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What to Include in a Moving Day Essentials Box

Moving house is a big event in most peoples’ lives. From the moment you confirm the exchange of contracts, there is so much that you need to organise, from booking a removal company, to cancelling your utilities at your current address, and so much more. By the time your moving day rolls around, a lot

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Container Self Storage Vs Traditional Self Storage,  Which Is Right For You In Leicester?

Choosing between container self storage and traditional self storage usually comes down to four practical factors: access, security, protection from the elements and cost. This guide explains what each option offers, why those differences matter for house moves and business use, and how to match storage to typical Leicester scenarios.  You’ll get plain comparisons,  drive-up

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How Students Can Save Money When Planning A Gap Year In The Uk

A gap year in the UK can be an excellent chance to earn, travel and learn,  but it pays to plan so you don’t get hit by unexpected costs. This guide walks you through realistic budgeting, practical ways to reduce bills, and what to do with your belongings while you’re away.  You’ll find clear cost

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Can You Transfer Your Home Insurance When You Move House In The UK?

Moving home often raises a key question: can you transfer your home insurance to your new address? This guide explains what “transferring” usually means, when you can update a policy versus when you’ll need a new one, and practical steps to avoid gaps in cover around exchange and completion.  You’ll find clear guidance on how

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Moving home? Why Removals Insurance Is Essential

Embarking on a UK move can be exciting, but without the right protection, it can become costly. Removals insurance safeguards your possessions from damage, loss, or theft during transit and storage.  This guide covers what removals insurance is, how it differs from home contents cover, the risks it addresses, typical costs and timing, how to

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relocate your office

Your Guide to Seamless Office Relocation

Moving an office is a major project—relocating people, equipment, and furniture while keeping operations running. Success requires clear goals, a realistic timeline, firm budgeting, and proactive risk control to avoid disruption. This guide covers the essentials: UK checklists, secure IT handling, transparent cost analysis, professional packing and storage, downtime reduction, and Leicestershire-specific considerations. Partnering with

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Why Choose A Packing Service From Your Removal Company

Moving house is one of life’s most demanding events, with packing frequently the most time-consuming and potentially risky chore. Opting for a professional packing service from a trusted removal company can transform stress into order, offering expert handling, quality materials, and seamless integration with your move.  This guide highlights the significant advantages of enlisting trained

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your guide for moving to leicestershire

Your Guide to Moving To Leicestershire: Expert Relocation Advice & Services

Relocating to a new county means juggling timing, costs, and logistics, especially across Leicestershire’s varied towns and villages. This guide gives clear advice, local insight, and practical tips for families, individuals, and businesses.  You’ll see what makes Leicestershire appealing, shortlist places to live, plan a realistic budget, learn what Stokes Removals & Storage provides, and

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UK Checklist for a Smooth Move

Essential Questions to Ask Removal Companies: Your Complete UK Checklist for a Smooth Move

Moving home or office in the UK brings excitement and stress, and knowing which questions to ask removal companies can make all the difference.  With decades of experience serving Leicestershire and surrounding areas, Stokes Removals & Storage understands the importance of vetting a mover’s credentials, pricing transparency, scope of services, and insurance cover before you

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5 Charities Accepting Furniture Donations in Leicester

When it comes to moving house, one of the most important tasks to complete is to de-clutter your home. This means going through all your belongings and getting rid of anything that you no longer need or want. A moving house clear-out is essential for several reasons. Firstly, it makes the moving process much easier.

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How Much Does House Removal Cost In 2025: A Comprehensive UK Guide

Are you planning to move to a new house in 2025? Moving involves not just the physical relocation but also careful planning, emotional preparation, and consideration of costs and logistics. If so, you probably wonder about the cost of moving your entire household. Relocating can be overwhelming and can significantly impact your finances. However, you

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Do Removal Companies Provide Boxes? FAQs About Moving

Moving can feel overwhelming and daunting, especially when packing your belongings. One of the most common questions during this process is whether removal companies provide boxes for their customers. The answer may surprise you. While some companies offer boxes as part of their services, others may require you to purchase them separately. In this article,

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Office removals

How to Prepare for an Office Move

Moving office is an exciting time for any business, but it can also cause disruption for the day-to-day running of your business and impact business operations. Careful planning and organisation are essential to ensure a smooth transition and reduce any interruptions to your workflow. As a leading office removals company in Leicester, we’ve put together

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How Do I Prepare My Dog for Moving House?

How Do I Prepare My Dog for Moving House?

When it comes to moving house, the prospect can be both thrilling and overwhelming, not only for yourself but also for your furry companion. Having a solid plan in place is essential to ensure your dog’s safety and comfort throughout the move. If you’re planning a move in Leicester or the surrounding areas, ensuring a

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Stokes Removals

The Benefits of a Combined Removals & Storage Company

For over 50 years, Stokes Removals and Storage has proudly served Leicester with the very best in domestic and commercial removals as well as secure relocation storage solutions. With thousands of satisfied customers across the county, our reputation for trust, efficiency, and care makes us one of the priemier choice. Whether you are moving house,

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CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY HOURS

The office will be closed from 1pm on Wednesdy 24th December and open again at 9am on Friday 2nd January. The self storage will be open reduced hours as below. There will be no staff on site during these times.

 

OFFICE

SELF STORAGE

24th December

9am – 1pm

8am – 1pm

25th December

CLOSED

CLOSED

26th December

CLOSED

CLOSED

27th December

CLOSED

CLOSED

28th December

CLOSED

CLOSED

29th December

CLOSED

10am – 4pm

30th December

CLOSED

10am – 4pm

31st December

CLOSED

10am – 1pm

1st January

CLOSED

CLOSED

2nd January

OPEN AS USUAL

OPEN AS USUAL