Removals in Ferndown, West Moors and West Parley
1st Choice Removals moves homes across Ferndown and the BH22 postcode, including Tricketts Cross, West Moors, West Parley and Longham. We are a family-run removals and storage company based at Canford Business Park near Wimborne, moving local households since 1990.
Ferndown and the BH22 postcode
Ferndown is one of our closest neighbours, and BH22 is a regular part of our week. We move homes in:
- Ferndown town centre: the roads around Victoria Road and the shopping precinct
- Tricketts Cross: the eastern side of town around the A31 and Ringwood Road junction
- West Moors: the village to the north, with its mix of bungalows and family homes
- West Parley and Longham: the southern edge towards Bournemouth, including homes along the Stour
- Hampreston and Stapehill: the quieter western side towards Wimborne
Ferndown is in the Dorset Council area, and every BH22 address qualifies for a free home visit.
Bungalows, retirement homes and downsizing
Ferndown is well known for its bungalows and chalet bungalows, and for its retirement flats and apartments. That means many of our Ferndown moves involve downsizing, often after decades in the same home.
- We can pack everything, or just the fragile and awkward items
- We only move what you are keeping, and put the rest into storage while you decide
- Our crews dismantle and rebuild beds and wardrobes so they suit smaller rooms
- Family members can join the survey, in person or by phone, so everyone knows the plan
Our decluttering and downsizing guide is a good place to start.
Access and parking in Ferndown
Most Ferndown homes have driveways, which makes loading straightforward. Retirement developments and apartment blocks are different: parking can be limited and there may be rules about when moves can happen.
We check lifts, communal corridors, parking and any building manager's requirements at the survey. We protect communal areas as well as your own flat.
The A31 and A348 around Tricketts Cross and the town centre are busy at peak times, so we plan start times around the traffic.
Family homes and larger properties
Not every Ferndown move is downsizing. There are plenty of family houses across the town and in West Moors and West Parley, and larger detached homes on bigger plots.
These moves tend to include garages, sheds, lofts and garden furniture. Our crews load in a planned order so the rooms you need first are unloaded first.
Short on time? Our packing service can take care of the kitchen, the whole house, or anything in between. Unpacking and furniture dismantling and reassembly are optional extras, charged on top.
Business moves near Ferndown
Ferndown has a large industrial estate and many small businesses on the edge of town. We also move offices, workshops and stock through our business removals service.
Our office move guide covers how to plan a business move with the least disruption.
Why Ferndown chooses 1st Choice
- Family-run since 1990, from Canford Magna and now Canford Business Park
- Full-time, uniformed crews; we never use agency staff
- Heavy-duty floor sheeting and padding for banisters, doors and frames
- British Association of Removers members since 2011, offering the BAR Advance Payment Guarantee on inland domestic moves
- Fully insured for goods in transit
Book your free home visit or call 01202 570970. You can also browse our real moves.
Your questions answered
Do you do removals in Ferndown?
Yes. 1st Choice Removals moves homes across Ferndown and the BH22 postcode, including Tricketts Cross, West Moors, West Parley, Longham and Hampreston. We are a family-run company based at Canford Business Park near Wimborne and have been moving local households since 1990.
Do you offer free home visits in Ferndown?
Yes. Free home visits are available across all BH postcodes, including every part of BH22. 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 help me downsize from a house to a bungalow or flat in Ferndown?
Yes, it is one of the most common moves we do in Ferndown. We can pack for you, move only the items you are keeping, and put the rest into storage while you decide what to do with it. Our crews also dismantle and rebuild furniture so it fits the new rooms.
Can you move me into a retirement apartment in Ferndown?
Yes. We check the lift, corridors, parking and any rules the building manager has about moving times. We protect communal areas as well as your apartment, and place furniture where you want it. It helps to tell the building manager your moving date as early as possible.
How much do removals in Ferndown 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 belongings for a Ferndown move?
Yes. We have around 1,000 storage units across four local sites and use containerised storage, so your belongings are sealed in a container at your home and not handled again until delivery. Storage can be short term between completions or longer term while you downsize or renovate.
Is my deposit protected if I book with you?
Yes, for inland domestic moves. We have been members of the British Association of Removers since 2011 and offer the BAR Advance Payment Guarantee, which protects money paid in advance if a member company cannot complete your move. All moves are fully insured for goods in transit.
Do I need to arrange parking for a removal in Ferndown?
Usually not, as most Ferndown homes have driveways. Apartment blocks and retirement developments can have limited parking or residents' bays, and on-street parking is managed by Dorset Council. We check parking and access at the survey and tell you if anything needs to be arranged before moving day.