Schepens International Ltd

Schepens International: UK, European and international removals from the south of England

Schepens International Ltd is a family-run removals company headquartered in Landford, Salisbury (SP5 2AZ), operating from the south of England and covering the UK market as well as the European and international markets. The company presents itself as a fourth-generation business with over a hundred years of experience in the sector, with a strategic base in Jönköping (Sweden) for its European operations.

UK removals

The UK service covers locations in the south and south-west of England such as Bournemouth, Southampton, Winchester, Romsey, Andover, Lymington, Lyndhurst and Salisbury, as well as the regions of Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and the New Forest. The company states that its central location on the south coast allows it to cover a large catchment area extending along the M27 and M3 motorway corridor.

European and international removals

The firm specialises its European activity in destinations such as Scandinavia, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Finland, Portugal, Spain, Cyprus, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Internationally, the site lists destinations such as Australia, the Bahamas, Botswana, the British Virgin Islands, Canada, China, Japan, Dubai, Qatar, Kenya, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Singapore and Switzerland. The international service includes planning, packing, shipping, delivery and storage.

Storage and complementary services

Schepens offers its own storage, for both private individuals and businesses, in local facilities that the company describes as secure and flexible. It also has a specialist piano transport service, which appears as a category in its own right within its offering.

History and team

The company's history dates back to a Belgian family dedicated to furniture manufacturing that moved to the United Kingdom in the early 20th century. During the Second World War, the company acquired its first removal vehicle and began operating as Schepens and Wells, initially focusing on domestic removals. After the war, it expanded its activity into the international and European market. Today, the company states that all of its removals staff are trained to British Association of Removers (BAR) standards.

Sustainability

The company states that it has eliminated the use of bubble wrap in its export jobs, replacing it with eco-friendly packaging made from recycled paper that is fully recyclable. It also uses biodegradable covers for mattresses and upholstered furniture. It further states that it adheres to the British Association of Removers Alternative Dispute Resolution Scheme.

Presence and contact

Schepens International Ltd has offices or contact points in Southampton, Salisbury, Romsey, Bournemouth and Winchester, in addition to its headquarters in Landford. The company is registered in England with number 5262537 and its registered office is at Fleming Court, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9PD.

Headquarters and locations

Local Head Office: Unit 16-18 Landford Common, Landford, Salisbury SP5 2AZ

Local Salisbury: Phone: 01722 730 010