Quick list: the 15 best removal companies in Folkestone
| Company | Best for | Based in |
|---|---|---|
| More Than Movers | Best for a local Folkestone based team | Shorncliffe Industrial Estate CT20 |
| A & M Removals | Best for European removals near the port | Folkestone |
| Folkestone Man and Van Removals | Best for smaller jobs and part house moves | Folkestone |
| Stranks Removals & Storage | Best for a full survey before moving day | Serves Folkestone from Ashford CT postcode area |
| Minters Ltd | Best for long established local trading | Serves Folkestone from Dover |
| Andrews of Kent Removals & Storage | Best for full packing and storage service | Serves Folkestone from Canterbury |
| Giant Van | Best for fixed online quotes | Folkestone CT19 to CT21 |
| Heads Removals | Best for over thirty years of experience | Serves Folkestone from East Kent branches |
| Steve's Removals Dover | Best for simple straightforward pricing | Serves Folkestone from Dover |
| Medway & Kent Removals | Best for fixed price quoting | Serves Folkestone from Rochester |
| Viking Group (The Transporter Removals) | Best for extra included services | Serves Folkestone from Margate and Ramsgate |
| Deal Light Transport | Best for combined domestic and commercial moves | Serves Folkestone from Deal |
| Bearsbys | Best for experience with coastal access challenges | Serves Folkestone and wider Kent |
| Pickfords | Best for national and international relocation | National coverage including Folkestone |
| Britannia Movers International | Best for a nationally recognised brand with local agents | National coverage including Folkestone |
1. More Than Movers
Best for: Best for a local Folkestone based team.
More Than Movers is based right in Folkestone at Shorncliffe Industrial Estate and the town is genuinely its home patch.
The firm covers the grand Victorian villas on The Leas period terraces in the town centre and newer builds in Cheriton and Hawkinge.
Customers deal with the same small team throughout so there is no handover between different crews on the day.
Services: House removals · Office removals · Packing · House clearance.
Phone: 01303 765496.
2. A & M Removals
Best for: Best for European removals near the port.
A & M Removals has over twenty five years of experience and its Folkestone base gives quick access to Channel routes for European jobs.
The team handles both domestic and commercial moves and offers secure storage units for anyone needing a gap between properties.
A good choice if your move combines a local house sale with onward shipping to the continent.
Services: House removals · Packing · Storage · European removals.
3. Folkestone Man and Van Removals
Best for: Best for smaller jobs and part house moves.
This local operator run by Jay has built a strong reputation on word of mouth recommendations across Folkestone and surrounding villages.
Customers highlight courteous service and finishing within the time quoted whether it is a full house or a single room.
The firm also helps with moves into storage when a completion date has not yet been confirmed.
Services: Man and van · Full or part house moves.
Phone: 07855 787489.
4. Stranks Removals & Storage
Best for: Best for a full survey before moving day.
Stranks has been moving Kent families since 1941 and runs its fleet from an Ashford depot just off the M20.
The firm surveys every Folkestone property first which matters given the steep approaches along The Leas and the narrow streets of the Old Town and Creative Quarter.
Containerised storage and shipping support suit larger households or people with valuable antiques to move.
Services: House removals · Storage · Packing · Fine art and piano moving.
5. Minters Ltd
Best for: Best for long established local trading.
Minters has traded in nearby Dover since 1920 and covers Folkestone as part of its regular East Kent work.
The company runs its own container storage which is useful for anyone with a break between selling and completing.
A century of local experience gives them a strong understanding of the coastal roads shared by Folkestone and Dover.
Services: House removals · Storage · Packing.
6. Andrews of Kent Removals & Storage
Best for: Best for full packing and storage service.
Andrews of Kent has over thirty five years of trading experience and is a British Association of Removers member.
A home visit before the move produces a detailed written quote and the firm handles dismantling and reassembly of furniture as standard.
Their own fleet covers local national and international work which suits a full family house move.
Services: House removals · Storage · Packing · Office removals.
Phone: 01227 201647.
7. Giant Van
Best for: Best for fixed online quotes.
Giant Van covers Folkestone's postcode districts CT19 CT20 and CT21 with fixed written quotes and online booking.
House removal prices start from around £250 with man and van work available from around £45.
The firm has moved hundreds of Folkestone households across neighbourhoods from The Durlocks to Marine Parade.
Services: House removals · Man and van · Office removals.
8. Heads Removals
Best for: Best for over thirty years of experience.
Heads Removals runs a dedicated Folkestone phone line alongside branches across Canterbury Dover and Thanet.
The trained packing team wraps and moves belongings safely and the firm stores items at a purpose built facility in St Nicholas at Wade.
An established option for anyone wanting decades of East Kent experience behind the move.
Services: House removals · Business removals · Storage · Packing.
Phone: 01303 883588.
9. Steve's Removals Dover
Best for: Best for simple straightforward pricing.
Steve's Removals Dover covers Folkestone as part of its regular working area alongside Dover and Deal.
Quotes can be given from a video walk around sent by WhatsApp which saves arranging a home visit.
The firm also offers house clearance and is registered with the Environment Agency for waste collection.
Services: House removals · House clearance · Commercial removals.
Phone: 01304 823362.
10. Medway & Kent Removals
Best for: Best for fixed price quoting.
This Rochester based firm covers Folkestone as part of its wider East Kent removals work with fixed prices given within an hour.
The in house crew handles the whole job without subcontracting which keeps the same faces on site throughout.
Booking a few weeks ahead is worthwhile since Friday and end of month dates fill quickly.
Services: House removals · Man and van · Packing · Storage.
11. Viking Group (The Transporter Removals)
Best for: Best for extra included services.
Trading as The Transporter Removals this Thanet based group also covers Folkestone as part of its wider Kent work.
Free mattress protection floor covers and washing machine disconnection are included with every booking.
Twelve month 0% payment plans are available which can help spread the cost of a larger move.
Services: House removals · Man and van · Packing · Furniture dismantling.
Phone: 01843 262023.
12. Deal Light Transport
Best for: Best for combined domestic and commercial moves.
Deal Light Transport has been established since 1990 and covers Folkestone alongside its home town of Deal.
The firm handles domestic and commercial removals plus courier work and student and doctor relocations.
A long trading history across East Kent means they know the roads linking Folkestone with the rest of the coast well.
Services: House removals · Commercial removals · Packing · Storage.
Phone: 01304 373553.
13. Bearsbys
Best for: Best for experience with coastal access challenges.
Bearsbys has served Kent families since 1987 and covers Folkestone as part of its regular working area.
The team is used to steep clifftop approaches and narrow older streets found in coastal towns like Folkestone.
A trusted choice for anyone wanting a firm with decades of Kent wide moving experience.
Services: House removals · Business removals · Packing · Storage.
14. Pickfords
Best for: Best for national and international relocation.
Pickfords covers every UK postcode including Folkestone and runs the largest self storage network of any national removal firm.
Given Folkestone's Channel Tunnel terminal the international team is well placed for people relocating to Europe.
A dependable choice for long distance or overseas moves alongside the smaller local firms on this list.
Services: House removals · International removals · Storage · Business removals.
Phone: 0800 019 8556.
15. Britannia Movers International
Best for: Best for a nationally recognised brand with local agents.
Britannia works through a network of local agents across Kent covering towns including Folkestone.
The brand offers storage and international shipping alongside standard house removal services.
Useful if you want the reassurance of a well known national name behind a local Folkestone move.
Services: House removals · Storage · International removals.
How much do removals cost in Folkestone?
Folkestone prices vary with how close a property sits to the seafront and whether the Creative Quarter's narrow lanes are involved. Homes further inland in Cheriton and Hawkinge tend to be quicker and cheaper to access.
| Property | Local move in Folkestone | Folkestone to London |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed flat | £280 to £480 | £500 to £750 |
| 2 bed house | £430 to £680 | £650 to £950 |
| 3 bed house | £630 to £930 | £850 to £1,250 |
| 4 bed house | £880 to £1,280 | £1,150 to £1,650 |
| 5 bed house | £1,150 to £1,750 | £1,500 to £2,200 |
Parking and permits for removal vans in Folkestone
Folkestone and Hythe District Council manages resident permit areas around the town centre and The Leas. A bay suspension can be arranged in advance if a removal van needs guaranteed space directly outside a property.
The Creative Quarter around Tontine Street has tight pedestrian lanes that restrict larger vehicles so firms often plan a shuttle run from a nearby loading point.
Clifftop roads on The Leas can have limited parking at busy times so booking a suspension a couple of weeks ahead avoids problems on the day.
To book a parking suspension or dispensation visit the Folkestone and Hythe District Council parking page.
Tips for moving in Folkestone
- Seafront properties along The Leas often have steep approaches so confirm parking arrangements early
- The Old Town and Creative Quarter have narrow streets that limit larger vans
- Cheriton and Hawkinge have wider modern roads which usually speeds up loading
- Junction traffic near the Channel Tunnel terminal can slow the M20 at peak times
- Sandgate's coastal road can flood in bad weather so check conditions before a winter move
- Book early for European removals since Channel crossing slots need planning around ferry or tunnel times
How to choose the right removal company in Folkestone
- Get at least three quotes from firms that know Folkestone.
- Check Google and Trustpilot ratings. Aim for 4.5 stars or higher.
- Ask about goods in transit and public liability insurance.
- Confirm who arranges any parking suspension.
- Get a fixed written price not an hourly estimate.
- Ask if storage is available in case your chain is delayed.
Areas of Folkestone these movers cover
Folkestone covers the town centre and harbour area the Creative Quarter around Tontine Street and the seafront villas and flats along The Leas within postcode districts CT19 to CT21. Cheriton and Hawkinge sit further inland with more modern housing.
Nearby Sandgate and Capel-le-Ferne are popular coastal spots that several of the firms above also cover as part of their regular Folkestone area work.