Removals in Wareham, Sandford, Wool and Bere Regis
1st Choice Removals moves homes across Wareham and the BH20 postcode, including Sandford, Stoborough, Wool and Bere Regis. We are a family-run removals and storage company based at Canford Business Park near Wimborne, moving local households since 1990.
Wareham and the BH20 postcode
Wareham sits between the rivers Frome and Piddle, at the point where the Isle of Purbeck begins. It is a short drive from our base in Wimborne, and BH20 moves are a regular part of our schedule. We move homes in:
- Wareham town: the historic centre, the quayside and the streets inside and around the old town walls
- Sandford and Holton Heath: the growing estates to the north of the town, along the A351
- Stoborough and Stoborough Green: the villages just south, on the road towards Corfe Castle and Swanage
- Wool: the village to the west, with its railway station and easy road links towards Dorchester
- Bere Regis: the village to the north west, on the A35 between Poole and Dorchester
Wareham is in the Dorset Council area, and every BH20 address qualifies for a free home visit.
The gateway to the Isle of Purbeck
Many people who move to Wareham do so because it is the most practical base for the Purbeck. Others are heading further on, to Swanage and the villages beyond, and we handle those moves too.
The A351 is the main route through and out of Wareham. It is busy at peak times, and in summer it carries a lot of visitor traffic heading for the coast, so we choose start times with that in mind.
If you are moving along the coast in either direction, tell us at the survey and we will plan the route and timing around the road.
Old streets, quayside homes and period houses
The centre of Wareham has some of the oldest buildings in the county. Roads can be narrow, some homes sit right on the pavement, and a few have steep or twisting internal stairs.
At the survey we look at how a lorry can get close, whether a smaller vehicle needs to shuttle between the road and your door, and how large furniture will travel through tight hallways and up narrow stairs.
- We use heavy-duty floor sheeting, and pad banisters, door frames and walls
- We protect period features, staircases and beams as well as your belongings
- Antiques, mirrors and artwork can be wrapped properly; our specialist removals team can crate the more delicate pieces
Villages, new estates and family homes
Outside the old town, Wareham and its villages offer a mix of new estates, family houses, bungalows and rural cottages. Sandford and the surrounding area have seen a lot of building, and many of our moves here are families upsizing or people buying their first home.
Rural addresses around Wool, Stoborough and Bere Regis can mean single-track lanes, long driveways or farm tracks. We look at these at the survey so that nothing is a surprise on the day.
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.
Moving in or out of the Purbeck area
Wareham is a good spot for people moving from Poole, Broadstone or Bournemouth, and for people leaving the Purbeck for larger towns. We also travel further, to Dorchester and beyond.
If your completion dates do not line up, our storage can hold your belongings between homes. Containerised storage means your things are sealed in a container at your door and not handled again until delivery.
Our moving house checklist is a useful starting point for planning.
Why Wareham 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 Wareham?
Yes. 1st Choice Removals moves homes across Wareham and the BH20 postcode, including Sandford, Stoborough, Wool and Bere Regis. 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 Wareham?
Yes. Free home visits are available across all BH postcodes, including every part of BH20. 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.
How much do removals in Wareham 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. Book your free home visit or call 01202 570970.
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.
Can you move me to the Isle of Purbeck from Wareham?
Yes. We regularly move people to and from Swanage, Corfe Castle and the villages of the Purbeck. Routes and timings are planned around the A351, which is busier in summer. We check access at both addresses at the survey so the crew arrives with the right plan.
Can you manage narrow streets in Wareham town centre?
Yes. Some roads in the old town are tight, so we look at lorry access at the survey and plan any shuttle from the road to your door. Our crews protect floors, banisters and door frames, and take extra care with older properties and their staircases.
Do I need a parking permit for a removal in Wareham?
Sometimes. Many Wareham homes have driveways, but in the centre you may need a parking suspension from Dorset Council to reserve space outside. We check parking at the survey and tell you if anything needs to be arranged before moving day.
Can you store belongings for a Wareham 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. Storage can be short term between completions or longer term while you renovate or downsize.