Removals Kettering

Removals Kettering with Alltime Removals & Storage means a survey-led move planned around your address, whether that is a Victorian terrace off Rockingham Road, a flat near Kettering Station, or a newer build on the edge of the A14/A43 corridor. Trading since 2002, MoveAssured approved, and AIM member, we take a detailed inventory before we quote and build each job around a typical 8 to 10 hour moving day.

How Do Removals in Kettering Work for Victorian Terraces and Tight Parking?

Kettering’s older streets, the terraced rows off Rockingham Road, Northfield Avenue, and School Lane, are the ones that catch out removal crews who have not visited beforehand. Narrow carriageways, on-street parking, and no off-road turning space mean vehicle sizing matters before move day, not on it.

Our adviser walks every room at the free survey, notes staircase width, external access, and any items that need dismantling before they move. If the street outside your terrace will not fit a full-size 7.5-tonne lorry, we plan a medium-wheelbase van or a split-load run instead. For addresses where a resident parking bay needs clearing, we advise on a temporary parking suspension through North Northamptonshire Council well ahead of your move date. The earlier you book, the more time we have to sort the details.

On the day itself, the crew arrives with furniture protected in Defenda Guard covers, boxes loaded room-by-room to a labelled plan. The same team unloads at the other end so nothing is guessed or mislaid. If you want beds assembled and the kettle on before we leave, say so. Nothing is a problem for us.

Our house removals and packing services cover the full range from a single-vehicle house move to a multi-day pack-and-relocate for larger properties. Every Kettering job is built from the actual inventory, not a guess.

Which Kettering Neighbourhoods Are Trickiest for a Removal Van and Why?

Kettering covers a wide range of street types and the ones that need the most planning tend to fall into a few clear categories.

Town centre and Market Place area. Loading restrictions, pedestrian priority zones, and market-day traffic all affect arrival windows. We check these before confirming your start time.

Victorian streets off Rockingham Road and Northfield Avenue. Tight turning circles and continuous on-street parking mean we size the vehicle carefully at the survey. A medium-wheelbase van or a split load often works better than a single large lorry.

Kettering Station and Newland Street flats. Lift access, communal corridors, and allocated parking bays require advance coordination with building management. We flag all of this at the survey stage and confirm the details with you before move day. Flat removals Kettering jobs near the station are among the most planning-intensive we handle in NN15 and NN16.

Newer estates to the north and east including Ise Lodge and the Barton Seagrave area. Road widths are generally good but shared drives and allocated bays can restrict where a van can stop. We confirm surface conditions and turning space at the survey.

Rural fringe properties near Geddington, Cranford and Rothwell. Unmade tracks and narrow lane approaches can be fine for a medium van but not for a heavier lorry. We check this at the inventory visit and plan vehicle size accordingly.

If access looks complicated at either end of your Kettering move, tell us at booking. We have handled far trickier situations.

What Is the Best Time of Day to Move Around the A14/A43 and Kettering Town Centre?

Kettering sits at the junction of the A14 and A43, which makes it well-connected for longer moves but predictably congested during commuter hours. Planning the start time around the route keeps the crew moving rather than sitting with a full van.

DestinationRouteOff-peak drive time
NorthamptonA43 south direct25 to 30 minutes
CorbyA6003 north15 to 20 minutes
DesboroughA6 north10 to 15 minutes
BedfordA6 south35 to 45 minutes
Milton KeynesA43 to M1 J15A45 to 55 minutes
Houghton Regis depotA43 to M1, A555 to 70 minutes
Market HarboroughA6 or A50820 to 25 minutes

A14 removals Kettering runs heading east or west are best routed after 9.30am or before 4pm to avoid the worst of junction congestion at J7 (A43) and J10 (A509). For moves within Kettering itself, a 7.30am start lets the crew load during the quietest window before school and commuter traffic builds around Kettering General Hospital, Tresham College and the town centre approaches.

For removals to Northampton from Kettering, the A43 south is consistent and straightforward outside the morning peak. A 7am departure from Kettering clears the town and reaches Northampton before the A43 southbound slows near the ring road.

Our Services

How Do Removals Handle Flats Near Kettering Station, Lift Access and Loading Bays?

Flats near Kettering Station and across the NN15 and NN16 postcodes come with a set of logistics that house moves do not share. Lift size, corridor width, stair count, communal entrance key codes, and allocated parking bays all affect how long a flat removal takes and how many crew members are needed.

Our advisers ask about all of this during the free survey. A flat with a good-sized lift and direct parking access outside is a different job to a top-floor flat in a period conversion with a narrow staircase and no parking concession. We note floor count, carry distance from the front door to the van, and any building management restrictions including timed loading bays and lift booking requirements, before we give you a written price.

What to check before move day for a flat move:

  • Does the building require a lift booking? If so, how many hours and which days are permitted?
  • Is there an allocated loading bay, or does the van need a street parking solution?
  • Are there entry codes or fob points at internal fire doors between the flat and the street?
  • What is the carry distance from the flat front door to the nearest hard-standing for the van?

All of these are covered at the survey visit. Removals near Kettering railway station and the surrounding flat developments are a regular part of our Kettering workload.

For customers bridging a gap between leaving a flat and moving into a new property, our secure storage options at Houghton Regis are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with individually alarmed units available by the cubic foot on short or long-term rental. Storage near Kettering on the A43 south corridor puts your belongings accessible and secure until the new property is ready.

What Do House Removals Not Take, and What Needs Special Disposal in Kettering?

Every removal company works to the same industry rules on what cannot travel in a removal lorry. Knowing this before move day prevents last-minute decisions that delay the crew.

Items we cannot carry:

  • Flammable or hazardous materials: paint tins, aerosols, gas canisters, solvents and garden chemicals
  • Firearms, ammunition and controlled substances
  • Perishable food
  • Live plants in a closed van (discuss at the survey if you have houseplants you want to keep)
  • Valuables and irreplaceables: jewellery, passports, medical documents and medication should travel with you in your own vehicle, not in the lorry

For items you are not taking to the new property:

North Northamptonshire Council operates household waste recycling facilities in the Kettering area. For larger volumes of unwanted items before a move, our clearance service handles certified disposal as part of or separately from the main move. This is especially common for loft contents in older Kettering terraces where items have accumulated over many years.

Set aside a clearly labelled bag before the crew arrives. Inside: keys (old and new), phone chargers, a change of clothes, any medication, and children’s or pets’ immediate essentials. This bag goes with you in your car, not in the lorry.

If you have items that need specialist disposal (old paint, garden chemicals, electrical items), arrange this before move day rather than leaving it to the morning. We can advise on local options at the survey.

What our Kettering 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

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    October 27, 2024

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    October 27, 2024

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    September 27, 2024
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    August 27, 2024

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    Nick Hall Avatar 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.

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    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 Avatar 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

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    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.

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    January 27, 2024
  • Excellent service Nick and team paid attention to detail protected special personnel items I thank them for their service

    Alan Payne Avatar 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

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    December 27, 2023

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    December 27, 2023
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    November 27, 2023

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    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

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    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!

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    November 27, 2023

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    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.

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    November 27, 2023
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    November 27, 2023

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    November 27, 2023

    Alltime Removals & Storage helped me move. Service was great. Staff professional and very friendly.

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    November 27, 2023
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    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

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    June 17, 2023

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    June 14, 2023
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    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

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    June 13, 2023

    Very professional, polite, and very hard workers will definitely recommend this company

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    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!

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    June 13, 2023

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    June 13, 2023

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    June 13, 2023

Areas We Cover Near Kettering

Our Kettering team covers NN15, NN16 and the surrounding North Northamptonshire corridor. Regular move routes include Kettering to Corby, Kettering to Northampton via the A43, Kettering to Bedford via the A6, and Kettering to Milton Keynes via the A43 and M1. We also cover the surrounding villages regularly, including Desborough, Rothwell, Geddington, Cranford and Barton Seagrave.

Removals Kettering FAQ’s

Alltime Removals does not publish a fixed rate for Kettering because every job is different. Our advisers price from a detailed inventory taken at your property during a free survey – a ground-floor terrace in Rockingham Road is a different job to a top-floor flat near the station. The survey gives you a written, fixed price rather than an open-ended estimate. Request a quote for your Kettering move to get started.

Yes. Our packing service is flexible – from a breakables-only pack covering your fragile and high-value items, right through to a full pack-and-unpack with material disposal. Book boxes, tea chests, bubble wrap, tape, and wardrobe boxes are all available through us. The packing option and its cost are confirmed at the inventory survey so there are no surprises on move day.

Yes. Our Houghton Regis depot has individually alarmed storage units available in a range of sizes, priced by the cubic foot. Access is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and rental runs short or long term depending on how long your gap is. We can load your belongings directly into storage on move day and bring them out again when your new property is ready.

For most moves, four to six weeks notice gives us enough time to carry out the free survey, confirm the crew and vehicle, and – where needed – arrange a temporary parking suspension or building access booking. If your move date is closer than that, contact us and we will tell you honestly what is available. Last-minute bookings are sometimes possible depending on the schedule.

Get a Quote

Ready to move in Kettering? Get a removals quote for Kettering and our adviser will visit, take a full inventory, and come back with a clear, fixed price before you commit. You can also find out more about our packing services or secure storage options if your Kettering move needs more than a single van day.

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