A range of removals and storage services to take the headache out of moving house, all tailored to your personal needs. Our experience, knowledge and personal service help you with a smooth, stress free move.
When it comes to moving you deserve a company that understands your needs and makes the process as smooth as possible.
At Bournes, we're here to ensure your move to your new home is a stress-free, seamless and enjoyable experience and not a headache.
Here's how we do that...
Established in 1875 we've got many years of experience in handling your move with expertise and care.
Feel secure knowing we're pre-vetted and annually inspected by the British Association of Removers.
A family-run company providing services and move plans tailored to your individual needs.
Our fixed quote means no hidden fees, giving you confidence and clarity in your moving costs.
Your own dedicated move manager will support you through your move, every step of the way.
Whilst we do everything in our power to avoid damage our comprehensive transit insurance options provide you financial peace of mind should the unexpected happen.
DBS background security checked and professionally skilled in both the removals skills they need to move everything safely AND the customer service skills to make it a great move day experience.
Whatever the size of your move, or access to your property, we have the right size vehicle to help. Our vehicles are custom-designed to make moving as safe and easy as possible.
An in-home or video consultation helps us understand your move, the items you're moving and what's important to you so we can give an accurate quote and plan your move so it runs smoothly.
Call us on 01797 228000 or book online.
We'll send you our free, no obligation quote setting our our charges and your customised move plan.
Our quotes are fixed price, setting out all charges upfront with no hidden surprises.
Your dedicated move manager will help you plan and prepare for move day.
They will arrange your Move Crew, vehicle and packing materials and be on hand to support before, during and after your move.
Choose the services that suit your individual move or ask us to recommend the ones we think will help you. If you need help with something you don’t see below, just ask, we’ll be happy to add in any extras you need if we can.
Our experienced crews carefully protect, load, transport and unload your precious belongings as if they were their own. We can even do the packing for you if you want us to.
Packing can be one of the biggest headaches of moving house and can take a lot longer than you think. Why not let our expertly trained packers do this for you?
Secure, flexible short and long term storage for whatever reason you need it whether that’s as part of your removal or on its own. Collection, delivery and self-store available.
Our quotes are free and there is no obligation so why not contact us immediately to find out how little it could cost you to enjoy an easy, simple, enjoyable move with Bournes.
Call us on 01797 228000 or request your quote online.
From our home in Rye we offer removals and storage throughout East Sussex, South Kent and the surrounding areas including:
Rye is a unique medieval town with beautiful architecture dating back hundreds of years, with several cobbled streets still in existence around the citadel. We know some houses in Rye can present challenges in moving into and out due to awkward stairwells and doorways or narrow access. Bournes have a large range of vehicles and equipment to suit all challenges and extensive local knowledge (most of our employees live in or near Rye) to help us proactively plan for your individual move.
Rye has been our home since 1875 when the company was started by Thomas Bourne as a local cartage and coal delivery company. The company evolved and future generations moved into furniture and home removals and storage, operating from properties in Tower Street, Eagle Road, Winchelsea Road, Rock Chanel and today on the Rye Harbour Road.
If you've lived in Rye for a long time you may remember our mustard/cream colour vehicles, 'Bourne Mover' crews and Eric and Roy Bourne seeing them in and out of the yard each day. Although we've grown a bit, today we're still a family run company with Eric and Roy's sons running the business.
In the 1990s Bournes joined the UTS network (Now Harmony Relocation Network) to help provide our professional removals services to customers moving to Europe and overseas in addition to locally.
In 2009 Bournes also aquired the Turks Removals company of Lydd which was originally started by other members of the Bourne family.
In 2019 following the relaxation of the branding rules of our global network, we rebranded our vehicles once more to better reflect our local removals and storage services at the same time as providing smart, custom-designed vehicles for both our private and corporate clients.
Although today's look with our red and white trucks and our higher numbers of vehicles and teams ready to help you is a little different to the company Thomas Bourne started in 1875 we still provide a personal, local removals service and are still as dedicated as ever to providing you with a great move.
As well as our standard removals, packing and storage services we offer a range of additional services that help make your move easier.
Our crews are fully trained and will take care to move all your belongings safely and securely. However, we all know accidents and situations can happen that are sometimes outside of our control and yours. That’s why we offer comprehensive insurance, Late Key and Cancellation/ Postponement protection to give you peace of mind that you’re financially protected if the unexpected happens.
Doing your own packing or just looking for boxes? Choose from our wide range of packing boxes, paper, bubble wrap and tape to help get you started. You can ask us to include these in your quote for advance delivery, collect from our Rye Depot on Rye Harbour Road (please call in advance to arrange) or order online for home delivery here.
If your move takes you further afield we also offer regular road removal services throughout Europe.
If you're moving long distance overseas we offer International Shipping and Airfreight services.
The local council for Rye is Rother District Council.
The Rother Distric Council Website has lots of information about living in Rye and the surrounding areas that is helpful to know when you move house to the area, including:
and lots more!
Some of the villages outside of Rye fall across the Kent Border so may be under a different local council e.g. Ashford Borough Council.
Haven't discovered your dream home in Rye or the surrounding areas yet? There are several great estate agents based in the town that are ready to assist you in kick-starting your journey.
Visit Rightmove for a full list of Estate Agents in Rye.
Rye, East Sussex, is a charming and historic town known for its picturesque streets, rich history, and welcoming community. The town is surrounded by stunning countryside and beautiful coastal areas, making it perfect for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Rye's convenient location offers easy access to nearby towns and cities such as Hastings, Ashford, and Tunbridge Wells. Additionally, London can be reached within a couple of hours, providing great options for commuting.
If you're considering a move to Rye, local estate agents can provide valuable insights into the different areas, helping you find the perfect fit for your lifestyle and needs.
Popular areas near Rye to start your home search include:
Unfortunately moving house can create extra waste including used packing materials and items that you decide no longer fit or suit your new home. We encourage our customers wherever possible to donate, reuse or recycle moving waste to help protect our environment.
Rother District Council provides home recycling bins for most smaller recycling waste that fits in your bin including glass, paper and cardboard. These are collected fornightly. If you have extra or larger items you'll need to visit a local recycling centre. Small electrical items can be placed on top of the bin on collection day and crews will collect alongside your recycling bin.
The nearest Recycling Centres to Rye Town are at Mountfield, Hastings or Heathfield.
If you have larger items to be disposed of you can arrange a bulky waste collection online too for a small charge.
If you've just moved in and can't quite face cooking, or want to get out and enjoy your new local area there are some great places to eat and drink in or within a short drive of Rye.
Check out Trip Advisors 10 Best Restaurants in Rye or the Rye Town Guide to see all the great options on offer, or check out some of our staff favourites below.