Stranks Removals and Storage has been moving and storing for Folkestone customers since 1941, now in its fourth generation of family ownership. Their 13,000 sq ft owned warehouse in Ashford sits just 10 miles from Folkestone along the M20, holding up to 250 individual storage containers. Short-term storage between moves, longer-term space for household items, commercial stock, or anything in between: the Stranks team can collect from your Folkestone address and hold your belongings securely at the Ashford depot until you need them back. With 17 staff, 4 trucks and 5 vans, they have the capacity to run a collection alongside a house move without either job suffering.
Stranks stores your belongings in individual containers inside their secure . Your items are not mixed with other customers’ belongings. The facility is covered, alarmed and managed by the Stranks team directly, not handed off to a third-party storage provider.
Need somewhere to put furniture while you renovate? Downsizing and not ready to decide what stays? can be arranged for a few weeks or several months. The Stranks team can advise on the right container size for your volume of items when you .
If you need help getting items to the depot, Stranks can collect from your address and transport everything to the . This is particularly useful when combined with a or when you do not have a van large enough to make the trip yourself.
Stranks offers a full , partial packing and fragile-only packing. If you want items wrapped and protected before they go into storage, the team can handle that as part of the same booking. This is worth considering for antiques, artwork or anything fragile that will sit in a container for an extended period. See for more on why this matters.
Stranks has been a Kent removals and storage firm since 1941, now in its fourth generation of family ownership. Their holds up to 250 across a 13,000 sq ft owned warehouse, giving Folkestone customers the capacity of a large independent operation without a national firm price tag.
They hold full British Association of Removers (BAR) membership, including the BAR Advanced Payment scheme, and are certified to BS EN 12522, the British Standard for furniture removal services. BS EN 12522 audits process, training, vehicles and storage facilities, and relatively few independent Kent removers carry it alongside full BAR membership. For a full breakdown of Stranks’ accreditations, see the page. Stranks is also Checkatrade certified and a member of the Furniture and Home Improvement Ombudsman scheme, providing additional independent verification of their service.
On Referenceline, Stranks carries a 9.7 rating from 380 reviews since 2007, with 98% of customers recommending them. On Sirelo and Google combined, they hold a 9.8 rating from 34 reviews. Their team of 17 staff operates 4 trucks and 5 vans from the Ashford base, meaning collections from are handled by Stranks’ own people and vehicles, not a subcontracted crew.
Stranks serves Folkestone customers from their base and regularly works across the surrounding area, including
No. Stranks' storage warehouse is at their Ashford depot, roughly 10 miles from Folkestone along the M20. The 13,000 sq ft owned facility holds up to 250 containers. If you need help transporting items from Folkestone to the depot, the team can arrange a collection as part of your booking.
All items are stored inside the Stranks-owned warehouse in individual containers. Stranks is certified to BS EN 12522, the British Standard that audits removals and storage processes, vehicles, training and facilities. They are also a full British Association of Removers member. See the why choose us page for a full overview of their accreditations.
Access arrangements can be discussed when you request a quote. The team can advise on notice periods and what is practical given the container setup. Get in touch to discuss your specific requirements.
Yes. Stranks offers full pack, partial pack and fragile-only packing. If you want items wrapped, boxed or protected before they go into the container, the team can include packing as part of the same job. Read more about the benefits of using a professional removal packing service.
Call Stranks on 0800 0195 525, fill in the quote form, or get in touch directly. Let the team know your collection address in Folkestone, what needs storing and roughly how long you need storage for, and they will come back with clear pricing.