Family-Run Removals Company in Kent

Stranks Removals is currently run by David and his son Matthew, who together continue the family tradition. Both take a hands-on approach to the business, ensuring every move is handled to the standard Stranks has always been known for. Their practical experience has been gained on the road, in customers’ homes and in the warehouse, and it shapes every decision they make about how the company operates.

Their shared commitment is simple: to treat every customer’s belongings with the same care they would want for their own.

BAR Membership and Industry Leadership

Stranks Removals is a long-standing member of the British Association of Removers (BAR), the leading trade body for the removals and storage industry in the UK. BAR membership requires members to meet strict standards in customer care, training, insurance and operational best practice. As a BAR member, Stranks holds the BAR Advanced Payment Logo, which protects customer deposits against insolvency.

David Strank sits on the BAR Board of Directors. His active role in shaping industry standards means Stranks does not just meet best practice in removals, it helps define it. For customers booking a move with Stranks, this provides a level of confidence and accountability that goes beyond standard accreditation.

Stranks is also certified to BS EN 12522, the British Standard for furniture removal services. This standard covers training, processes, vehicles and storage, and is held by very few independent removers in Kent.

Our Story

Stranks Removals was established in 1941 and has remained a family business through four generations. The business was built on a straightforward philosophy: treat every customer with care, communicate clearly and never cut corners. That same philosophy guides how we operate today.

Over more than eight decades, Stranks has grown into one of the largest independent removals companies in the South East while keeping the personal touch that defines a family business. Knowledge, values and experience have been passed from father to son across four generations, and the practical, hands-on approach that has always defined the firm continues under the current leadership.