Movers and Packers in Chatham

Compare vetted removal companies in Chatham · Kent. Local crews cover Walderslade. Lordswood. Luton and the Historic Dockyard. Medway towns are among the cheapest places to move in Kent.

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Vetted movers serving Chatham

Covering Walderslade. Lordswood. Luton and the Historic Dockyard. These are real local firms with public reviews. Always check their insurance before you book.

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Burns Removals

Based in Gravesend

Real local firm
10/10
420 reviews on Checkatrade

A Gravesend firm with hundreds of strong reviews. Customers praise flexibility around changing completion dates.

  • House Removals
  • Man & Van
  • Storage Services
  • Packing
  • Long Distance
  • Covers Chatham
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Star Removals

Based in Gillingham

Real local firm
4.9/5
163 reviews

A Gillingham removals company with hundreds of strong reviews. Domestic and commercial moves with packing and storage.

  • House Removals
  • Office Relocation
  • Man & Van
  • Storage Services
  • Packing
  • Long Distance
  • Covers Chatham

Movers in Chatham you can actually trust

Looking for movers in Chatham who turn up on time and treat your things like their own? You are in the right place. Every firm above is a real Kent business with public reviews you can check before you pick up the phone.

You will find firms like Burns Removals and Medway & Kent Removals covering Walderslade. Lordswood. Luton and the Historic Dockyard. Medway towns are among the cheapest places to move in Kent.

Tell us about your move once and get up to five quotes from movers in Chatham. It is free and there is no obligation.

Movers and packers in Chatham

Short on time? Movers and packers in Chatham handle the lot. They wrap the glasses. They box the books. They label every carton by room so unpacking is quick.

  • Double walled boxes and wardrobe cartons supplied
  • Every box labelled by room for a faster unpack
  • Fragile only packing if you want to do the rest
  • Beds and wardrobes taken apart and rebuilt
  • TVs and mirrors packed in fitted cartons

Expect a packing service in Chatham to cost around £300 for a typical family home.

How much do house movers in Chatham cost?

So what do house movers in Chatham cost? For a local 2 or 3 bed move most quotes fall between £484 and £1023. That puts Chatham below the national average.

House move

£750

Typical range £484 to £1023

2 or 3 bed local move

Packing service

£300

Typical range £170 to £480

Added to your move

Same day move

£370

Typical range £200 to £670

Short notice van and crew

Storage hire

£150

Typical range £80 to £240

Per month for a typical home

Treat these as ballpark figures. A proper quote will look at your stairs and your parking and the size of your furniture.

Local know-how for house movers in Chatham

Every town has its quirks. Here is the one that catches people out in Chatham. Hillside terraces have tight streets and resident permit bays.

If your van needs a bay you book it through Medway Council. Budget £25–£55 dispensation · 5 working days notice. Ask your mover to sort it as part of the quote.

Areas our listed firms cover include Walderslade. Lordswood. Luton and the Historic Dockyard.

Usually in your quote

  • Blankets and straps and furniture covers
  • Goods in transit and public liability cover
  • Loading and unloading at both homes

Things that may cost extra

  • Waiting time if your keys come late
  • Taking apart and rebuilding furniture
  • A parking bay suspension
  • Weekend or bank holiday dates

How long does a move in Chatham take?

Most local moves in Chatham finish in a single day. A flat might take three hours. A four bed house can run into the evening if access is tight.

Buying a home in Chatham

  • You book and pay for your own movers
  • Agree timings with your solicitor if you move on completion day
  • Ask Chatham movers if they hold dates without a big deposit

Renting in Chatham

  • Ask your landlord or agent if they have a preferred mover
  • You may need van parking consent from Medway Council
  • Book end of tenancy cleaning for the day after you leave

How to choose movers in Chatham

Five checks we tell everyone moving in Chatham to make.

  • Check they have moved homes in Walderslade before
  • Find out what happens if your completion is delayed
  • Ask who applies for the parking bay and who pays
  • Confirm how many crew are coming on the day
  • Ask to see their goods in transit and public liability cover

Urgent movers in Chatham

Short notice moves happen. Several firms around Walderslade keep a van free for urgent work. Fill in the form and ask for a callback.

Movers near Chatham

Moving across Kent? See movers and packers in nearby towns.

Postcodes we cover in Chatham

The movers above work across every Chatham postcode district. Local areas include Walderslade. Lordswood. Luton and the Historic Dockyard.

  • ME4
  • ME5

Your Chatham moving checklist

  1. 1Eight weeks before. Get three quotes from Chatham movers and ask each one for a home or video survey.
  2. 2Six weeks before. Apply to Medway Council for a parking suspension. It costs around £25–£55 dispensation · 5 working days notice.
  3. 3Four weeks before. Book your mover in writing and confirm their goods in transit insurance.
  4. 4Two weeks before. Start packing rooms you use least. Label every box with its room.
  5. 5One week before. Tell Medway Council and your utility firms your moving date. Redirect your post.
  6. 6Moving day. Clear the parking space early. Hillside terraces have tight streets and resident permit bays.

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