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When should I book a removal company for moving house?

By Kirsty Parsons - November 26, 2025
When should I book a removal company for moving house?

According to the TwentyCI 2025 Mover Alerts report the average time to completion in the South East of England is 128 days (approx. 18 weeks), and we recommend booking your removal company 4-6 weeks before your target move date (longer in peak periods like summer). 

Moving house can be a stressful experience - but it doesn't have to be. A removal company can take some of the burden off your shoulders, but getting the timing right for your booking is important to ensure enough time to get quotes...

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Why Exchange and Completion Are So Important When Booking a Removal Company

By Kirsty Parsons - October 23, 2025
Why Exchange and Completion Are So Important When Booking a Removal Company

Moving house is one of the most stressful life events - and not just because of the packing and upheaval. The timing of your move is one of the biggest factors in whether it goes smoothly or becomes a day full of unexpected costs and stress.

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Bournes Moves - your local BAR removals company

By Bournes Moves - October 1, 2025
Bournes Moves - your local BAR removals company

Bournes Moves is a British Association of Removers (BAR) registered member. This means services have been pre-vetted and inspected to reduce the risk of anything going wrong during your house move.

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Top Questions to Ask Your Home Removal Company

By Kirsty Parsons - September 26, 2024
Top Questions to Ask Your Home Removal Company

Moving to a new home is a significant milestone, and choosing the right removal company can make all the difference. Here are the top questions you must ask to ensure a smooth and stress-free relocation.

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How to Get a Removal Company Quote

By Kirsty Parsons - July 11, 2024

Getting a removal company quote can be confusing and time-consuming - and getting it wrong can lead to hidden costs and a bad move experience. Here's how to get a removal company quote that will give you accurate pricing and smooth transition to your new home in 3 simple steps. 

In this post we'll cover:

  • Finding removal companies to invite to quote
  • Understanding the importance of a pre-move survey
  • Comparing quotes 
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The Average UK House Removal Costs for 2025 (and what influences Your House Moving Price?)

By Kirsty Parsons - July 2, 2024
The Average UK House Removal Costs for 2025 (and what influences Your House Moving Price?)

As an experienced Removal Company that moves thousands of families every year one of the most frequently asked questions we have always been asked "how much does a removal company cost?".

The ballpark answer is that the cost of using a removal company for a 3 bedroom house is from around £900 for a lightly furnished house if you are doing your own packing and moving locally (up to 25 miles), or from around £1200 if you want the removal company to do the packing for you. (Based on removals in...

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Comparing Removal Company Quotes: A guide

By Kirsty Parsons - April 18, 2024
Comparing Removal Company Quotes: A guide

Comparing quotes effectively can be tricky, but fear not! This guide will equip you with the knowledge to make an informed decision and choose the perfect mover for your big day. We'll cover everything from understanding the importance of a formal contract to comparing move plans and insurance options.

If you only have a few minutes, the quick video below gives an overview of how to compare quotes and you can find more detail in the guide below. 

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Declutter Your Holiday Chaos: Post-Christmas Organising & Storage Guide

By Kirsty Parsons - December 14, 2023
Declutter Your Holiday Chaos: Post-Christmas Organising & Storage Guide

Hopefully you've had a joyful festive season, filled with laughter and togetherness - but also, probably, an abundance of 'stuff'! From all the lovely gifts received to used wrapping paper and packaging, Christmas decorations that still need to be taken down and the extra furniture bought out to accommodate visiting guests. 

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Ultimate guide to Removal company Storage services

By Bournes Moves - November 30, 2023
Ultimate guide to Removal company Storage services

Removal Company storage services are a great choice if you are:

  • Moving house but can't move straight into your new home
  • Having a new house built
  • Renovating your home
  • In between rental properties
  • Moving abroad temporarily
  • Decluttering to sell your home 
  • In need of extra space at home but don't need frequent access to some of your items. 

 Whatever your reason we've answered some of the top questions you might have about using removal company storage for your belongings.

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Tips for moving house with children

By Bournes Moves - October 19, 2023
Tips for moving house with children

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Moving house is stressful enough at the best of times when there's just yourself or one other person to consider. But what about when you're moving house with children? No matter how many little darlings you've got, it's bound to increase the stress levels for all involved as you naturally worry about the disruption it will cause to their lives and how you'll organise everything.

If you're about to move house and have children moving with you here's our...

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