Planning Your Move
Good advice only goes so far, at some point the practical arrangements need to be in place. The pages below cover the main decisions most people face when planning a move in Kent.
Choosing a removals firm
A BAR-registered firm with independent reviews gives you financial protection and verified service standards. Stranks holds full BAR membership, the BAR Advanced Payment Logo, and BS EN 12522 certification, one of the few independent Kent removers to carry all three.
Deciding whether to pack yourself
Self-packing saves money upfront but adds time and risk, particularly for fragile items or large volumes. Professional packing can be full, partial or fragile-only — so you are not necessarily handing over the whole job.
Storage between properties
If your sale completes before your purchase, or your new home needs work before you move in, storage fills the gap cleanly. Stranks’ 13,000 sq ft owned warehouse in Ashford holds up to 250 individual containers, with short and long-term options.
Getting a removal quote
Removal pricing depends on volume, distance, access and whether packing or storage is included. A surveyed quote gives you a fixed price before moving day rather than an estimate that changes on the day.
