Quick list: the 15 best removal companies in Margate
| Company | Best for | Based in |
|---|---|---|
| L & K Removals | Best for fixed price quotes and a fully employed team | Margate CT9 |
| Viking Group (The Transporter Removals) | Best for extra included services | Margate and Ramsgate |
| Heads Removals | Best for over thirty years of family run experience | Margate and wider Thanet |
| Andrews of Kent Removals & Storage | Best for full packing and storage service | Serves Margate from Thanet CT postcode area |
| BHP Removals | Best for a small family run team | Serves Margate from Broadstairs |
| Stranks Removals & Storage | Best for larger homes and storage | Serves Margate from Ashford CT postcode area |
| Doo's Removals | Best for careful handling of fragile items | Serves Margate from Aylesham |
| Regal Moving & Storage | Best for over twenty five years of removals experience | Serves Margate from Thanet |
| Relokates | Best for fixed price guarantees | Serves Margate from Thanet |
| Andrews Of Kent Removals (Thanet branch) | Best for award recognised service | Serves Margate from Thanet office |
| Castles Removals and Storage | Best for combined household and commercial storage | Serves Margate from Deal |
| Medway & Kent Removals | Best for fixed price quoting | Serves Margate from Rochester |
| Deal Light Transport | Best for combined domestic and commercial work | Serves Margate from Deal |
| Pickfords | Best for national and international relocation | National coverage including Margate |
| Britannia Movers International | Best for a national brand with local agents | National coverage including Margate |
1. L & K Removals
Best for: Best for fixed price quotes and a fully employed team.
L & K Removals is based in Margate and has over ten years of experience serving Thanet.
The firm uses its own employed staff rather than subcontractors and offers three service tiers from a basic move to a full packing white glove option.
Fixed price quotes are given within two hours and the team covers Margate Ramsgate Broadstairs and the wider Kent area.
Services: House removals · Man and van · Storage · Packing.
Phone: 01843 278026.
2. Viking Group (The Transporter Removals)
Best for: Best for extra included services.
The Transporter Removals is a Margate and Ramsgate based group trading for over nine years under Viking Group Ltd.
Every booking includes free mattress protection floor covers and washing machine disconnection and reconnection.
Twelve month 0% payment plans are offered which helps spread the cost of a larger family move.
Services: House removals · Man and van · Packing · Furniture dismantling.
Phone: 01843 262023.
3. Heads Removals
Best for: Best for over thirty years of family run experience.
Heads Removals runs a dedicated Thanet line covering Margate alongside branches in Canterbury Dover and Folkestone.
A trained packing team handles fragile items and the firm stores belongings at a purpose built facility in St Nicholas at Wade.
A solid choice for anyone wanting decades of local East Kent experience behind the move.
Services: House removals · Business removals · Storage · Packing.
Phone: 01843 808488.
4. Andrews of Kent Removals & Storage
Best for: Best for full packing and storage service.
Andrews of Kent has over thirty five years of trading and a dedicated Thanet phone line covering Margate.
A home visit before the move produces a detailed written quote covering dismantling and reassembly of furniture.
Their own fleet handles local national and international jobs which suits a full family house move.
Services: House removals · Storage · Packing · Office removals.
Phone: 01843 299500.
5. BHP Removals
Best for: Best for a small family run team.
BHP Removals is a family run team based in Broadstairs covering Margate and the rest of Thanet.
The small friendly staff group tailors each job individually rather than following a fixed template.
Alongside removals the firm offers house clearance and waste removal which suits people downsizing.
Services: House removals · House clearance · Packing · Storage.
Phone: 07502 418821.
6. Stranks Removals & Storage
Best for: Best for larger homes and storage.
Stranks has been moving Kent families since 1941 and runs its fleet from an Ashford depot.
The firm surveys every property first which helps plan around Margate's mix of converted Victorian flats and larger family homes in Westbrook.
Containerised storage suits people who need to store belongings between completion dates.
Services: House removals · Storage · Packing · Fine art and piano moving.
7. Doo's Removals
Best for: Best for careful handling of fragile items.
This small Aylesham based operator covers south east Kent including Thanet and Margate.
Reviewers highlight speed and careful handling of breakables such as glassware and mirrors.
A good fit for a straightforward house move with a compact experienced crew.
Services: House removals · Man and van.
8. Regal Moving & Storage
Best for: Best for over twenty five years of removals experience.
Regal Moving & Storage has over twenty five years of experience covering Kent including Margate and the wider Thanet coastline.
The firm handles seaside flats and cottages as well as larger family homes and business relocations.
European and international removals are also part of the service alongside local secure storage.
Services: House removals · Business removals · Storage · Packing.
9. Relokates
Best for: Best for fixed price guarantees.
Relokates covers Margate and the surrounding Kent area with fully insured fixed price removals.
The firm builds its reputation on arriving on time and keeping the quoted price the same on moving day.
Access and permit needs are assessed in advance which helps with Margate's tighter Old Town streets.
Services: House removals · Office removals · Packing.
Phone: 07359 724844.
10. Andrews Of Kent Removals (Thanet branch)
Best for: Best for award recognised service.
This is the Thanet contact point for Andrews of Kent covering local Margate moves under the wider group.
The firm is fully licensed for HGV vehicles and is a member of the Road Haulage Association with regular vehicle inspections.
A written comprehensive quote is given after a free home visit for every job.
Services: House removals · Business removals · Packing · Storage.
Phone: 01843 299500.
11. Castles Removals and Storage
Best for: Best for combined household and commercial storage.
Castles is a family owned firm based near Deal covering Margate as part of its wider East Kent coverage.
The company offers secure storage for documents and office furniture alongside standard household removals.
International shipping and air freight are also available given the firm's coastal base.
Services: House removals · Commercial removals · Storage · International removals.
Phone: 01304 373251.
12. Medway & Kent Removals
Best for: Best for fixed price quoting.
This Rochester based firm covers Margate as part of its regular North and East Kent removals work.
The in house crew handles every job without subcontracting which keeps the same team throughout the move.
Fixed price quotes are confirmed within an hour of enquiry.
Services: House removals · Man and van · Packing · Storage.
13. Deal Light Transport
Best for: Best for combined domestic and commercial work.
Deal Light Transport has been established since 1990 and covers Margate alongside its home base in Deal.
The firm handles domestic and business removals plus student and doctor relocations across East Kent.
Long experience on the coastal roads linking Thanet with the rest of Kent supports smooth planning.
Services: House removals · Commercial removals · Packing · Storage.
Phone: 01304 373553.
14. Pickfords
Best for: Best for national and international relocation.
Pickfords covers every UK postcode including Margate and offers the largest self storage network of any national remover.
The international team handles door to door shipping for people relocating overseas from Thanet.
A dependable choice for long distance moves alongside the 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 national brand with local agents.
Britannia works through local agents across Kent including coverage for Margate and Thanet.
The brand offers storage and international shipping alongside standard house removal services.
Useful for people wanting the reassurance of a nationally recognised name behind the move.
Services: House removals · Storage · International removals.
How much do removals cost in Margate?
Margate prices depend heavily on whether a property sits in the tighter Old Town streets or the wider roads of Westbrook and Garlinge. Converted flats can take longer to load due to stairs.
| Property | Local move in Margate | Margate to London |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed flat | £290 to £480 | £550 to £800 |
| 2 bed house | £440 to £690 | £700 to £1,000 |
| 3 bed house | £640 to £940 | £900 to £1,300 |
| 4 bed house | £890 to £1,290 | £1,200 to £1,700 |
| 5 bed house | £1,150 to £1,750 | £1,550 to £2,250 |
Parking and permits for removal vans in Margate
Thanet District Council controls resident permit parking across much of Margate including the Old Town and Cliftonville. A bay suspension can be booked ahead of a move for guaranteed van space.
The Old Town's narrow lanes around the Harbour Arm restrict where larger vans can park so many firms use a smaller shuttle vehicle for the final stretch.
Westbrook and Garlinge tend to have wider streets and easier off street parking which usually speeds up loading.
To book a parking suspension or dispensation visit the Thanet District Council parking page.
Tips for moving in Margate
- Old Town streets near the Harbour Arm are narrow so confirm access with your firm beforehand
- Cliftonville's converted Victorian houses often have several flights of stairs so ask about hoisting
- Seafront roads can be busy in summer so avoid peak weekend afternoons if possible
- Westbrook and Garlinge have easier parking for larger removal lorries
- Ramsgate Road can be slow during school run times so factor this into your schedule
- Book storage early if there is a gap between selling and completing since Thanet firms get booked up quickly in summer
How to choose the right removal company in Margate
- Get at least three quotes from firms that know Margate.
- 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 Margate these movers cover
Margate covers the seafront and Old Town the regenerated Harbour Arm area and Cliftonville to the east all within postcode district CT9. Westbrook and Garlinge sit to the west with more spacious family housing.
Nearby Broadstairs and Ramsgate are a short drive away and several of the firms above also cover these towns as part of their regular Thanet area work.