, so quite a distance for them to travel. From the time we were visited... read more
G M
August 27, 2024Nick and the team moved us from Bucks to Shropshire. 5 star service from start to finish! Nick took the time to call regularly with updates and support. Moving is... read more
Nick Hall
August 27, 2024Nick and his team were absolutely superb. Lots of care and attention with nostalgic items. Really went above and beyond. Would highly recommmend.
Matty B
March 27, 2024 -
Nick and the team were completely brilliant, absolutely seamless move due to their professionalism and efforts on the day. Would absolutely recommend.
Jack McGarry
March 27, 2024Great team,great attitude,on my recent move from StAlbans to StAlbans Redbourn on behalf of StAlbans and District Council.Being disabled,full assisted move,packing, dismantling and the move itself.Rubbish clearance and certified disposal.Great... read more
john allen
March 27, 2024Trustworthy, friendly and helpful staff, moved us taking care of everything. Fair pricing as well, others quoted far higher. Highest recommendation from me.
Jim Peacock
January 27, 2024 -
Excellent service Nick and team paid attention to detail protected special personnel items I thank them for their service
Alan Payne
December 27, 2023All Time Removals what a team! So professional and totally focused on customer care. I cannot recommend this firm too highly. We moved quickly and without any fuss... read more
Jeremy Morrison
December 27, 2023Nick and team did a fabulous job moving me. It was as stress-free as it could be. Communication was great throughout the whole process. On the day the guys were... read more
Janet Hope
December 27, 2023 -
Yesterday we used all time removals. I just wanted to say BIG THANK YOU to the 2 gents that came and done everything for us very carefully and didn’t rush... read more
Muhammed Rahman
November 27, 2023Having moved into a house that needed serious renovation, I ended up moving three times within 15 months to stay in a rental while the works were being done. Given... read more
Keat Liew
November 27, 2023Nick and his team arrived early and were efficient and extremely friendly. They did everything we asked them to do and nothing was too much trouble. When arriving at the... read more
Dave Farr
November 27, 2023 -
The team work so hard and are 100% reliable! It’s the second time I’ve use Nick and his men and they are fantastic!
Jane Matthews
November 27, 2023Big thank you to All Time Removals - they came to the house & quoted for removals cost, estimated accurately how many boxes we needed, took the time to give... read more
Hannah Goodman
November 27, 2023Alltime removals were fantastic from start to finish, the team of 3 arrived on time, were respectful, friendly and so helpful with everything - highly recommend.
Shaista Nisar
November 27, 2023 -
Moving day can be very stressful and Alltime Removals and Storage helped make the day run smooth. They were friendly and efficient in what they were doing. I would definitely... read more
Natalie Watson
November 27, 2023Really friendly, helpful guys! They took care of our possessions as if they were their own. They went above and beyond to make our move as smooth as possible. I... read more
Chris Warnock
November 27, 2023Alltime Removals & Storage helped me move. Service was great. Staff professional and very friendly.
Renate Lejina
November 27, 2023 -
Excellent removal company. They are very professional from start to finish. The whole team are dedicated to excellent customer service and taking the stress out of moving. ... read more
Steven Ford
June 19, 2023We used All Time Removals for our house move in June 2023 and could not recommend them enough. Prior to our move, Nick was really friendly, helpful and accommodating with... read more
Rebecca Dellar
June 17, 2023Excellent service provided from Alltime Removals moving me from Luton to Dunstable hassle free ,100% satisfaction , definitely recommend 👌🏼
anthony richards
June 14, 2023 -
I had All-time Removals pack and Move me from Wembley to Rickmansworth last month .From the phone call for a quote to the pack and move I can't thank them... read more
Brendan Reilly
June 13, 2023Nick & his team are amazing. They took away all the stress and helped us move home. We couldn’t have done it without him. Super professional, organised and so understanding... read more
Maria Fallanca
June 13, 2023Very professional, polite, and very hard workers will definitely recommend this company
liza themistockli
June 13, 2023 -
Really happy with the team, they were polite and worked extremely hard. Couldn’t be more happy with how the move went. Defiantly recommend!
lee cliff
June 13, 2023Would give more stars if I could! Nick and his team are fantastic! Handled a huge complicated move with absolute ease. Very understanding and accommodating. Guys worked fast and efficiently... read more
Lauren
June 13, 2023AMAZING SERVICE !! Would definitely recommend and will use again. They took delicate care of moving all my stuff. Thanks again nick . ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Darren D
June 13, 2023
What does a Bedford removal cost?
Every move is priced from a detailed inventory taken at your property. We do not publish fixed prices, because a two-bedroom flat on Riverside with a communal lift and 60 metres of corridor carry is a different job from a two-bedroom terrace on Castle Road with a loading-bay suspension, and we do not claim to be the cheapest. What we can confirm is that the written quote you receive after the free survey is the price you pay, with no add-ons on the day for access issues we already knew about. You can start yours with our quote form.
Areas we cover near Bedford
Our crews regularly move between Bedford and Ampthill, Dunstable, Luton, Milton Keynes, Leighton Buzzard and Houghton Regis. Longer runs to Northampton, St Neots and Cambridge are covered from the same Houghton Regis depot.
Removals Bedford FAQ’s
Do you offer removals in Bedford?
Yes. We cover Bedford and the surrounding area from our depot in Houghton Regis, about 20 miles south on the A6. We handle house removals, flat removals, packing, storage, and office relocations across the Bedford postcode area.
How much does a Bedford move cost?
Every job is priced from a free home survey, and the written quote you receive is the price you pay. We do not publish fixed rates, because access conditions, floor levels, carry distances and volume vary significantly between properties. Book a free survey and we will give you a clear, itemised figure before you commit to anything.
Do I need a parking suspension for my Bedford move?
In many parts of Bedford, yes. Castle Road, Queens Park and the streets around Bedford Station can be too narrow or too pressured for a removal van to load without a reserved bay. Our adviser identifies this at the survey and advises you on applying to Bedford Borough Council. Suspensions typically require a few working days’ notice.
Do you cover the newer estates at Wixams and Shortstown?
Yes. We cover Wixams, Shortstown, Great Denham and the wider Bedford area. Moves on newer estates generally load faster, because roads are wider and parking pressure is lower.
How far in advance should I book?
For popular dates, such as end of month, school-holiday starts and Friday moves, we recommend booking four to six weeks ahead. For mid-week or mid-month moves, two to three weeks is usually enough. Call the team or fill in the quote form and we will confirm availability.
Do you offer storage for Bedford moves?
Yes. If your completion date and moving date do not align, we have individually alarmed storage units at our Houghton Regis depot, available for short or long-term rental, priced by cubic foot, with 24-hour access seven days a week. Bedford to Nimbus Park is a straightforward run on the A6.
Are you insured, and what accreditations do you hold?
Yes. Alltime Removals carries full goods-in-transit and public liability insurance on every move. We are AIM members, MoveAssured approved and RHA accredited, all of which require minimum insurance standards to be maintained.
Can you help with office removals in Bedford?
Yes. Our commercial removals service is estimator-led and covers files, IT equipment and access logistics. We confirm building restrictions and key-handover times in advance, so the business can resume trading on schedule.
