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Family Owned
Business Est. 1857
British Association
of Removers
Member of The
Armishaws Group
Andover Removals
On the move? Let our friendly team do the heavy lifting to deliver a hassle-free move. Tailored to you and your family, Over’s have been Hampshire’s trusted name in removals since 1857.
Our Removals Service Includes…
Removals Coordinator
On hand to help you through to your completed move.
Mileage
There are no hidden costs. All our quotes include mileage.
Goods in Transit Cover
Restricted liability is provided as standard.*
Robe Cartons
Clothes travel in style in our robe cartons.
Covers & Blankets
Slot-on, padded covers protect white goods and furniture.
Carbon Footprint Offsetting
To offset carbon emissions we’re planting 2,000 trees.
Uniformed Crew
Our trained crews are DBS checked and carry photo ID.
Recycled Materials
We use recycled/recyclable materials where possible.
Biodegradable Mattress Bags
Mattress bags are used once, then recycled.
Carpet Runners
Floor protection is available for both locations.**
About Andover
Andover
Population
48,487 – 2021 UK Census
Local Authority
Schools
Nearest…
Train Station
Andover
400ft – 1 minute
Airport
Southampton
28 miles – 41 minutes
Golf Course
Andover Golf Club
1.5 miles – 5 minutes
Theatre
The Lights
0.5 miles – 3 minutes
Museum
Museum of the Iron Age
1.5 miles – 6 minutes
Waste & Recycling
Andover Recycling Centre
2 miles – 6 minutes
Extra Services
Packing
Comprehensive expert packing services, from single room, specialist items to complete home contents packing.
Storage
Short and long-term containerised storage. We'll collect from your old home and deliver to your new property.
Packing Materials
Wardrobe cartons, boxes, packing materials, tape, paper wrap. Made from recycled and recyclable materials.
A Very Short History of Andover
950
The first written records of the area are in reference to a royal hunting lodge.
962
King Edward holds a Witan (meeting of his lords) at his lodge.
1086
The Domesday Book records107 households, 62 villagers, 36 smallholders, six slaves, three freedmen and six mills.
1175
The town receives a charter granting the right to hold a weekly market and create a merchant’s guild to self-govern.
1201
King John grants the town the right to collect taxes.
1256
The town becomes the seat of the local assizes court, raising its status and influence.
1571
A free school for boys is established at St Mary’s Church. It will later become Andover Grammar School, and eventually the town’s secondary school.
1599
A new royal charter is granted by Elizabeth I, increasing the number of annual fairs to three.
1603
The first of several bubonic plague outbreaks hits the town.
1789
A canal is constructed, stretching to Southampton. It’s not a financial success and closes in 1859.
1803
The first theatre opens.
1836
A regular police force is established consisting of two constables and a gaoler.
1838
Gas street lighting is installed.
1917
The Royal Flying Corps opens an airfield close to the town during WWI. The site is partly built by German prisoners of war.
1945
RAF Andover, the first military helicopter unit and training school, is formed.
1966
Twinnings tea factory is opened.
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