Removals in Wimborne from your local family firm
1st Choice Removals is a family-run removals and storage company based at Canford Business Park on Magna Road, Wimborne BH21, moving homes across Wimborne and its villages since 1990. We offer free home visits, full-time uniformed crews and BAR Advance Payment Guarantee protection on every local move.
Wimborne is our home town
The business started in 1990 with one 3.5-tonne lorry in Canford Magna, run by father and son Alan and Richard Vaughan. We have stayed on this side of Wimborne ever since, and today we work from Unit 11, Canford Business Park, Magna Road, BH21 3BT.
That means most Wimborne moves start close to our own yard. Chris and Fiona run the removals side and Alan and Richard look after storage, so the family is still involved in every job.
If you are moving within BH21, from Wimborne to somewhere else in the UK, or from further away into the town, we can help with the whole move or just the parts you need.
Where we move people around Wimborne
BH21 is a large postcode district, stretching well beyond the town itself. We regularly move homes in:
- Wimborne town centre: around the Minster, the Square, Cornmarket, High Street, West Borough and East Street
- Colehill and Leigh Park: established estates and larger detached homes on the hill to the east
- Merley and Canford Magna: family homes between the River Stour and the Poole boundary
- Corfe Mullen: bungalows and family houses on the western side
- Villages: Pamphill, Stapehill, Sturminster Marshall, Cranborne, Witchampton and the farms and cottages in between
We also cover the neighbouring towns, including Ferndown, Broadstone and Verwood.
Practical tips for moving in Wimborne
Wimborne's old centre is lovely to live in and awkward for a lorry. Several streets near the Minster are narrow, with limited kerbside space and older buildings that sit right on the pavement.
- Parking: on-street parking in Wimborne is managed by Dorset Council. For town-centre addresses we will talk you through reserving space for the vehicle if it is needed.
- Listed and period homes: many town houses have steep stairs, low beams and tight turns. We plan furniture routes at the survey and dismantle items where needed.
- Rural lanes: some village and farm addresses suit a smaller vehicle, or a shuttle from a larger one. We will decide this with you at the survey, not on the day.
- Main roads: the A31 and A349 carry heavy traffic at busy times, so we plan start times to suit.
Wimborne homes we move
Wimborne has a real mix of housing, and each type needs a slightly different plan.
- Georgian and Victorian town houses and listed cottages in the centre
- Thatched and older cottages in the surrounding villages
- 1960s to 1980s estate homes and bungalows in Colehill, Leigh Park and Merley
- Retirement flats and apartments close to the town centre
- Larger detached homes and farmhouses with outbuildings, garages and garden equipment
For downsizers moving into a flat, we can take what will not fit into storage while you decide what to keep.
How a Wimborne move works with us
- Free home visit. Because we are local, one of our moving consultants can visit you across BH21 to see the property, access and contents. It is free, with absolutely no obligation, and usually takes around 20 to 30 minutes. Book your free home visit and pick a free time slot.
- Written quote. You get a clear quote by email based on what we have seen, which you can accept online. Call 01202 570970 with any questions.
- Packing. Pack yourself with our packing materials, or let our team do it with our packing service. Unpacking and furniture dismantling and reassembly are optional extras, charged on top.
- Moving day. A full-time, uniformed 1st Choice crew lays heavy-duty floor sheeting, pads banisters, doors and frames, and wraps fragile items properly before anything moves.
- Storage if needed. If your completion dates do not line up, we can store your belongings in containerised storage for as short or long as you need.
A real Wimborne move
One of our favourite local jobs was for a family we had first moved nine years earlier. They came back to us to move from Broadstone to Wimborne, and we started at 8am to give the crew plenty of time for careful loading and wrapping.
You can read how it went in our Broadstone to Wimborne case study, or browse more real moves.
Why Wimborne people choose 1st Choice
- Family-run since 1990, started in Canford Magna
- Members of the British Association of Removers since 2011, with the BAR Advance Payment Guarantee on inland domestic moves
- Full-time, uniformed crews; we never use agency staff
- Moves are fully insured for goods in transit
- Specialist care for pianos, antiques and artwork
- Over 100 written customer reviews on our site
Book your free home visit, call 01202 570970 or email admin@1stchoiceremovals.net.
Your questions answered
Are you a local removals company in Wimborne?
Yes. 1st Choice Removals is based at Unit 11, Canford Business Park, Magna Road, Wimborne BH21 3BT. The family business started in Canford Magna in 1990 and has been moving homes in and around Wimborne ever since. Chris and Fiona run the removals side today, while Alan and Richard look after storage.
Do you offer free home visits in Wimborne?
Yes. Free home visits are available across all BH postcodes, including every part of BH21 such as Colehill, Merley, Corfe Mullen and the surrounding villages. One of our moving consultants looks at your belongings, 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.
Which areas around Wimborne do you cover?
We cover the whole of the BH21 postcode district and beyond. That includes Wimborne town centre, Colehill, Leigh Park, Merley, Canford Magna, Corfe Mullen, Pamphill, Stapehill, Sturminster Marshall, Cranborne and nearby villages. We also move people to and from Ferndown, Broadstone, Verwood, Poole, Bournemouth and anywhere else in the UK or abroad.
How much do removals in Wimborne cost?
Every move is different, so we do not publish set prices. The cost depends on how much you are moving, the access at both properties, the distance, and whether you need packing or storage. 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 move me out of a listed or period property in Wimborne town centre?
Yes. Many homes near the Minster have narrow staircases, low ceilings and limited parking outside. We check these at the survey and plan the route for each large item, dismantling furniture where needed. Our crews lay heavy-duty floor sheeting and pad banisters, doors and frames to protect older interiors throughout the move.
Do I need a parking permit for the removal lorry in Wimborne?
Sometimes. For town-centre streets with restricted parking, space for the vehicle may need to be arranged with Dorset Council in advance. Many addresses in Colehill, Merley and the villages have driveways or quiet roads and need nothing. We look at parking during the survey and tell you whether any arrangement is needed.
Can you store my furniture if my Wimborne move dates do not match?
Yes. We have around 1,000 storage units across four local sites and use containerised storage, so your belongings are loaded once and stay sealed until you need them. Storage can be short term between completions or long term while you renovate or downsize. We can collect straight from your Wimborne home and deliver when you are ready.
Is my deposit protected if I book a Wimborne removal 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. It protects money you pay in advance if a member company is unable to complete your move. All moves are also fully insured for goods in transit.