Removals Daventry requires a different plan depending on where in the town you are starting. Loading from a bay on the High Street before the restricted zone kicks in is a different job from pulling up on a wide driveway on Monksmoor, or reversing a lorry down the lane into Welton. Alltime Removals & Storage has been planning house removals Daventry families and businesses depend on since 2002, covering the NN11 postcode and surrounding villages from our Houghton Regis depot.
How do removals in Daventry work for moves around the town centre and High Street?
The town centre is the part of Daventry that needs the most preparation. High Street, New Street and Sheaf Street all have marked bays, short-stay restrictions and limited frontage. A full-size removal lorry cannot park and sit for three hours without a plan behind it.
The practical answer is an early start. A 7.30am load means you are ahead of the bay restrictions and clear before school-run traffic builds across the surrounding roads. West Northamptonshire Council manages loading and parking in controlled zones across the centre. If your property sits on or near a marked bay, giving neighbours advance notice and confirming the loading arrangement for your street is worth doing. We advise on this as part of every quote.
As a moving company Daventry NN11 residents have used for over two decades, we choose vehicle size and crew based on what we find at both ends. A town-centre property with a narrow frontage and two flights of stairs gets a different approach from a detached home on Ashby Fields.
Which Daventry estates are trickiest for a large removal lorry?
Middlemore, Monksmoor and Ashby Fields are modern developments with wider roads, driveways and generous turning circles. A large lorry works well on most of these streets. The challenge is not width but dead ends: some closes off Stefen Hill and sections near the Timken Industrial Estate corridor sit at the end of tight cul-de-sacs where a long vehicle needs room to turn.
Headlands and some of the older streets near Borough Hill are narrower, with on-street parking compressing the usable road. These are the moves where a smaller access vehicle or a two-run approach makes more sense than forcing a large lorry through. Man and van Daventry options are available for jobs where the access or volume does not justify a full lorry. We check the route on the initial survey and decide vehicle size from what we see, not what was assumed at the time of booking.
What is the best approach for removals to rural villages outside Daventry?
Norton, Welton and Badby are popular moves for families leaving Daventry for more space, quieter roads or better village school catchments. Woodford Halse and Dunchurch attract buyers who want a rural feel with reasonable commuter access. All of them have lane access that needs checking before a large vehicle is committed.
Narrow lanes, low branches, tight bends near field gates and the absence of a turning circle at the property are the four things we assess before the move. Where a standard lorry cannot reach safely, a two-vehicle approach works better: the lorry parks at the edge of the village and a smaller van shuttles loads in. It takes a little longer but avoids a stuck vehicle on a single-track lane. Removals Daventry to rural villages are not difficult. They just need a plan built around the road, not the lorry.
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How do you plan Daventry removals around the A45, A5 and M1 J16?
Daventry sits between three major routes and the choice matters for timing. The A45 runs east to Northampton, the A5 heads south-west toward Rugby and Dunchurch, and M1 Junction 16 is a short drive south for longer moves into the Midlands or back toward our Bedfordshire depot.
Peak times on the A45 between Daventry and Northampton run from 7.30am to 9am and again from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. We build that into every written quote rather than leaving it as a surprise on the day. For removals from Daventry to Rugby, the A5 is consistent outside rush hour. Long Buckby is a short run north-west and worth noting for moves connected to Long Buckby railway station, which carries a direct service to London Euston. A number of moves we handle on the Daventry corridor involve buyers relocating from, or commuting back to, towns that connect through that line.
What do house removals in Daventry typically include?
A full house removals service covers loading, transit, unloading and basic furniture placement at the new property. Three add-ons suit most NN11 moves.
Our packing service covers the whole property or selected rooms. Packing service Daventry bookings typically add one working day before the move. We bring all materials, pack to removals standard and label every box by room. Fragile items and tech get separate treatment.
Storage solutions suit moves where completion dates do not align. Daventry removals and storage together is one of the most common requests we handle. We move you out on completion day and hold everything in 24/7 alarmed units at our Houghton Regis depot until the new property is ready. Storage near Daventry on short or long-term terms is priced by cubic feet with no fixed contract length.
Office removals Daventry covers businesses at the Royal Oak Industrial Estate and Timken Industrial Estate as well as commercial and professional offices in the town centre. Right vehicle, right crew, right start time.
What our Daventry customers say about us
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 finish!
chris vrahimis October 27, 2024
We 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 The guys absolutely smashed it ..they arrived at 8am and was done by 4pm. All our stuff was tret so carefully. everything was packed and labelled clearly and the unload the other side was brilliant everything in correct rooms. The communication from booking to the day was fantastic ..Nick and his team are super professional, hard working and friendly ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 star would HIGHLY recommend
Sabrina Miller October 27, 2024
I 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 relocated an entire flat in 4-5hours. Fantastic service from the whole team at “Alltime Removals & Storage Ltd. I would absolutely recommend their services.
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 to get a quote to our final moving day we could not fault the team. We used the team to pack and everything was packed so well we did not experience any breakages & all boxes were well labelled.Our move happened quite quickly and Alltime did everything possible to accommodate our timescales, they also kept us very well informed on their plan of action which was very reassuring.
G M August 27, 2024
Nick 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 stressful, and Nick went a long way to explain the process of moving, and taking care of our stuff during the move. Highly recommend All Time - they were recommended to us..Our move was subject to a couple of chain delays, but Nick was flexible enough to re-schedule to meet our chain needs. Well done to whole team.
Nick Hall August 27, 2024
Nick 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, 2024
Great 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 service,worry free.Made it very easy for me.Thankyou all concerned
john allen March 27, 2024
Trustworthy, 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, 2023
All 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 a top team. Before moving we had a visit to check how things were going before the move with lots of helpful advice. Well done team.
Jeremy Morrison December 27, 2023
Nick 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 amazing, they worked so hard and were friendly, polite and cheerful. I would happily recommend
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 and they both went the xtra mile, Big shout out to both of you we need more people like you guys on this planet. Amazing amazing guys. If you guys need a removal company All Time Removals & Storage LTD are the ones and trust me this is from my own experience. Thanks a lot guys, you guys are LEGENDS !
Muhammed Rahman November 27, 2023
Having 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 my first experience with Alltime was brilliant, I didn’t hesitate to use them a second time. And a third. Each time, Nick and the team went over and above to ensure we received a first class service. Each team member is professional, polite and goes the extra mile. Huge thank you to Nick and the rest of the team who led such efficient removals. I would not use any other removal company. And neither should you. Yes I’m talking to you.
Keat Liew November 27, 2023
Nick 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 new house they once again were superb and put everything in the allocated rooms. We would recommend Nick and his team to anyone who need removals as they made what can be a very stressful time into a very smooth running operation. Thanks again Nick. Dave & Jeremy.
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, 2023
Big 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 advice on packing etc, and when they couldn’t accommodate our completion date because they had another booking, they found us an alternative removals company - great service!!
Hannah Goodman November 27, 2023
Alltime 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 recommend them.
Natalie Watson November 27, 2023
Really 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 wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
Chris Warnock November 27, 2023
Alltime 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 Thank you All Time Removals for your excellent service.
Steven Ford June 19, 2023
We 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 our ever changing moving date and communications were always prompt. The materials provided for our move were of a great standard and delivered in a timely manner. On the move date Rhys, Anthony and Chris arrived perfectly on time and we couldn't believe how efficiently they loaded the vans with our belongings, ensuring they were careful with everything and were super friendly and chatty throughout. Our belongings were also loaded in to our new property so swiftly and carefully at the other end. They made the whole process really easy and really put me at ease on a pretty stressful day! I couldn't recommend them enough!
Rebecca Dellar June 17, 2023
Excellent 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 enough as they took the whole stress out of the move .From the staff on the phone to the guys doing the pack move they were brilliant. Thank you
Brendan Reilly June 13, 2023
Nick & 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 and friendly. Amazing team.
Maria Fallanca June 13, 2023
Very 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, 2023
Would 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 to get the job done and would use again in a heartbeat! Would thoroughly recommend using if you are planning a move! 5 stars plus!!!
Lauren June 13, 2023
AMAZING SERVICE !! Would definitely recommend and will use again. They took delicate care of moving all my stuff. Thanks again nick . ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A 7.30am start avoids bay restrictions and school-run congestion. We match vehicle size to frontage and floor level, and advise on any loading arrangements for your specific street.
It depends on the street. West Northamptonshire Council manages controlled zones across the centre. High Street, New Street and Sheaf Street properties almost always benefit from a loading arrangement. We walk you through what to request and when.
Middlemore, Monksmoor and Ashby Fields are generally straightforward. Headlands and streets near Borough Hill are tighter. Some closes off Stefen Hill need checking for turning room. We assess both ends before confirming vehicle size.
A three-bedroom semi on a Daventry estate typically takes six to eight hours from first load to final placement. Town-centre properties with stairs or restricted access add time. Rural village moves depend on lane access.
Yes. Daventry removals and storage combined is a standard service. We move you out on your completion date and hold everything in alarmed storage until the new property is ready.
A45 east for Northampton, A5 south-west for Rugby and Dunchurch. We plan around peak commuter windows on both routes and build realistic travel time into the quote.
Not always. We check access before committing vehicle size. Where a standard lorry cannot reach, a two-vehicle shuttle keeps the move on track without damaging the property or the lane.
To get your quote ready in one short call or video survey, have these four things to hand:
Property type and floor level at both ends
Parking and loading options (driveway, bay, rural lane, marked street)
Preferred route or key destinations (A45 for Northampton, A5 for Rugby, M1 J16 for wider moves)
Move date or target window, and any storage gap between properties
We offer a free video survey or a no-obligation in-home visit. Both produce a written, fixed-price quote with no day-of surprises. Whether you are moving from near Daventry Country Park and Drayton Reservoir, relocating across NN11, or planning a longer run to Northampton or Rugby, Alltime Removals & Storage builds the plan around your property, your route and your timeline.