Removals in Blandford Forum and the DT11 villages
1st Choice Removals moves homes across Blandford Forum and the DT11 postcode, including Blandford St Mary, Pimperne and the villages of the Stour valley. We are a family-run removals and storage company based near Wimborne, moving Dorset households since 1990, and DT11 is included in our free home visit area.
Blandford and the DT11 postcode
Blandford Forum is a Georgian market town on the River Stour, and the DT11 postcode covers the town and a wide ring of villages around it. It is in the Dorset Council area.
- Blandford town centre: the Market Place, Salisbury Street, East Street and the streets around them
- Blandford St Mary: across the river, with a mix of older homes and newer estates
- Pimperne and Blandford Camp: to the north east of the town
- Stour valley villages: Charlton Marshall, Spetisbury, Shillingstone and Child Okeford
- Downland villages: Milton Abbas and the Winterbornes
Unlike most of the DT postcode area, DT11 is part of our free home visit area, along with every BH postcode.
Moving in Blandford's Georgian centre
Much of the town centre was rebuilt in the Georgian style after a great fire in the eighteenth century, so many homes are listed town houses. They are beautiful to live in and need careful handling on moving day.
- Tall, narrow staircases and original features, protected with padding for banisters, doors and frames
- Heavy-duty floor sheeting over old floorboards and flagstones
- Limited kerbside space on the main streets, which we plan for at the survey
If the vehicle needs space reserved with Dorset Council, we will tell you what is needed well before the day.
Villages, farmhouses and thatch
Many DT11 moves are in the villages, from thatched cottages to farmhouses with barns and outbuildings. These homes can have low doorways, tight lanes, gravel drives and long walks from the road.
We choose the vehicle to suit the access, and plan a shuttle if a large lorry cannot get close. Outbuildings, workshops and garden machinery are all included in the survey.
Moving antiques, a piano or valuable pictures from an old family home? Our specialist removals team can build bespoke wooden crates where needed.
Newer homes and family moves
Blandford has grown around its edges, with estates of family homes on the outskirts of the town and in Blandford St Mary. These moves are usually about volume: lofts, garages and children's rooms.
Our crews pack and load room by room with clear labels. If your dates do not line up, we can hold everything in containerised storage.
Moving between Blandford and Wimborne, Dorchester or Poole is something we do often. Because DT11 is within our home-visit area, we can see both ends of a local move in person, and the same full-time crew handles loading and delivery.
Why choose 1st Choice in Blandford
- Family-run since 1990, founded by Alan and Richard Vaughan
- Full-time, uniformed crews; we never use agency staff
- British Association of Removers members since 2011, with the BAR Advance Payment Guarantee on inland domestic moves
- Fully insured for goods in transit
- Packing service and packing materials sold individually Unpacking and furniture dismantling and reassembly are optional extras, charged on top.
Book your free home visit or call 01202 570970.
Your questions answered
Do you do removals in Blandford Forum?
Yes. 1st Choice Removals moves homes across Blandford Forum and the DT11 postcode, including Blandford St Mary, Pimperne, Charlton Marshall, Spetisbury, Shillingstone, Child Okeford and Milton Abbas. We are a family-run removals and storage company based near Wimborne and have been moving Dorset households since 1990.
Do you offer free home visits in Blandford?
Yes. Free home visits are available across all BH postcodes and DT11, including Blandford and its villages. One of our moving consultants looks at your belongings, stairs, access and parking, and it usually takes around 20 to 30 minutes. It is free, with absolutely no obligation. Book your free home visit and pick a free time slot.
Can you move me out of a listed Georgian house in Blandford?
Yes. Listed town houses often have tall, narrow stairs, original banisters and old floors. Our crews lay heavy-duty floor sheeting, pad banisters, doors and frames, and wrap fragile items properly. We measure large pieces at the survey and dismantle them where needed so they can be moved safely.
Can you reach a farmhouse or thatched cottage down a narrow lane?
Usually, yes. We check lane width, gateways, ground conditions and overhanging trees at the survey, then choose a vehicle that can get close safely. If a larger lorry cannot reach the door, we shuttle belongings using a smaller vehicle. Barns and outbuildings are included in the survey too.
How much do removals in Blandford cost?
We do not publish set prices because every move is different. Your quote depends on how much you are moving, access at both addresses, the distance, and whether you want packing, storage or specialist handling. After a free home visit you receive a written quote by email, which you can accept online. Book your free home visit or call 01202 570970.
Can you store my belongings between Blandford house moves?
Yes. We have around 1,000 storage units across four local sites and use containerised storage. Your belongings are sealed into a container at your home and not handled again until delivery. Storage can be short term between completions or longer while you renovate an older property.
Do you move people from Blandford abroad?
Yes. We move people from Blandford to Europe and worldwide, including France, Spain, Portugal, Australia, the USA and Canada. We survey, plan and manage the move, with trusted partner removal firms carrying out European transport and partner agents handling customs clearance and delivery at worldwide destinations. For shipping abroad, marine insurance must be arranged by you directly, and we explain this clearly when we quote.
Do I need to arrange parking for a removal in Blandford town centre?
Possibly. The Market Place, Salisbury Street and East Street have limited kerbside space, and on-street parking is managed by Dorset Council. We check where the vehicle can stop at the survey and tell you if space needs to be reserved. Most homes on the newer estates have driveways and need nothing.