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Removals Maidstone 

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

Maidstone Removal Services

Your Maidstone Home Removals experts, we’ve been dedicated to reducing your stress on moving day since 2002. Our priority is to make your removal day go as smoothly as possible, as the reviews from satisfied customers shown below will testify to you.

Whether you’re moving locally in the Maidstone area or you’re moving long distance you can book us to carry out a free, no-obligation visit at your home. We will be happy to discuss your needs and answer any questions and concerns you may have – this is part of the service which every professional local firm should provide. We will then send you a formal quote with clear prices so that you can plan your costs. Your removal quotation will include indemnity insurance for your goods in storage and in transport.

If you’re looking for a family firm who will be flexible to suit your requirements please give us a call on 01622 672217.

Maidstone Packing Services

 Maidstone 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 Maidstone.

Maidstone Furniture Dismantling & Reassembly

Maidstone 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 Maidstone for 20 years - so if it needs doing, don’t worry, we’ll do it professionally!

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Maidstone 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 Maidstone 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.
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Storage for our Maidstone 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 Maidstone 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

Maidstone Removal Services

Your Maidstone Home Removals experts, we’ve been dedicated to reducing your stress on moving day since 2002. Our priority is to make your removal day go as smoothly as possible, as the reviews from satisfied customers shown below will testify to you.

Whether you’re moving locally in the Maidstone area or you’re moving long distance you can book us to carry out a free, no-obligation visit at your home. We will be happy to discuss your needs and answer any questions and concerns you may have – this is part of the service which every professional local firm should provide. We will then send you a formal quote with clear prices so that you can plan your costs. Your removal quotation will include indemnity insurance for your goods in storage and in transport.

If you’re looking for a family firm who will be flexible to suit your requirements please give us a call on 01622 672217.


Removals Maidstone

 Maidstone 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 Maidstone.

Maidstone Packing Services

Maidstone 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 Maidstone for 20 years - so if it needs doing, don’t worry, we’ll do it professionally!

Maidstone Furniture Dismantling & Reassembly

Maidstone 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 Maidstone 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.
Maidstone Furniture (Export) wrapping

Storage for our Maidstone 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 Maidstone 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.
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A Family Removal Company serving Maidstone

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 Maidstone 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 Maidstone 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 Maidstone, and beyond!

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Paula Whitehouse
January 11, 2026

Well, what can I say. House move exchanged and completion date agreed. Removal company I had found said sorry, can’t do now so had to find alternative to move my elderly Mother. So 3 days before Christmas, called Phillip Marks. They came out same day to look around, quoted first thing following day and booked in when I paid deposit. All before they closed for Xmas. Had packing included in moving, and 3 guys turned up, Sam, Emile and Adam. Nothin was too much and they were so nice, reassuring us all was going ok. Made the whole experience much better with friendly banter and support. Another 3 guys came following day to load lorry. Again, nice hard working and friendly. On moving day, awful weather and they again reassured us all going ok. 6 guys in total to unload us at the end. Cheerful and supported through all of it, making the move so much better than we had anticipated. Were a really good bunch of lads, that made it a day filled with lots of fun memories amongst the sadness of moving after my Mother lost my Dad. New start for her in a new community and nice memories from a day we were not looking forward to. The banter between Sam and Emile reminded Mum of my boys, her grandsons, and they really made the whole experience better. Thanks to all the guys , from start to finish and in the office too. Was a pleasure.

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Pam Fraser
January 9, 2026

Found everyone to be quick, considerate, very good at dismantling wardrobe, bed, dishwasher and washing machine, as well as helpful at installation and rebuilding and friendly

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Brian Dickson
January 9, 2026

Excellent service from start to finish. The people who moved us were cordial and really helpful. Would have no hesitation in recommending Philip Marks Removals and using them again.

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David Sloane
December 15, 2025

I recently used Philip Marks Removals for our house move and couldn't be happier with the service. From the start, they stood out by offering an in-person survey to provide an accurate quote, while other companies only offered video calls. This attention to detail gave me confidence in their professionalism right away. The three-day moving service worked perfectly for our needs, taking the stress out of what could have been an overwhelming process. The moving team themselves were exceptional - helpful, professional, and impressively efficient. They handled everything with care and worked at a great pace without ever seeming rushed or careless. I would highly recommend Philip Marks Removals to anyone looking for a reliable, professional removal company. They made our move as smooth and stress-free as possible.

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kate heather
December 15, 2025

Brilliant removals team. I can't thank Philip Marks removals enough for their professionalism when moving me recently. It was also nice to have a bit of a laugh with the guys. Highly recommended and the price was very reasonable in comparison with some other quotes that I had.

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Darren Ryder
December 11, 2025

Phillip Marks moved our office recently and i can honestly say the service was exceptional and cost very reasonable. They were efficient, careful and helpful throughout the entire process. Highly reccommend them without any hesitation !

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S P
December 9, 2025

We used Philip Marks Removals (Kent) to move us from Medway Kent to Dundee Scotland. Sam arrived on time and immediately put us at ease with his friendly and professional manner. He went about loading the van methodically ensuring everything was secure and was fully loaded and ready to go in no time at all. Before leaving he double checked our contact details and new address, he ensured that we had his mobile number. Also, we agreed what time we would be at the new property for him to deliver our worldly goods. The next day he arrived as expected and once again with the same friendly disposition he worked like a trojan in the pouring rain (welcome to Scotland!) until all of our possessions were safely placed within our property. We would have no hesitation in recommending this company for all your removal needs, they made what can be a very stressful experience a much more relaxed and pleasant one. Sam is an asset to the company and deserves the praise given.

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Anthony Steer
December 4, 2025

Very pleased with the service we received from start to finish. They were very helpful polite and patient when moving my elderly Mum from her house of 45 years to a bungalow. I would look no further than these guys when looking for a removals company.

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Tim B
November 14, 2025

Thanks for a brilliantly efficient service……. Helped me move a large shopfront, and very happy with whole process. Thanks guys

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Hannah Whitmarsh
November 5, 2025

The booking and moving process was easy and smooth, start to finish. All staff that I interacted with, whether in office or on site, were friendly and professional and made the ordeal of moving all the more bearable. Good value for what you get - I had the full packing service along with the standard move, and all of my belongings and the property were taken well care of. Would recommend!

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Susannah McLean
October 24, 2025

Delighted with the service provided by your removals. Seamless packing and removal service by the friendly and helpful team. They couldn’t do enough to help my move go as smooth as possible. Thanks to Sally for patience with the various date and type of move changes over the past few months.

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Nick S
October 23, 2025

Fairly small job - moving from a 1-bed property - but done quickly and cheerfully. Guys were very careful with our possessions. Very pleased and would certainly use for future moves.

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Barbara Stalley
October 23, 2025

What a great team, the advice and support has been excellent, my out of area move couldn't have been better. Huge thanks to everyone, I would certainly recommend you.

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Sarbjit Mattu
October 15, 2025

We used Philip Marks Removals to move house and they were brilliant from start to finish. The guys were really professional, polite, and handled everything with care. They made the whole process so much easier and nothing was too much trouble. Great service, great value for money, and genuinely nice people to deal with. Would definitely use them again and recommend to anyone moving home.

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Matthew Jay
October 6, 2025

Excellent company. Arrived promptly for collection and loaded everything onto the van very professionally, thoughtfully and carefully. Everything arrived safe and sound including valuable and fragile items. Could not have been happier with the service and at a very reasonable price.

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Neil Cole
October 1, 2025

I cannot promote and recommend Philip Marks Removals enough to cover all your removal needs. The initial survey was very warm, and my anxieties of the whole moving process were taken on board, and Philip designed a bespoke removals package that completely laid those anxieties to rest. On the days of the actual removal process the removal teams worked tirelessly, with care, compassion and curtesy to make the stressful process go without a hitch. Even when things went slightly wrong with the legal dealings on the move, as they often do, the team remained calm and accommodating, finishing the job very late in the day without any signs of frustration and annoyance. Thank you so much Philip Marks Removals for a great job, well executed!

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Stewart Morrison
September 30, 2025

The guys were really friendly and worked really hard. We have a 2 year old and the team were really careful around him, they talked to him and reassured him that all his toys were safe, and even got biscuits from the local bakery for the kids. All our stuff is in the new place in the rooms we wanted it in, easy. We are returning customers and we would use them again in the future.

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Ceri Ryder
September 29, 2025

These guys were brilliant. Great communication, clear and competetive quote. Arrived early on move day and didn't stop. Absolute Trojans. Nothing was too much trouble. They were polite and helpful the whole time. Even when our hot tub challenged them to the max they powered through and got the job done. Highly recommend them .

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Richard Fisk
September 21, 2025

Very easy to deal with from first phone call. Kind & considerate team. Would highly recommend.

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Jovina Braggs
September 19, 2025

We used Philip Marks Removals for our move from house to storage and then into our new home. The whole experience was brilliant – the team were super friendly, careful with all our furniture and belongings, respectful and made everything feel really easy. The process was seamless from start to finish, and the price was very reasonable too. Would definitely recommend them if you want a stress-free move.

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Melisa Guler
September 17, 2025

Owain, Spencer and Adam did an amazing job for our recent move from Kent to Essex. We cannot thank them enough or fault them at all! They cracked on, worked hard and were with us until very late with a long drive home. The packing service the day before was also invaluable. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them, thank you!

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David Crocker
September 13, 2025

Really good team led by Owen and nothing was too much trouble with us moving from Kent to Somerset over 2 days with around 50-60 plants in pots as well as the expected house full of furniture. Unloading day weather was not the best for them on day two with just Owen and Adam unloading in just over 4 hours and everything was fine. Would highly recommend this caring company.

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Mandy Holland
September 1, 2025

Owen and the team were brilliant moving all our furniture from Kent to Suffolk, Owen was fantastic at packing all sorts of shapes and sizes into our storage unit making sure it all fitted in perfectly. They worked so hard and were very professional. Would def recommend them.

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Alice Small
August 30, 2025

Cannot rate this company highly enough. They arrived on time and were so very helpful and friendly. They took great care of all my belongings and made sure everything was how I wanted it. I would definitely recommend and use them again.

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Stewart Dodd
August 28, 2025

Used Philip Marks Removals (Kent) to move my mother into her new home and was very pleased with the excellent service we received from the whole team.

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Lisa Jones
August 27, 2025

Philip Marks Removals moved us from Kent to Scotland, quite an undertaking! We had the packing service and the guys worked very hard to get 20 years of belongings packed. Everything arrived safely, not a glass broken or mug chipped. The guys who unpacked and moved us into our new home where absolutely charming and again very very hard working. Thank you so much.

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Alison Stone
August 15, 2025

After a stressful few days waiting for exchange of contracts and an agreed completion date on moving day things couldn’t have been any easier. The guys turned up at 9:30 as planned and were very professional and nothing was too much trouble, they worked tirelessly loading the lorry and then unloading again at my new house, I didn’t have to worry about anything. I hope I won’t be moving again but if I did I would certainly use Philip Marks removals and I would definitely recommend them.

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Gary Morris
July 28, 2025

Philip Marks Removals recently moved us from Kent to Suffolk, and from the first time I made contact to the day of the move, Sally was amazing. She organised a very prompt visit from Philip to see what needed doing and provide an estimate. The quote provided by Philip was clear and concise with no hidden extras. On the day of the move, the three team members were excellent and extremely hard working. They checked everything with me as to what was going. They wrapped any furniture that needed protecting and where very careful with loading everything. I would certainly use Philip Marks Removals again and would highly recommend them, they are a fabulous team.

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Derek Rogers
July 27, 2025

Exceptional service from people who clearly care. The level of customer care was first rate even though we changed our plans several times. Thank you for taking the stress out of our move.

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Amazing service from everyone, and a special thanks to the two guys. They were so kind and helpful, they really couldn’t have been better. We appreciate the service very much and will recommend you with pleasure.

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Griffin Wong
July 21, 2025

Wow… just wow! Philip Marks are absolutely outstanding. This was hands down the best moving experience I’ve ever had. They arrived on time, worked with precision and care, and handled every detail with patience and professionalism. The pre-booking process was fantastic — clear, hassle-free, and with absolutely no hidden costs. Everything was straightforward, which made the whole experience smooth from the very beginning. What truly impressed me was how they treated my belongings as if they were their own — nothing was rushed or careless. Philip’s experience really shines through; he skillfully navigated every challenge with ease and confidence. If you’re still searching or comparing moving companies — stop now. You’ve found the best. Highly recommended!

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Debbie Hubbard
July 21, 2025

I used Philip Marks Removals recently, and from the first time I made contact to the day of the move, Sally was amazing. The quote provided by Philip was clear and concise with no hidden extras. On the day of the move, the team were excellent and extremely hard working. I would certainly use Philip Marks Removals again and would highly recommend.

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Freya Bailey
July 10, 2025

Philip Marks were incredible to say the least. The pre-move in person check was amazing and prevented any hidden costs, they were able to accommodate coming in the evening which helped. The team moving me on the day (Josh and Paul) were incredible. For what had been a very stressful process organising my move they made it so easy for me and lifted a weight off my shoulders. Everything was well organised and professional, they protected all of me furniture and belongings perfectly. I would absolutely use them in the future and recommend them to anyone I know - thanks again!

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Steve Berning
July 10, 2025

Have to say it was great to have this team working on my move - from the original quote when everything was explained and a competitive quote ot the day itself where the 3 guys went above and beyond and didn't get to leave until around 7, with the Dartford Bridge to contend with on the way home. I would never challenge any of them to a game of Tetris though - don't know how they do it.

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VE Bartlett
June 25, 2025

Amazing and organised service by the whole team from bookings to the removals and storage. The two that were in charge of both my removal dates were so careful with no accidental damage at all and really put themselves out to ensure everything was where I wanted it. Great experience and very competitively priced. The firm was recommended to me and I am very happy to recommend to others.

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Joshua Gray
June 6, 2025

Fantastic company, extremely professional from start to finish, friendly and helped work around a difficult moving day. I’ve been with a lot of other removal companies before, but couldn’t recommend this one more. Thanks again, J

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kelly blake
May 4, 2025

These guys are amazing. The 3 men who helped us move, all worked their socks off for 9 solid hours. They were so friendly and helpful. Honestly, if I could rate more then 5* I would. Moving house is stressfull in itself, let alone the actual task of moving all your belongings too, but this company made that part of the process a breeze. Brilliant service.

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Oksana Elliott
April 15, 2025

We have moved a few times and dealt with different removal companies. Philip Marks removal was the best: their customer service, removal process, and of course their removal team. Excellent experience. Would highly recommend!

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Glynis Stoten
April 4, 2025

We cannot praise the service we received from Philip Marks removals enough. The men arrived right on time, they were very personable, friendly, efficient and cheerful. They were so respectful of our our home and were very careful with each item. Lots of items such as furniture were wrapped in their blankets, items of clothing were hung in their pop up wardrobes, the TV was put into a special box and everything was handled with care. We did not have one single breakage. On arrival at our new home the men placed everything where we wanted it, set up the bed, set up the three piece suite, there seemed nothing that was any trouble to them. We are so grateful and thank them very much for all their hard work. We would highly recommend Philip Marks Removals, with confidence, to anyone looking for a super removal company.

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Katie P
March 14, 2025

The team were friendly, hard working and efficient from time of booking through to moving day. Highly recommend them!

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leslie riches
March 14, 2025

It could.not have been better. 5 star rating.

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Act of Oblivion
March 13, 2025

All the chaps did a great job of moving all our belongings into storage under challenging weather conditions! And later they did a great job of moving us from storage into our new home. Everyone worked hard, were very helpful, efficient, and reliable, which ensured all the moves went smoothly and on time. No hesitations at all in recommending the company.

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J
March 9, 2025

Absolutely incredible service. I was quoted for the complete job rather than an hourly rate which was ideal for me. They were really careful with my home and furniture and kept me informed with every decision they needed to make. Would definitely use again and highly recommend.

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Marian Strachan
March 6, 2025

I used Philip Marks Removals for my recent house move and found them to be an excellent company. They arrived on time both days for packing and removal and everything was carefully packed. They will even buy the boxes back providing they are in good condition. I would certainly have no hesitation in recommending them.

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Edwina Pellikka
March 6, 2025

This company is marvellous! The movers are very polite and very hard working! I have used them three times now and every time it has all gone very smoothly. I highly recommend Philip Mark Removals in Kent.

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Andrew Jarrett
March 1, 2025

Cole, Adam and Owen all did a great a job, they came the day before and packed everything up efficiently and quickly, and on the day moved us in and setup our furniture so we had all the necessities ready to go. Definitely made moving as stress free as possible, we just had to worry about the completion and the keys. Thanks guys, you were fantastic.

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Jill Thornton
February 27, 2025

Fantastic service from Philip Marks Removals. The guys couldn’t have been more helpful.

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Steve Shilling
January 24, 2025

Very helpful, very friendly removals team, did exactly what they said they would. Helpful and friendly from start to finish and very professional. Thank you.

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Karen Squire
January 15, 2025

From start to finish Philip Marks removals were a joy to deal with. They gave us a great quote - we were travelling from Kent to Shropshire. They were very helpful with any queries I rang or emailed about. On the day the two guys who moved us couldnt have been more polite, hardworking helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Can highly recommend

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do removals cost in Maidstone?

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 Maidstone  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 Maidstone, 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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Maidstone Relocation Guide

Moving to Maidstone? Here’s a guide that’ll get you situated in the local area! Maidstone combines rural charm with modernity; a rich history, new developments and everything you could want from the county town of Kent. Maidstone is the largest town in Kent and there is evidence of settlement in the area dating back to before the Stone Age! The River Medway runs through the center of the town and was once a route for barges carrying goods between  The Thames Estuary and Tonbridge. Maidstone is just 36 miles from central london and is governed under Maidstone Borough Council. The Maidstone council website includes lots of helpful information such as Parking, Planning and Building guidelines, Rubbish Collection, Bins and Recycling and much more! If you have a lot of waste check out Haffenden Skip Hire!

Maidstone Schools

Kent County Council is a great starting point for information about local schools. Also the Government's school comparison website will give a comprehensive result if you search for Schools in Maidstone. South of Maidstone you'll find the prestigous Sutton Valence School, a co-educational day and boarding school which includes a prep school and a nursery.  Some of Maidstone's secondary schools compare favourably with Maidstone Grammar School (for boys) and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls. There's no shortage of excellent primary schools, not least Bearsted Primary Academy which was outstanding in all areas by Ofsted inspectors in 2023. MidKent college accomodates practical vocational education at their Maidstone campus. This was once the location of the Kent Institute of Art and Design whose alumni included Tracy Emin and Karen Millen. K.I.A.D. has since become part of the University For The Creative Arts which still has a campus in Maidstone.


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Maidstone Property

Not only does Maidstone have a varied housing stock near the town centre but also there's plenty of villages nearby with lovely properties. However there always seems to be more demand than supply despite substancial housebuilding during the last decade. Locals have noticed road congestion and strain on services so new housebuilding projects are often contested. Local estate agents Knight Edmonds, Seekers and Haart have more expertise on this subject than us so it's worth giving them a call!
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Maidstone Transport Links

Maistone East Railway Station is served by direct trains to & from London Victoria (1hr 7min), London Charing Cross (1hr 4min) & in the opposite direction Ashford International (31min). This was the the town's primary station until the high speed Javelin Trains started serving Maidstone West in 2011. Maidstone West Railway Station serves the Medway Valley line between Paddock Wood (19min) and Strood (17min) as it always has. Also the high speed service provides some direct services to London St. Pancras (52min) Ebbsfleet International (33min) and Stratford International (44min). These facilitate a comprehensive link to the national rail network and the channel tunnel. The M20 motorway junctions 4 to 8, North of Maidstone, provide a fast link to Dover and the Channel also in the other direction to London and the M25. Operation Brock periodically restricts the M20 between junction 8 and junction 9 at Ashford. As a concequence of significant housebuilding routes south of Maidstone frequently suffer with congestion. Not least the villages of Leeds & Langley which link M20 junction 8 to the south of Maidstone where residents have been campaigning for a bypass since 2002.
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Maidstone Transport Links
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Eating out in Maidstone

Earl Street is Maidstone's restaurant centre where you'll find Nandos, Thai Rice Club, Wildwood, Zizi's and Pizza Express amongst others. Nearby there's Frederic Bistro and The Giggling Squid. At the bottom of the High Street there's 7-Miles an interesting little Korean Restaurant. Long established Indian restaurant's are the Shamrat on Lower stone Street and the Tandoor Mahal on Medway Street. Maidstone has an old connection with the Gurkhas and so has two Nepalese restaurants, The Gurkha Kitchen and Namaste Nepalese Cuisine. In Bearsted you can't miss The Oak On The Green with it's sidekick Fish On the Green. Also at East Farleigh the Tickled Trout prides it's fish menu. The Potting Shed at Langley, The Chiltern Hundreds at Penenden Heath and the Cock Horse at Detling are all popular, well run choices
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Maidstone Accommodation

Along the M20 at junction 5 there's the Premier Inn Allington hotel by the Thomas Wyatt Beefeater. At junction 6 there's the Village hotel and also the Premier Inn  Sandling hotel which is paired with the picturesque riverside Malta Inn. At junction 7 there's the Orida Maidstone and at Junction 8 there's both the Mercure Great Danes Hotel and the Tudor Park Marriott . For the town centre there's the Travelodge and the Premier Inn, both of which are close to Maidstone West Railway Station. If you're travelling via Maidstone East Railway Station the White Rabbit is not only the nearest option but also a well run Miller & Carter Steakhouse. Other good options near town centre are the Grange Moor Hotel, the Rock House B&B and also  Stone Court House. For a rural location with real ale and a real fire in the winter you can't do better than the Black Horse on the historic Pilgrims Way at Thurnham.  
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Maidstone Recreation

Maidstone Recreation

Walk Trails around Maidstone is a great escape for the whole family to explore the local area. Why not venture on to the river and take a cruise down the Medway with the Kentish Lady River Cruises. Feeling more adventurous? Familiar with boats yourself? Why not hire a self drive boat for you and the family to take your own cruise along the river at your own pace. Check out all information regarding Bridges, Locks and Facilities for boaters on the River Medway before you set off on a boating adventure! Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre and also The Mall (formerly the Chequers Centre) combine to provide a comrehensive shopping experience in the town centre. Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery found in the historic Chillington House on St Faiths Street (north side) , the museum holds exhibits ranging from Japanese art to Egyptian mummies. Also the Tyrwhitt-Drake Carriage Museum  houses a fascinating collection, dedicated to the history of horse-drawn transport in the Maidstone area and beyond! The Museum of Kent Life can be found at Sandling, near The Malta Inn, and offers an educational & fun insight into local heritage.  Maidstone Leisure Centre is accessible to all, placed in Mote park. Facilities and recreational activities include: gym, workout classes, sports hall, adventure play zone, and a watersports center. Mote Park is award winning, 450 acres of multi-use public parkland, containing a 30 acre boating lake, miniature railway and the first class mote park cricket ground by the Mote Cricket Club. A few miles away historic Leeds Castle is popular with tourists and also hosts many events. Whilst you are there why not unleash your inner primate on the tree top obstacle course at Go Ape!
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