Loughton moving guide

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

Loughton, set in the heart of Epping Forest in south-west Essex, is a town of 30,000 people. It has a long history with many listed buildings surviving today, and boasts a strong literary and artistic heritage. Sport plays a big part in the life of Loughton, with clubs including athletics, golf and tennis. 12 miles from London, it is on the Central Line of the London Underground and is close to the M11 motorway.

Pretlove's can provide Loughton removals and storage, and services to the surrounding areas of: Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, Chingford, Epping, Waltham Abbey and Woodford.

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

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

  • Council Tax
    Epping Forest District Council, Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BZ. Tel: 01992 564188 or 01992 564189. Contact the Council about a change in your Council Tax circumstances if you're moving in or out of Loughton.

  • Education services
    Essex County Council, County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1QH. Tel: 0845 7430430 Email: contactessex@essex.gov.uk. To find out about the range of Education services in Loughton.

  • Housing
    Epping Forest District Council, Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BZ. For information about housing issues in Loughton.

  • NHS West Essex
    Building 4
    Spencer Close, St. Margaret's Hospital, The Plain, Epping, Essex CM16 6TN. Tel: 01992 566140. To find out information about the range of NHS services in Loughton.

  • Parking Bay Suspension
    Epping Forest District Council, Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BZ. Tel: 01992 564462. Apply for a suspension for your moving day in Loughton.

  • Planning
    Epping Forest District Council, Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BZ. Tel: 01992 564000. For information about planning applications and regulations in Loughton.

  • Recycling Services
    Epping Forest District Council, Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BZ. Tel: 01992 564608. To find out about recycling, refuse and dumping services in Loughton.

  • Residents' Parking
    Epping Forest District Council, Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BZ. For information about residents' parking areas and charges in Loughton.

  • Thames Water
    PO BOX 286
    Swindon SN38 2RA. Tel: 0845 9200 888. Contact Thames Water about moving in or out of Loughton.

Council websites

  • Loughton Town Council
    1 Buckingham Court, Rectory Lane, Loughton, Essex IG10 2QZ. Tel: 020 8508 4200 Email: contact@loughton-tc.gov.uk

  • Epping Forest District Council
    Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BZ. Tel: 01992 564000 Email: ContactUs@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

  • Essex County Council
    County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1QH. Tel: 0845 743 0430 Email: contactessex@essex.gov.uk

Sales and lettings agents

  • Douglas Allen
    234 High Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 1RB. Tel: 020 8502 1326 Email: loughton-web@douglasallen.co.uk

  • Lawlor Property Services
    165 High Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 4LF. Tel: 020 8502 5588 Email: property.loughton@lawlors.co.uk

  • Roffeys
    The Apex, Station Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 4NZ. Tel: 020 8508 0101 (Sales) 020 8502 3500 (Lettings) Email: loughton@roffeys.net

  • Savills
    The Triangle, 1a Smarts Lane, Loughton, Essex IG10 4BU. Tel: 020 8498 6601

Recreational and shopping facilities