Drayton Removals | Curtiss & Sons

By Sebastian Penfold Smith on October 28, 2019 in News

Are you looking for a Drayton removals company?

Drayton removals, when considering moving to the Drayton area, Curtiss & Sons have been providing a Drayton removals, storage and packing service for over 170 years. We are members of the British Association of Removers and offer removals, storage and packing service in Hampshire, West Sussex and surrounding areas. Curtiss & Sons also provide specialist removal services to locations around the UK, Jersey and Guernsey.

Packing For Drayton Removals

Packing for Drayton removals is an important and time consuming task and the care of your possessions will be a key factor when choosing a removals company. It is important to be confident that your belongings will be handled with care; from the moment our team arrive until they are unwrapped and positioned in your new home.

Once you have decided to move, you should consider whether you want to pack your belongings or if you would prefer the removal company to carry out this task. If you choose to self pack, Curtiss & Sons can supply you with top quality packaging materials delivered to you as and when you need them.

Curtiss & Sons will ensure all china and glassware is wrapped in special protective paper and packed in double thickness cartons. Furniture can be protected in bubble blankets and antiques or other precious objects packed in individually tailored crates. When your possessions arrive at your new home our team will unpack for you, taking away all the cartons and wrapping material.

Curtiss & Sons
Dundas Spur
Copnor
Portsmouth
PO3 5NL
Tel: 02392 985830 for a free home survey & quote
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We have listed below some information we hope you will find helpful when moving to Drayton

Are you moving to Drayton?

Where is Drayton?

Drayton is a residential area situated within in the City of Portsmouth and falls in the county of Hampshire. The map below shows the location of Drayton.

Drayton Travel Connections

Trains: Cosham, Hillsea, Bedhampton
Roads: A2030/A27/M27/A3(M)
Airports: Bournemouth Airport, Shoreham Airport, Southampton Airport

Houses For Sale In Drayton?

The UK’s property market is very complex and very unpredictable, the referendum which resulted in a leave vote or Brexit has made it even more difficult to predict house prices in Drayton. Householders are obviously worried about house prices. The important thing is to not panic, if you are able to move and have the funds to move and you want to move, now is as good a time as any to start looking.

Take a look at the average house prices in Drayton to get an idea of current property values in Drayton

Property Prices Drayton?

In April 2017, the average price for property in Drayton currently is around £253,000, with detached houses around £410,000, semi detached homes at £251,000, terraced property at £230,000 and flats at around £181,658.

By October 2019, the average price for property in Drayton has increased to £341,000. Detached houses are now selling for around £448,000, semi detached homes at £343,000, terraced property at £286,000 and flats at around £189,000. Source Zoopla.

Drayton Estate Agents

When moving to Drayton you could contact the Drayton estate agents, who can offer a wealth of local knowledge and guide you through the buying or renting process. Although you will find Drayton estate agents are usually situated in the high street, they can also be found online. We have listed below some of the estate agents in or near Drayton.

Brewers Estate Agents
Mann Countrywide Estate Agents
AJM Estates
Palmerstons Estate Agents

Local Banks

Lloyds Bank
16A High Street Cosham Portsmouth, Cowes PO6 3BY
0345 300 0000
www.lloydsbank.com

HSBC
83 High Street, Portsmouth PO6 3BA
0345 740 4404
www.hsbc.co.uk

Moving to Drayton – Challenge your council tax band

Once you have settled into your new home in Drayton, it may be worth challenging your council tax band. 250,000 or more homes in England could have been placed in the wrong banding since the early ’90s. Your new home could be one of them, so why not try to get your tax band lowered.

The first thing you could do is speak to your new neighbours who live in similar sized house to you, they can tell you what their tax band is. With this knowledge you can check the following sites for more information: Valuation Office Agency and your local council at www3.hants.gov.uk

Drayton Utility Companies

British Gas
0800 072 5280
www.britishgas.co.uk

Portsmouth Water
02392 499 888
www.southernwater.co.uk/

Nearest Hardware Stores

Wickes
Potash Terrace, Havant PO9 1HH
023 9244 2980
www.wickes.co.uk

B & Q
Purbrook Way, Havant PO9 3QJ
023 9248 9700
www.diy.com

Drayton Day-to-Day Shopping

Iceland Foods
Co-operative Food

Drayton Cable & Phone Connections

When relocating to Drayton and need to know the broadband availability, simply visit www.broadbandchoices.co.uk

Local Council Drayton

If you are planning Drayton removals and need information about schools, planning permission, parking permits or council tax, simply contact: www3.hants.gov.uk

Drayton Schools

Portsdown Primary School
Court Lane Junior School
Court Lane Infant School

Drayton Leisure

Peter Ashley Activity Centre
Fort Purbrook
Peter Ashley Lane,
Portsmouth
PO6 1BJ
Tel: 023 9232 1223

Havant Leisure Centre
Civic Centre Road, Havant PO9 2AY
023 9247 6026
www.horizonlc.com

Mountbatten Sports Centre
Alexandra Park Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth PO2 9QA
023 9262 6500
www.leisure-centre.com

Drayton Clubs & Groups

Portsmouth Golf Course
76 Crookhorn Lane, Waterlooville PO7 5QL
023 9220 1827
www.portsmouthgc.co.uk/

There are restaurants for all tastes, including

Poppins Restaurant
46 High Street
Portsmouth
PO6 3AG
Tel: 023 9232 6335

Family Health

Drayton Doctors

The Drayton Surgery
Drayton Surgery 280 Havant Road, Portsmouth PO6 1PA
023 9237 0422
www.thedraytonsurgery.co.uk

Putneymead Medical Centre
Anchorage Park Lodge, Sywell Crescent, Portsmouth PO3 5UB
020 8780 08
www.putneymead.co.uk

Domestic Removals Drayton

Our Drayton removals guide is brought to you by Curtiss & Sons, the removals storage and shipping company serving Hampshire West Sussex, Isle of Wight and the surrounding area.

This service is aimed at people moving in, to and from the Hampshire, West Sussex, Isle of Wight and the surrounding area and for those looking for local removals, storage and shipping. Curtiss & Sons have been providing a removals, Storage and packing service for over 170 years and are members of the British Association of Removers.

Curtiss & Sons also provide specialist removal services to locations around the UK, Jersey and Guernsey.

Curtiss & Sons work tirelessly to provide the best possible service and peace of mind for those looking to move home. To submit any news or information on up and coming events relating to this area send your copy and photos to newseditoruk@gmail.com.