Author: Colin Batt Removals

About Colin Batt Removals

We have over 40 years' experience providing removals and storage services across Kent, London and the UK. We specialise in piano removals and have moved Beethoven's piano on a European tour. Our facilities in Ashford include container storage, piano storage and document archive.

Company News

Leading Removal Company in Kent – Wealdon Advertiser Property South East

Colin Batt Removals

Like Father,Like Son – Fast Movers

If you don’t live in the Tenterden, the Woodchurch or the Cranbrook areas you will not be lucky enough to have received a copy of the Wealdon Advertiser Property South East. This means you will have missed a great article last week on a fantastic removal company – Us! Colin Batt Removals were very pleased to be interviewed for the lead article on page 2 and hope it once again shows that we are the leading removal company in Kent. Check out the link below.

We have been moving people from the Weald of Kent from the very beginning, as the business was first established in Bethersden in 1978. Since then we have moved to Challock but continue to serve all our loyal customers in Smarden, Woodchurch and Cranbrook. Be that piano removals for the Period Piano Company, Biddenden or storage for Tenterden Golf Club. Since the start Colin worked hard to build and nurture the company’s reputation. Simon, his son, now has the honour of running the firm and the responsibility of building on the great reputation his father developed. Simon has rejoined Colin Batt Removals after flying in the RAF. His military service has seen him operate Jaguars, instruct on Hawks and most recently he has been flying Typhoons (Eurofighter). Follow the link to find out more.

We look forward to continuing our association with the Wealdon Advertisor and so look out for future articles and top tips on moving. In the meantime if you have any questions or queries about moving house give us a call and we’ll do all we can to help.

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Packing Services

Problems with Packing- Let Colin Batt Removals lend a helping hand!

Colin Batt Removals

When moving house packing can be a tedious task. Why not take away all the stress and let Colin Batt Removals give you a full packing service or allow us to pack your fragile items to ease the burden.

If you do decide to pack yourself we can supply you with all the materials you need. Here is our packing advice to help things go as smoothly as possible for you…

  • Always tape the bottom of the boxes (1 across the middle and 2 along the short edges)
  • When full make sure the box is sealed and not over-flowing
  • Do not fill large boxes full of books or very heavy objects. Use smaller boxes or half fill them with heavy items and then fill the remainder with light items
  • Always fill boxes, do not half fill them as they will crush easily
  • When packing china and fragile items try and put a layer of padding at the top of the box (ie linen, cushions, clothes, screwed up paper etc)
  • If you have large pictures that do not fit in a box please wrap these, to protect the frame and the picture itself. (using bubble wrap, paper blankets or blankets) This can be done on the day by our team but if you want extra protection you can do this prior to the move
  • Try not to use too many very small boxes such as wine boxes as moving these takes a long time and can prolong the length of the move
Company News

Leading Removal Company in Kent – Wealdon Advertiser Property South East

Colin Batt Removals

If you don’t live in the Tenterden, the Woodchurch or the Cranbrook areas you will not be lucky enough to have received a copy of the Wealdon Advertiser Property South East. This means you will have missed a great article last week on a fantastic removal company – Us! Colin Batt Removals were very pleased to be interviewed for the lead article on page 2 and hope it once again shows that we are the leading removal company in Kent. Check out the following link:

http://www.calameo.com/read/0017999486787bb6aa957

We have been moving people from the Weald of Kent from the very beginning, as the business was first established in Bethersden in 1978. Since then we have moved to Challock but continue to serve all our loyal customers in Smarden, Woodchurch and Cranbrook. Be that piano removals for the Period Piano Company, Biddenden or storage for Tenterden Golf Club. Since the start Colin worked hard to build and nurture the company’s reputation. Simon, his son, now has the honour of running the firm and the responsibility of building on the great reputation his father developed. Simon has rejoined Colin Batt Removals after flying in the RAF. His military service has seen him operate Jaguars, instruct on Hawks and most recently he has been flying Typhoons (Eurofighter). Follow the link to find out more.

We look forward to continuing our association with the Wealdon Advertisor and so look out for future articles and top tips on moving. In the meantime if you have any questions or queries about moving house give us a call and we’ll do all we can to help.

Property News

House Prices Continue to Rise in Kent and the South-East

Colin Batt Removals

Property prices are predicted to continue to grow as demand for homes outstrips the current housing supply. The Chartered Institute of Surveyors (RICS) forecasts house prices will continue to rise at 6% per year until more homes are put up for sale. The housing market has been flat since the banking crisis but it is now showing signs of life and even vigour, with the highest number of homes being sold in the first 3 months of this year since February 2008.

In the South-East, in places like Maidstone, Ashford and Canterbury, the number of new builds is not keeping pace with the number of new buyers entering the market.  In London and Kent house prices are now above their 2008 peak and the Office for Budget Responsibility predicts house price inflation will reach 9% this year. One bit of good news for buyers, all of this upward pressure on house prices doesn’t seem to be deterring first time buyers. According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders first time buyers accounted for 44% of house purchases last year.

Recently the Bank of England tweaked its forward guidance, hinting that it may raise the interest rate to 0.75% in late 2015, and the Chancellor extended the “Help to Buy” Scheme until 2020. This all means that it could be the ideal time to get on the property ladder or upgrade your current house. Waiting another year may find your dream home more expensive, as well as the cost of your mortgage or a requirement for larger personal deposits.

According to RICS, estate agents have sold on average 22.7 houses each in the three months to March, the highest number since February 2008. Houses are selling fast and with this upturn in the housing market a lot of the associated industries, such as solicitors and removal companies, are also seeing fuller order books. This means that not only do you need to move quickly to secure your house but you need to book your mover early to avoid disappointment. Whilst you may not know your exact move date start talking to your removal firm early as they can help. For instance, use of short-term storage may unlock that complicated “chain” and actually save you money in the long run.

All the indicators are that the housing market is growing and growing fast, making it a sellers’ market. Get in quick to secure the best deals and don’t forget to talk to your friendly removal company sooner rather than later.

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House removals

How to choose a Removal Company?

Colin Batt Removals

How do you choose a removal company? With so many removal companies out there it is not easy and probably the last thing on your mind while you are buying a house.  However, when all of your worldly possessions are being moved you need to choose a removal company you can trust. You need a professional, especially if you have a piano or unique item of furniture to move. There are lots of removal firms out there but which is right for you and whom can you trust?

We are a professional removal company based near Maidstone, Kent and have specialised in piano moves since 1978. At Colin Batt Removals we prefer to have our reputation and our customers speak on our behalf. We have linked up with ReferenceLine to provide completely independent feedback from all the homeowners we’ve moved. So take a look at some of the responses we have received so far this year and let our customers tell you about our service.

“When Mr. Batt first came to give us a quote for our move into temporary accommodation, we were impressed by his courteous manner, his knowledge and the quoted cost. The team arrived at exactly the quoted time and went about their business with good humour (somewhat unusual these days) and professionalism. We were very impressed and have asked them to quote our next move into our new permanent home if you want a good removal company. Would call.”  Maidstone, Kent 26 Mar 14

“The move was smooth & stress free, with transitions between two properties (and the provision of all extra van & movers) was very well handled. The “movers” on the day worked incredibly hard & were at all times polite, friendly & more than willing to help in any way they could. We were consulted about any items that weren’t labelled with a room allocation & overall we were absolutely delighted with the service. Thank you.” Ashford, Kent 20 Feb 14

We started collecting this online feedback in 2010 but we have always traded on our reputation. The majority of our custom comes from referrals or returning customers, something we are extremely pleased and proud of. In fact over 98% of our customers would recommend us and are either “Very Happy” or “Delighted” with our performance.  You can see this and more in our latest ratings summary below, which covers all the feedback we have received for our house and piano removals since 2010.

Choose a Removal Company

Customer Ratings for Colin Batt Removals April 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whatever removal companies you get to quote for your house or piano move, get some independent advice and see what their customers are saying. Also make sure the moving firm you choose is a member of the British Association of Removers (BAR). We will explain why in a blog soon but in the meantime you can see more about the BAR at http://www.colinbattremovals.co.uk/about-us/british-association-of-removers/.

For a remover that customers say you can trust, look no further than Colin Batt Removals – 0800 3289175.  You can find more feedback at www.colinbattremovals.co.uk or www.referenceline.com.

How do you choose a removal company? Ask their customers!