Hertford moving guide

Pretlove's Removal and Storage Service has been serving Hertford for over 100 years.

The historic market town of Hertford is in the east of Hertfordshire county, with a population of 24,000. It was once a major market for agricultural produce, chiefly corn, and with its proximity to London it provided a royal residence and a base for leisure for the nobility. Today, Hertford town centre is largely a conservation area, and boasts a Norman castle, many specialist shops and lots of bars and restaurants. Hertford is a commuter town for London and has 2 railway stations, and good road links to the M11, A1, M1 and M25 motorways. Local bus services also provide links to surrounding towns and Stansted, Luton and Heathrow airports.

Pretlove's Removal and Storage Service can move you to all the suburbs and villages of Hertford, including: Bengeo, Broadoak End, Hartham, Hartingfordbury and Waterford, and to the nearest main towns of: Broxbourne, Hatfield, Hoddesdon, Ware and Welwyn Garden City.

Pretlove's would love to help with your Hertford removals or storage requirements. And here are some links for organisations you may also need to speak to when you move around the Hertford area:

  • Affinity Water
    Tamblin Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9EZ. Tel: 0845 769 7985. Contact Affinity Water if you're moving in or out of Hertford.

  • Cable services
    To find out which cable services are available in the Hertford area.

  • Council Tax
    East Herts District Council, The Council Offices, Charringtons House, The Causeway, Bishop's Stortford CM23 2ER. Tel: 01279 655261. Contact the council about a change in your Council Tax circumstances when you're moving in or out of Hertford.

  • Education services
    Hertfordshire County Council, County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertford SG13 8DQ. Tel: 0300 123 4043. To find out about the range of education services in the Hertford area.

  • Housing
    East Herts District Council, Wallfields, Pegs Lane, Hertford SG13 8EQ. For information about housing issues in Hertford.

  • NHS Hertfordsire
    Charter House, Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6JL. Tel: 01707 390855. Email: enquiries@hertfordshire.nhs.uk To find information about the range of NHS services in Hertford.

  • Parking Bay Suspension
    East Herts District Council, Wallfields, Pegs Lane, Hertford SG13 8EQ. Tel: 01279 655261. To apply for a suspension for your moving day in Hertford.

  • Planning
    East Herts District Council, Wallfields, Pegs Lane, Hertford SG13 8EQ. Tel: 01279 655261. For information about planning applications and regulations in Hertford.

  • Recycling Services
    East Herts District Council, Wallfields, Pegs Lane, Hertford SG13 8EQ. Tel: 01279 655261. To find out about recycling, refuse and dumping services in Hertford.

  • Residents' Parking
    East Herts District Council, Wallfields, Pegs Lane, Hertford SG13 8EQ. Tel: 01279 655261. For information about residents' parking areas and charges in Hertford.

Council websites

  • Hertford Town Council
    Hertford Town Council, The Castle, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1HR. Tel: 01992 552885 Email: mandy@hertford.gov.uk

  • East Herts District Council
    Wallfields, Pegs Lane, Hertford SG13 8EQ. The Council Offices, Charringtons House, The Causeway, Bishop's Stortford CM23 2ER Tel: 01279 655261 Email: enquiries@eastherts.gov.uk

  • Hertfordshire County Council
    County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertford SG13 8DQ. Tel: 0300 1234040 Email: hertsdirect@hertscc.gov.uk

Sales and lettings agents

  • Kings Group 28 Maidenhead Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1DR Tel: 01992 586570

  • Lanes 2 Market Street, Town Centre, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1BD. Tel: 01992 582000 (Sales) 01992 785158 (Lettings) Email: he@lanesproperty.co.uk

  • Shepherds
    Riverside House, 6 Mill Bridge, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1PY. Tel: 01992 551955 Email: enquiries@shepherdsofhertford.co.uk

  • Simplyhomes
    115 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1AS Tel: 01992 558557 Email: sales@simplyhomes.biz

  • Steven Oates
    70 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1BY. Tel: 01992 303300 (Sales) 01992 303301 (Lettings) Email: info@stevenoates.com

  • William H Brown
    21 Castle Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1ER. Tel: 01992 586501 Email: hertford@sequencehome.co.uk

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