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Business Est. 1857
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Fleet Removals
Keeping families on the move since 1857. Contact our team today to get a free quote from Hampshire’s trusted removals experts.
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 Fleet
Population
45,218 – 2021 UK Census
Local Authority
Local Schools
Nearest…
Train Station
Fleet
1.2 miles – 5 minutes
Airport
Heathrow
23 miles – 28 minutes
Golf Course
North Hants Golf Club
1.5 miles – 5 minutes
Theatre
Princes Hall
4.5 miles – 14 minutes
Museum
Aldershot Military Museum
5 miles – 11 minutes
Waste & Recycling
Farnham Recycling Centre
6 miles – 19 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 Quick History of Fleet
1324
The first written record appears for Fleate showing costs of repairs to local waterways.
1505
Fleate Priory grant to Sir William tenancy of the pasture and fisheries in return for “100 fishes of Pikes, Tenches, Breams and Rochesy early in good and fresh state between the feasts of Easter and Pentecost”.
1567
Common grazing rights are permitted, but not near the valuable pond. “It is agreed that all tenants may graze commons therein but not in ground enclosed called the Fleate Pond.”
1600’s
The area becomes renowned for highwaymen as well as smugglers bringing goods such as brandy and lace from ships landed on Hampshire’s beaches.
1759
Fleet Pond, Fleet Farm, Broomhurst Farm and a mill are included in a map of the area drawn up by Isaac Taylor.
1829
The Enclosure Act of 1829 brings people looking for land and the population starts to rise.
1847
Fleetpond Station is built. Although there is no town to serve, London and Southampton Railway charges London day trippers to visit the pond and picturesque woodlands.
1857
Mr Charles Lefroy has All Saints Church built in memory of his late wife.
1871
The population grows from 380 in 1871 to 2,000 by 1901. Tobacco is grown commercially at Redlands estate creating more employment.
1965
The Gurkhas arrive in Fleet and remain garrisoned there for 29 years. After they leave, a statue and square are erected in their honour.
1977
American horror writer Stephen King moves to Fleet after advertising for, “Wanted, a draughty Victorian house in the country with a dark attic and creaking floorboards, preferably haunted.” King and his family move to 87 Aldershot Road where he begins work on Cujo.
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