Stranks Removals & Storage has been moving families, businesses and schools across Ashford and Kent since 1941. Four generations of the Strank family, 17 staff, four trucks and five vans, based on Wotton Road in Ashford. Our team handles everything from a single-room flat to a full office relocation, with on-site storage and European moves via the Channel ports.
From terraced houses in the town centre to larger family homes out in the villages, our crew packs, loads, transports and unloads your belongings with care. We handle flats, listed buildings and large family properties with the same team and the same process, no subcontracting on moving day. If you need on the day before or bridging the gap between properties, both are available from the same Ashford base.
Stranks relocates offices and commercial premises with minimal disruption to your working day. Our team is experienced in moving IT equipment, files and office furniture safely, and we have the capacity to handle multi-floor moves without running a second trip. For businesses that need a short bridging period between premises, our on-site at Wotton Trading Estate can hold furniture and equipment until the new site is ready.
Full pack, partial pack or fragile-only, our trained packers use quality materials to protect your belongings throughout the move. We work to a labelled, room-by-room plan so that unpacking at the destination is straightforward. Packing can be arranged the day before your removal or as a standalone service. Read more about .
Our on-site Ashford warehouse holds up to 250 containers across 13,000 sq ft of secure, owned . Containers are available for short or long-term needs, with fully insured options and flexible terms to suit moves in progress, renovation projects or business stock. The facility sits on the same Wotton Trading Estate site as our removal depot, so your belongings move directly from vehicle to container with minimal handling.
Stranks runs full and international shipping from the Ashford depot, which is well placed for the Channel ports at Folkestone and Dover. Full-load and part-load options are both available, and our team handles the logistics of an international move from the initial survey through to delivery at the destination address.
Few independent removers in Kent can match the depth Stranks brings to every job. The business was founded in 1941 by David Strank’s grandfather and has passed through four generations of the same family. David joined full-time at 16 and his son has since joined the team as a remover. That continuity shapes how every move is handled. For a full breakdown of accreditations, see the page.
Stranks holds full British Association of Removers (BAR) membership, including the BAR Advanced Payment Logo, and goes further with BS EN 12522 certification — an audit standard covering process, training, vehicles and storage that most independent Kent firms have not achieved. The firm is also a Furniture and Home Improvement Ombudsman member and Checkatrade certified, with independently verified reviews giving a 9.7 out of 10 on Referenceline from 380 customers since 2007, with 98% recommending the firm. On Sirelo and Google the rating stands at 9.8 from 34 combined reviews. Behind those numbers: 17 staff, four trucks, five vans and a 13,000 sq ft owned warehouse on the same Ashford site holding up to 250 containers.
Alongside Ashford town, our team regularly covers Charing, Lenham, Wye, and . Each of these areas sits within easy reach of our Wotton Trading Estate depot, and our crews operate across all of them as a matter of routine. For moves to and we also cover the full route from our single Ashford base.
Yes. Stranks operates from Ashford and covers the town centre, surrounding TN23 to TN27 postcodes and the nearby villages including Charing, Lenham, Wye and Tenterden. For areas further afield in Kent or across the UK, our team can discuss routing and availability when you request a quote.
What removal services does Stranks offer in Ashford?
Pricing depends on the size of the move, the distance, access at both properties and whether you need packing or storage. Stranks provides a clear written quote after a survey so you know exactly what you are paying before the move date. Get a quote or get in touch to start.
Yes. Stranks holds full British Association of Removers (BAR) membership including the BAR Advanced Payment Logo, and is also certified to BS EN 12522, the British Standard for furniture removal services for private individuals. See the why choose us page for the full picture.
Yes. Our trained packers offer full, partial or fragile-only packing using quality materials. Packing can be booked as part of your removal or arranged as a separate service. For storage, our on-site Ashford warehouse holds up to 250 containers across 13,000 sq ft. Short and long-term options are available on flexible terms from our Wotton Trading Estate depot.