House Removals
Across Harrietsham, from cottages in the old village to detached homes out in the ME17 countryside. Our crew packs, protects, loads and delivers, room by room.
Removals Harrietsham
Stranks Removals & Storage provides removals Harrietsham residents can rely on, run by our own trained crews from our Ashford, Kent base, a short run east on 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.
Our Harrietsham Removals Service
Packing Services
As a full, partial or fragile-only service, with materials supplied and everything labelled by room, usually the day before your move. This matters more in period and rural properties, where fragile items and awkward access carry more risk.
Why Choose Stranks for Removals Harrietsham
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. Our crews know the A20 corridor and the ME17 lanes because they work them regularly.
On credentials: Stranks 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. BS EN 12522 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, with a 9.7 out of 10 rating across 380 verified reviews.
We are based in Ashford, not Harrietsham. That is deliberately honest: you get a full-depot operation a short run down the A20, not a one-van outfit.
Moving in Harrietsham: Access and Property
Harrietsham is really two places for a removals crew, and they load very differently.
The A20 frontage carries fast, steady traffic, and stopping a large van directly on the main carriageway is neither safe nor practical. For properties fronting the A20 we position the vehicle in a side road or driveway and plan the carry route in advance rather than blocking a live road on the day.
The old village, south of the A20 up toward the North Downs around the church and the historic almshouses, has narrow lanes, on-street parking and period cottages. These older homes bring tight doorways, winding staircases and low ceilings, so pieces are handled by hand with full protection, and larger items are dismantled where needed to get them out cleanly.
The rural ME17 properties, the farms and detached homes set back off the lanes, often sit at the end of long private drives or unmade tracks that a full-size pantechnicon cannot get down. Where that is the case we run a smaller shuttle vehicle between the property and the main van, which we confirm at survey rather than discovering on moving day.
We settle the vehicle, crew and parking plan at the survey stage, so the access is worked out before the move, not during it.
How a Move with Stranks Works
- Free survey by video call or in person, assessing volume, access and any specialist items.
- Written quote with clear, itemised pricing, confirmed before any commitment.
- Packing day if booked, usually the day before your removal.
- Moving day: the crew arrives at the agreed time, loads under protective blankets and webbing, and drives to your new address.
- Delivery and placement, room by room, at your new property.
Harrietsham and the A20 Villages
Harrietsham sits on the A20 between Maidstone and Lenham, and most moves here connect to the wider area. See our main Maidstone removals page for the town, Lenham removals for the village just east, and Charing removals further along the A20 toward Ashford. We cover the surrounding villages including Hollingbourne, Lenham Heath and Ulcombe from the same depot.
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
Yes. The A20 is busy and stopping a large van on the main carriageway is neither safe nor practical, so for A20-frontage properties we position the vehicle in a side road or driveway and plan the carry route in advance. We confirm all of this at the survey rather than working it out on the morning.
Yes. Where a full-size van cannot get down an unmade track or narrow drive, we run a smaller shuttle vehicle between the property and the main van. We check the approach during the survey so the right vehicles are booked for the day.
Harrietsham is roughly 12 miles from our Wotton Trading Estate depot, around 20 minutes via the A20 or M20 depending on traffic. We plan an early depot departure so the crew arrives at the agreed time and the day runs to a clear timetable.
Yes. The older cottages around the church and almshouses are a regular part of our work. Narrow doorways, winding staircases and low beams are handled by hand with full protection, and larger items are dismantled where needed to avoid damage to the piece or the property.
Every move is priced individually on the volume of belongings, the number of rooms, access at both addresses, and the distance. We do not publish fixed prices because they rarely reflect the real job. Get a free quote and we will come back with clear, itemised pricing.
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.