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House Removals Kent

Stranks Removals & Storage has been moving Kent families since 1941. Four generations of the Strank family, 17 staff, four trucks and five vans, operating from our Ashford depot just off the M20. We cover house moves across Kent and the South East, from Folkestone and Canterbury to Tenterden, Romney Marsh and beyond.

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Complete Peace of Mind

Moving home the Strank’s Way

To or from the South East & Kent to anywhere in UK and Europe
Fully insured up to £100k cover with no extra costs
Furniture dismantled & reassembled
Full or part packing of all possessions
Packaging materials & cartons supplied
Floor protection is used with every move
Sofas and mattress covers are used with every move
Wardrobe cartons included at no extra cost
Custom Strank’s picture boxes protect artwork
Expert removals crew who care

What Our House Removals Service Includes

Every house removal with Stranks starts with a pre-move survey at your property. A surveyor visits to assess volume, access, parking and any specialist requirements before producing a written quote. On moving day, our crew arrives with all equipment, protective materials and packing supplies included as standard.

  • Fully insured up to £100,000 — no extra cost
  • Furniture dismantled and reassembled by our team
  • Full or part packing of all possessions
  • Packaging materials and cartons supplied
  • Floor protection used on every move
  • Sofa and mattress covers used on every move
  • Wardrobe cartons included at no extra cost
  • Bespoke picture boxes to protect artwork and mirrors
  • Expert crew who treat your belongings as their own

Read our guide on what to expect on your moving day.

Why Choose Stranks for Your Kent House Move

We are a family business, not a franchise. Every move is handled by our own trained staff using our own vehicles. We do not subcontract.

  • BAR member with BAR Advanced Payment Logo — your deposit is protected against insolvency
  • BS EN 12522 certified — the British Standard for furniture removal services, covering training, process, vehicles and storage. Held by very few independent Kent removers
  • 9.7 out of 10 on Referenceline from 380 verified customer reviews since 2007, 98% recommending us
  • Furniture and Home Improvement Ombudsman member and Checkatrade certified
  • Trading since 1941 — 84 years of family experience in Kent removals and storage

Storage Available Between Properties

If your sale completes before your purchase is ready, Stranks storage is available at our 13,000 sq ft Ashford warehouse, holding up to 250 individual containers. We move your belongings directly from your old property into storage and deliver to your new address when you are ready. Storage from £13.80 per week including VAT.

Kent House Removals by Area

Our team carries out house removals across the whole of Kent. Find your local page below for area-specific information, local knowledge and village coverage:

We also cover Faversham, Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Hythe, Deal, Gillingham, Margate, Tonbridge, Rainham, Broadstairs, Dover, Whitstable, Ramsgate, Tunbridge Wells, Staplehurst, Chartham and Lenham. Get in touch to confirm coverage for your area.

Proud to be one of the most highly recommended removals companies in the UK

Yes. Stranks Removals & Storage covers house moves across the whole of Kent, including Ashford, Canterbury, Folkestone, Tenterden, Romney Marsh and the wider South East. We operate from our Ashford depot just off the M20. Get a free quote or call 0800 0195 525.

Every move starts with a pre-move survey at your property. On moving day our crew handles loading, transport and unloading. All protective materials are included — floor protection, sofa and mattress covers, wardrobe cartons and picture boxes. We can also pack your belongings and dismantle and reassemble all furniture types. Full contents insurance up to £100,000 is included at no extra cost.

Yes. We offer full packing, partial packing and fragile-only packing services as part of any house removal. Our team supplies all materials and works to a labelled, room-by-room plan so unpacking at your new home is straightforward. Read more about the benefits of using a professional packing service.

Yes. Our team is trained and equipped to move specialist pieces including pianos, large mirrors, antiques and artwork. We use bespoke picture boxes for framed artwork and mirrors, and plan specialist items at the survey stage. Discuss any high-value or oversized items when you get in touch so they are factored into the plan.

Yes. If your sale completes before your purchase is ready, we can move you out and store your belongings at our 13,000 sq ft Ashford warehouse, which holds up to 250 individual containers. Storage starts from £13.80 per week including VAT. We redeliver to your new property when you are ready.

Four to six weeks ahead is a sensible target for most moves. Spring and summer are our busiest periods, so earlier is better if your move falls between March and September. For moves involving specialist items, access restrictions or storage, more notice helps the team plan thoroughly. Get in touch as soon as you have a provisional date to check availability.

Yes. Stranks holds full British Association of Removers membership, including the BAR Advanced Payment Logo, which protects your deposit. The firm is also certified to BS EN 12522, the British Standard for furniture removal services, and carries £100,000 contents insurance as standard on every move — no extra cost. See full accreditation details

Yes. Stranks has carried out office removals for clients including Bovis Homes, Skanska, Brakes Food and Ashford and Lewisham Borough Councils. We also handle European relocations and man and van services for smaller moves across Kent.

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