Areas We Cover

Removal services across Rochester, Medway and all of Kent

Based at 47 Knight Templar Way, Rochester ME2 2ZE, Medway and Kent Removals carries out house removals, office relocations, packing services, man and van jobs and storage solutions throughout the entire county of Kent. From our Rochester base, we reach every corner of the county and also carry out long-distance removals to anywhere in Great Britain.

Medway and Rochester

Our home territory across Medway

Medway is the heart of our operation. We carry out the majority of our removals across the Medway unitary authority area, covering all of its principal towns and surrounding villages. Our team knows this area intimately, from the parking challenges of Rochester High Street to the access logistics of Gillingham's denser residential streets.

📍Rochester

Rochester is our home base and the area we know most deeply. We carry out more removals in Rochester than anywhere else in Kent. The city has a mix of property types, from period Victorian and Edwardian terraces in the older parts of the city near the High Street and the Cathedral, to modern new-build developments on the edges of the city around the Medway Valley and the Rochester Riverside regeneration area.

Key challenges for removals in Rochester include parking restrictions in the city centre, narrow roads in the older parts of town, and limited access in some of the denser residential streets. We plan around all of these issues as a matter of routine. Our local knowledge means we know where to position the van, where to request a parking suspension if needed, and how to route our crews efficiently even on the busiest moving days.

Main postcodes: ME1, ME2

📍Chatham

Chatham is one of our busiest areas for removals. The town has a wide variety of housing stock including large Victorian terraces in the older residential areas, substantial post-war council and housing association properties, modern private developments such as those around the Chatham Waters regeneration project, and a significant number of high-rise and mid-rise flat blocks including those on and around Pembroke Road and surrounding streets.

We carry out dozens of removals in Chatham every month. Our team is very familiar with the one-way systems, the parking arrangements around the Pentagon Shopping Centre, the access challenges at upper-floor flats without lifts, and the busy junction points across the town. We plan every Chatham removal carefully to ensure efficient access and minimal disruption on moving day.

Main postcodes: ME4, ME5

📍Gillingham

Gillingham is a dense residential town with a large proportion of terraced and semi-detached housing, many dating from the late Victorian and Edwardian period. The town has several distinct neighbourhoods with their own character and access challenges. The area around Gillingham High Street and the station has tight streets and limited parking. The Rainham Road and Twydall areas offer somewhat easier access. The newer developments to the south and east of the town are generally more straightforward for removal vehicles.

We are well-practised at navigating Gillingham's residential streets and understanding the parking permit zones that affect many parts of the town. For moves in Gillingham, we always recommend requesting a parking suspension from Medway Council well in advance if your property is on a restricted street, and we can advise on the correct parking space length to request based on our vehicle size.

Main postcodes: ME7, ME8

📍Strood

Strood sits directly across the River Medway from Rochester, connected by the road bridge, and is part of the Medway unitary authority. The town has a range of housing types including terraced streets, semis, and larger detached properties, as well as some newer riverside and waterfront developments. The area around Strood town centre and the High Street can have parking challenges, while the outer residential areas of Frindsbury, Wainscott, Borstal and Temple Farm are generally more accessible.

We carry out regular removals in Strood and know the area well. The bridge across the Medway is an important part of route planning for Strood moves, particularly on busy days when traffic can back up. We plan our Strood arrival times to avoid peak congestion periods where possible.

Main postcodes: ME2, ME3

📍Rainham

Rainham is a large residential area on the eastern edge of Medway, covering a substantial area that includes Rainham town centre, Twydall, Wigmore, Parkwood and the areas around Rainham Mark. The housing stock is varied, with a significant amount of post-war social housing as well as private estates, and more recent private developments on the edges of the settlement. Access for removal vehicles is generally good across most of Rainham.

We serve Rainham and all of its surrounding areas regularly. Rainham is a particularly active area for removals, with a large and mobile population. Our team knows the key roads and access routes well and can navigate the area efficiently on moving day.

Main postcodes: ME8

📍Snodland, Halling and the Medway Valley

The Medway Valley villages, including Snodland, Halling, Cuxton and Wouldham, are a quieter part of our coverage area. These are smaller settlements with a mix of older village housing and more recent private developments. Access is generally straightforward, though some of the older village streets are narrow and require careful positioning of the removal vehicle. We cover all of these villages regularly and know the specific access points and turning options for our larger vehicles.

Main postcodes: ME6, ME2, ME1
West and North Kent

Removals across West and North Kent

Beyond the Medway area, we cover the full width of Kent's western and northern reaches. From the affluent commuter towns of the Sevenoaks district to the growing communities of North Kent around Ebbsfleet Garden City and the Gravesham area, we carry out removals throughout this region on a daily basis.

📍Maidstone

Maidstone is the county town of Kent and one of our most frequently served areas outside of Medway. The town has a wide variety of housing from period properties in Loose, Bearsted and the older parts of the town centre, to extensive suburban housing estates on its outer edges, and new-build developments that have expanded the town considerably in recent years. Maidstone also has a significant commercial and business district, and we carry out office removals in the town regularly.

Our knowledge of Maidstone's road network, one-way systems and parking arrangements means we can navigate the town efficiently on moving day. We cover all of Maidstone and its surrounding villages including Bearsted, Loose, Shepway, Senacre, Penenden Heath, Vinters Park, Allington, Ditton and all surrounding areas.

Main postcodes: ME14, ME15, ME16, ME17, ME18, ME19, ME20

📍Gravesend and Northfleet

Gravesend is North Kent's largest town and a significant area for removals. The town has a mix of older housing in the town centre and inner residential areas, a large amount of suburban housing across Northfleet, Perry Street and the western parts of the borough, and fast-growing new residential communities around the Ebbsfleet Garden City development which is one of the largest new settlement projects in the South East of England.

We cover the full Gravesham borough including Gravesend, Northfleet, Swanscombe, Ebbsfleet Valley, Bean, Longfield, Meopham and all surrounding areas. The Ebbsfleet area in particular has seen very significant residential growth in recent years and we carry out an increasing number of removals to and from the new developments there.

Main postcodes: DA11, DA12, DA13, DA10

📍Dartford and Swanley

Dartford sits on the Kent and London border and is a very active area for removals, particularly for people relocating from London into Kent seeking more space and better value for money. The town itself has substantial residential areas across Temple Hill, Wilmington, Stone, Bean and the town centre, alongside significant commercial and industrial areas. Swanley, Crockenhill, Eynsford and the surrounding villages are also part of our regular coverage area in this part of north-west Kent.

Dartford's proximity to the M25 and Dartford Crossing makes it an important transport hub, and many of our long-distance removals pass through the area. Our knowledge of the local road network, including the challenging A2 and A225 corridor, means we navigate the area efficiently.

Main postcodes: DA1, DA2, DA4, BR8

📍Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks

The towns of Tonbridge, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks form the affluent commuter belt of West Kent. This area has a high proportion of larger detached and semi-detached family homes, many with multiple floors, extensive gardens and significant volumes of furniture and possessions. Moves in this area frequently involve properties with steep drives, narrow access lanes and other access challenges typical of older and larger homes in the Weald of Kent.

We carry out regular removals throughout the Sevenoaks and Tonbridge and Malling districts, including Sevenoaks town, Riverhead, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, Hadlow, Paddock Wood, Borough Green, Wrotham, Ightham, Kemsing, Shoreham, Otford, and the surrounding areas of the High Weald and Low Weald.

Main postcodes: TN1, TN2, TN3, TN4, TN9, TN10, TN11, TN12, TN13, TN14, TN15
Central and East Kent

Removals across Central and East Kent

From the towns of Sittingbourne and Faversham in central north Kent, through to the cathedral city of Canterbury and the coastal towns of Whitstable, Herne Bay, Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs, we cover the full breadth of East Kent for all types of removal and relocation services.

📍Sittingbourne and Faversham

Sittingbourne is a significant town in central north Kent with a large residential population and a growing commercial sector. The town has expanded substantially in recent years with new housing developments on its outskirts. Faversham is a historic market town with a mix of period and modern housing. We also cover Queenborough, Sheerness, Minster-on-Sea and the Isle of Sheppey regularly, as well as the smaller villages of Swale district including Boughton-under-Blean, Teynham and Newington.

Main postcodes: ME9, ME10, ME11, ME12, ME13

📍Canterbury and the Canterbury District

Canterbury is a major city in East Kent and one of the UK's most significant historic centres. The city has a large residential population including a substantial student community associated with its three universities, and a very active rental and sales market. The city's historic core, with its medieval street patterns and narrow lanes, presents particular challenges for removal vehicles that our local knowledge helps us navigate effectively. We cover all areas of Canterbury including the city centre, Sturry, Herne, Blean, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Tankerton and all surrounding villages.

Main postcodes: CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6

📍Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs

The Isle of Thanet, comprising Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs, is an increasingly active area for removals as the three towns attract growing numbers of people relocating from London and other parts of the South East attracted by lower property prices, the coastal lifestyle and improved transport links via the high-speed rail service. All three towns have distinct characters: Margate with its regenerating Old Town and Turner Contemporary gallery, Ramsgate with its Royal Harbour and Georgian architecture, and Broadstairs with its Victorian seaside charm.

Main postcodes: CT9, CT10, CT11, CT12

📍Deal, Dover, Folkestone and Ashford

We extend our regular coverage to Deal, Sandwich, Dover, Folkestone, Hythe, New Romney, Ashford and the surrounding areas of south and south-east Kent. These areas represent the furthest reaches of our Kent coverage, though we carry out removals here regularly. Ashford in particular has been one of the fastest-growing towns in the South East due to its excellent road and rail connections, and we carry out a significant number of removals to and from the town and its newer residential developments at Chilmington Green and other sites.

Main postcodes: CT13, CT14, CT15, CT16, CT17, CT18, CT19, CT20, CT21, TN23, TN24, TN25, TN26, TN27, TN28, TN29
Why local expertise matters

Why choosing a locally based Kent removal company makes all the difference

Real local knowledge, not just a sat-nav

There is a significant difference between a removal company that operates in an area and one that genuinely knows it. Our teams have driven every major road and most minor roads across Medway and the wider Kent area hundreds of times. We know which roads have weight restrictions that prevent larger vehicles from entering. We know which streets have resident parking permit schemes that require a suspension notice from the council. We know where to position the van at the kerb to give access to both the vehicle and the front door at the same time.

This knowledge means fewer delays, better planning and smoother moving days for our customers across the whole of Kent. It also means we can give you practical, accurate advice when you are planning your move, rather than generic guidance that may not apply to your specific street or property.

Covering Kent from a single local base

Operating from our single base at 47 Knight Templar Way, Rochester, ME2 2ZE means we keep our operations focused and our service quality consistently high. We do not franchise or subcontract our work to other companies. Every removal carried out under the Medway and Kent Removals name is carried out by our own team, using our own vehicles and our own equipment. This means you always know what you are getting.

Our Rochester location gives us excellent access to all parts of Kent. The M2, A2, A229 and other key routes radiate out from the Medway area, putting us within easy reach of every major town in the county. We can typically reach any location in Kent within 60 minutes of our depot, which keeps travel costs down and ensures our teams arrive fresh and ready to work efficiently.

Areas FAQ

Common questions about our coverage across Medway and Kent

Yes. While Rochester is our home base, we cover the full extent of the county of Kent for all removal services. This includes every major town and most villages across West Kent, North Kent, Central Kent and East Kent. We carry out removals in Maidstone, Gravesend, Dartford, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Deal, Sandwich, Dover, Folkestone, Ashford and all surrounding areas. No part of Kent is too far from our Rochester base. We also carry out long-distance removals from Kent to anywhere in Great Britain.
For moves within Medway and the immediate surrounding area, there is no additional travel charge as our depot at 47 Knight Templar Way, Rochester ME2 2ZE is already close to most jobs. For moves to parts of Kent that are further from our base, such as East Kent (Margate, Dover, Folkestone) or the far south of the county, a travel element will be included in your quote. This is always clearly disclosed in your quote so there are no surprises on moving day. We never add unexpected travel charges after the fact.
Yes. Moves from Kent to London are among our most frequently requested long-distance services. Many people relocate from Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Gravesend and other parts of Medway and Kent to various London boroughs for work or family reasons. We cover all parts of London including central London boroughs, South London, East London, North London and West London. Moves to London from Medway typically require a Luton or 7.5-tonne vehicle depending on the volume of belongings, and the journey time from our Rochester base is usually 45 minutes to 90 minutes depending on traffic and the specific destination in London.
Absolutely. We carry out a significant number of moves from London into Kent as people relocate out of the capital seeking more space, lower property prices, access to good schools and the quality of life that living in Kent offers. We can collect from any London borough and deliver to any address in Kent, whether that is Rochester, Chatham, Maidstone, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Canterbury or anywhere else in the county. If you are making the move from London to Kent, call us on 01634 570 000 for a no-obligation quote.
Yes. We regularly carry out removals between different towns and areas within Kent, such as from Rochester to Maidstone, from Chatham to Canterbury, from Gravesend to Tonbridge, from Sittingbourne to Dartford, and many other combinations. There is no reason why your move has to be into or out of Medway for us to help you. If you are moving from one part of Kent to another, we can quote for that as straightforwardly as any other removal. Use our online form or call us on 01634 570 000 to get a quote for your specific move.
The simplest way is to contact us directly. We cover all postcodes across the ME, DA, TN, CT and some SE and BR postcode areas of Kent. If you are unsure whether your postcode falls within our coverage area, call us on 01634 570 000 or fill in our online contact form with your current postcode and destination postcode and we will confirm immediately whether we can cover your move and provide a quote. We are happy to discuss any removal, however near or far.
Our removals in Medway and Kent

Why Medway and Kent families choose us

When you are searching for a removal company in Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Maidstone, Gravesend or anywhere else in Kent, the number of options available online can feel overwhelming. There are large national companies, franchise operations, small sole-trader vans and everything in between. Here is why families and businesses across Medway and Kent consistently choose Medway and Kent Removals.

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We are genuinely local, not just claiming to be

We are based at 47 Knight Templar Way, Rochester, ME2 2ZE. Our team lives in and around Medway. We are not a franchise of a national company, and we are not a call centre operation that subcontracts your move to whoever is available that day. When you book with us, the same team that you speak to in the office is the same company that carries out your move. There is no middleman, no subcontractor and no uncertainty about who will be at your door on moving day.

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Hundreds of 5-star reviews from real Kent customers

Our reviews on Google come from real customers in Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Strood, Maidstone, Gravesend and across the whole of Kent. We have not paid for these reviews and we have not manufactured them. They reflect the genuine experience of people who have used our service and taken the time to share their thoughts. A 4.9-star average across more than 200 reviews is not an accident. It is the result of consistently doing an excellent job for every customer on every move.

Moving anywhere in Kent? We can help.

Whether you are moving within Rochester, across Medway, to another part of Kent or to a completely different part of the UK, get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote from our local team.

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