Removals Newbury residents and businesses rely on starts with local knowledge. Whether you are leaving a period terrace near Bartholomew Street, a family home in Wash Common, or a flat close to Newbury Racecourse, the loading access, parking arrangements and route choices differ on every job. Alltime Removals & Storage has been planning survey-led moves since 2002. Every Newbury move is built around what your property and your street actually require.
How Removals in Newbury Work Around the Town Centre and One-Way Streets
Moving in or out of Newbury town centre needs planning before the van arrives. The one-way system around Bartholomew Street, Northbrook Street and the Market Place means the route in is rarely the route out. Retail delivery traffic near the Kennet Centre adds to the challenge, particularly in the morning. An A34 Newbury removals run that starts at the wrong time can cost an hour before a box is lifted.
Our adviser visit includes confirming access at both ends, identifying where kerbside loading is possible, and flagging any West Berkshire Council parking permissions needed. For controlled zones in the town centre, we recommend arranging a parking suspension at least two weeks before move day. We carry out a walking assessment for any street where a long vehicle needs careful positioning.
Newbury differs from nearby Thatcham and Hungerford in one key respect. The town-centre one-way system, combined with market-day congestion and event traffic around Newbury Racecourse on race days, means a job that looks straightforward on the map can have two or three variables that only a site visit confirms. That is what the survey is for.
Which Newbury Neighbourhoods Need Extra Planning
Different parts of Newbury present different challenges for a removal van.
Wash Common has longer residential streets with reasonable vehicle access. The main consideration is driveways that occasionally need temporary blocking arrangements with neighbours where kerbside space is limited. Moves in Wash Common are generally straightforward with the right vehicle size confirmed in advance.
Town-centre terraces near Speenhamland and the conservation area sit in restricted parking zones. A parking suspension is almost always needed. Streets are narrow, frontages are short, and loading windows need to be agreed with the crew the evening before.
Speen, Shaw and the approach roads toward Donnington include older streets with tighter access. Removal vans that work in these areas need to know the turning points and the passing places. Our advisers check these on the survey visit rather than on move morning.
The Newbury Racecourse development and Greenham estates are newer layouts with shared parking courts. We confirm vehicle access and any estate management requirements before the day, so there are no surprises when the lorry arrives.
Donnington Castle and the rural edges toward Chieveley involve approach roads that narrow quickly. Where a standard lorry cannot reach comfortably, we use a two-vehicle approach: the main lorry parks at a safe point and a smaller van shuttles loads in.
Moving from Period Homes and Conservation Area Properties in Newbury
Newbury has a significant stock of listed and conservation area properties, particularly around the town centre and toward Speenhamland. Moving house in Newbury Berkshire from these requires a different approach to a modern estate move.
Low door frames, narrow staircases, original sash windows, uneven floors and tight hallways are standard features. Our crew wraps door frames before anything moves, uses shoulder harnesses for awkward stair carries, and plans the furniture route floor by floor where access is tight. Larger items are assessed for dismantling during the survey. If a wardrobe needs to come apart to get out of the building, that is factored into the crew size and the timing.
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Route Planning for A34, M4 J13 and A339 at Peak Times
Newbury sits at a useful junction of routes, and choosing the right one at the right time makes a material difference to a move.
The A34 is the main north-south link and carries most traffic for moves toward Oxford, Didcot and beyond. For A34 Newbury removals runs northbound, the junction at the A339 interchange can slow significantly from 7.30am to 9am. We plan departure times around this.
M4 Junction 13 at Chieveley is the fastest route east toward Reading and London. For commuter-corridor moves from Newbury to Reading, this is the natural choice. The eastbound M4 from J13 moves well outside peak hours. Moving house Newbury Berkshire to Reading in the morning peak adds 30 to 45 minutes on a bad day. We build that into the planned day.
The A339 south-west toward Basingstoke is generally consistent. It connects Newbury to Andover via the A343 for moves in that corridor. The A4 Bath Road is useful for local moves through Thatcham and Hungerford without joining the A34.
What House Removals Do Not Take
House removals in Newbury, like removals anywhere, cannot carry certain items in a standard van. Knowing this in advance avoids problems on move day.
Items removal companies typically will not transport include: aerosols and compressed gas canisters, flammable liquids (paint, fuel, cleaning solvents), gas cylinders, firearms and ammunition, perishable food, and plants that would not survive transit in a closed van.
For items that need special disposal in West Berkshire, the council runs household waste recycling at sites in the area. Larger volumes of unwanted items can be cleared before the move to reduce the load. Our team can advise on what needs separate disposal during the survey visit.
If you have items in this category, flag them at the survey stage so the crew arrives with the right plan.
What our Newbury 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
What Alltime Removals Includes for Newbury Moves
A full house removals service covers loading, transit, unloading and furniture placement at the new property.
Our packing service covers fragile and breakable items only, selected rooms, or a full pack-and-unpack with material disposal. Packing service Newbury bookings typically add one working day before the move. We bring all materials: book boxes, tea chests, bubble wrap, wardrobe boxes and tape.
Removals and storage together suits moves where completion dates do not align. We move you out on your completion date, hold everything in individually alarmed units at our Houghton Regis depot, and deliver to the new property when it is ready. Storage near Newbury on a short or long-term basis is priced by cubic feet with no fixed contract.
Office removals Newbury covers commercial moves from addresses near Vodafone HQ, Newbury College and the town-centre business district. The same survey-led process applies: right vehicle, right crew, planned start time.
Areas We Cover Near Newbury
We serve Newbury and the surrounding West Berkshire corridor. Regular move routes include Newbury to Reading, Thatcham, Hungerford, Basingstoke, Andover and the villages around Chieveley, Speen and Donnington. For longer relocations from RG14 and RG20 to Bedfordshire or beyond, our national service covers the full move end to end.
Every Newbury move is priced after a survey, not from a rate card. The cost depends on the volume of items, the access at both properties, the distance to the destination, and whether you need packing, storage, or dismantling. Our adviser provides a clear written quote after the visit with no obligation. We do not publish fixed prices because a flat rate is rarely honest for a bespoke removal.
Yes. We carry out national relocations from Newbury to any UK destination. Longer moves are planned and priced the same way as local ones: survey first, written quote second, move day third. If you are relocating internationally from Newbury, speak to our team about the full international service.
For most Newbury moves, four to six weeks is a comfortable lead time. If your move date falls near a bank holiday, school half-term, or the end of a month (when completions cluster), book as early as possible. We will always check availability and advise honestly if a date is tight.
Yes. Our Simple Storage Solutions at the Dunstable depot takes your items directly from the Newbury property, stores them in an individually alarmed unit, and delivers them to your new address when you are ready. Storage is available short or long term and is priced by cubic feet. You have 24/7 access to your unit throughout the rental period.
Get a Quote
Planning a move in or out of Newbury? Get a removals quote for Newbury and one of our advisers will arrange a no-obligation survey at your property. We will confirm access, check parking options and give you a written fixed price before anything is booked.