A range of removals and storage services to take the headache out of moving house, all tailored to your personal needs. Our experience, knowledge and personal service help you with a smooth, stress free move.
When it comes to moving you deserve a company that understands your needs and makes the process as smooth as possible.
At Bournes, we're here to ensure your move to your new home is a stress-free, seamless and enjoyable experience and not a headache.
Here's how we do that...
Established in 1875 we've got many years of experience in handling your move with expertise and care.
There aren't many move situations we've not come across before, from access problems and specialist items to home sale chains collapsing and burst pipes - we have built the expertise and resources to help you overcome whatever challenges your move day might throw at you!
Feel secure knowing we have been pre-vetted by the British Association of Removers:
As a family-run company you'll have a personalised and attentive service.
We customise our service and move plans to your individual needs, whether that's help with packing, temporary storage or simply making sure the beds are unloaded first. We tailor the right resources to ensure everything happens just how you want it to.
Our fixed quote means no hidden fees, giving you confidence and clarity in your moving costs.
We'll include everything in your quote and highlight where a cost is optional so you can choose the services to suit your individual needs and budget.
Your own dedicated move manager will support you through your move, every step of the way.
From arranging your move dates and advising on packing to handling any last-minute changes - they are there to make sure everything runs smoothly for you.
Packing, loading and transport is a physical service, provided by humans, with a range of risks involved. Whilst we do everything in our power to avoid damage (like extensive training and the best packing materials) our comprehensive transit insurance options provide you financial peace of mind should the unexpected happen.
Are you worried about having strangers in your home? We get it, moving is very personal. That's why all our staff must provide character references as well as DBS background security checks before they join the company.
Our crews undergo full professional training in the technical skills to pack, load and transport items safely as well as soft skills like customer service to help make sure your move is a great experience.
Our fleet of removals vehicles range from small 3.5 Ton packing vans right up to Road Trains. This means whatever the size of your move, or access to your property, we have the right size vehicle to help.
Our vehicles are custom-designed to make moving as safe and easy as possible (including ramps, air ride suspension, tail lifts and rails to secure items in transit).
What's more our fleet is maintained at our own workshop minimising the risk of breakdown and maximising safety.
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 01892 528271 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.
Our experienced crews carefully protect, load, transport and unload your precious belongings as if they were their own. We can even do the packing for you if you want us to.
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 01892 528271 or request your quote online.
From our home on North Farm Industrial Estate in Tunbridge Wells we offer Removals and Storage throughout West Kent and across the border into Sussex and Greater London. Areas we cover include:
Bournes has been providing local removals and storage services in Kent and Sussex since 1875 and have had a home in Tunbridge Wells since 1978. In fact, we've been operating locally since before then as Bourne family bought J.Martin and Sons (Martins) taking over the business that had been operating in London Road and Draper Street Southborough since the late 1800's.
Today Bournes operates from its new home at North Farm, having grown the numbers of teams and vehicles available to help customers move house in the local area. We are still proud to be a family run company with a passion for providing a professional removals service and a happy moving house experience.
We're proud of the reputation we've achieved for quality of service which has led us to becoming a certified member of the British Association of Removers.
Tunbridge Wells is a beautiful town with fantastic architecture and a wide range of property shapes, sizes, ages and access. We know some properties in Tunbridge Wells and the local area can be challenging to move into and out of, whether that's being able to get a vehicle parked close to your front door, protecting buildings that have stood for hundreds of years or being able to get large furniture out of tight spaces. We have many years of experience in handling removals in Tunbridge Wells and extensive local knowledge (most of our employees live locally). This means we can proactively plan any solutions to problems or concerns regarding your individual move to make sure everything runs smoothly
Our Address: Unit 4 Tunbridge Wells Enterprise Centre, North Farm Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3DR.
Tunbridge Wells Telephone: 01892 528271
Email: info@bournesmoves.com
Directions: We are based just off North Farm Road, on the left as you approach the traffic lights under the railway bridge.
Tunbridge Wells 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 in Tunbridge Wells 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.
The local council in Tunbridge Wells is Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.
Their website is full of useful information for residents moving to or within the town, including paying council tax or finding local facilities like parks, childcare and schools. You can report issues with the area you live or even look for a local job.
Property Agents in Tunbridge Wells
If you've not found your home in Tunbridge Wells yet, as you can imagine, Tunbridge Wells has lots of estate agents to help you with your search.
Alexander Boyes, Andrews, Ashton Burkinshaw, Bardens, Barnes Kingsnorth, Belvoir, Bracketts, Brettsletts, Connells, Doorknobs, Equus, Fine & Country, Flying Fish, Freeman Forman, Green Lizard, Hamptons, Hunni, Jackson-Stops, Kings Estates, KMJ Property, Knight Frank, LeGrys, Maddisons, Martin & Co, Mother Goose, Savills, SouthEastPML, Sumner Pridham, The Letting Company, Thompson Spare, TW Property, Ward & Partners, Winkworth, Wood & Pilcher and Your Move all have offices in Tunbridge Wells and can help you find the right home and area to suit you and your requirements.
In amongst all the upheaval of unpacking, a new commute or finding your way around locally you'll likely be pretty busy on your first few days in your new home. If you don't fancy cooking or just need a break you'll be spoilt for great places to eat or get a well deserved drink in Tunbridge Wells.
There's a full list on the official Visit Tunbridge Wells website or on TripAdvisor's Tunbridge Wells Pages. Here's a few of our staff favourites:
The need to dispose of waste packing materials, old furniture or used boxes are one of the unfortunate downsides of moving house, but there are ways to minimise the environmental impact by carefully recycling wherever possible.
Some recycling will be collected from your home by Tunbridge Wells Borough council or there is a large waste recycling centre on the North Farm estate ('the tip') for any excess or items that can't go in the bin. Visit the visit the TWBC 'Bins and Recylcing' website to find out how to recycle based on what you need to dispose of.
It's also worth considering donating items to a local charity shop. The British Heart Foundations Tunbridge Wells Furniture and Electrical shop takes a wide range of items and offer a collection service too.
Please think green when disposing of your household rubbish !