Removals Folkestone

Stranks Removals & Storage provides removals in Folkestone for households across the town and coast, run by our own trained crews from our Ashford, Kent base, a short run down the M20. We are a family firm, BAR members, BS EN 12522 certified, and have moved Kent households since 1941. Rated 9.7 out of 10 across 380 verified reviews, with 98% of customers recommending us.

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Our Removals Service in Folkestone

Folkestone is a town of very mixed property, from clifftop mansion flats on the Leas to Victorian terraces behind the town centre and newer homes up toward the downs. We cover all of it, matching the crew and vehicle to the property and its access rather than sending one van to every job.

This page is the broad overview of moving in Folkestone. If you are specifically after a house move and want the full service detail, see our dedicated page on house removals in Folkestone. For everything else, the sections below set out what a Folkestone move with us involves and how we handle the town’s trickier addresses.

What a Folkestone Move with Stranks Includes

Every Folkestone move we quote is priced and planned around your specific property. As standard, a move includes:

A pre-move survey, in person or by video call, with a written, itemised quote and no hidden extras.
Full protection on the day: furniture blankets, covers and webbing on every load.
Careful loading and unloading by our own trained crew, with no subcontracting.
Furniture dismantling and reassembly where it is needed to get items in and out cleanly.
Transport in our own vehicles, direct from your Folkestone address to your new home.
Room-by-room placement at the other end, so you arrive to an ordered house rather than a stack of boxes.
Careful handling of fragile, high-value and awkward items.

Packing is available as a full, partial or fragile-only service, with materials supplied and everything labelled by room, usually the day before your move. On a coastal town with a lot of period property, good packing and careful handling matter more than most, which is why we plan both at the survey.

Moving in Folkestone: Access and Local Knowledge

Folkestone’s geography is the thing that catches an inexperienced remover out, so we plan for it in advance.

The Leas and the clifftop terraces hold grand Victorian and Edwardian mansion flats, often on upper floors with no lift and with high-value contents. We plan the carry route, the crew size and the protection before the day, and where the stairs are tight we handle pieces individually rather than forcing them.

The Old High Street and the streets down to the harbour are steep, and in places cobbled and pedestrianised, so a full-size van simply cannot get to the door. For these addresses we position the vehicle where it can safely stop and, where needed, run a smaller shuttle vehicle up and down to the property.

The seafront and Sandgate bring narrow roads, tight parking and busy summer traffic, so we confirm the loading position and any parking suspension at the survey and time the move to avoid the worst of it.

Folkestone also sits right by the Channel Tunnel terminal and the Dover ferry, so if your move continues on to Europe from here it is a short onward run, which we can talk through when you enquire.

Why Choose Stranks for Removals in Folkestone

Four generations of the Strank family have moved Kent households since 1941, and the business is still family run today. The same trained team handles your move from survey to delivery, with no job handed to a subcontractor on the day. Because we are based just up the M20 in Ashford, Folkestone is regular, familiar work for our crews, not a job run in from far away.

The firm holds full British Association of Removers (BAR) membership, including the BAR Advanced Payment scheme, and is certified to BS EN 12522, the British Standard for furniture removal services for private individuals. That certification audits process, training and vehicles, and few independent Kent removers carry it. We are also Checkatrade certified and a member of the Furniture and Home Improvement Ombudsman scheme. On Referenceline we hold a 9.7 rating from 380 verified reviews since 2007, with 98% recommending the service.

Areas We Cover Near Folkestone

Alongside Folkestone, our crews regularly cover Sandgate, Hythe, Hawkinge, Cheriton, Lympne and Dover, as well as Ashford and the wider county. See our areas we cover page for the full list of towns and villages, or our removal services page for the services behind every move.

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

    
 
 
         
   Julie Rhodes 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The team were very professional, friendly and respectful. Carefully packed our items for storage. We made a good choice with Stranks!
  
 
        
   Sarah Trigg 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stranks Removals, friendly, helpful and literally go the extra mile to help, highly recommend
  
 
        
   Sydney Colegate 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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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FAQs: Removals in Folkestone

Do you cover all of Folkestone, including the Leas and the seafront?

Yes. We cover the whole town, from the clifftop terraces on the Leas to the streets behind the town centre and the newer homes up toward the downs. Because access varies so much across Folkestone, we confirm your exact address and the parking position at the survey.

Can you move belongings out of an upper-floor mansion flat on the Leas with no lift?

Yes. Upper-floor mansion flats are a regular part of our Folkestone work. We plan the crew size and the carry route in advance, protect the stairwell and the furniture, and handle larger pieces individually, dismantling where needed to get them out safely.

Can a removal van reach the Old High Street and the steep roads down to the seafront?

Often not directly. The Old High Street is steep and part-pedestrianised, so where a full-size van cannot get to the door we position it where it can safely stop and run a smaller shuttle vehicle to the property. We work this out at the survey so there are no surprises on the day.

Do you handle the Victorian and period properties common across Folkestone?

Yes. Much of Folkestone's housing is Victorian or Edwardian, with narrow doorways, winding staircases and high ceilings. These are handled by hand with full protection, and larger items are dismantled where needed to avoid damage to the piece or the property.

How much does a removal in Folkestone cost?

Every move is priced individually on the volume of belongings, the number of rooms, access at both addresses, and the distance. A seafront flat and a large family home are very different jobs, so we do not publish fixed prices. Get a free quote and we will come back with clear, itemised pricing.

How far ahead should I book a Folkestone move?

As early as you can. We are often booked up, particularly on end-of-month and Friday dates, so the sooner you are in touch the more likely we can hold your preferred day. If your date is flexible, mid-week and mid-month slots are easier to secure.