News

Bubblewrap & scissors

When Should You Consider Packing Services?

As one of the top removal companies Leicester has to offer, we’ve lost count of the number of clients who wish that someone else could take over their packing duties. Of course, our customers in and around Leicester are lucky enough that Stokes Removals and Storage is around to do just that. But when should

Read More »
How to stay calm on moving day

How to Stay Calm on Moving Day?

Moving day is an exciting time. It comes after months of preparation, finalising a sale, confirming a new property, arranging with a removals company and more. All of this brings stress. Though moving can be a joyful time, it is often linked to a big life change which can introduce a lot of uncertainty. It’s

Read More »
Stokes Removals

The Benefits of a Combined Removals & Storage Company

For the past fifty years, Stokes Removals and Storage has been serving the people of Leicester with the very best in domestic and commercial removals and relocation storage Leicestershire has to offer. With thousands of satisfied customers across the county, we have a reputation for quality and professionalism that is hard to beat. Removals As

Read More »
carrying boxes

6 Safety Tips for Moving House

Moving house is an exciting time but if you aren’t prepared it can become stressful and time-consuming. In the midst of packing and moving, make sure that you’re not neglecting safety as an injury is the last thing you want. Stokes Removals offer safe and straight-forward business and residential removals in Leicester, to streamline the

Read More »
Icy road with cars

Top Tips for Moving House During the Winter

Moving house can be a trying enough experience at any time of the year, without the added problems of inclement weather and extended hours of darkness that a winter move can bring. Here are a few hints and tips to make your winter move run smoothly. Use a reliable removals firm At Stokes Removals &

Read More »
Self Storage Leicester

Why Self-Storage?

Self-storage can be hugely useful in a number of different situations, allowing you to take a load off your mind, and trust that your possessions are in safe hands Self-storage can be an extremely neat and effective solution to a huge range of problems, but what is it especially useful for? Why use self-storage? When

Read More »
Moving during the summer

Tips on Moving House During the Summer

Moving home in the summer is a good idea because it gives you more favourable conditions and means you will likely be able to free up more time from work. If you have kids it also means you can reduce the academic disruption they will experience by changing schools. Here we explore some tips to

Read More »
decluttering

Decluttering your home before a move

Moving house is as exciting as it is stressful, with a whole life to be packed up into boxes and shipped to a new destination. To cope with the stress, think of it more as a time of renewal, when you can get rid of some of the old stuff you have been burdened with.

Read More »
Usin a professional removal company

Reasons to hire a professional moving company

When you move house you have a choice between using a professional moving company and doing it yourself. Here we explore why you should turn to a professional moving company every time. It keeps you safe Moving heavy items can be dangerous to both yourself and others. While moving a wardrobe across a room might

Read More »
stress free move

A Guide to Packing for a Stress free Move

Moving out of home for the first time? Upgrading to your second property? Moving offices? It comes to us all at some stage in life, and it often brings one thing with it: stress. From the logistical nightmare to last-minute panic, moving isn’t easy. But rest assured: here are four steps you can take to

Read More »
storage containers

Tips for Using Rental Storage Units – Leicester

If you need more space when relocating with excessive belongings, rental storage units are an incredibly convenient storage option. There are numerous reasons to rent a storage unit, but once you have made up your mind, you need to make sure your possessions are efficiently stored and protected. Leicester has many outdoor storage options, and

Read More »
choosing a removal company

How to Choose a Removal Company

Are you moving to a new town or further afield? A reliable removal service can help make moving home less stressful, and you shouldn’t underestimate the amount of organisation it takes to move your belongings to a new property. At Stokes Removals we offer a range of removal packages for moving property, storing items and

Read More »
who to notify when moving house

Who Do You Need to Inform Ahead of a House Move?

When moving home you’ll need to make a list of people you have to contact concerning your move. Whether it’s family and friends, banks or utility companies, everyone is going to start wondering where you’ve gone if you don’t tell them that you’re moving. The internet has actually speeded up the process of contacting people,

Read More »
Temporary storage

Is There A Temporary Solution To A Clutter Problem?

One of the most stressful factors in moving home is preparing your property for viewings, you find yourself undertaking more cleaning than you’ve ever attempted in your life and are flabbergasted by the amount of possessions you’ve accumulated over the years! You want your home to be pristine, light and airy to attract potential buyers

Read More »
Moving office

What to consider when you’re moving office

The process of relocating your office to somewhere new can be challenging unless a good deal of effort goes into planning the operation. It is important to break down this process into manageable chunks and to be clear about what needs to be done and when it needs to be done. One of the great

Read More »