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Removals Hythe

Stranks Removals & Storage carries out removals in Hythe as a family firm trading since 1941, running from our Ashford depot a short drive inland. We are BAR members, BS EN 12522 certified, and rated 9.7 out of 10 across 380 verified reviews, with 98% of customers recommending us.

Call 0800 0195 525 or request a free quote.

If your moving dates do not line up, we also offer secure storage for Hythe customers, short or long term. See our storage options in Hythe.

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Our Removals Services in Hythe

House Removals Hythe

From seafront flats on the esplanade to larger family homes in Seabrook and the roads above the town, our crew packs, protects, loads, transports and unloads with care. Every move follows our BS EN 12522 process, so the loading plan is agreed before anything goes on the van. Find out more about house removals

Packing Services Hythe

Full, partial or fragile-only packing, with all materials and boxes included and everything labelled by room, usually the day before your move. This matters more in Hythe’s period cottages, where fragile items and tight access carry more risk. Read more about the benefits of using a professional removal packing service.

European Removals from Hythe

Hythe sits close to the Channel, and our Ashford depot has direct M20 access to the Channel Tunnel and the Port of Dover. We handle full and part-load European moves from Kent.

Find out more about European removals

Why Choose Stranks for Removals in Hythe

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.

  • BAR member with the BAR Advanced Payment scheme for deposit protection
  • BS EN 12522 certified, the British Standard for furniture removal services, auditing process, training and vehicles
  • 9.7 out of 10 on Referenceline from 380 verified reviews, 98% recommended
  • Furniture and Home Improvement Ombudsman member and Checkatrade certified
  • Family run and Kent based, from our Ashford depot

See the full picture on our why choose us page.

Moving in Hythe: Access and Property

Hythe is a Cinque Port town on the coast between Folkestone and Romney Marsh, and its layout shapes almost every move here. Our Ashford depot is around 13 miles away, so this is regular, familiar work for our crews. The access falls into a few distinct types:

  • The seafront and esplanade. Properties along West Parade and the front rarely have a drive, and kerbside parking is limited, so we confirm the loading position with you before the day and, where a parking suspension is needed, advise on the application to Folkestone and Hythe District Council in advance.
  • The old town above the High Street. The lanes climbing the hill from the Royal Military Canal are narrow and steep, with period terraces and cottages that bring tight staircases, low doorways and original features. These are surveyed in advance and handled by hand with full protection, dismantling larger pieces where needed.
  • Seabrook and the larger homes. The bigger four and five-bedroom family homes toward Seabrook are more straightforward for a full-size vehicle, though longer carries and on-street parking still need checking.
  • Flat-to-house and house-to-flat moves. Hythe has more coastal flats than most Kent towns, so moving from a flat with a lift into a period house without one changes the loading plan. We plan for that at the survey.

Settling the vehicle, crew and parking plan at survey stage means the access is worked out before moving day, not on it.


Areas We Cover Near Hythe

As well as Hythe, our team regularly carries out removals in Folkestone, Sandgate, Hawkinge, Dymchurch and Romney Marsh. For longer routes, our fleet handles moves anywhere in the UK and across Europe.

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

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The team were very professional, friendly and respectful. Carefully packed our items for storage. We made a good choice with Stranks!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Stranks Removals, friendly, helpful and literally go the extra mile to help, highly recommend
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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 Hythe

Yes. Stranks carries out house removals and packing across Hythe and the CT21 area from our Ashford depot. Call 0800 0195 525 or complete the online form for a free survey.

Our Wotton Trading Estate depot in Ashford is around 13 miles from Hythe, a short run for our crews on move day.

Parking on the esplanade and near the front can be restricted. We agree the loading position with you at the survey and, where a parking suspension is needed, advise on the application to Folkestone and Hythe District Council before the day.

Yes. The lanes climbing from the canal are a regular part of our Hythe work. Where a full-size van cannot reach the door we position it as close as access allows, and period cottages are handled by hand with full protection, dismantling larger items where needed.

Yes. Full, partial and fragile-only packing are all available, with materials and boxes included and everything worked to a labelled, room-by-room plan.

Yes. Stranks is a full British Association of Removers (BAR) member and participates in the BAR Advanced Payment scheme, which protects your deposit if circumstances change before the move.

BS EN 12522 is the British Standard for furniture removal services for private individuals. It audits a firm's processes, training and vehicles against a defined framework. Stranks is certified to it, which fewer independent removers hold than BAR membership alone.

Yes. From the Ashford depot we are a short drive from the Channel Tunnel and the Port of Dover, and we handle full and part-load European moves. More on European removals