Real moves: removals case studies from Dorset and beyond
These are real moves carried out by 1st Choice Removals, from short house moves between Broadstone and Wimborne to long-distance moves to Kent, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Each one shows how our own crews planned the job, dealt with the problems on the day and looked after the customer's home and belongings.
Local house moves
Most of our work is moving families around Poole, Bournemouth, Wimborne and the surrounding towns. Local moves still need proper planning, from protecting communal hallways in flats to working around delays in key release.
- Broadstone to Wimborne: a returning customer, a jukebox and a lot of glass
- Canford Cliffs to Branksome Chine: a ground-floor flat to a second-floor flat, with a grandfather clock
- Two families, one day: a linked move from Upton to Hamworthy, and from Hamworthy to Southampton
Long-distance and UK-wide moves
Because we run our own lorries and crews, we can take on moves anywhere in the UK and plan them over more than one day when that suits the customer.
- Christchurch to Ashford: a two-day move to Kent with an overnight stop in our secure storage
- Home move to Scotland: Lancashire into storage, then almost a year later on to Ayrshire
- Relocation to Northern Ireland: Salisbury to Downpatrick, with customs paperwork and an overnight ferry
Business moves
We also move offices, shops and commercial equipment, often outside normal working hours so the business can keep trading.
- Commercial move for a Poole retail business: shelving, racking and office furniture from Poole to a new store in Leicester
Find out more about our business removals.
What these moves have in common
Every move on this page was carried out by full-time, uniformed 1st Choice crews, not agency staff. The same habits show up in each story:
- An early start, so there is time to protect the property before loading
- Floor sheeting and padding for banisters, doors and frames at both ends
- Careful wrapping for glass, antiques, artwork and other fragile pieces
- A crew that stays flexible when completion or key release runs late
Your move next
Whether you are moving round the corner or the other end of the country, the first step is a free survey. If you are in a BH postcode or DT11, we visit your home for free. From anywhere else, Get an online quote by sending short room videos or photos from your phone.
Read more about why customers choose us, see our customer reviews, or contact us to talk about your move.
Your questions answered
Are these real moves carried out by 1st Choice Removals?
Yes. Every case study on this page describes a real move carried out by 1st Choice Removals' own crews. We have removed customers' names, business names and street addresses to protect their privacy, but kept the places, the routes and what happened on the day so you can see how we plan and run a move.
Do you do long-distance moves as well as local ones?
Yes. Alongside local house moves around Wimborne, Poole and Bournemouth, we move customers anywhere in the UK, including Kent, Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as across Europe and worldwide. Longer moves can be spread over two or more days, with belongings kept securely in our storage overnight or for longer if needed.
What happens if the keys to my new home are released late?
Delays in completion and key release are common, and several moves on this page were affected. Our crews wait with your loaded belongings and start unloading as soon as the keys are released. If a longer delay is likely, we can talk to you about options such as holding your goods in our secure storage.
Can you move a family and store their furniture in between?
Yes. If your new home is not ready, we can pack and move your belongings into our containerised storage and deliver them when you are ready. Our storage is suitable for short or long periods. In one of our case studies, a family's belongings stayed with us for almost a year before we moved them to Scotland.
How do I book a survey for my own move?
Call 01202 570970, email admin@1stchoiceremovals.net or book online. In a BH postcode or DT11, Book your free home visit and pick a free time slot. From anywhere else, use Get an online quote and send short room videos or photos from your phone, with no home visit needed.