How much do removals cost in Maidstone?

A local move within Maidstone typically costs £510–£764 for a 2 bedroom house and £686–£1078 for a 3 bedroom house. Based on a weekday date under 25 miles. Long-distance moves from Maidstone usually run £1274–£1862 for a 3 bedroom property. Packing. Storage and dismantling are quoted separately.

Do I need a parking permit for a removal van in Maidstone?

Usually yes. Maidstone Borough Council issues a bay suspension or waiting dispensation at around £25–£55 dispensation · 5 working days notice. Town centre one way roads and river crossings slow morning arrivals. Most vetted Maidstone firms will apply on your behalf if you ask when booking.

How far in advance should I book a mover in Maidstone?

Four to six weeks is comfortable for a standard Maidstone move. And eight weeks for a Friday or end-of-month completion date. Maidstone is the county town. So crews from across Kent cover it.

Which areas of Maidstone do your vetted companies cover?

Our listed firms cover Allington. Bearsted. Loose. Shepway and Barming. Plus the surrounding Kent villages. Every company is checked for Companies House registration. Goods in Transit and Public Liability insurance. And review authenticity before it appears here.

Can I get same-week removals in Maidstone?

Often. Yes. Smaller man-and-van jobs in Maidstone can be covered at a few days notice. Particularly midweek. Full-service moves with packing need more lead time because materials are delivered before move day.

Which movers cover Maidstone?

Local firms serving Maidstone include Medway & Kent Removals and Star Removals and Maidstone Removals Ltd and Rose Removals of Kent and T.Wells Removals & Transport. Compare their reviews and ask each for a written quote.

What postcodes are in Maidstone?

Maidstone covers the ME14 ME15 ME16 ME17 postcode districts. All our listed movers work across them.

Do I need a parking permit to move house in Maidstone?

Often yes. Maidstone Borough Council charges around £25–£55 dispensation · 5 working days notice to suspend a bay. Apply at least two weeks ahead.

Movers and Packers in Maidstone

Compare vetted removal companies in Maidstone · Kent. Local crews cover Allington. Bearsted. Loose. Shepway and Barming. Maidstone is the county town. So crews from across Kent cover it.

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Vetted movers serving Maidstone

Covering Allington. Bearsted. Loose. Shepway and Barming. These are real local firms with public reviews. Always check their insurance before you book.

Medway & Kent Removals

Based in Rochester

Real local firm

5/5

50 reviews on Google

A Rochester team doing fixed price removals across North Kent every week. An in house crew with no subcontractors.

House Removals
Office Relocation
Man & Van
Storage Services
Packing
Covers Maidstone

Reviews 47 Knights Templar Way, Rochester, ME2 2ZE

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 Maidstone

Reviews 277b Gillingham Road, Gillingham, ME7 4QX

Maidstone Removals Ltd

Based in Hollingbourne

Real local firm

9.64/10

315 reviews on Checkatrade

A well reviewed Hollingbourne firm covering mid Kent. Punctual and cheerful crews on small and large moves.

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

Reviews Unit A4, Loc8 Business Park, Ashford Road, Hollingbourne, Maidstone, ME17 1WR

Rose Removals of Kent

Based in Sittingbourne

Real local firm

4.8/5

56 reviews on Google

A Sittingbourne removals and storage firm known for a smooth service. Careful packing through to unloading.

House Removals
Office Relocation
Storage Services
Packing
Covers Maidstone

Reviews 118 Grovehurst Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 2TA

T.Wells Removals & Transport

Based in Tunbridge Wells

Real local firm

4.5/5

33 reviews on Trustpilot

A Tunbridge Wells company known for hard working crews. Packing materials and storage for local and national moves.

House Removals
Office Relocation
Storage Services
Packing
Long Distance
Covers Maidstone

Reviews 3 Golden Leaves, Sandhurst Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3TQ

Movers in Maidstone you can actually trust

Picking movers in Maidstone can feel like a gamble. It does not have to. We list genuine local firms only so you can compare ratings side by side and call the ones you like.

Medway & Kent Removals and Star Removals are among the names already working across Allington. Bearsted. Loose. Shepway and Barming. A local tip from our team. So crews from across Kent cover it.

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

Movers and packers in Maidstone

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

Fragile only packing if you want to do the rest
Unpacking and flat pack removal at the new home
Mattress covers and sofa wraps included
Glass and china wrapped one piece at a time
Double walled boxes and wardrobe cartons supplied

In Maidstone a packing day for a two or three bed home tends to run from £180 to £510.

How much do house movers in Maidstone cost?

So what do house movers in Maidstone cost? For a local 2 or 3 bed move most quotes fall between £510 and £1078. That puts Maidstone close to the national average.

House move

£790

Typical range £510 to £1078

2 or 3 bed local move

Packing service

£310

Typical range £180 to £510

Added to your move

Same day move

£390

Typical range £210 to £700

Short notice van and crew

Storage hire

£160

Typical range £90 to £250

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 Maidstone

Our team keeps notes on every town we cover. In Maidstone the big one is access. Town centre one way roads and river crossings slow morning arrivals.

Maidstone Borough Council handles van parking. A bay suspension costs £25–£55 dispensation · 5 working days notice. Many movers will apply for you if you ask.

Areas our listed firms cover include Allington. Bearsted. Loose. Shepway and Barming.

Usually in your quote

Goods in transit and public liability cover
Blankets and straps and furniture covers
The crew and the van and the fuel

Things that may cost extra

Weekend or bank holiday dates
Taking apart and rebuilding furniture
Pianos and artwork and other delicate items
Waiting time if your keys come late

How long does a move in Maidstone take?

A two bed home in Maidstone usually takes four to six hours from the first box to the last. Add a few hours for a big family house or a long drive.

Buying a home in Maidstone

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

Renting in Maidstone

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

How to choose movers in Maidstone

Not sure which Maidstone firm to pick? Ask these questions first.

Find out what happens if your completion is delayed
Read the latest reviews rather than the oldest
Ask to see their goods in transit and public liability cover
Get the quote in writing with every extra listed
Confirm how many crew are coming on the day

Urgent movers in Maidstone

Need to move fast? Some Maidstone movers can do same day or next day jobs. Sudden notice from a landlord or a quick job change are the usual reasons.

Movers near Maidstone

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

Postcodes we cover in Maidstone

The movers above work across every Maidstone postcode district. Local areas include Allington. Bearsted. Loose. Shepway and Barming.

ME14
ME15
ME16
ME17

Your Maidstone moving checklist

1Eight weeks before. Get three quotes from Maidstone movers and ask each one for a home or video survey.
2Six weeks before. Apply to Maidstone Borough Council for a parking suspension. It costs around £25–£55 dispensation · 5 working days notice.
3Four weeks before. Book your mover in writing and confirm their goods in transit insurance.
4Two weeks before. Start packing rooms you use least. Label every box with its room.
5One week before. Tell Maidstone Borough Council and your utility firms your moving date. Redirect your post.
6Moving day. Clear the parking space early. Town centre one way roads and river crossings slow morning arrivals.

Movers FAQs for Maidstone

Maidstone movers costs in 2026

Property	Local	Long distance
1 bedroom flat	£372–£549	£686–£980
2 bedroom house	£510–£764	£931–£1372
3 bedroom house	£686–£1078	£1274–£1862
4 bedroom house	£931–£1470	£1715–£2548
5+ bedroom house	£1274–£2058	£2254–£3528

Guide prices for a standard weekday move with two crew plus transit insurance. Packing is usually quoted separately.

Parking & permits

Maidstone Borough Council: £25–£55 dispensation · 5 working days notice

Maidstone Borough Council issues removal vehicle permits at approximately £25–£55 dispensation · 5 working days notice.
Town centre one way roads and river crossings slow morning arrivals.
Apply for any bay suspension before you exchange contracts. Councils rarely grant same-week requests in Maidstone.

Local access notes

Town centre one way roads and river crossings slow morning arrivals

Nearby towns

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The crew who vetted every mover in Maidstone

Bramble checked their insurance. Maisie walked the access routes. Pip priced the jobs and Nell wrote the packing guides. Meet the badgers behind your Maidstone shortlist.

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