Marley Moves

Marley Moves, family-run removal company in Shaftesbury

Marley Moves is a family-run removal company based in Shaftesbury (Dorset) operating across Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire, and also carrying out long-distance moves throughout the UK. The company is run by Connor and has its own permanent team: the survey, quote and moving-day plan stay with the same business, without subcontracting the work to third parties.

The company presents itself as a local option with honest pricing, careful crews and a written quote within the hour. Its Google rating is 5.0 stars based on customer reviews.

Removal and logistics services

The service range covers house removals, long-distance removals, packing, storage and house clearances. It also offers man and van services, student moves and short-notice work.

• House removals
• Long-distance removals
• Packing
• Storage
• House clearances
• Specialist removals
• Piano removals
• Military moves
• Council and housing association moves
• Man and van service
• Student moves

Piano moving is carried out as a specific service, alongside specialist handling of antiques, fine art and other awkward items.

How the process works

The process is organised in four steps. First, the customer provides the basic details and receives a written quote within the hour. A survey is then carried out, either by in-person visit or video call, to plan access, parking and timings. On moving day, the crew arrives early and moves the labelled, protected items, loading them with care. Finally, furniture is placed and boxes are distributed in the agreed rooms, in line with the scope of the quote.

The company states that quotes are fixed and in writing, and only change if the customer requests additional services or if access issues arise that were not known in advance, which are communicated before the move. A £100 deposit is paid to book the date, refundable until the date is confirmed; once confirmed, a second invoice for 25% of the total is issued and the remainder is settled around the move.

Coverage and insurance

The company operates in locations such as Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Sherborne, Mere, Wincanton, Yeovil, Bruton, Warminster, Frome, Blandford Forum, Salisbury, Dorchester, Bath, Weymouth, Bournemouth and Poole, as well as nearby towns and villages in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. It also carries out long-distance removals throughout the UK.

Marley Moves states it has public liability insurance of up to £2.5 million and goods in transit cover of up to £50,000 per load. The company states that it does not subcontract its work and that moves are carried out by its own team.

Reviews and customer experience

The reviews on its Google profile show an average rating of 5.0 stars. Testimonials highlight clear communication, punctuality, care with belongings and efficient handling of both house and office moves. One customer mentions that the team loaded the contents of a house and garden into two vans, and another customer highlights the coordination on an office move.

Articles and resources

The website includes a section of articles with practical moving advice, such as whether or not to tip removal men, how to handle a move in the rain or the particularities of leaving a rented property. The company also offers guides and answers to frequently asked questions about quote turnaround, insurance, subcontracting, fixed pricing and deposits.

Location and contact

Ash Cottage, Sherborne Causeway, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9PX · Phone: 01747 637070 · Email: hello@marleymoves.co.uk