Bournes Moves was founded in 1875 and today provides local removal services in Guildford and throughout Surrey.
When it comes to moving, you deserve a company that truly gets what you need and makes everything go as smoothly as possible. At Bournes, we're here to make sure your move to your new home is stress-free, seamless, and enjoyable, instead of the headache it can often turn out to be.
With over a century of experience, we've encountered and solved every type of moving challenge, from access issues to unexpected setbacks. Our expertise ensures a smooth move, no matter what your moving day brings.
As a BAR member we're pre-vetted to meet the highest industry standards, as well as providing an advance payment guarantee, trading standards approved contract and Independent Ombudsman.
Family run since 1875 with a reputation built on personal service, quality and outstanding customer feedback. Your own dedicated move manager provides expert advice and supports you throughout your move.
An up front, fixed quote and move plan with no hidden surprises with a choice of in home, phone, video or online survey.
Our friendly, pre-vetted, highly trained teams are skilled in both the technical aspects of removals and customer service, ensuring your move is handled efficiently and with care.
We provide comprehensive transit insurance options, specifically designed for home moves, giving you extra peace of mind.
An in-home or video consultation helps us understand your move, the items you're moving and what's important to you so we can give an accurate quote and plan your move so it runs smoothly.
Call us on 01483 273774 or book online.
We'll send you our free, no obligation quote setting our our charges and your customised move plan.
Our quotes are fixed price, setting out all charges upfront with no hidden surprises.
Your dedicated move manager will help you plan and prepare for move day.
They will arrange your Move Crew, vehicle and packing materials and be on hand to support before, during and after your move.
Choose the services that suit your individual move or ask us to recommend the ones we think will help you. If you need help with something you don’t see below, just ask, we’ll be happy to add in any extras you need if we can.
We serve Guildford and the surrounding areas from our base just down the road in Cranleigh. As a local team, we have expert knowledge of the Guildford area to ensure comprehensive planning for a smooth move, with an understanding of local challenges like areas with difficult access or parking.
Telephone: 01483 273774
Email: info@bournesmoves.com
Branch Opening Hours: We can help with your move requirements any time with crews available 24/7. If you need to contact us our office is open Monday-Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm or you can leave us a message after this time and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Our quotes are free and there is no obligation so why not get in touch with us right away to find out how little it could cost you to enjoy an easy, simple, enjoyable move with Bournes.
Call us on 01483 273774 or request your quote online.
As well as our standard removals, packing and storage services we offer a range of additional services that help make your move easier.
Our crews are fully trained and will take care to move all your belongings safely, but accidents and situations can happen that are sometimes outside of our control. We offer comprehensive Removals and Storage insurance, Late Key and Cancellation/ Postponement protection to give you peace of mind that you’re financially protected if the unexpected happens.
Doing your own packing or just looking for boxes? Choose from our wide range of packing boxes, paper, bubble wrap and tape to help get you started. You can ask us to include these in your quote for advance delivery.
The local council in Guildford is Guildford Borough Council.
They are responsible for services like Council Tax, Planning Permission and Building Control, Rubbish and Recycling as well as community programmes.
You can also use their website to find out more about local parks and recreation, sports facilities or even to apply for a local allotment!
There are plenty of great Estate Agents in Guildford to help you with your home search if you've not yet found a new home.
Check out the list of Estate Agents in Guildford on the Rightmove Website.
Guildford is a popular choice for many people due to its combination of a vibrant town center, excellent schools, and beautiful surroundings. Guildford is also well connected to London by train and road, making it a great place for those wanting to commute into the city while enjoying the space and peace of areas outside the city.
There is a variety of popular residential areas including:
Moving house often means you end up with some extra stuff, like used packing materials or things that don't quite fit in your new place. We encourage you to consider donating, reusing, or recycling these items.
Guildford Borough Council is responsible for Waste and Recycling in the area. Find out more about Rubbish and Recycling in Guildford on their website or find your nearest recycling point.
It's also worth considering donating items to a local charity. Some charities provide collection and delivery services for bulky furniture items, and they also sell affordable items. This way, you can support a local charity while getting something new for your home.