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Removals Ashford Kent 

A family firm dedicated to reducing your stress on moving day since 2002
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Removals Ashford Kent

Ashford Kent Removal Services

Removals Ashford, Kent. Check out our reviews from our satisfied customers who have moved house with us in Ashford and the surrounding area. Professional furniture & household removals company.

We first moved house for a customer in Ashford in 2002. Since then we’ve been constantly working to improve the quality of our household removals service. Our success in providing a professional furniture moving company is borne out by our collection of reviews from satisfied removals customers. We pride ourselves in making the business of moving home stress free for our customers, we turn up as an established team and our removals reviews are unparalleled in Kent.

Whether you’re moving locally or long distance we can give you excellent advice on packing and organising your removal. You’re welcome to engage our packing services or if you wish to pack yourself top quality packing materials can be supplied. We even buy back cardboard boxes from people who move locally.

It’s no problem for us to visit you in order for us to survey the size of your removal and discuss your personal requirements. Ashford, Challock, Charing, Kingsnorth, Kennington,Tenterden, Willesborough, Wye or anywhere nearby call and book a survey, weekdays (including evenings) or Saturday. We can then quickly provide a formal removals quote so that you can plan your relocation costs. Our quotation will include indemnity insurance for your goods in transit/goods in storage.

Alternatively we could give you a quick idea of moving costs. You could either call us with a comprehensive list of furniture to be moved or else fill in our online quote form. Sometimes it’s expedient to arrange a small removal in this way but it’s always important to give us a complete description in order to get an accurate quote for moving house. Please call and ask if you have any questions!

Ashford Kent Packing Services

 Ashford Kent Packing Services

Thorough professional packing not only safeguards your treasured possessions but also relieves so much stress from moving day. Things go much more smoothly when all your smaller items are packed into regular sized, high quality twin walled cartons.

We're very proud of our packing services. Please ask about options - Full Packing, Fragile Packing or just packing of specific items. Our conscientious team will make light work of your packing with skill and experience.

If you want to pack yourself we'll deliver our quality packing materials - this is all part of the service if you're in Ashford Kent.

Ashford Kent Furniture Dismantling & Reassembly

Ashford Kent Furniture dismantling & reassembly 

Large furniture needs to be dismantled if it’s too big to go down the stairs or through doorways. If you feel competent to do this yourself we’re happy with that, but if not, we’ll quote to do this for you.

Most commonly wardrobes, beds, cots and desks require dismantling. Often we remove legs from dining tables and feet from sofas without charge. We can give you a price per item included in your formal removals quotation.

As with all our services we’re familiar with dismantling & reassembling furniture and our experience goes back to 2002. We only dismantle if we think it’s the best option and over the years we’ve learned how to overcome small problems which sometimes arise.

Occasionally customers want to avoid dismantling, worried that the furniture will not be reassembled properly. We’ve been building flatpack furniture in Ashford Kent for 20 years - so if it needs doing, don’t worry, we’ll do it professionally!

Ashford Kent Furniture (Export) wrapping

Ashford Kent Furniture (Export) wrapping

Furniture can be protected with a specially designed bubble wrap. This has a tough outer layer, a small bubble and also a tissue inner layer for delicate surfaces. Proprietary names for this wrapping material include “bubble blanket”, “furniguard” and “furnisoft”.

Removal companies call this “export wrapping” because it’s primarily used as an extra protection for furniture which is being shipped internationally and will be multi-handled, in different countries, between collection and delivery.

We also offer this service to Ashford Kent removal customers who are moving their furniture into self-store. We can wrap on collection and unwrap on delivery when you come out of self store. Furniture can be stacked up in a self store unit with protection from bumps and scrapes.

We don’t do this for direct, local removals as we protect furniture on our lorry with transit blankets whilst on board.
Ashford Kent

Storage for our Ashford Kent Removal customers

We offer long term and short term secure storage to meet your requirements and ensure the safety of your possessions. We've been storing for removals customers from Ashford Kent since 2002. Please get in touch if you have any questions about storing your belongings.

We use traditional removals warehouse containers to store your belongings. They are an industry standard 5' by 7' by 7.5' tall - this is equivalent to a 35 square foot room in a self store centre. We think we're better value than self store, especially over the medium and long term. You can rent these for £16.80/week all inclusive. This includes indemnity insurance for goods in storage.
Removals
Packing
Dismantling/ Reassembly
Furniture (Export) Wrapping
Storage

Ashford Kent Removal Services

Removals Ashford, Kent. Check out our reviews from our satisfied customers who have moved house with us in Ashford and the surrounding area. Professional furniture & household removals company.

We first moved house for a customer in Ashford in 2002. Since then we’ve been constantly working to improve the quality of our household removals service. Our success in providing a professional furniture moving company is borne out by our collection of reviews from satisfied removals customers. We pride ourselves in making the business of moving home stress free for our customers, we turn up as an established team and our removals reviews are unparalleled in Kent.

Whether you’re moving locally or long distance we can give you excellent advice on packing and organising your removal. You’re welcome to engage our packing services or if you wish to pack yourself top quality packing materials can be supplied. We even buy back cardboard boxes from people who move locally.

It’s no problem for us to visit you in order for us to survey the size of your removal and discuss your personal requirements. Ashford, Challock, Charing, Kingsnorth, Kennington,Tenterden, Willesborough, Wye or anywhere nearby call and book a survey, weekdays (including evenings) or Saturday. We can then quickly provide a formal removals quote so that you can plan your relocation costs. Our quotation will include indemnity insurance for your goods in transit/goods in storage.

Alternatively we could give you a quick idea of moving costs. You could either call us with a comprehensive list of furniture to be moved or else fill in our online quote form. Sometimes it’s expedient to arrange a small removal in this way but it’s always important to give us a complete description in order to get an accurate quote for moving house. Please call and ask if you have any questions!


Removals Ashford Kent

 Ashford Kent Packing Services

Thorough professional packing not only safeguards your treasured possessions but also relieves so much stress from moving day. Things go much more smoothly when all your smaller items are packed into regular sized, high quality twin walled cartons.

We're very proud of our packing services. Please ask about options - Full Packing, Fragile Packing or just packing of specific items. Our conscientious team will make light work of your packing with skill and experience.

If you want to pack yourself we'll deliver our quality packing materials - this is all part of the service if you're in Ashford Kent.

Ashford Kent Packing Services

Ashford Kent Furniture dismantling & reassembly 

Large furniture needs to be dismantled if it’s too big to go down the stairs or through doorways. If you feel competent to do this yourself we’re happy with that, but if not, we’ll quote to do this for you.

Most commonly wardrobes, beds, cots and desks require dismantling. Often we remove legs from dining tables and feet from sofas without charge. We can give you a price per item included in your formal removals quotation.

As with all our services we’re familiar with dismantling & reassembling furniture and our experience goes back to 2002. We only dismantle if we think it’s the best option and over the years we’ve learned how to overcome small problems which sometimes arise.

Occasionally customers want to avoid dismantling, worried that the furniture will not be reassembled properly. We’ve been building flatpack furniture in Ashford Kent for 20 years - so if it needs doing, don’t worry, we’ll do it professionally!

Ashford Kent Furniture Dismantling & Reassembly

Ashford Kent Furniture (Export) wrapping

Furniture can be protected with a specially designed bubble wrap. This has a tough outer layer, a small bubble and also a tissue inner layer for delicate surfaces. Proprietary names for this wrapping material include “bubble blanket”, “furniguard” and “furnisoft”.

Removal companies call this “export wrapping” because it’s primarily used as an extra protection for furniture which is being shipped internationally and will be multi-handled, in different countries, between collection and delivery.

We also offer this service to Ashford Kent removal customers who are moving their furniture into self-store. We can wrap on collection and unwrap on delivery when you come out of self store. Furniture can be stacked up in a self store unit with protection from bumps and scrapes.

We don’t do this for direct, local removals as we protect furniture on our lorry with transit blankets whilst on board.
Ashford Kent Furniture (Export) wrapping

Storage for our Ashford Kent Removal customers

We offer long term and short term secure storage to meet your requirements and ensure the safety of your possessions. We've been storing for removals customers from Ashford Kent since 2002. Please get in touch if you have any questions about storing your belongings.

We use traditional removals warehouse containers to store your belongings. They are an industry standard 5' by 7' by 7.5' tall - this is equivalent to a 35 square foot room in a self store centre. We think we're better value than self store, especially over the medium and long term. You can rent these for £14/week all inclusive. This includes indemnity insurance for goods in storage.
Ashford Kent

A Family Removal Company serving Ashford Kent

Philip Marks Removals - a small family enterprise with a high quality service – we’ve achieved a big reputation in the business of moving people’s property.

From early beginnings in 2002 we have gained the respect and earned goodwill among hundreds of clients ”on the move” locally in Ashford Kent and countrywide.

Our chief aim is to accomplish a stress-free removals day with our professional team taking the strain of an otherwise difficult operation of “moving house”. And we pride ourselves of course, in taking the greatest of care of valuable and treasured property.

Whether you are relocating around Ashford Kent or moving farther afield, we are happy to give you first-rate advice and on- the-spot competitive quotations relating to distance and possessions.

Removal Reviews from Ashford Kent, and beyond!

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Susan Sweeney
February 29, 2024

Very pleased with the team of Philip Marks Removals. From moment of booking there was good communication and update's. Arrived on time and were very friendly and helpful.

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Dave Nightingale
February 29, 2024
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scott harford
February 27, 2024

Philip Marks were very good and i would recommend them to anyone who was thinking of moving

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Steven Blench
February 1, 2024

Turned up on time, great bunch of lads, very helpful and understanding would recommend them for any move large or small.

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Jacqueline Elliott
January 23, 2024

Would absolutely highly recommend the team, everyone who dealt with the move couldn't fault at all. What we thought would be stressful, went like a dream. The move from Kent to Scotland was effortless. Many thanks. Russ & Jackie. 😃

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Tom Wiltshire
December 16, 2023

Amazing service. Very efficient and extremely friendly. Would highly recommend to all.

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Adam Candlish
December 15, 2023

Philip Marks did a great job on our house move. Flexible around dates, good price, delivered all packing materials (twice!) quickly and on the day the team were helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend!

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Sarah Allen
December 4, 2023

Moved house with Philip Marks Removals just two weeks ago. Very professional, very friendly, very helpful. They were a pleasure to work with and made moving day stress free. Would highly recommend.

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amit saha
October 28, 2023

Great service. Great value. Very helpful. Would use again

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Roz Collom
October 18, 2023

Thank you so much to my amazing removal team..they made a very stressful day much easier and really went the extra mile. I can't recommend them enough..you won't be disappointed.

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Melanie Duffy
October 3, 2023

Courteous and efficient. Job completed seamlessly. Thank- you.

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Mark Trent
October 2, 2023

Firstly sorry for late review. Wow... what a service these guys gave us with our move from Rochester to Shropshire. They went above and beyond even waited for me to saw the banister down to get our bed up 🤣🤣. Honestly guys thank you so much for all you did. Fantastic service. 😊

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Yetunde Taliat
October 2, 2023

Quality service. Used last year to move up north and now used their service again to move down south again. Great job, careful with everything, efficient and good respectful gentleman. Appreciate the high level of service provided many thanks will use again and again

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Jan Webb
September 22, 2023

I wanted a stress free move and a recently moved neighbour recommended Philip Marks to me. From the initial quote to the personal attention to detail I was really impressed. On the day the weather was terrible on the drive down but Jonathan the driver did a great job and arrived on time. He even carried the heavy bed frame upstairs for me. I would absolutely recommend this terrific removal company to you.

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Tricia Merrell
September 10, 2023

We just want to say a huge thank you to Phillip, his son and the team for their efficient friendly service to make what could have been a stressful move as unstressful as possible. It started when Phillip arrived to pack up all our possessions. He packed everything with care and consideration, discussing what needed to go from each room and labelling in detail. The following day the team arrived and in a blink of an eye the boxes had gone. Care was taken with all the larger pieces, wrapping the seatee and armchair to protect it. Unloading was just as efficient, with furniture and boxes put in the right rooms and moving around if we changed our mind. I would highly recommend Phillip Marks Removals to anyone wanting to move - I would definitely use them again. They are professional, friendly and super efficient.

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Michelle Beattie
September 8, 2023

Absolutely amazing. Philip and Harry were both polite, friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely recommend and use them again. They made my moving experience go smoothly. Communication was excellent. Good value for money. Both Philip and Harry were very professional.

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Alan Bailey
September 4, 2023

Very good company on time also very friendly would use again

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Steve T
September 1, 2023

Amazing service from start to finish! Due diligence required as its been a while since i moved, three removals companies quoted and difference in pricing was staggering as were the individual services offered. After speaking to each company about the quote it was obvious Philip Marks were the company to chose. The survey, quote, subsequent phone calls and emails were always dealt with in a professional manner answered quickly and efficiently, all of my queries were dealt with promptly. Move day, it was a large move so was booked over two days, day one, we were extremely impressed by the professional and courteous team who worked tirelessly to ensure 90% was loaded on day one. Day two, the same professional attitude the house was cleared within a few hours and they made their way to the new house leaving us contact them when we had keys. Unload was quick, efficient and smooth. Even helped us to move a few things into the house we have purchased. Everyone was so helpful and pleasant and no damages, it was a truly refreshing experience. I really cannot imagine why you would choose another removals company, an absolutely outstanding service!

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Kehinde Gbadamosi
August 29, 2023

Fantastic service! Efficient and professional!

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Suzanne Bloomfield
August 21, 2023

Excellent service provided by Philip Marks removals. The men arrived on time and were very professional and took great care when moving the items and wrapping sufficiently when needed. I was very impressed with how hard they worked at the leaving address and at the new address. They put the boxes/furniture in the correct rooms. Thanks again and sorry I lost my handbag with the keys in it 🤣🤣🤣.

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Sam Faulkner
August 10, 2023

This company were fantastic for our move. The quote was competitive and they kept their word when refunding the cost of the boxes which saved us money. The movers were on time and did the job efficiently and with care. They worked hard until it was all done and went above and beyond to help with every aspect of our move. I would highly recommend them.

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Susan miller
August 8, 2023

Had a dressing table and box moved from my late mother's home to my sons home today. Guys were excellent, prompt, courteous and professional. Very impressed. Thank you.

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Mitchell Donald
August 8, 2023

Couldn’t recommend this removal service anymore if I tried! Sam and Steve were excellent, nothing was a bother for them, arrived on time and ensured everything was safe and secure! Thanks so much!

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Tari Olusola
July 7, 2023

This is the second time that I am using the services of Phillips Marks and again I was extremely impressed with the care and attention they paid to the items they were packing and moving. The price was also very reasonable. I recommend them highly

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Amr Soliman
June 29, 2023

I had a very nice experience with Philips team moving my furniture from Medway to Isle of Wight. Very professional and very smooth. Outcome: zero damage to my stuff and furniture and easy removal. I will definitely choose them again and highly recommend them.

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john plackett
June 16, 2023

For our move we, like others shopped around for quotations but our quote from Philip Marks covered everything that we needed for a great price. Over two days we were packed up and moved to our new home, day one we had two gentlemen come by to pack up all of our belongings apart from needed toiletries, they were very thorough and made sure our things were stored safely. We had a laugh or two along the way. Day two consisted of the move where they dismantled our big items like bed and filled their vehicle and moved it to our new home where they put the bed back together again, they even buy back the boxes that they used for the move. I have nothing but good things to say about Philip Marks Removals and would recommend them and their services every time.

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Chris French
June 13, 2023

3 lovely lads arrived, they were funny, helpful incredibly patient & worked so hard taking great care with everything, there was bit of hold up the other end but soon they were unloading as cheerful as at the start of the day! Can’t thank these guys enough and would DEFINITELY recommend Phillip Marks to anybody whose life goes into boxes in a van Many Thanks to All involved

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Andrew Docherty
June 3, 2023

We were dreading this move, but we needn't have worried. Everything went so smoothly. Our move from Headcorn to Weymouth, Dorset, meant that the job needed two days. Owain and Adam loaded the lorry up in the morning, and great care was taken with everything. They then had a long journey due to Friday traffic down to Weymouth. But they were at the house, first thing in the morning to unload. They were professional to the end. A big thanks to Philip and Sally for the organising the whole process, it really couldn't have been better.

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Derek Carroll
May 31, 2023

Excellent service great removal team very careful with all belongings no damages would definitely recommend and use your company again,

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Jennifer Paine
May 23, 2023

I cant thank Philip Marks removals enough! Professional and fantastic communication from the start! Highly recommended

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Venessa Thelwell
May 20, 2023

What a great team of guys, professional, curtious, attentive they made us feel valued. They helped us in meeting a tight deadline, from the moment we phoned them they were transparent honest and fair they touched base with us so that we knew where everything was and where it needed to go. They offered a great package which meant that our most precise valuables were protected they were so helpful and friendly we highly recommend Phillip Marks Removals to anyone that wants the best service, which only they can deliver AAA+++

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Helen Swan
May 8, 2023

Philip Marks Removals (Kent) are brilliant, I seriously cannot fault them. From speaking to Sally to discuss my move and her answering all my questions and being very supportive. Then spring forward to actual moving day with Steve and Sam, they were amazing and didn’t complain when faced with the unique location I was moving from. They were very respectful of my belongings and made it look effortless. I will definitely use this company again.

Huge thanks to Philip Marks Removals. Our move was not stressful and his team were prompt, extremely helpful, courteous and very professional in their attitude to the work. Every care was taken with our furniture and will certainly contact them again if we move in the future

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Eleni Kyriazi
May 3, 2023

I would highly recommend them as the team is proficient, reliable and punctual. I met Phil in 2022 who visited me to quote me for packaging and moving out/in. Boxes were delivered on time and arranging the move out was straightforward. My stuff went into a storage space, which Sally/Phil arranged without any troubles. Moving into the new place was trouble free as well, and team (Sam, etc.) worked really hard and were very careful. During this stressful day, the team made it so easy! Communication with Sally & Phil was always professional and timely. Honestly, you will not be let down by Phil/team; 100% outstanding services. Thank you all for everything and I am wishing you good luck, and all the best for the future.

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Keziah Toomey
May 2, 2023

Needed a short notice long distance removal for our household on a bank holiday weekend. Philip Marks went above and beyond when our van was too small and accommodated the extra. Very friendly professional and quick. We've moved twice with these guys now and they are the best value and really great service I'd recommend them to anyone

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Lynne Green
April 17, 2023

The removal team of 3 men were excellent. Calm and very reassuring that everything would be OK and that I wasn't to be worried about anything! They worked so hard ALL day, their commitment and effort was amazing. I was really happy that it went very smoothly. Sally was great over the phone, very friendly and accommodating. Thank you to the whole team.

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Theo Kibuuka
April 12, 2023
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Roberto Delbene
March 4, 2023

We had a fantastic experience with Philip Marks and we were really impressed with the service received! The quote was very competitive and the communication prior the move, about the planning and logistics was really effective and put our mind at ease. Philip also provided a Tip and advice guide for home mover, a very useful tool which helped a lot to organize everything! Philip, Steve and the rest of the team (sorry, I don't remember everyone's name!) are friendly, polite, punctual and know what they are doing. The packing and the move was done in a very professional and organized way and took away from us the stress of the move. I won't hesitate to recommend and use them again! Thank you Philip, best of luck for everything!

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Julia Fox
March 3, 2023

Philip Marks Removals are an excellent company with a professional sales and office team. Removal guys were all spot on, very strong and worked extremely hard until the job was done (over and above). Would highly recommend.

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David Keep
February 19, 2023

A very professional service from the outset. The removal guys were very efficient and polite. Highly recommended.

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Ms Anon
January 31, 2023

It was a lovely experience moving with Philip. The quote was reasonable, came at the agreed time on the day of. Very professional and friendly, and all my boxes moved with no damage. Can't recommend them enough.

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Dee Norman
January 22, 2023

We would highly recommend the team at Philip Marks. Every single person was so lovely. They completed our long distance move from Kent to Wales over two days and made the whole thing completely stress free for us. Great care was taken with our possessions and everything was delivered safely and nothing was too much trouble. A genuinely wonderful team of people. 5 stars and would definitely use them again.

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Joel Odeyemi
January 13, 2023

Called on a Monday morning, Phillip came, gave me a Quote, they turned up when they said they would, totally professional throughout and went above and beyond Very happy with the moving and definitely I will recommend them Many thanks Bola

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Sue Igglesden
January 5, 2023

A professional job from friendly, cheerful and efficient staff. Thanks to you all.

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Susan Oldaker
December 20, 2022

I was removed over 3 days. The first day to be loading. This was the day of the big snow. Although they were late, due to the weather conditions, the team worked their socks off. They were polite, friendly and efficient. They had t o continue loading the next day and stay overnight near my new address. They all remained cheerful and helpful.

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richard tallett
December 13, 2022

Very pleasant when estimating, but more than I wanted to pay.

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Judy Heathfield-Eliott
December 8, 2022

The packers were so fanatical about our stuff and went above and beyond to secure the goods and make sure nothing got damaged. Very impressed with professional attitude and were a huge help in making the move less stressful! Thank you for everything from start to finish. Would definitely recommend.

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Kevin Harding
November 14, 2022

The removal guys worked really fast, were very helpful and did a great job for a very good price. Friendly chaps and nothing was too much trouble for them, so would highly recommend.

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linda rose
November 14, 2022

Philip Marks stepped in to rescue us when we were let down by another company. They efficiently took the stress away and organized a removal and storage at short notice. They were all professional, polite and easy to communicate with.

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Susan Auger
November 2, 2022

Excellent service. This was a long distance move that took place over three days. Communication was good throughout. Staff were punctual and hardworking. The van arrived in Scotland on time. All the boxes were well packed with no breakages. Josh in particular was a star. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do removals cost in Ashford Kent?

We’ve recently quoted on removals work ranging between £150 and £5000! Many people contact us asking for a quick idea of price - very often they say something like “it’s just an average move with nothing out of the ordinary”. During more than 20 years in business we’ve concluded that everyone thinks that they’re ordinary but no one is.

We’re happy to visit you in Ashford Kent  to see what’s important to you and give a firm quote based on that. The visit doesn’t usually take more than half an hour and there’s no obligation to you. Then you can allocate funds and plan your finances well in advance.

We don’t like to pick numbers out of the air so it’s hard to give you a meaningful guide. A local removal requiring our 7.5T removal lorry rarely costs less than £1090. Dismantling/Reassembly of furniture and packing are extra. Obviously long distance removals cost more. Smaller removals which only require a 3.5T luton van can be much less.
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How can I save money on my removal?

Most of our removal quotations are itemised into three parts:- A. Main removal (supply vehicles & men), B. Dismantling/reassembly of furniture & C. Packing small items into boxes. Many people reduce removal costs by packing (B.) & dismantling (C.) themselves. Also, if you’re moving locally, in Ashford Kent, you can save money by taking advantage of our box buyback offer.

The most obvious way of reducing your main removal cost is to declutter. Go to your loft, go to your shed and go to the back of your cupboards and ask yourself:- “do I want to pay a removal company to move this?”

If you’re downsizing you reduce your removal quotation by being decisive about what’s not part of your removal. It’s hard to visualise your new home and decide what furniture isn’t going to fit, we get that. However, obviously, you save on removal costs when you exclude unwanted furniture.
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Are you fully insured?

We carry the correct insurances for household removals - when we pick something up in your home it is covered by our goods in transit insurance. Having said that insurance is limited by smallprint, it’s just a fact of life, and what’s in the smallprint might not be your idea of “Fully Insured”.

As an example if we pick a television up in a bedroom and fall down the stairs and smash it:- goods in transit insurance covers damage to the television, public liability insurance covers damage to the stairs and employers liability insurance covers damage to the men who fell down the stairs. However if we don’t smash it and it arrives at your new home undamaged, but it doesn’t work any more, that’s not insured.

Another example would be a broken plate - this would be covered by our goods in transit insurance. However if this plate happened to be part of a matching dinner service which is no longer available - the devaluation of the remaining set is not covered.
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When should I get a removals quotation?

As soon as possible! Once you have a firm quote you can budget for the cost. Don’t worry if your house is in disarray, we’re visiting you to evaluate the size and difficulty of your removal. Some customers run the hoover around before we arrive but this really isn’t necessary, we’re only interested in assessing your removal.

Occasionally we meet people whose house sale (or purchase) creeps up on them so they have to respond hastily and arrange a moving date at short notice. In that case you would want a removal company already organised. We hold the price of our quotations even if a long time elapses so don’t worry if our quote is six months old when you finally move.
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Do you require a booking deposit?

We take a 50% deposit on booking, this deposit secures your moving date, when we’ve received your deposit we will then tell other customers we’re booked on that date, because we're committed to you.

On one hand it’s best to secure your booking date as early as possible so you can be assured of our service and make plans. On the other hand you shouldn’t book a date with us until you’re absolutely sure that the date is fixed. If you’re buying & selling property that would be on exchange of contracts.

When you’re trying to line dates up please phone us (during office hours) because we can “pencil you in”. This will let you know our availability. When you’re “pencilled in” no deposit is required as it’s not a reservation. We’ll have as many conversations as you like about changing the date and if we become booked on that date we’ll let you know immediately.
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What happens on moving day? 
(I’ve never used a removals company before)

We vary our “moveplan” to suit the particular circumstances of your removal. If you want us to pack this is usually done the day before moving day. The objective on packing day is to get as many small items into sealed, stackable boxes as possible.

On moving day we plan to arrive after your neighbours have gone to work, park as close to your house as possible and get to work! Please let us know if you want us to put carpet protector down.

Our method blends the imperatives of caring for your belongings, making use of loading space and making progress.We don’t make absolute promises about timing, our job is to work steadily and look after your stuff. Often we will try to load bedrooms before downstairs and also the garden last.

We usually have half an hour for lunch on the way to your new house and meet you there, hopefully with keys! Unloading is often quicker than loading, it’s helpful if boxes have their destination room marked on top. It’s also helpful if you’re around to direct us to the correct room with your furniture.

Should larger and long distance removals take more than a day we’ll confirm the moveplan as you book. In any case we’ll keep in touch to let you know our progress.

When we’ve finished unloading make sure that all large items are where you want them before we go. Also please take the trouble to check the removal lorry as we tidy up - reassure yourself that we’ve delivered everything.
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What about my flatscreen TV?
(I’ve lost the box)

A flatscreen TV is a fragile item which should be transported in a box. It’s quite common for the original box to be thrown away because it’s so big. We have a selection of wooden crates for flatscreen tv’s on our removal vans. The largest or which is 180cm by 110cm by 40cm. This is easily large enough for a modern 70” TV.

We use transit blankets to pad out your flatscreen in our box. Also the box might be used to protect your mirrors and pictures.
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How would you protect my sofa?

We have a set of purpose made furniture covers from Ecopac. These are a heavy duty nylon material with padding and integrated rip-stop carrying handles. With sizes from 4 seater sofas down to armchairs we’re able to protect furniture even as it’s carried down staircases. Not only will your sofa be protected from dirt & dust but also from scuffs and scrapes as it’s carried in & out of your home.

Also we put mattresses in bags and drape square furniture with transit blankets to make sure that they travel safely in our removal lorry.
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How do you move hanging clothes?

We keep hanging wardrobe boxes on our removal vans. These are made from a durable “correx” plastic material and provide 18 inches (45cm) of hanging rail. These are available to you at no extra cost for moving day, however you do need a rail at your new home to quickly unload our boxes and give them back.

Please ask about hanging wardrobe boxes as you qet your removals quotation so that we can allocate the right quantity for you.
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What things can’t you take?

There’s plenty of different things which are prohibited from household removals for insurance purposes. This is usually because of the risk that they might damage other items but sometimes because they might be damaged themselves. Many of these items are rarely included in a household removal and excluding them seems like common sense.

Most often items which could cause trouble when they tip or spill should be excluded. As a small removals company we might vary our policy to suit your needs but we can’t insure items damaged by spills. Paint is the most dangerous in this category but also motor oil, fuel, screenwash, cleaning products and cooking oil.

Explosive items including gas bottles, aerosols, fireworks, firearms & ammunition are strictly excluded.

Things which are fixed are excluded unless we specially agree to unscrew them. We often move potted plants of all shapes and sizes but these are not covered by insurance.
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Ashford Kent Relocation Guide

Ashford Kent - æscet. Moving to Ashford and don’t know the area? Hopefully this guide will help. The town takes it's name from an Anglo-Saxon translation meaning "ford by a clump of ash trees". The motto of Ashford borough council is "With Stronger Faith" taken from a poem by the 17th-century poet Richard Lovelace  who came from the borough. Their website covers parking, rubbish collection and much more. For larger items of waste Green Box Recycling are nearby. The borough also includes the picturesque town of Tenterden.

Ashford Kent Schools

Kent County Council is the place to get information about local schools, AshfordFor is also a valuable resource. KentLive.news ran an article in January 2018 listing Ofsted reports for local primary schools. Ashford boasts two Grammar schools which compare favourably amongst the town’s secondary schools as shown in the government’s school comparison website. In September 2022 the John Wallis Academy hit the news when it insisted that students keep their mobile phone in a locked pouch all day.


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Ashford Kent Property

Rightmove,  report that average house prices were £326,529  in 2023 which was 4% down on the previous year. After talking to various Ashford Removals customers we think that  rises are due so long as Great Britain moves away from political uncertainty. Local estate agents, Gould Harrison and Stevens  will be a greater authority on this, if they disagree please let us know!
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Ashford Kent Transport Links

Ashford has excellent transport links, from Ashford International railway station (which is adjacent to the town's mainline station) there is a high speed link (38 minutes) to St.Pancras. Also 4 trains an hour to London Charing Cross & Victoria via Maidstone & Bromley South or via Tonbridge & Sevenoaks. In the opposite direction with good connections to Ramsgate, Canterbury, Dover & Hastings. International trains to Paris & Brussels were stopped during the pandemic and have not been resumed. This is to the constantion of locals who are campaigning to have the Ashford International Train  Service re-instated. Ashford is linked well via the M20 to the motorway network however in the event of problems on the Channel Crossing Operation Stack closes the motorway coastbound to hold freight transport, causing huge inconvenience for locals. Ashford is only 12 miles from Eurotunnel at Folkestone, 24 Miles from the Port of Dover, 41 Miles from the M25 Dartford Crossing and almost 60 Miles from Central London.
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Eating out in Ashford Kent

Ashford town centre has a wealth of eateries including, AmiciTrattoria Romana & the Everest Inn.  Also the borough as a whole has so much  to offer that it's hard to know where to start! There's Tenterden town center with MontalbanoThe Vine and The Lemon Tree. Among the host of gastro pub gems in the surrounding villages is the Tiger at Stowting, the Swan & Dog at Great Chart, the Tickled Trout at Wye and the Old Mill in Kennington. At Small Hythe near Tenterden you will find the Michelin rated Swan at the Chapel Down Vineyard which is not just a restaraunt but also a party venue.
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Ashford Kent Accommodation

There are 3 hotels near junction 9 of the M20. The Ashford InternationalPremier Inn (Eureka leisure park) and Travelodge Ashford, all are handy for the motorway but just short of the town centre. Also there's the Holiday Inn, the Conningbrook Hotel. In Ashford town centre, and close to the train station is a Travelodge and the Hampden by Hilton. Also rural pubs with accommodation:-   In Tenterden there's the Woolpack and the White Lion, both good choices for food too. Also the Bowl near Charing is a  quaint establishment which not only provides acommodation but also serves excellent food.
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Ashford Kent Recreation

For recreation there's not only the Stour Centre in Ashford, Tenterden Leisure Centre but also the Julie Rose Stadium and Conningbrook Lakes Country Park which caters for fishingwatersports and is a great place for a stroll to take in the variety of wildlife. For more serious walkers The North Downs Way passes close to Ashford taking in Charing, Wye & Stowting. There's plenty of history in Ashford town centre but it's also a great shopping centre, whilst you're there check out what's on at the Coach Works. Also check out the  If you're not satisfied there's also the McArthurGlen Ashford Designer OutletTenterden, dubbed "the jewel of the weald", is not only an interesting shopping centre but also home to the Kent & East Sussex (Steam) Railway  and a fascinating little museum
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