Astra Removals

Astra Removals, a family-run removal company in Bournemouth since 1986

Astra Removals is a removal company based in Bournemouth (UK) that has been operating since 1986. Founded by Kevin Barton as a specialist piano removal service, it gradually expanded to become a full-service removal company run by the next generation of the Barton family. In 2019 it was formally incorporated as Astra Removals South UK Ltd.

The company states it is a member of the Furniture & Home Improvement Ombudsman and claims a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on more than 85 reviews on Trustpilot. All moves include goods-in-transit and public liability cover.

Removal services

• House removals: moves from private homes across the UK, with insurance cover and careful handling.
• Piano removals: specialist service for upright, baby grand, and grand pianos, with dedicated equipment and training.
• Man & van: cost-effective service for small moves, single items, and urgent deliveries.
• Office removals: commercial and office relocation aimed at minimising downtime.
• Packing services: full or partial packing with quality materials, such as double-walled boxes, bubble wrap, and acid-free tissue paper. Materials can also be supplied for customers to pack themselves.
• Storage: secure, clean storage space for short or long stays, with flexible terms and no long contracts.
• House clearances: full or partial clearance service for probate, downsizing, or end-of-tenancy.
• Urgent deliveries: same-day or next-day delivery service, available 24 hours for emergency moves.

Coverage and service area

The company is based in Bournemouth and covers the whole of the UK, from Cornwall to the Scottish border. It does not carry out moves with an origin or destination outside the UK. Among the locations listed in its service area are Poole, Christchurch, Dorchester, Weymouth, Ferndown, Wimborne, Ringwood, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Salisbury, Bath, Bristol, Exeter, London, Oxford, Reading, Brighton, Swindon, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Liverpool, Nottingham, and Cambridge.

Insurance and conditions

Every move includes standard goods-in-transit cover at no extra cost, with a limit of £40 per item and £25,000 aggregate per move, plus public liability insurance. For contents worth more than £25,000 or for those who prefer full-value cover, enhanced cover is available as a paid add-on, from £120 for £15,000 of cover up to £1,195 for £150,000. Items of exceptional individual value, such as jewellery, fine art, or antiques worth more than £2,500, must be declared in advance.

Booking process

The process consists of three steps: requesting a quote via an online form or phone call, with a detailed, no-obligation estimate within hours; booking the date and confirming online; and carrying out the move by a trained team that arrives at the agreed time. The company recommends booking 4 to 8 weeks in advance, especially during peak seasons such as summer and month-ends, although it also offers emergency and same-day service. The website catalogue indicated that a typical local two-bedroom move starts from an approximate range of £400 to £600.

History and operations

Since its founding in 1986, the company has carried out thousands of moves, from studio flats to six-bedroom houses, both locally and for full relocations. The firm maintains a single point of contact throughout the process and has a formal complaints procedure. Its activity is supported by nearly four decades of accumulated experience in the sector.

Location and contact

50 Magna Park, 106 Provence Drive, Bournemouth, BH11 9FA · Phone: 01202 113 255 · Email: info@astraremovals.co.uk · Hours: Monday to Saturday: 07:00-20:00. Sunday: 08:00-18:00.