Quick list: the 15 best removal companies in Herne Bay
| Company | Best for | Based in |
|---|---|---|
| Medway & Kent Removals | Best for fixed price quotes | Serves the town from Rochester |
| Heads Removals | Best for over thirty years of East Kent experience | Serves East Kent from Canterbury Dover Thanet and Folkestone |
| Andrews of Kent Removals & Storage | Best for storage on top of a full removal | Canterbury CT1 |
| White & Company | Best for a detailed pre move survey | Serves East Kent |
| W.M. Foad Removals | Best for coverage from a nearby coastal base | Whitstable CT5 |
| Bearsbys | Best for a BAR certified family firm | Serves the town from Canterbury |
| Hilderbrands Removals and Storage | Best for a long established local firm | Serves the town from Canterbury and Whitstable |
| G7 Removal Ltd | Best for office and house moves together | Canterbury CT2 |
| Phileo Clearance & Removals | Best for friendly service on smaller jobs | Canterbury CT1 |
| Canterbury Man and Van | Best for a small punctual crew | Sturry CT2 |
| L & K Removals | Best for fixed price local moves | Margate CT9 |
| BHP Removals | Best for a small friendly team | Broadstairs CT10 |
| Doo's Removals | Best for careful handling of fragile items | Aylesham CT3 |
| Bishop's Move | Best for national and international moves | Serves East Kent from Tunbridge Wells and Bromley |
| Pickfords | Best for a well known national brand | Serves East Kent |
1. Medway & Kent Removals
Best for: Best for fixed price quotes.
Medway & Kent Removals covers the town from its Rochester base and gives a fixed price quote within an hour of enquiry.
The firm runs its own in house crew rather than subcontracting and covers both residential and commercial jobs.
Services: House removals · Office removals · Man and van · Storage · Packing.
2. Heads Removals
Best for: Best for over thirty years of East Kent experience.
Heads Removals is a family run business established for over thirty years and works nationally from its East Kent base. The firm offers full part or single item packing with insurance included.
Storage is available at a secure purpose built facility in Thanet and St Nicholas at Wade for anyone needing extra time between properties.
Services: House removals · Office removals · Packing · Storage.
Phone: 01227 806333.
3. Andrews of Kent Removals & Storage
Best for: Best for storage on top of a full removal.
Andrews of Kent has over 35 years of experience and has covered the Herne Bay area for over 35 years with the same team throughout every job.
A relocation representative visits the home first so the quote reflects exactly what is needed on the day. Packing materials and full dismantling of furniture are both offered.
Services: House removals · Office removals · Storage · Packing · International removals.
Phone: 01227 201647.
4. White & Company
Best for: Best for a detailed pre move survey.
White & Company carries out a detailed pre move survey either at the home or by video call so the quote is accurate before moving day.
Flexible storage is available in a range of unit sizes for anyone waiting on building works or a rental gap.
Services: House removals · Packing · Storage.
5. W.M. Foad Removals
Best for: Best for coverage from a nearby coastal base.
W.M. Foad Removals is based just along the coast in Whitstable and has over 90 years of experience covering the wider CT postcode area including Herne Bay.
The firm offers storage and shipping alongside its standard house removal service.
Services: House removals · Storage · Shipping.
Phone: 01227 272384.
6. Bearsbys
Best for: Best for a BAR certified family firm.
Bearsbys is a Canterbury based family run removals company and a member of the British Association of Removers. The team covers Herne Bay as part of its wider Canterbury district coverage.
The team offers a full professional packing service and can supply packing materials for anyone who prefers to pack themselves.
Services: House removals · Packing · Storage.
7. Hilderbrands Removals and Storage
Best for: Best for a long established local firm.
Hilderbrands has over six decades of experience across East Kent and gives a bespoke written estimate rather than a generic online figure.
Full or part packing is available and the firm also offers a part load service to keep costs down for smaller moves.
Services: House removals · Storage · Packing.
8. G7 Removal Ltd
Best for: Best for office and house moves together.
G7 Removal Ltd is an established Canterbury firm offering furniture dismantling and same day bookings when needed.
It suits customers who want a straightforward and no fuss service without extras they will not use.
Services: House removals · Office removals.
9. Phileo Clearance & Removals
Best for: Best for friendly service on smaller jobs.
Phileo Clearance & Removals is a Canterbury based team praised by reviewers for friendly staff and reliable timekeeping.
It suits smaller households or single item moves as well as full house relocations.
Services: House removals · Man and van.
10. Canterbury Man and Van
Best for: Best for a small punctual crew.
Canterbury Man and Van is based in Sturry and has a name for turning up on time and doing what they say they will.
It suits customers who want a friendly and flexible service rather than a large corporate operation.
Services: House removals · Man and van.
Phone: 07727 170590.
11. L & K Removals
Best for: Best for fixed price local moves.
L & K Removals has over ten years serving Thanet and the surrounding coastal towns with its own employed team rather than subcontractors.
Fixed price quotes are given upfront including mileage so there are no surprises on moving day.
Services: House removals · Office removals · Man and van · Storage · Packing.
Phone: 01843 278026.
12. BHP Removals
Best for: Best for a small friendly team.
BHP Removals is a small family run team based in Broadstairs covering Thanet and the wider East Kent coast.
Customers highlight punctuality and care with furniture on both small and larger moves.
Services: House removals · Man and van · Packing.
13. Doo's Removals
Best for: Best for careful handling of fragile items.
Doo's Removals is a small operator based near Canterbury and covers all of south east Kent. Reviewers mention speed on the day paired with real care for fragile items.
The team suits smaller moves where personal attention matters more than a large fleet of vehicles.
Services: House removals · Man and van.
14. Bishop's Move
Best for: Best for national and international moves.
Bishop's Move has over 170 years in the removals trade and remains family run despite its national size.
International shipping is available for customers moving overseas and long term storage can be arranged at short notice.
Services: House removals · Storage · International removals · Business removals.
Phone: 0800 107 8422.
15. Pickfords
Best for: Best for a well known national brand.
Pickfords has been operating for nearly four centuries and follows a seven step process designed to keep the move predictable.
Business relocations are handled with minimal downtime and storage is available for anyone caught mid chain.
Services: House removals · Business removals · Storage · International removals.
Phone: 0800 019 8556.
How much do removals cost in Herne Bay?
Prices in Herne Bay vary with property size and how far the crew has to carry boxes to the van. A flat with easy loading costs less than a large house with a long walk from the door.
Booking a few weeks ahead usually secures a better rate and more choice of dates.
| Property | Local move in Herne Bay | Herne Bay to London |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed flat | £300 to £450 | £460 to £690 |
| 2 bed house | £400 to £590 | £610 to £870 |
| 3 bed house | £560 to £830 | £830 to £1,190 |
| 4 bed house | £730 to £1,070 | £1,030 to £1,490 |
| 5 bed house | £1,000 to £1,470 | £1,390 to £1,990 |
Parking and permits for removal vans in Herne Bay
Canterbury City Council manages parking in Herne Bay and a bay suspension outside your property gives the removal crew clear space to load without a warden intervening.
The seafront roads and streets around the High Street and the pier are the busiest for parking especially in summer. Inland areas such as Beltinge Broomfield and Greenhill have wider roads and much easier access for a full size van.
To book a parking suspension or dispensation visit the Canterbury City Council parking page.
Tips for moving in Herne Bay
- Apply to Canterbury City Council for a bay suspension if you live on or near the seafront
- Summer weekends bring heavy visitor traffic near the pier so a weekday move often goes more smoothly
- Beltinge and Broomfield have simple off road parking that speeds up loading
- The Thanet Way can be busy at peak times so agree the route with your removal firm beforehand
- Reculver Road properties can be some distance from the town centre so factor in extra travel time
- Older seafront terraces can have steep internal stairs so check large furniture will come down safely
How to choose the right removal company in Herne Bay
- Get at least three quotes from firms that know Herne Bay.
- 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 Herne Bay these movers cover
Herne Bay's centre sits within CT6 and includes the seafront the pier and the High Street with its Victorian architecture. Herne Village to the south has an older character with narrower lanes.
Beltinge Broomfield Greenhill and Studd Hill provide more modern housing inland while Reculver sits at the eastern edge of the town and is covered by most firms on this list.