Removals in Ringwood and the edge of the New Forest
1st Choice Removals moves homes across Ringwood and the BH24 postcode, including Poulner, St Leonards, St Ives, Ashley Heath and the villages on the edge of the New Forest. We are a family-run removals and storage company based near Wimborne, moving local households since 1990, with free home visits throughout BH24.
Ringwood and the BH24 postcode
Ringwood is a Hampshire market town just over the Dorset border, but its BH24 postcode puts it firmly in our local area. We move homes in:
- Ringwood town centre: the Market Place, High Street and the older streets around them
- Poulner and Hightown: residential areas on the eastern side of the town
- St Leonards, St Ives and Ashley Heath: the wooded, largely residential area to the west, on the Dorset side
- Bisterne, Crow and Burley: villages and rural homes towards the forest and the Avon valley
We regularly move people between Ringwood and Ferndown, Verwood and Christchurch.
The old town centre and market day
Ringwood's centre has period buildings, narrow side streets and limited space outside many front doors. The weekly market also takes over the Market Place, which affects parking and access that day.
- We check whether your moving date clashes with the market and plan around it
- For tight streets we can shuttle belongings from a larger vehicle
- Older homes often have narrow stairs and low beams, which we measure for at the survey
Ringwood is in the New Forest District. We will tell you at the survey if space for the vehicle needs to be arranged with the local council.
Forest homes, wooded plots and rural lanes
St Leonards, St Ives and Ashley Heath are known for homes set on large, wooded plots, many of them bungalows and chalet bungalows. Further east, forest villages such as Burley have cottages, lanes and grazing animals on the roads.
- Long drives, gravel and soft ground are checked at the survey
- Low branches and gateways affect vehicle choice
- In forest areas our drivers take extra care with ponies and cattle on the road
This is why we survey before quoting: a rural BH24 property can need a very different plan from a town house.
Downsizing and family moves
Ringwood sees a lot of downsizing, from larger family homes into bungalows, apartments or retirement developments. We can pack for you, move only what you are keeping and put the rest into storage.
For family moves, our crews pack and load room by room with clear labels, then, if you choose it as an optional extra charged on top, dismantle and rebuild beds and wardrobes at the other end.
If you are moving antiques, a piano or valuable artwork, see our specialist removals service.
What you get with 1st Choice
- A free home visit anywhere in BH24
- Family-run since 1990
- Full-time, uniformed crews; we never use agency staff
- Heavy-duty floor sheeting and padding for banisters, doors and frames
- Fully insured for goods in transit
- British Association of Removers members since 2011, with the BAR Advance Payment Guarantee on inland domestic moves
Book your free home visit, call 01202 570970, or read about some of our real moves.
Your questions answered
Do you do removals in Ringwood?
Yes. 1st Choice Removals moves homes across Ringwood and the BH24 postcode, including Poulner, St Leonards, St Ives, Ashley Heath, Bisterne and Burley. We are a family-run removals and storage company based at Canford Business Park near Wimborne, and have been moving local households since 1990.
Do you offer free home visits in Ringwood even though it is in Hampshire?
Yes. Free home visits are available across all BH postcodes, and Ringwood is BH24, so it is fully included. One of our moving consultants checks your belongings, access, parking and any outbuildings, usually in 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 avoid Ringwood market day for my move?
We will always check your moving date against the weekly market in the Market Place. If your address is affected, we can plan the timing or vehicle position around it. Where your completion date is fixed, we will talk you through the options at the survey so there are no surprises.
Can you move a bungalow on a wooded plot in St Leonards or St Ives?
Yes, we move many homes like this. We check drive length, gravel or soft ground, gateways and overhanging branches at the survey, then choose the right vehicle. Bungalows often have lots in the loft and garage, so we include those in the survey to make sure the quote covers everything.
How much do removals in Ringwood 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 furniture during a Ringwood move?
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. You can store for a few days between completions, or long term while you downsize or renovate.
Is my deposit protected?
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. Every move is also fully insured for goods in transit.
Can you move me from Ringwood to Ferndown, Verwood or elsewhere in Dorset?
Yes. Moves across the county border are routine for us, and our base near Wimborne sits between Ringwood and the Poole and Bournemouth area. We regularly move people between Ringwood and Ferndown, Verwood, Christchurch and Wimborne, as well as anywhere else in the UK and abroad.