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Looking at 108 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their kindness, professionalism, and efficiency, highlighting their helpfulness and positive attitude even during long and challenging moves. The service provided is frequently described as excellent, with many people appreciating the smooth process, timely arrivals, and careful handling of belongings. Reviewers also found the pricing competitive and the delivery service prompt, often exceeding expectations. However, some people mentioned issues with the quality of service, citing instances of broken items or a lack of care with their possessions. A few other people also felt that communication was poor or that some employees were rude and aggressive, leading to dissatisfaction with their overall experience.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best moving company! Highly recommend Bournes if you are moving house. They were professional from the very start. Every associate we interacted with were kind and professional. The team who helped u... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The removal team turned up on time. They were very friendly and helpful. They did not show any frustration when the kitchen table wouldn’t go through the doorway or when the large sofa wouldn’t fit... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Straightforward and friendly to deal with. Survey done promptly with comprehensive quote. Were generally competitive in price terms (one other was a fair bit cheaper but I wasn't comfortable with th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I and my family have always used Bournes from the days of my Grandmother, and I would never choose any other firm. They are friendly, fun, incredibly clever at getting most things where they are wan... See more

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Company details

  1. Removals company
  2. Removals Service
  3. Storage facility

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**Domestic Mover of the Year 2023 (Awarded by the British Association of Removers for outstanding customer experience** Local, National UK, European and International Household Goods Moving Company providing high quality, value for money removals, storage and shipping services wherever your destination. Service centres in Rye, Sussex and Tunbridge Wells, Kent providing services throughout Kent, Sussex and London.


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4.7

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

954 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. Arrived on time, each man introduced himself and took time to walk through property to understand requirements in each room. Worked efficiently and took care to protect items for transit. Would definitely use again without question. Extremely highly recommended!

22 October 2025
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Reply from Bournes Moves - Removals, Storage & Shipping

Thanks for the 5* review and recommendation for our removals team Jon, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback - it's always lovely to hear from happy customers. Wishing you all the best in your new home.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good Experience

A two stage move with our belongings held in storage for over a month. Only one minor breakage (a small dropped dish that was immediately brought to our attention) - the removal guys were friendly and consciencious throughout with good communication from Bournes. I was very happy that they do not subcontract and instead turn work away if they are too busy.

Why a dropped star - well we have been left with a mountain of carboard and packing materials which will take an age to dispose of - even with trips to the dump.

Also I was not convinced with the cost/benefit of the general insurance offering (check this yourself but in the end we decided to take the risk). However - that said we are glad that Bournes highlighted the risk of other parties changing the required date in a move and we are glad we insured against this - even though we had been led to believe the completion date was set in stone for the other parties in our small chain - it turned out that it wasn't.

3 October 2025
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Reply from Bournes Moves - Removals, Storage & Shipping

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We really appreciate both the positives and the helpful suggestions. We’ll be sure to pass your feedback along to the team as part of our ongoing efforts to improve.

As you mentioned, insurance is a very personal decision with lots to weigh up. We aim to offer clear guidance to help make the whole process as smooth as possible, so we're really glad to hear that support was useful when it came to your move dates.

Wishing you all the very best as you settle into your new home.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good move by Bournes

The lead up to the removal went very smoothly indeed and Bournes were very cost effective with their pricing and the people who moved us on the day were efficient and functional

3 October 2025
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Reply from Bournes Moves - Removals, Storage & Shipping

Thanks for taking the time to leave your review, we really appreciate it and it's great to hear all went well. Best wishes in your new home!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant from start to finish

Brilliant from start to finish, the whole team were very professional and the removal team were very efficient and careful with the furniture, boxes etc. I would highly recommend them for your move.
Kate Bowsher

9 October 2025
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Reply from Bournes Moves - Removals, Storage & Shipping

Thank you! We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in your new home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended.

The Team were excellent, Jamie, Able, Arron and Dan just got on with everything, and were polite, very helpful and patient. Nothing was too much trouble, including any request to move furniture around if it didn’t seem to go in the first place we requested it to be positioned.

I would have no hesitation in highly recommending Bournes/Robinson’s, and hope to be able to call on your good services when we next move!!

14 October 2025
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Reply from Bournes Moves - Removals, Storage & Shipping

Thank you so much for your kind review. We'll pass on to the local removals team in Aylesbury who will love to hear your feedback. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to being of service if you ever need us again in future. Best wishes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and polite packers and movers…

Friendly and polite packers and movers and they were very careful with all the stuff. Went beyond what was expected. Communication about pick up, paperwork, and drop off was spot on.

7 October 2025
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Reply from Bournes Moves - Removals, Storage & Shipping

Thank you so much for the lovely review about your move. We're so glad the combination of a smooth process and our wonderful crew made it a great experience for you. Wishing you all the best in your new home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is a great company

Everything was excellent from the gentleman who came initially to Julia in the office who was always kind and helpful. Then all of the removal men were absolutely great nothing too much trouble. Polite professional and kind. On the Monday the 2 guys were so calm and methodical they never rushed us.

15 October 2025
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Reply from Bournes Moves - Removals, Storage & Shipping

Thank you for your kind words about our Aylesbury removals team. Moving can be really stressful so it's lovely to hear the guys bought a little calm and clarity to your move. Best wishes in your new home from us all.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We recently moved from London to…

We recently moved from London to Melbourne with Bournes, and the experience was outstanding. The team was professional, organized and incredibly attentive from start to finish. Every step - packing, shipping, communication was handled with efficiency. Our belongings arrived safely. Highly recommend Bournes to anyone planning an international move.

15 October 2025
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Reply from Bournes Moves - Removals, Storage & Shipping

Thank you so much for your lovely review. Moving all the way from London to Melbourne is a huge step, so we're really glad to hear everything went smoothly and that you felt well looked after throughout. We'll make sure to share your kind words with the team. Wishing you all the very best as you settle into your new life in Australia!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Straightforward and friendly to deal…

Straightforward and friendly to deal with. Survey done promptly with comprehensive quote. Were generally competitive in price terms (one other was a fair bit cheaper but I wasn't comfortable with their approach so preferred to pay more). Move team worked very hard over a 4 day move with some challenges unloading at our new house. Would recommend to others

17 September 2025
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Reply from Bournes Moves - Removals, Storage & Shipping

Thank you for your kind review. There are so many factors beyond price that go into choosing the right company for your individual move, so we're pleased you felt it was a great experience and that choosing Bournes was the right decision for you. Best wishes in your new home!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were really pleased with the service…

We were really pleased with the service from start to finish. We opted for the full packing service and it made such a difference – everything was carefully wrapped, organised, and absolutely nothing was damaged in the move. The whole process felt smooth and stress-free, which is exactly what you want on moving day.

Fred and the team were fantastic – friendly, professional, and efficient throughout. They clearly knew what they were doing and worked brilliantly together. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, high-quality removal company.

15 September 2025
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Reply from Bournes Moves - Removals, Storage & Shipping

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're really glad to hear the full packing service helped make your move smooth and stress-free – it's certainly a big part of what makes moving feel hard so glad we could take that off your shoulders. Fred and the team will be so pleased to hear your kind words, and we’re thrilled they made such a positive impression. Wishing you all the best settling into your new home!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All round professional and helpful…

All round professional and helpful approach, felt we could rely on this Company all through the process

16 September 2025
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Thank you so much for the review! We really appreciate it. Best wishes in your new home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bournes were great.

Bournes were great. Friendly helpful service from the start. The lady I spoke to on the phone, Julia, was very pleasant. The guys that packed and moved our possessions were friendly and courteous and careful with our belongings.

11 September 2025
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Reply from Bournes Moves - Removals, Storage & Shipping

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5* review for our Aylesbury team, we will make sure to pass your kind comments on. Wishing you all the best in your new home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So easy to deal with from the start and…

So easy to deal with from the start and throughout the whole process. Would definitely recommend Bournes.

13 May 2025
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Reply from Bournes Moves - Removals, Storage & Shipping

Thank you Clare! Best wishes in your new home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone we met in the team were…

Everyone we met in the team were amazing. Friendly, hardworking, patient. They made a stressful and emotional process really easy. I would highly recommend.

12 September 2025
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Reply from Bournes Moves - Removals, Storage & Shipping

That's lovely to hear - and exactly why we're here. Thanks so much for sharing your review. Wishing you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Moving to Italy

Moving to Italy - my family and I made the leap from the UK to Italy three years ago. We kept our belongings in storage and had them delivered this year. There's always a concern that things may go missing, get damaged or mouldy. None of this was the case.

Being re-united with our belongings after such a time was a little emotional, time passes, things change in an instant in life. So there were memories. They guys who delivered everything were happy, smiling, helpful and considerate.

From Bournes in the UK to their Italian colleagues the whole experience was exceptional. There were a couple of inevitable challenges, that were dealt with professionally and with clarity and diligence.

We are indebted to Bournes for handling everything so well. I cannot imagine how they might have improved their service. Finding companies who are so thoroughly reliable is not easy.

I would and shall recommend Bournes as the very best I could find.

Thank you Bournes.

18 September 2025
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Reply from Bournes Moves - Removals, Storage & Shipping

That delivery must've felt like Christmas! Great to hear you were reunited with everything safely and that it was a positive experience that supported your relocation. Thanks for sharing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We moved from a 5 bed house to a 6 bed…

We moved from a 5 bed house to a 6 bed house and I was dreading the removals but Bournes were incredible. They honestly couldn't have been better. Very smiley and so helpful. They did the move over 4 days with a weekend in between. No breakages. No cabinet keys lost etc. Emptied our entire loft in no time at all - it was full! A really lovely team. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. They were very good value for money - I got a few quotes and they were very competitive. So pleased I booked them.

12 September 2025
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Reply from Bournes Moves - Removals, Storage & Shipping

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Moving a large home like this is no small task, so we're really glad to hear the team made it feel smooth and stress-free for you! We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team. Wishing you all the best as you settle into your new home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. Very efficient and flexible. The guys worked really hard all moving day.

5 September 2025
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Reply from Bournes Moves - Removals, Storage & Shipping

Thank you so much for the review. Best wishes in your new home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and very professional.

Excellent and very professional.
We would really recommend the company.
They took the stress out of moving because everyone involved were very helpful and they provided such a good service.

9 September 2025
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Reply from Bournes Moves - Removals, Storage & Shipping

Thank you for the lovely recommendation. Taking the stress out of your move is exactly what we're here for so we are delighted to hear the team supported you so well. Best wishes to you all in your new home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

The men were great and very professional.
Communication with both the office before the move and the men during was very good too.
Movers were always on time.
Would have no hesitation in recommending.

5 September 2025
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Reply from Bournes Moves - Removals, Storage & Shipping

Thank you for the 5* recommendation - we really appreciate the lovely feedback about the team and how the good communication helped make your move a positive one. Thanks for choosing Bournes!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were well looked after and the crews…

We were well looked after and the crews were amazing. We felt less stressed as there wasn’t anything for us to do apart from hoovering our property before we left.

29 August 2025
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Reply from Bournes Moves - Removals, Storage & Shipping

Thanks for sharing your experience - we really appreciate it as it's always lovely to hear when our customers feel so well taken care of. Best wishes in your new home!

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