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Family Owned
Business Est. 1857
British Association
of Removers
Member of The
Armishaws Group
Waterlooville Removals
Helping keep Waterlooville on the move since 1857. Contact our friendly 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 Waterlooville
Population
30,805 – 2021 Census
Local Authority
Schools
Nearest…
Train Station
Cosham
4.6 miles – 15 minutes
Airport
Southampton
24 miles – 33 minutes
Golf Course
Waterlooville Golf Club
11 miles – 19 minutes
Theatre
New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth
10 miles – 18 minutes
Museum
Portsmouth Museum & Gallery
3 miles – 7 minutes
Waste & Recycling
Waterlooville Recycling Centre
2.5 miles – 9 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 Waterlooville
Pre 1600s
Prior to the first people moving to Waterlooville, the whole area comprised of the Forest of Bere, a royal hunting ground.
1662
In April, while working as a Royal Navy clerk the diarist Samuel Pepys spends two days travelling through the area.
1710
A Turnpike Trust is created to maintain and repair the ‘highway’ between Portsmouth and Petersfield, which had been impassable for nine months. There are still very few houses at this time.
1810
Sometime after the famous battle, an Inn is named The Heroes of Waterloo. The village is believed to have gained its name from the pub.
1831
St George’s Church is built.
1858
Before 1858, Waterlooville was not included in any parish, meaning residents didn’t have to pay taxes.
1869
The first school opens its doors.
1904
Gas street lighting is introduced.
1907
The golf club opens.
1939
During the Second World War, Portsmouth residents head to Waterlooville to get away from German bombing raids. Local farmers open their barns and outbuildings to give the ‘townies’ shelter.
1951
The official census records a population of 2,881.
2015
‘Waterlooville 200’ commemorates 200 years of the town’s history.
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