Bournes

Rye Harbour Road
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7TE

Removers - Removals Companies

Listed under:  Removers / Removal Companies
100% recommended   Rating Bournes 9.5/100
54 reviews since 2013
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Overall Rating
9.5 /10 Overall Rating 9.5/10
Based on 54 reviews since 2013
 
 
 
Sales & Support 9.4/10 Sales & Support Rating 9.4
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand

 
Packing & Handling 9.6/10 Packing & Handling Rating 9.6
The firm took care in packing and handling our property

 
Collection & delivery 9.5/10 Collection & delivery Rating 9.5
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed

 
Service 9.8/10 Service Rating 9.8
The staff were presentable punctual and polite

 
Value 9.4/10 Value Rating 9.4
The price represents value for money

 
 
 
Recent Reviews 
 
" Thank you letter to Bournes follows. I think this says it all! --- Dear Tom, Re House Move, December 2021 Please accept our apologies for the belated thank you letter; as you will appreciate,...."   more
 
" Very happy with the service I received from Bournes - all the team were so helpful, patient and very efficient."   more
 
" The moving details were handled very efficiently by all at Bournes. Special mention must be made to the Bournes representative who with his professional and friendly manner convinced us to use Bour...."   more
 
" First-class service all round from an ace removal team - Darren, Peter, Dean, Lee and Frank - for a BIG move (three large lorries), and worth every penny. Highly recommended. Don’t settle for anything...."   more
 
 
About Us


Since 1875 Bournes has been making Moving House special, personal and easy. Today’s generation of Bournes brings professional expertise, innovative systems and a renowned personal touch to UK and worldwide solutions.

Our company is known for the way it looks after customers. We are proud of the feedback we receive from satisfied clients and for our expertise and the fact that nothing is ever too much trouble.

With an average length of service over 9.5 years Bournes people enjoy their work and are committed to their personal responsibility for providing great service. Our staff are experts in their field and have at their disposal leading move management systems, flexible, extensive physical resources and a vast range of moving services that mean we can meet the individual needs of our customers every time.

Today Bournes combines modern technology and and online systems with traditional service concepts that we still believe in, service with a smile.
     
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Review 25 Feb 2022
Recommended by customer in LA11
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Bournes moved all our stuff from a three-storey town house and three separate storage units in Sussex to the Lake District.

"Thank you letter to Bournes follows. I think this says it all!
---
Dear Tom,

Re House Move, December 2021

Please accept our apologies for the belated thank you letter; as you will appreciate, moving home (in our case twice within 14 months) is an extremely stressful and time-consuming endeavour.

Our latest move in December was the third time we’ve had the pleasure of using your company and we’ve come to rely on your teams’ outstanding service, efficiency and good humour throughout.

The way in which all of your folk go about their business is a credit to your company and invaluable to those of us in need of your services. Everyone was punctual, polite, hard-working, considerate and generally a pleasure to be involved with.

Ours was (for us) a long distance move from one end of the country to the other and collecting items from different locations along the way. There were a great many things that could have gone wrong but that Bournes would deliver an excellent removal service was never in doubt. Literally, we would not be here in our new home without you!

Please pass on our thanks to everyone involved and wish them all the best in 2022.

Yours sincerely,
"
 
 
Team:
Matt, Alex & Dan
 
 
 


Review 8 Sep 2020
Recommended by customer in BN7
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 9/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 9/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 9/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 9/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 8/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Removal and packing, storage and redelivery

"Very happy with the service I received from Bournes - all the team were so helpful, patient and very efficient."
 
 
 
 


Review 12 Oct 2018
Recommended by customer in PO39
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
We moved from the UK mainland to the Isle of Wight. The size of the house move was quite large both being 4 bedroom properties.

"The moving details were handled very efficiently by all at Bournes.
Special mention must be made to the Bournes representative who with his professional and friendly manner convinced us to use Bournes despite receiving cheaper quotes.
Come the moving period, over 3 days we were so pleased that we had obviously chosen an excellent company. Nothing was too much trouble for the hard working men at either house. They worked well as a team, always with a smile. A real asset to their company."
 
 
Team:
Peter, Ryan, Kevin, Scott, Jack. Paul Snowdon.
 
 
 


Review 9 Mar 2018
Recommended by customer in BR6
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Complicated move from six-bed house to a much smaller 4-bed. Still needed three large lorries!

"First-class service all round from an ace removal team - Darren, Peter, Dean, Lee and Frank - for a BIG move (three large lorries), and worth every penny. Highly recommended. Don’t settle for anything less.

Gary & Dawn :)"
 
 
Team:
Darren, Peter, Dean, Lee, Frank, Paul, Danielle
 
 
 


Review 7 Mar 2018
Recommended by customer in TN31
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
We moved a short distance of ten minutes to a neighbouring village. Our contents went into store for two months while we rented nearby.

"Bournes, from the very first meeting made us feel that we were in very safe hands. They were faultless. From their pricing, their communication, through to the the actual move was professional and helpful.
I would like to especially thank Jake Waters and all of the move team for making it a much less stressful time than we were expecting."
 
 
Team:
Jake Waters. Craig Wood.
 
 
 


Review 12 Feb 2018
Recommended by customer in TA2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 9/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 9/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 9/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 9/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
We moved both a house as well as a workshop from the UK to New Zealand. The workshop had lots of bulky machinery as well as delicate materials

"We would strongly recommend Bournes as a company. Nothing was too much hassles especially as we had lots of questions. Moving across the world is very stressful and they made it as easy as possibly blue from the start
The support of as great and the staff brilliant. Everything was done to time.
The packing process was incredibly thorough and careful which was very reassuring. The office kept us up to speed with how/ when delivery was going to be.
Although slightly more expensive than some companies you do get what you pay for and we would recommend them to everyone"
 
 
Team:
Alice Doucy
 
 
 


Review 11 Oct 2017
Recommended by customer in 5340
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
We were moving from the UK to Singapore to join our son and his family. The skill and expertise of the Bournes team in the UK and their partner in Singapore (Classic Moving and Storage) made this stress-free. It took two days to pack, wrap and load our possessions into the container. This was done in an expert and careful manner and at both ends the teams were careful to protect floors and walls. Nothing was broken or damaged and when we unpacked we had the surprise of finding things we had long forgotten we owned or had intended to dump!

"We had obtained three quotes for the move and found Bournes to be the most open, up front and believable.

Obviously a move at our age (70) was a bit traumatic but the move manager was very helpful in explaining our many queries and concerns. The team in Singapore dealt with Customs clearance. So all we had to do was sit back and let them get on with it. Which they did with great skill. We would have no hesitation in recommending them."
 
 
Team:
Craig Wood, Alice Doucy, Darren, Drew, Jo, Uma Koning, Sam.
 
 
 


Review 25 Jul 2017
Recommended by customer in RH20
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 9/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Move from Crowborough to Pulborough. 2 van move.

"Great care taken re estimating the job and a competitive price. Move was over two days. We packed all items excluding fragile pictures and glassware. Very helpful moving team who showed great patience in waiting 5 hours at new address for keys to become available. A very good experience.No breakages ."
 
 
Team:
Pete, Ricky, Darren and Rob
 
 
   Business Reply:

Thanks for leaving your feedback, we really appreciate it and are really pleased you had a great move. Careful planning and estimating is always key! We hope you're enjoying the new home, thanks again!
 


Review 25 Jul 2017
Recommended by customer in RG45
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 9/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 9/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Relocation from UAE to UK - Bournes local partner in UAE provided excellent service in the planning and packing / shipping process.

"Bournes were involved in the process from the start and really took over when our container was shipped. Salim and Sharon at Bournes kept us advised of progress and really delivered great experience when our shipment was delivered to our house./ Their unpacking team were so professional and a really great team. I really recommend this company to anybody needing relocation services either in UK, or internationally. Great job, well done and thanks to the Bournes team!!"
 
 
 
   Business Reply:

Thanks for your lovely comments, we are very happy to have been of service to you and we hope you're settling in well!
 


Review 25 Aug 2016
Recommended by customer
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
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Customer Review
 

"Excellent company"
 
 
 
 


Review 6 Oct 2015
Recommended by customer
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
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Customer Review
 

"Was very happy with the service, staff and move team was very professional and friendly. Thanks for everything. VALERIA"
 
 
 
 


Review 17 Sep 2015
Recommended by customer
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
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Customer Review
 

"Superb throughout."
 
 
 
 


Review 8 Sep 2015
Recommended by customer
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
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Customer Review
 

"They were great. Highly recommend"
 
 
 
 


Review 2 Sep 2015
Recommended by customer
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
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Customer Review
 

"Excellent, professional service for our move to Melbourne. No problems at all. Our questions were answered promptly and the movers were careful and professional. Our items arrived in Melbourne in perfect condition and we would thoroughly recommend Bournes for any move."
 
 
 
 


Review 24 Aug 2015
Recommended by customer
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 8/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 8/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
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Customer Review
 

"A fantastic team who made what could have been a very stressful time pass without a hitch."
 
 
 
 


Review 27 Jun 2015
Recommended by customer
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
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Customer Review
 

"Excellent crew and removal company. Highly recommended"
 
 
 
 


Review 26 Jun 2015
Recommended by customer
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
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Customer Review
 

"Very courteous staff. Now that I think of it, I wish I would have provided food and drinks since the gentlemen worked so hard. The move coordinator was also very nice to deal with and made sure to keep communication throughout the whole process. I am very impressed. Thank you very much"
 
 
 
 


Review 20 May 2015
Recommended by customer
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 8/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 8/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 9/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
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Customer Review
 

"Speedy service with competitive rates. Team were very polite and helpful and managed the changes to our completion dates well. Extra storage was provided easily overnight so we could clean the new property before moving in. All round good service."
 
 
 
 


Review 11 May 2015
Recommended by customer
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
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Review 5 May 2015
Recommended by customer
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
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Customer Review
 

"Very impressed with Julian and his colleagues. Hard working, considerate, patient and very pleasant"
 
 
 
 

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