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With White & Company, moving to or around Plymouth is simple. Complete our online form for a free moving quotation.
Branch Location
Lee Mill Industrial Estate, North Rd, Ivybridge PL21 9GN
Tel:01752 545930
We feel it is important that you know exactly what your moving costs will be upfront with no nasty surprises. For an accurate quotation, simply contact our Plymouth office and we will arrange for one of our experienced surveyors to visit your home.
The surveyor will conduct a detailed pre-move survey to ascertain the volume of effects being moved. This involves walking through your property room by room noting on an electronic tablet what items you want to transfer to your new home.
Once the consultation has been carried out, a free no obligation written quotation will follow within 48 hours. Our quotation will outline exactly what is covered, as per your instructions and a price.
If you are not quite at the stage of wanting to receive a home visit you can still take advantage of our Guesstimate tool. Just complete the quick estimate form on our website to get an approximate idea of the costs involved.
Having been specialists in removals for so long, we can assure you that there is nothing we have not moved. Packing requires a specific skill. By using top quality packaging materials, you have peace of mind that your precious belongings will be well protected and safe, minimising the risk of any breakages or damage during transportation.
When you choose the option of a full packing service, everything will be wrapped, packed and listed on a detailed inventory before being loaded onto the vehicle. You will receive a copy of the inventory once everything is loaded.
White & Company is also able to provide flexible storage solutions for all your needs. Whether that be storage while you have building works carried out on your new home or while you live in rented accommodation for a period of time.
Whatever your storage needs may be we can help. We offer a range of different sized units with competitive prices, easy access in safe, dry and secure personally dedicated storage containers.
House removals are one of the most stressful life events, but with careful organisation it is possible to make sure the big day runs smoothly. Unless you have only a very few possessions, it is always best to instruct the services of a professional removals company to help you move to a new house.
Initially, thinking you can carry out the house move yourself may not sound too difficult. However, there is a certain amount of skill involved when packing household effects. Lifting heavy items of furniture is very hard work not to mention potentially dangerous. Many people have sustained back injuries or even broken bones during house moves. It also takes time — a precious commodity in our very busy lives.
Living in the UK we are also at the mercy of the weather. Put together all these possibilities and It’s easy to see why relocating can leave you drained, stressed and possibly injured.
White & Company have moved thousands of people all over the UK, Europe and internationally and can take the stress out of your move. We are members of BAR (British Association of Removers), FIDI & OMNI and all our members must adhere to the very highest standards of service and code of practice. Our friendly staff will have all the necessary training, experience and professionalism to carry out your move as efficiently as possible.
White & Company has 16 branches located across the UK from the Channel Islands to Scotland and a network of industry partners. Our relocation network us to provide the perfect removal solution no matter where you’re moving. We have 240 specialist vehicles, fully trained and security cleared removals staff and 19 storage locations across the UK.
Much of our work comes from personal recommendations, an accolade which speaks for itself. Through hard work, commitment and excellent service, we are now one of the industry’s largest removal companies.
“To continue the traditions founded in 1871 by providing the quality expected by our clients; backed up by superb packing materials, highly trained crews, effective management and a genuine commitment to customer care and the environment.”
Rest assured you can trust White & Company to take care of your personal effects with care and respect from collection to delivery.
Plymouth is often referred to as Britain’s Ocean City and has one of Europe’s most exciting waterfront harbours, a haven for yacht lovers. Skirted around the cobbled streets of the barbican are narrow lanes containing Tudor and Jacobean listed buildings and a wide variety of boutique shops, art galleries and eateries.
Following a population boom, the City Council has been undertaking a huge regeneration program which is providing much needed housing, infrastructure improvements and amenities, including a new cruise terminal to rival Southampton.
According to the Land Registry, property values are on the rise in this part of Devon at 3.9% year on year, thanks in part to a much-improved outlook for the local jobs market in Plymouth. However, a lack of affordable housing stock is also a key driver.
There is plenty to do to fill your leisure time in Plymouth. The local lido, the Tinside, was voted one of the top ten outdoor pools in Europe. As well as water sports and world-class sailing, Plymouth has plenty of entertainment venues, including the Barbican Theatre, Theatre Royal and the Pavilions where you can see the latest live music acts.
To the north you can explore the Dartmoor National Park, extending to over 300 square miles, which provides excellent recreational facilities. Plymouth also has a number of good schools and the local university is the 10th largest university in the UK and one of the up and coming ‘1992 universities’.
Getting to and from Plymouth is very easy. Trains from Plymouth to London Paddington take 3 hours, 30 minutes and depart regularly. Exeter takes an hour. Brittany Ferries operates seasonal services from Plymouth to France and northern Spain. The main A38 and A386 offer access to other towns and villages surrounding the city.
If you are planning a day out, there is plenty to do in and around Plymouth. The town boasts the UK’s largest aquarium, the National Marine (www.national-aquarium.co.uk) and is a great day out for all the family. Alternatively, why not visit one of the following attractions:
National Maritime Museum – www.nmmc.co.uk
Dartmoor National Park – www.dartmoor.gov.uk
Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery – www.plymouth.gov.uk/museums
The city has a great selection of leisure facilities and gyms also, including the following:
Plymouth Performance Gym – www.plymouthperformancegym.co.uk
Nuffield Health Plymouth Fitness & Wellbeing Gym – www.nuffieldhealth.com
Core Fitness – www.coremuscle.co.uk
For more ideas and to find out what Plymouth has to offer in the way of entertainment, things to do, what’s on, food and drink and accommodation visit the following websites:
https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/
http://inplymouth.com/plymouth-tourism-guide/
Schools
Schools in Plymouth have an excellent reputation and mostly all are ‘good’ according to Ofsted. Morice Town and Stoke Damerel are particularly well thought of primary schools. In terms of secondary school options, Stoke Damerel Community College is ranked as ‘Outstanding’, as is Davenport High School for Boys.
For a complete list of schools available for all ages in Plymouth visit:
https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/homepage/education/schools
One of the first things you will want to do once you have moved to Plymouth is register at a local doctor’s surgery. Be sure to let your old practice know you are moving to ensure your most up to date records are transferred.
For a comprehensive list of doctor’s surgeries, Opticians and dentists visit:
https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/publichealth/healthservices
www.healthcentre.org.uk/medical-centres/find-plymouth.html
https://threebestrated.co.uk/opticians-in-plymouth
www.near.co.uk/plymouth/dentists
Plymouth City Council has authority for all local matters (https://www.plymouth.gov.uk). It is worth visiting the site or getting in touch with them to discuss issues relating to:
Dustbin & recycling collection dates
Council tax
Planning Applications
Disability issues
Local Social Groups
Once you have settled into your new home you will want to make new friends. It is easier if you have younger children as parents often start chatting at the school gate. However, there are plenty of social networks, clubs and local activities to attend.
Below are a few websites to visit which many help:
https://royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/get-help/social-activities
http://www.oldplymouthsociety.net/
http://www.boringdonpark.com/
The average house price in Plymouth is currently £216,000. Properties have shown a very good increase of 8.56% during the past year. You can purchase a family detached home for £374,000, a semi for around £217,000 and attractive Victorian terraces at £187,000. The most expensive streets are Seymour Drive, Seymour Park and Penlee way.
Stoke would be a good place to start house hunting, it’s a short walk from Plymouth’s centre, or Davenport where the naval officers chose to build some very elegant early 19th-century villas.
There are also plenty of Victorian terrace properties around Wilton Street, which were first built to house dockworkers.
If you are interested in purchasing a brand-new home there are several new development sites offering a range of homes for sale from first time buyer properties to large executive homes:
http://www.livertynewhomes.com/featured-developments/palmerston-heights
https://www.cavannahomes.co.uk/developments
https://www.newhomesforsale.co.uk/devon/brixton
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Wayne Middleton and Brian Witherford were professional and extremely helpful. Did a brilliant job. Would recommend Whites to anyone. Thanks very much.
Have used this company regularly for 5 years including my time in the armed forces. They are professional and efficient. Will use them again on our next move.
The move went very smoothly and they were very polite.
 A very smooth move by White and Co. The team worked very hard and were polite, professional and helpful.
