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THE MOST frequently asked question from people regarding house removal costs and working out how to get their belongings to their new home is "how much does a removal company cost?".

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

At Bournes, we move thousands of...

Every year since 1996 Rye Town council has displayed local artist John Ryan's reproduction of The Adoration of the Magi (a triptych depicting the nativity scene originally painted in 1423 by Gentile de Fabriano) in the town hall's 'Buttermarket'. The artwork was John's gift to the town (featuring a subtly hidden image of his beloved character Captain Pugwash alongside the traditional nativity) and its original construction involved many local helpers. 

Bournes Home Moves was first endorsed by Which? Trusted Traders on the 24th November 2014 meaning we are now celebrating 7 years of endorsement. 

Below we explain how Bournes are responding to the Coronavirus pandemic and how our services are currently impacted. 

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1. Introduction from Managing Director Wesley Bourne
2. How we are keeping our customers, employees and communities safe
3. Service Status updates
4. Potential impacts on International Removals Services
5. Potential impacts on Destination Relocation Services
6. Impact assessments for Corporate Clients 
7. Frequently Asked Questions

introduction 

Dear valued customer,

Bournes Moves has announced its acquisition of local removals and storage company Robinsons of Aylesbury. 

Robinsons of Aylesbury was founded in 1909 and has built a strong reputation as a reliable removal company, generating most of its custom through word of mouth recommendations throughout the Buckinghamshire area.

Bournes Home Moves is a family-run company founded in 1875 with facilities throughout the South East of England in Kent, Sussex and Surrey. The acquisition means that Bournes can...

We know you have a choice of household moving companies, and if we've not convinced you yet here are some great reasons to choose Bournes as your removals company.

If you’re looking to sell, you’ve likely had people telling you about the importance of staging. If you’ve been asking yourself “how can I sell my house quickly?” these top staging tips from webuyanyhouse.co.uk can help!

• A rapid Covid-19 testing programme is launching at Bournes Moves, as part of the Government’s UK-wide continuing drive to increase the availability of testing.
• Partnership between Bournes and Department of Health and Social Care to use rapid lateral flow tests, to work towards returning life to as normal as possible.
• Testing of Employees who cannot work from home on began on the 8th of February

We are proud to announce that 2 Bournes employees, Aaron Craig and Charlie Birnie have completed their HGV Driver Apprenticeships and have now moved into full time Removals Driver roles at Bournes. 

Can I move house during the Coronavirus pandemic?

Yes. The government has made it clear that people who wish to move home can continue to do so in all tiers, including during the national restrictions starting on the 5th of January 2021. This needs to be done safely and the process may be different to usual.