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.
Destination
Route
Off-peak drive time
Northampton
A43 south direct
25 to 30 minutes
Corby
A6003 north
15 to 20 minutes
Desborough
A6 north
10 to 15 minutes
Bedford
A6 south
35 to 45 minutes
Milton Keynes
A43 to M1 J15A
45 to 55 minutes
Houghton Regis depot
A43 to M1, A5
55 to 70 minutes
Market Harborough
A6 or A508
20 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 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 . ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Darren D 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.
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.