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Removals St Albans
Removals St Albans 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, a short drive from St Albans, and we are AIM members, MoveAssured approved and RHA accredited. St Albans city centre brings real access challenges: restricted kerb space near the Abbey, permit zones around St Albans City Station, and narrow Georgian streets off Holywell Hill all need advance planning that starts at the free adviser visit, not on move day.
Removals St Albans: how we plan your move
Every job starts with a free no-obligation home survey. An adviser visits your property, walks each room, and notes staircase widths, corridor carry distances, parking restrictions and anything that needs dismantling before it moves. The written quote that follows is agreed before you commit to anything. 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. Furniture leaves the property in Defenda Guard protective covers as standard, and boxes are loaded room by room to a labelled plan so unpacking at your new address takes hours, not days.
For city-centre properties near the Cathedral Quarter and Chequer Street that sit on double-yellow lines or within resident permit bays, we confirm loading arrangements at the survey, well before move day. Where a temporary parking suspension is needed, we advise on applying to St Albans City and District Council. The council requires advance notice, so the earlier you book your survey, the more time there is to arrange clearance.
How we handle St Albans conservation areas and listed buildings
St Albans has one of the highest concentrations of listed buildings of any English city. The Cathedral Quarter, Fishpool Street and the lanes off French Row include Georgian and Victorian properties where access requires care that goes beyond parking.
Listed building constraints mean door frames, original floorboards and period plasterwork need protecting before anything moves. We bring hallway floor runners, banister wrap and door-frame protectors as standard. Large items come apart at the start of the day and go back together once they are in position at the new property.
Conservation area streets often restrict vehicle size and stopping position. We size the van from the inventory, not the bedroom count, and schedule an early start where peak footfall and delivery traffic near the market make a mid-morning load difficult. If the carrying distance from van to door is longer than usual, that is noted at the survey and built into the crew plan.
Removals and storage in St Albans
Many customers need both services in the same operation: a completion date slips, a chain holds, or a gap opens between properties. Our alarmed secure storage units at Nimbus Park in Houghton Regis are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Each unit is individually alarmed and accessed by your own key, so nothing goes into shared space. Storage is priced by cubic foot on short or long-term rental with no fixed minimum term. Your adviser prices the removal and the storage together at the same survey visit, so you receive one written quote covering the full operation.
For full details of our storage options, see our removals and storage St Albans page.
Our removal and storage services
House removals
From Victorian terraces in Sandpit Lane to newer estate homes in Jersey Farm and London Colney, we work on a survey-led basis. The crew arrives with a van matched to your inventory, furniture leaves padded in Defenda Guard covers, boxes travel to a labelled room-by-room plan, and the same team delivers and positions at the new address.
Secure Storage
Our individually alarmed units at Nimbus Park hold goods for short or long-term rental, priced by cubic foot, with access 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Packing service
Our packing service ranges from breakables only to a full pack and unpack with material disposal. Boxes, tea chests, bubble wrap, tape and wardrobe boxes are supplied, and the team works to a labelled room-by-room plan.
Flat removals
Flat moves in the city centre and station area often require lift booking with the building manager, sometimes the working day before. Corridor carry distances can be longer than they look on a floor plan. Our survey covers lift booking and extra carry-distance allowance as standard.
Office and commercial removals
Commercial moves follow the same survey-led process. The adviser walkthrough covers IT equipment, filing, commercial access logistics and out-of-hours loading in the same visit, and we plan office moves to minimise downtime.
Packing materials
Book boxes, tea chests, bubble wrap, tape, and packing paper are available to order separately if you prefer to pack yourself. Your adviser can include a materials list in your quote.
What St Albans neighbourhoods need the most planning
- City centre and Cathedral Quarter. Holywell Hill, Fishpool Street and the lanes off French Row have narrow carriageways and limited stopping points. An early start avoids peak footfall near the market.
- Victorian terraces around Sandpit Lane and Camp Road. Long rows of on-street parking with no dedicated loading bays, so the arrival window accounts for van positioning.
- City Station area and Lattimore Road. Permit zones operating through most of the week. We confirm your permit zone and resident reference at the survey.
- Fleetville and Sopwell. Dense Edwardian terrace grids with parking on both sides, using the same early-start and bay-planning approach.
- Jersey Farm and London Colney. Newer estate layouts with wider roads but allocated bays and estate rules on some developments, so we confirm vehicle stopping arrangements before the day.
What does a removals St Albans job cost?
We do not publish fixed prices because every job is different. The main variables are volume, access, distance and whether storage is needed.
Volume is the primary driver. A one-bedroom flat and a four-bedroom detached home need different crew sizes and vehicles, so our advisers take a room-by-room inventory and the quote reflects what is actually there.
Access adds cost when it adds time. Conservation area properties, listed buildings and permit-zone streets near the centre often need earlier starts, parking suspensions and extra carry distance. Newer estates tend to load faster.
Distance matters when the destination is London, the Midlands or further afield. Moves staying within the St Albans, Harpenden and Watford area are typically shorter days than a national relocation.
The free home survey is the only way to give you a number that is accurate for your property. There is no obligation to proceed and the quote is written and agreed before you commit.
What our St Albans 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
Areas We Cover Near St Albans
As well as St Albans, our crews cover Harpenden, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Luton and Dunstable.
How a St Albans Move with Alltime Removals Works
- Book a free adviser visit. Call or fill in the quote form. An adviser visits your property, walks every room, and takes a detailed inventory.
- Receive your fixed written quote. We price the full job from the survey: crew size, vehicle, packing if needed, and any access provisions for your street.
- Confirm your move date. Once you accept the quote, your date is reserved. If you need a parking suspension or an early-morning slot in the city centre, we arrange that during this stage.
- Move day. The crew arrives at the agreed time with a van matched to your load. Furniture goes out in Defenda Guard covers, boxes loaded room-by-room to a labelled plan.
- Unload and settle in. The same team unpacks at your new address. Beds made up, kitchen boxes into the right room, furniture positioned where you want it. We leave when you are happy.
Removals St Albans FAQ’s
Do you offer removals in St Albans?
Alltime Removals does not publish a fixed rate for St Albans because every job is different. A two-person crew and a medium van for a two-bedroom flat in Verulam Road is a different job to a four-person crew managing a four-bedroom detached in Marshalswick with a full packing service. Our advisers price from a detailed inventory taken at your property during a free survey – you get a written, fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Do you offer a packing service in St Albans?
Yes. Our packing service ranges from wrapping breakables only to a full pack and unpack with material disposal. Boxes, tape, bubble wrap and wardrobe boxes are supplied, and the team works to a labelled room-by-room plan.
Do you offer storage near St Albans?
Yes. Our individually alarmed storage units at Nimbus Park in Houghton Regis are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, priced by cubic foot on short or long-term rental. See our removals and storage St Albans page for full details.
How do you handle parking restrictions in St Albans city centre?
We confirm loading arrangements at the free home survey, well before move day. Where a temporary parking suspension is needed, we advise on the application process with St Albans City and District Council, which requires advance notice, so early booking gives the most time to arrange clearance.
How much does a removal in St Albans cost?
We do not publish fixed prices because every job is different. Volume, access, distance and whether storage is needed all affect the price. The free home survey produces a written quote before you commit to anything.
Do you move listed buildings and conservation area properties in St Albans?
Yes. We bring hallway floor runners, banister wrap, door-frame protectors and Defenda Guard furniture covers on every move. Large items are dismantled at the start of the day and reassembled at the destination, and these moves are quoted at the home survey once the adviser has seen the access.
Are you insured for removals in St Albans?
Yes. We carry full goods-in-transit and public liability insurance on every move, and your adviser confirms the specifics for your job at the survey.
How far in advance should I book removals in St Albans?
As early as possible, particularly for city-centre addresses where a parking suspension may be needed. We recommend booking the free survey at least four weeks before your target date for AL1 and AL2 addresses, and as soon as you have a likely completion date for conservation area or listed properties.
Get a Quote
Ready to book or want a quick answer on access for your street? and our adviser will visit, take a full inventory, and give you clear written pricing before you commit. You can also find out more about our or if your St Albans move needs more than a single van day.
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