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Removals & House Removals in Romney Marsh

Stranks Removals & Storage carries out removals and house removals across Romney Marsh, from historic farmhouses and coastal cottages in Littlestone and Greatstone to larger family homes in Lydd, Dymchurch and Rye. We also handle packing and European moves, all from our Ashford depot a run down the A2070.

Four generations of the Strank family have moved Kent households since 1941, with 14 staff, four HGVs and four vans and no subcontracting on the day.

Get a free quote or call 0800 0195 525.

Distance, Timing and Access on the Marsh

The single thing that sets a Marsh move apart is distance and access, so we plan for both.

New Romney is around 14 miles from our Ashford depot via the A2070, usually 25 to 30 minutes. Dymchurch and Lydd are a little further, and the lanes east toward Dungeness and south to the shingle add more time again. We build that travel time into the plan, and our crews leave the depot early so they arrive to a clear timetable rather than a rushed one. Because Marsh moves take longer to reach and survey properly, we do not offer same-week bookings out here.

Many villages are linked by single-track lanes with few passing places, and in wet weather some low-lying lanes are prone to standing water, which we factor into timing and vehicle choice.

At Dungeness, the shingle headland has no conventional street access at all, and homes there are reached across the estate roads and tracks. We handle these on request, with the approach confirmed before the day.

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The Stranks Removals moving home services for homeowners in New Romney and the Romney Marshes include:

Survey and moving recommendations

All removals van loading and unloading

Furniture dismantled and assembled

Expert moves of fine art and pianos

Complete removals packing services

Short or long term containerised storage

Our own modern removals van fleet

European moves and shipping experience

Why Choose Stranks for Your Romney Marsh House Move

Romney Marsh presents access challenges that catch less experienced removers out, narrow lanes approaching Dungeness, unmade tracks leading to period properties, level crossings, and villages that look close on a map but take time to navigate safely. Stranks has been working across this part of Kent for decades. Our team knows the area and plans every move with the access conditions in mind.

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Furniture and Home Improvement Ombudsman member and Checkatrade certified
14 staff, 4 HGVs, 4 vans — capacity to handle a full house move without subcontracting

What Our Romney Marsh House Removals Service Includes

Survey and Move Planning

A surveyor visits your property to assess volume, access and any specialist requirements before providing a written quote. For Romney Marsh properties with restricted access or long approaches, this survey stage is particularly important. It prevents delays and surprises on moving day.

Packing

Full packing, partial packing and fragile-only packing are all available. Our team brings the right materials for each item, whether that is standard boxes, mirror packs, or specialist wrapping for antiques and artwork common in period Romney Marsh properties.

Furniture Dismantle and Reassembly

Our team dismantles and reassembles all types of furniture, including electric beds, fitted wardrobes and gym equipment. Let your surveyor know what needs dismantling so it is factored into the move plan.

Fine Art and Specialist Items

Many Romney Marsh properties contain artwork, antiques and large mirrors that need careful handling. Our team is trained and equipped to move specialist items safely. Discuss any high-value or oversized pieces at the survey stage.

Storage If You Need It

If there is a gap between your sale completing and your purchase completing, storage is available from our 13,000 sq ft Ashford warehouse, holding up to 250 individual containers. Your belongings are stored securely until your new Romney Marsh property is ready.

European Removals

We run full and part-load European moves from the Ashford depot, and Marsh properties are a straightforward run back up the A2070 to Ashford and the Channel ports. We manage every stage from survey to delivery. View European removals

Areas We Cover Across Romney Marsh

Our team regularly carries out house removals across the Marsh including Littlestone on Sea, Greatstone on Sea, Lydd, Dungeness, St Mary in the Marsh, Dymchurch, Appledore, Winchelsea, Rye and the surrounding villages. We also cover New Romney and Brenzett, and moves to and from Hythe, Folkestone and Tenterden as part of our wider Kent catchment.

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Julie Rhodes

The team were very professional, friendly and respectful. Carefully packed our items for storage. We made a good choice with Stranks!

Sarah Trigg

This is the third time over the years that we have used Stranks. David quoted, advised and liaised with us from the start to guide us through the process. This move itself was annoyingly prolonged due to a long key wait. We got the keys and access at 4pm in the end. At every stage of the move, Shane, Dan, Armond, John and then the other two (Joe? and another colleague) were professional, friendly and extremely hard working. They even kept their efforts up when they found that we had only gone and bought a town house! The boxes destined for 'bed 1' were like the hot potatoes that no-one wanted to end up with! Still, everything got moved to the right rooms without an issue. We wanted to review and pass on our thanks to those that made a long moving experience, so much more bearable. We would totally recommend Stranks to anyone in need of removal services.

Anthony Guard

Absolutely brilliant removal service from Stranks .Dan T ,Dan D and Armand were fabulous from beginning to end .Would highly recommend using this company for your home removals.

Emma Witcher

I always use Stranks Removals when I move - they are so professional This time I had Dan D & Phil moving me from a 2nd floor apartment (no lift) to a bungalow The guys were extremely helpful and professional I would highly recommend this company They also have storage facilities

D Stonehouse

Outstanding service from start to finish. From accommodating a very difficult long process to the team on the day, I couldn’t fault a thing. The moving guys made the day go like clockwork. Would not hesitate to recommend Stranks

Esther Denny

I’d give 10 stars to the team that helped us relocate from Kent to Cornwall. They were competent, capable, professional, accommodating, friendly and very easy to work with. I hope not to have to make such a move again but I wouldn’t hesitate in using Stranks and highly recommend their services. They helped make our move a stress free experience and worth every penny we spent and more.

rossoandy

Long established family business, they listen to what you need and if at all possible oblige. Sensible rates and knowledgeable caring workers. Happy to advise on the best way to get your needs sorted even recommending local man and van companies if the job is really too small for them.

Hayley Pearce

Stranks Removals, friendly, helpful and literally go the extra mile to help, highly recommend

Sydney Colegate

Extremely helpful and reassuring right from the very start. The removal peeps were very polite and didn't leave until we was totally happy that everything was where we wanted it to be. Amazing service.

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Do you carry out house removals across Romney Marsh?

Yes. Stranks Removals & Storage covers house removals across Romney Marsh including Littlestone on Sea, Greatstone on Sea, Lydd, Dungeness, Dymchurch, St Mary in the Marsh, Appledore, Winchelsea and Rye. We operate from our Ashford depot with direct access to the road network serving the Marsh. Get a free quote or call 0800 0195 525.

Can you handle access challenges on Romney Marsh properties?

Yes. Our team is experienced with the access conditions specific to Romney Marsh, narrow approach lanes, unmade tracks, level crossings and properties that take longer to reach than the map suggests. We cover access at the survey stage and confirm the right vehicle for your property before moving day.

Do you handle long-distance and European moves from the Marsh?

Yes. We run long-distance UK moves from the Marsh area, and European relocations from our Ashford base, which is well placed for the Channel Tunnel and Dover.

How much does a removal on the Marsh cost?

Every move is priced individually on the volume, access, distance and the services needed. We provide a written quote with clear pricing after the survey. Call 0800 0195 525 or use the quote form and we will come back with accurate figures.

How far is the Ashford depot from the Marsh, and how long does a move take?

New Romney is around 14 miles from our Wotton Trading Estate depot via the A2070, usually 25 to 30 minutes. Villages further south and east, such as Lydd, Dymchurch and Dungeness, add to that. We build the travel time into the plan and leave early so the crew arrives to a clear timetable.

Do you move specialist items such as fine art, antiques and pianos?

Yes. Many Romney Marsh properties contain artwork, antiques, large mirrors and other items that need careful handling. Our team is trained and equipped to move specialist pieces safely. Discuss any high-value or oversized items with the surveyor when you book, so they can be factored into the move plan and materials list. See our packing services page for more on how we protect fragile and valuable items.

Do you offer packing as part of a Romney Marsh house move?

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

Is storage available if my Romney Marsh move has a gap between properties?

Yes. If your sale completes before your purchase, Stranks can move you out of your Romney Marsh property and store your belongings in individual containers at our 13,000 sq ft Ashford warehouse, holding up to 250 containers. We redeliver when your new property is ready. View storage options

How far in advance should I book a house removal on Romney Marsh?

Four to six weeks ahead is a sensible target for a standard house move, and earlier in spring and summer when demand across Kent peaks. For properties with access challenges or specialist items, earlier notice gives the team more time to plan properly. Get in touch as soon as you have a provisional date to check availability.