Curtiss & Sons

Curtiss & Sons Curtiss & Sons has been providing removals & Storage solutions from Portsmouth for over 170 years.

Curtiss & Sons specialise in providing top-notch domestic & commercial removals storage and shipping service to clients in Portsmouth and the wider Hampshire area. As members of BAR (The British Association of Removers) all our employees are professionally trained and use the best packing materials and handling equipment currently available. We run a range of specialist vehicles which allows us to

take on any size of move. Our freehold storage facility in Portsmouth is top class and we provide excellent value wherever you are moving to in the UK. We know that moving your personal possessions from Portsmouth to your new home plays an integral role in settling into your new environment, so as a company Curtiss & Sons prides itself on meeting our customers’ expectations on cost, efficiency and professionalism. As a removal service based in Portsmouth and holders of the Royal Seal for over 80 years, we continue to provide a quality removals service to the Portsmouth community today. Our network encompasses 16 storage facilities countrywide enabling us to easily move you anywhere in the UK.

Summer is the most popular time to move in Hampshire—but it certainly doesn't have to be the most stressful.From navigat...
19/06/2026

Summer is the most popular time to move in Hampshire—but it certainly doesn't have to be the most stressful.

From navigating the school holiday rush to securing parking on Southsea’s narrowest streets, our comprehensive new summer moving guide covers everything you need to know for a seamless transition to your new home.

With over 150 years of experience navigating the South Coast, we handle the logistics so you can focus on the excitement of your next chapter. We recommend booking 6 to 8 weeks in advance to secure your preferred date.

Read our full guide to summer moving on our website, and discover how our highly secure, European-standard containerised storage can act as the perfect safety net for any unexpected chain delays.

Ready to start planning? Let our experienced team take the weight off your shoulders.

👇 Secure your summer date today:
Visit curtissremovals.co.uk to arrange your Free Home Moving Survey or try our quick Online Video Survey Tool.

Moving house rarely goes to plan. 🏡Property chains break. New-build dates shift. Solicitors need more time. And suddenly...
15/05/2026

Moving house rarely goes to plan. 🏡

Property chains break. New-build dates shift. Solicitors need more time. And suddenly there's a gap between leaving your old home and getting into your new one, with all your worldly possessions in limbo.

That's exactly what removals storage is for. Your belongings go into a sealed, secure container on moving day, and come back out when you're ready. No fuss, no multiple trips, no strangers handling your things.

We've been doing this since 1871!

Save this post so you know exactly what to ask for when the time comes.

💬 Have you ever been caught in a completion gap?

Tell us below.

📍 Midhurst might be the move you didn't know you were looking for.Tucked inside the South Downs National Park, this West...
01/05/2026

📍 Midhurst might be the move you didn't know you were looking for.

Tucked inside the South Downs National Park, this West Sussex market town has a quiet kind of magnetism — the sort that makes people arrive for a viewing and start googling schools by the time they leave.

🌿 Countryside walks from your front door
🏡 Period homes with real character
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A community that actually feels like one
🚗 Chichester in 20 mins. Guildford in under an hour.

We've put together a free local guide covering:

✔ What your budget gets you here
✔ Schools, amenities & day-to-day life
✔ Commuting options & transport links

🔗 Read the guide on our website
📞 Or speak to our team — we help with moves in and out of Midhurst every week.

💾 Save this post if Midhurst is on your radar.

Moving house in Fareham — with a family in tow?School runs don't stop. Work doesn't pause. And somehow, the boxes still ...
22/04/2026

Moving house in Fareham — with a family in tow?

School runs don't stop. Work doesn't pause. And somehow, the boxes still need packing.

Sound familiar? Here's what moving week really looks like for most families 👇

📦 Non-essentials still in the loft
⏱️ Packing getting squeezed into evenings
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids asking where their things are
📋 Change of address admin quietly piling up
😰 Moving day creeping closer

The good news? A bit of early planning — and the right people alongside you — changes everything.

At Curtiss Moving & Storage, we work with busy Fareham families every day. We handle the heavy lifting (literally), so you can stay focused on keeping the household running.

Here's how we help:
✔️ Professional packing — fragile, bulky, or last-minute
✔️ Pre-move survey so there are no surprises on the day
✔️ Flexible storage if your dates shift
✔️ BAR-accredited — so you know you're in safe hands

Because the best move is one where you're not doing it all alone.

👉 Read our full Fareham removals guide for busy families on our website - link in the description.

📍 Thinking of moving to... HavantBetween Portsmouth and Chichester sits a South Coast town that most people overlook.Tha...
14/04/2026

📍 Thinking of moving to... Havant

Between Portsmouth and Chichester sits a South Coast town that most people overlook.

That's precisely what makes it worth knowing about. 👇

Havant isn't the loudest name on the coast. But for those who discover it, it tends to be the one they stay in.

Here's why it's quietly becoming one of Hampshire's most compelling places to put down roots:

🏡 Property that still makes sense — average house prices of £321,000, around 16% below the wider South East average, with first-time buyer entry points from £264,000
🚆 Serious transport credentials — direct rail to London Waterloo in around 90 minutes, Portsmouth in 15, plus the A27 and A3(M) for road commuters
🌊 Two AONBs on your doorstep — Langstone and Chichester Harbours offer coastal walks, sailing, and wildlife right on the edge of town
🏖️ Hayling Island a short drive away — sandy beaches and a genuine coastal escape without the coastal price tag
🌿 South Downs National Park within minutes — world-class walking and cycling terrain that most English market towns can only dream of
🏛️ A historic town centre with real character — Georgian buildings, the famous Twittens, a conservation heart, and a street market running twice a week

And with Havant Borough Council's regeneration programme running to 2036 — including 2,550 new homes at West of Waterlooville and a major town centre masterplan — the trajectory here is firmly upward.

People who move to Havant tend not to leave. And once you look a little closer, it's easy to understand why.

At Curtiss Moving & Storage, we've been helping people move in and around Havant since 1871. We know this town, its roads, and its communities inside out — and we'd love to help you get here.

📖 Read our full Havant area guide — everything you need to know about property, schools, transport, and the best areas to live.
👉 Planning to move? Check the link in our bio.
📞 Or call our team directly: **023 9427 1058**

Moving in Chichester? Here's what nobody warns you about until it's too late. 👇🏡Chichester is one of the most sought-aft...
03/04/2026

Moving in Chichester? Here's what nobody warns you about until it's too late. 👇🏡

Chichester is one of the most sought-after places to live in the South — but moving here comes with its own set of challenges that even experienced movers don't always see coming.

Property chain delays. Slow timelines. Completion days that don't go to plan.

In a city where period properties and complex chains are part of everyday life, things can — and do — shift at the last minute.

The difference between a move that unravels and one that stays on track? Preparation. And a removals team that's seen it all before.

Here's what our Chichester moving guide covers:

✅ What a realistic moving timeline actually looks like in this area
✅ Why delays happen — and exactly how to handle them when they do
✅ What to do if completion day doesn't go to plan
✅ When flexible storage can be the decision that saves your entire move

Because in our experience, the moves that run smoothly aren't the ones where nothing goes wrong. They're the ones where everything that could go wrong has already been planned for.

📖 Read the full Chichester removals guide — link in the bio.
📞 Or speak to our team directly: 023 9427 1058

Moving in Southsea? There's more to plan for than most people realise. 👇🏡Southsea is one of the most characterful places...
24/03/2026

Moving in Southsea? There's more to plan for than most people realise. 👇🏡

Southsea is one of the most characterful places to live on the South Coast — but moving here comes with its own set of challenges that can catch people off guard.

Narrow terraced streets that weren't built with removal vans in mind. Limited parking that needs planning well in advance. Seafront traffic that can turn a straightforward morning into a frustrating delay.

Get ahead of it and your move runs smoothly.
Miss it and moving day gets complicated — fast.

Here's what our local Southsea moving guide covers:

✅ Navigating tight terraced streets safely and efficiently
✅ Everything you need to know about parking permits
✅ How to plan around busy coastal and seafront traffic
✅ Practical tips for moving in and out of older period homes

Local knowledge makes all the difference in an area like Southsea. And that's exactly what our Portsmouth team brings to every move.

📖 Read the full Southsea removals guide on our website.

Packing. It's just boxes and tape, right? 📦If only.For most people, the reality of packing up a home looks a lot more li...
15/03/2026

Packing. It's just boxes and tape, right? 📦

If only.

For most people, the reality of packing up a home looks a lot more like this:

😩 Evenings spent packing after a full day at work
🛒 Last-minute runs to find enough boxes and materials
😬 Hoping the fragile stuff actually survives the journey
⏰ A stressful final push the night before moving day

It doesn't have to be that way.
Professional packing services take the whole process off your plate — trained teams, specialist materials, and efficient systems that get your home packed properly in a fraction of the time.

Is DIY packing always wrong?
No. For smaller, simpler moves it can work perfectly well.

But for busy households, larger homes, or anything fragile or valuable — professional packing isn't a luxury. It's the smarter choice. Wondering which option is right for your move?

📖 Read our latest blog to find out exactly when professional packing is worth it.
📞 Speak to our team today: 023 9427 1058

🚨 Moving house with only 72 hours’ notice?It happens more often than people think.Chain collapses, delayed exchanges, re...
12/03/2026

🚨 Moving house with only 72 hours’ notice?

It happens more often than people think.

Chain collapses, delayed exchanges, rental deadlines or job relocations can suddenly leave you with very little time to organise a move.

The good news?

With the right planning, a short-notice move doesn’t have to mean chaos.

Here’s the professional approach:

📦 Book a removals survey immediately
📦 Secure your moving slot quickly
📦 Focus on essentials when packing
📦 Plan around Hampshire traffic hotspots
📦 Use experienced local movers

We’ve created a complete 72-hour moving guide to help you stay organised and reduce stress when time is tight.

🔗 Read the full article via the link in bio.

☎️ Need urgent help moving?
Call 023 9427 1058

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Address

Quartremaine Road, Copnor
Portsmouth
PO35QH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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