One county, very different moves
Kent removals cover an enormous variety of homes. In a single week our crews might move a Georgian townhouse in Faversham, a weatherboarded cottage in a Downs village, a modern flat in Canterbury, a seafront terrace in Margate and a family home on a new estate near Sittingbourne. The furniture is broadly the same. What changes is access, parking, the distance between the van and the front door, and the risks that come with each type of building. Knowing those differences is what a long-established Kent firm brings to the job, and we have been building that knowledge since 1949.
Historic town centres
Canterbury, Faversham, Sandwich and parts of Deal have historic centres with narrow streets, timber-framed buildings and limited room for a large vehicle. Some streets have weight or width restrictions, and many old houses have steep, twisting stairs. We plan these moves around shuttle vans, careful timing and extra protection for door frames, banisters and original floors.
The coast
From Whitstable and Herne Bay along to Thanet, and round to Dover, Folkestone and Hythe, the coast has its own patterns: Victorian terraces, converted seafront flats with shared stairways, and heavy summer traffic. Our coastal moves usually start with a question about parking and an honest look at the stairs.
Villages and countryside
Rural Kent has oast house conversions, farmhouses, barns and cottages at the end of single-track lanes. Long driveways, soft verges and low bridges all affect the size of vehicle we can use. Estimators note these details on the survey so the right vehicle turns up.
Commuter towns and new estates
Towns along the main rail lines, including Ashford, Sittingbourne and Maidstone, have seen a lot of new building. These moves are often straightforward on access but tied to developer handover times, which can be late in the day.
Our depots and the routes we know
Our head office and depot are at Goodnestone, near Faversham, with a second base in Canterbury and a presence at Iwade near Sittingbourne. From there the M2 and A2 run towards Canterbury and Dover, the A299 Thanet Way follows the north coast to Herne Bay and Thanet, and the M20 links Maidstone and Ashford with Folkestone. Being based in North and East Kent means a crew that knows these roads and when they are likely to be at their slowest.
We have local pages for the towns we cover most, including our Faversham removals company, removals in Sittingbourne, Thanet removals and Maidstone removals. Each explains what we see on moves in that particular area.
Services we provide across Kent
Most people come to us for a house move, but the same team and equipment cover a wider range of jobs. We offer domestic removals of every size, office and commercial moves for businesses including salons and IT-heavy workplaces, a part-load and single-item service, and man and van work for smaller jobs. We also move appliances such as washing machines and fridge freezers.
Storage is the other half of the business. Our secure warehouse uses wooden storage containers, and we collect, store and re-deliver for households, businesses and students, with visits available by appointment. Our storage services in Kent page explains the options. For those leaving the county altogether, we handle moves across the UK and to France, Spain, Germany, Ireland and beyond.
- Domestic removals, local and long-distance
- Office and commercial relocations
- Full packing, part packing or self-pack materials
- Part loads, single items and man and van
- Domestic, commercial and student storage
- European and international removals
How to check a Kent removal company before you book
There are many removal firms in Kent, and prices can look similar on paper. The differences show up in how the job is surveyed, what is included and what happens if something goes wrong. Look for membership of the British Association of Removers, which requires firms to follow the BAR Code of Practice approved by Trading Standards. Ask if your deposit is protected; ours is, through the BAR Advance Payment Guarantee for inland UK domestic moves. We also work in line with BS EN 12522 and belong to the Furniture and Home Improvement Ombudsman.
Above all, insist on a written estimate based on a real survey. A figure given over the phone without seeing your home is a guess. Our article on choosing a trusted removal company in Kent goes into more detail. When you are ready, call our Faversham office on 01795 535666 or Canterbury on 01227 463435, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, or request a free Kent removals estimate online.
Kent Removals FAQs
Which parts of Kent do you cover?
We are based in Faversham and Canterbury, so East and North Kent is our core area. That includes Canterbury, Faversham, Sittingbourne, Herne Bay, Whitstable, the Isle of Sheppey, Thanet, Sandwich, Deal, Dover, Folkestone, Hythe, Ashford and Romney Marsh, along with Maidstone and many villages in between. We also move Kent households to anywhere in the UK and to many European destinations.
Can you move from a historic Kent town centre with narrow streets?
Yes. Narrow streets and old buildings are a normal part of moving in towns like Canterbury, Faversham and Sandwich. We assess access during the survey and may use a smaller vehicle to shuttle between the property and a larger van parked nearby. We also protect door frames, stairs and old floors. Planning this in advance keeps the day running to time.
Do you move people into Kent from London?
Yes. London to Kent moves are often for families moving out to the coast or to towns with fast rail links. We survey the London property, plan around parking and access there, and agree timings for the Kent end. Storage is available if your new home is not ready when you leave London.
Can you handle a business relocation within Kent?
Yes. Our office and commercial moves service covers offices, salons and other workplaces, including IT equipment and office furniture. We will discuss timings around your trading hours to limit disruption, and secure commercial storage is available if you are downsizing or between premises. As with home moves, every commercial job starts with a survey and a written estimate.
How is a Kent removal priced?
We price each move individually after a survey. The main factors are the volume of belongings, access at both properties, distance, the time of year and any packing or storage you choose. We do not give guesses over the phone. Your free written estimate sets out what is included, so you can compare it fairly with other quotes.
What happens to the boxes after my move?
If you used our packing materials and your move is within 25 miles of our depot, we collect the boxes afterwards. That saves you a trip to the tip, and the good boxes can be used again. For moves further afield, the number of boxes you need is calculated and included in your estimate.
