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.
Ferndown neighbourhoods: what to expect on moving day
Ferndown is a short drive from our yard, and we cover every part of BH22 at the free home visit:
- Ferndown town centre: flats above shops and retirement developments close to the shops, where parking and moving hours need checking in advance.
- Tricketts Cross: homes either side of the busy A31 and Ringwood Road junction. We plan start times around the traffic.
- West Moors: quiet roads of bungalows and family homes, mostly with driveways, so loading is usually straightforward.
- West Parley and Longham: larger plots and homes along the Stour towards Bournemouth, with long drives, outbuildings and garden equipment.
- Hampreston and Stapehill: quieter, more rural roads towards Wimborne, where we check lanes and turning space at the survey.
When to book your Ferndown removal
Fridays, the end of the month and the summer holidays are the busiest times for house moves, because that is when most completions and tenancies fall. If your date is fixed, book your free home visit as soon as you have an idea of timing. We can always adjust the date once your completion is confirmed.
If you can be flexible, a midweek move is usually easier to book. The A31 and A348 are busy at peak times, so we plan start times around the traffic.
If your completion slips or your new home isn't ready, we can collect on the day and keep everything in containerised storage until you are ready, without handling your belongings twice.
Moving checklist for Ferndown
A few local jobs are easy to forget when you move within, into or out of Ferndown:
- Council tax: Ferndown is in the Dorset Council area. Tell Dorset Council your moving date so your account is closed or moved correctly. If you are moving into Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole, that is BCP Council instead.
- Parking permits: if you have a resident or visitor parking permit, update it with Dorset Council for your new address.
- Bins and recycling: check the collection days at your new address, and book a bulky waste collection early if you are clearing out large items before the move.
- Schools: in-year school applications in the area go through Dorset Council.
- Building rules for flats: let your building manager or managing agent know your moving date, and ask about lift bookings, protection and permitted hours.
- Parking for the lorry: if your street is busy or has restrictions, ask us at the survey whether space needs reserving.
Our moving guides have more tips for planning your move.
Recent Ferndown moves
Some of the Ferndown moves we've booked recently:
- Canford Heath (BH17) to Ferndown (BH22): a family home
- Westbourne (BH4) to Ferndown (BH22): a family home
- Ferndown (BH22) to the Wimborne area (BH21): a family home
Every one started with a free home visit, so we knew exactly what was involved before the day.
Why Ferndown chooses 1st Choice
- Family-run since 1990, from Canford Magna and now Canford Business Park
- Our full-time staff and trained crews
- 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
- Covered up to £100,000 while in our care, when you declare the value of your goods
Get a quote 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. Get a quote and we will book your free home visit.
Do you come out to see my home before quoting?
Yes, if you live in our area. We visit every local home to see what's involved, even when you're moving a long way, such as to another part of the UK or abroad. If you're moving to us from outside our area, where we can't visit, we survey your home over a video call instead. Both are free, with no obligation.
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. Get a quote or call 01202 570970. Our guide to what decides the cost of a removal explains more.
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. Your belongings are covered while in our care, up to £100,000 when you declare their value.
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.
Do you cover West Moors, West Parley and Longham?
Yes. West Moors, West Parley, Longham, Hampreston, Stapehill and Tricketts Cross are all part of our regular patch, and every BH22 address qualifies for a free home visit.
How far ahead should I book a removal in Ferndown?
As early as you can, especially for a Friday, the end of the month or the school holidays, when most completions happen. Book your free home visit once you have a rough idea of timing. We can confirm or move the date when your completion is agreed.
Can you move me from Ferndown to another part of the UK or abroad?
Yes. As well as local moves, we move households anywhere in the UK and to Europe and worldwide destinations including France, Spain, Australia and the USA. We survey, plan and manage the move, with trusted partner removal firms carrying out European transport and partner agents handling customs clearance and delivery at worldwide destinations. For shipping abroad, marine insurance must be arranged by you directly, and we explain this clearly when we quote.
Do you dismantle and reassemble furniture in Ferndown?
Yes. Dismantling and reassembling beds, wardrobes and other furniture is available as an optional extra, charged on top, and we include it in your written quote if you need it.