Removals in Broadstone, Dorset
1st Choice Removals moves homes across Broadstone and the BH18 postcode, from the roads around the Broadway to family houses near the Castleman Trailway. We are a family-run removals and storage company based at Canford Business Park, close to Broadstone, and have been moving local families since 1990.
Broadstone is on our doorstep
Broadstone sits between Poole, Corfe Mullen and Wimborne, and our yard on Magna Road is close by. We have moved many Broadstone families over the years, some of them more than once.
Broadstone has its own postcode, BH18, and is part of the BCP Council area. We also regularly move people in the neighbouring areas:
- Corfe Mullen (BH21), to the west
- Merley and Canford Magna (BH21), to the north
- Creekmoor and Canford Heath (BH17), to the south and east, covered on our Poole page
Broadstone homes and what they need
Broadstone is mainly residential, with a wide spread of property types.
- Victorian and Edwardian houses on the older roads close to the Broadway
- Inter-war and post-war detached houses and bungalows on large, leafy plots
- Later estates of family homes on the edges of the village
- Retirement apartments and flats near the shops
Larger family homes often come with full lofts, garages and garden buildings. We look at all of these at the survey, so the right size vehicle and crew arrive on the day.
Practical tips for moving in Broadstone
Most Broadstone homes have driveways, but some roads are narrow or tree-lined, with limited space for a large vehicle to turn.
- Parking: on-street parking is managed by BCP Council. The roads around the Broadway can be busy, and we will tell you if space needs to be reserved.
- Steep drives and gravel: we check these at the survey and bring the right equipment
- Mature trees: low branches can affect where a high-sided lorry can stop, so we plan the position in advance
- Apartments: we check lift size and building rules, and protect communal areas
A real Broadstone move
One of our favourite jobs was for a client we had first moved over nine years earlier. When it was time to move again, from Broadstone to Wimborne, they came straight back to us.
The crew arrived at 8am, loaded the items the client had already packed, and gave particular pieces specialist export-wrap protection. Read the full Broadstone to Wimborne story.
How your Broadstone move works
- Free home visit: available across all of BH18. Book your free home visit.
- Written quote: sent by email after your visit, and you can accept it online. Call 01202 570970 with any questions.
- Packing: use our packing service, or buy packing materials individually. Unpacking and furniture dismantling and reassembly are optional extras, charged on top.
- Moving day: a full-time, uniformed crew protects floors with heavy-duty sheeting and pads banisters, doors and frames.
- Storage: if dates do not line up, we can keep everything in containerised storage.
Why choose 1st Choice in Broadstone
- Family-run since 1990, started in nearby Canford Magna
- British Association of Removers members since 2011, offering the BAR Advance Payment Guarantee on inland domestic moves
- No agency staff, ever
- Fully insured for goods in transit
- Specialist care for pianos, antiques and artwork
- More than 100 written customer reviews
Your questions answered
Do you do removals in Broadstone?
Yes. 1st Choice Removals moves homes across Broadstone and the BH18 postcode, as well as neighbouring Corfe Mullen, Merley, Creekmoor and Canford Heath. We are a family-run company based at Canford Business Park, close to Broadstone, and have been moving local families since 1990.
Is the home visit free for a Broadstone move?
Yes. Free home visits are available across all BH postcodes, including BH18. One of our moving consultants looks at your belongings, stairs, loft, garage 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.
Do I need to arrange parking for a removal lorry in Broadstone?
Usually not, as most Broadstone homes have driveways. Roads near the Broadway can be busy, and on-street parking is managed by BCP Council, so space may occasionally need to be reserved. We check parking and access at the survey, including narrow roads and low branches, and tell you if anything needs arranging.
Can you move me from Broadstone to Wimborne?
Yes, and it is a move we have done many times. Our base is between the two, which makes local moves like this simple to plan. You can read about a real Broadstone to Wimborne move for a returning customer in our case studies section.
How much do removals in Broadstone 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 pack for me?
Yes. Our packing service can cover the whole house, or just the kitchen, glassware and other fragile items. Our crews wrap fragile pieces properly and label boxes by room. If you would rather pack yourself, we sell packing materials individually, so you only buy what you need.
Do you use agency staff?
No. Every 1st Choice move is carried out by full-time, uniformed members of our own team. We never use agency staff. The people in your home are trained by us and used to protecting floors, banisters, doors and frames before any furniture is moved.
Can you store my belongings if my Broadstone sale completes first?
Yes. We have around 1,000 storage units across four local sites and use containerised storage, so your belongings are sealed into a container at your home and not handled again until delivery. Storage can be for a few days between completions, or longer while you find the right home or renovate.