Care Home & Retirement Moves

Here to help you move the way you want to.

We are here to help make the move from your property to a retirement home, care home, retirement village, as easy and worry-free as possible.

Our friendly team will take care of all your items because we know that they can hold precious memories. We also know that downsizing and moving can be a hard time so we want to work at your pace and help make things a little easier.

Our Approach

We want to help you move the way you want to.

We can provide a full service to help declutter, safely pack items through to unpacking and arranging the items as you wish at the other end. Conversely, if you would like to manage certain aspects we can work around your needs and give any advice.

For friends, family and staff helping a senior moving, we are happy to take you through the process and help make any adjustments you might need.

Retirement & Care Home Moving Services

Full Property Move & Clearance

We will handle everything from packing and decluttering to safely moving and unpacking your belongings at your new home. If you don’t want to take any items with you, we can work with one of our charity partners or properly dispose of it.

Full Property Move

If you’ve completed any decluttering and don’t need any assistance, we’re happy to help you pack everything up and safely move it to your new home.

Clearance

Whether you need a few large items removed or a complete clearance, we can meet your needs. We are fully licensed to dispose of most types of waste and can also find new homes for pre-loved items through one of our charity partners.

Partial Move

We can also assist with some larger and heavier items, ensuring that they travel safely. Assisting with loading and unloading into its new home.

Packing Service

Packing can be difficult, especially during stressful times, so we offer a packing service that uses our years of experience to provide safe and secure packing prior to your move.

What Our Customers Say

Excellent service from Adrian from DTT Removals who came to the rescue at short notice to complete a house move that had run into trouble. Adrian runs a very efficient and effective operation but he also does so with kindness and tact, which on this occasion was particularly appreciated. Thank you, Adrian. You literally saved the day!
Ben Holmes
Ben Holmes
12:16 22 Nov 24
Used DTT Removals Ltd to dispose an old sofa from storage. Adrian was really helpful and provided an excellent service.
Jason Koomoshan
Jason Koomoshan
13:29 16 Sep 24
I have used DTT removals on numerous occasions for house and business moves. Wouldn't ever use another moving company. Always on time, efficient, friendly. Makes a stressful day that little bit less stressful
Beatrice Schaer
Beatrice Schaer
18:15 05 Sep 24
This was the second time we have used DTT, and once again, they did a fantastic job. They arrived on time, cleared a lot of rubbish from our back garden, as well as three metal filing cabinets from the shed and a tumble drier from the kitchen. They were friendly and polite and extremely hard working. Adrian, the proprietor, made booking and using their service extremely easy. I recommend them to you 100%. Genuine, lovely guys.
Wendy Jackson
Wendy Jackson
17:47 20 Aug 24
Very happy with the services offered by DTT Removals and happy to recommend them to my clients. I’ve been using their service now for a couple of years. Adrian is very efficient at calling clients back and giving them a five star service.
Sue Martin
Sue Martin
15:36 22 Jul 24
Having contacted Adrian previously and confirmed a price with him, he arrived exactly on time, and together with his assistant, did a fantastic job of clearing a large amount of accumulated unwanted “stuff” from our garage and cellar. They worked tirelessly in extremely hot temperatures and checked at the end if there were any other bits to add. They also moved a heavy filing cabinet as an additional job. They worked in a professional and friendly way and I have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone needing either rubbish clearance or furniture removals. We would certainly use Adrian’s services again in the future.
Jenny Legg
Jenny Legg
23:08 26 Jun 24
Adrian and his team were very fast, efficient and professional for our house clearance. Adrian was clearly very experienced. The project was reasonably priced and a clear ammount of care was taken to avoid any damage. I would highly recommend DTT Removals Ltd
James Wright
James Wright
17:27 23 May 24
We have used Adrian three times in recent months and each time he has been excellent, highly recommended. Efficient, responsible and responsive.
Jane Spedding
Jane Spedding
11:31 10 May 24
This is our second time using Adrian for our office move. Adrian was absolutely brilliant and did a thoroughly great job. Thanks for your hard work and all your help.
Dawn Kinder
Dawn Kinder
15:00 07 Feb 24
This is the second time moving home with Adrian and his team and we're happy with the service received. We're very grateful for them being flexible with their schedule to enable our move from two different locations. Thank you!
Liza Blissett
Liza Blissett
15:45 30 Oct 23
DTT removals are superb. Adrian and Lewis were great at helping me move out of my flat. Really lovely guys, efficient, helpful and very skilled and careful with everything. It was an easy, stress free experience and I highly recommend them. 10/10 & I will be using them again.
Elizabeth Mcilroy
Elizabeth Mcilroy
19:15 07 Sep 23
Adrian provided me with a five star service. Punctual, responsive and extremely helpful I would highly recommend DTT Removals.
Paula Allen
Paula Allen
19:37 23 Aug 23
I honestly can’t recommend Adrian enough, from first contact he was so helpful. Helped me move an elderly lady into a nursing home and i couldn’t have coped without him. Great service, great price and overall a really nice guy. I’d give 6 ⭐️ if I could x
Louise Hammond
Louise Hammond
14:18 18 Jan 23
The job was to relocate my Dad's bedroom / living room plus his office & music equipment from Croydon to Brighton. Dad had not moved in over 30 years so he and I were both quite anxious about it. Right from the start I was glad I called Adrian, and our initial conversation left me feeling confident things would go well. Sure enough, my Dad remarked how impressed he was with Adrian and Anthony when they were loading the van his end, and when they were unloading at my end I saw the care they took with all the items, large or small. We had a few very awkward bits of furniture to get up a narrow flight of stairs and into a tight spot upstairs: no problem. Great guys, top service, highly recommended.
fishfingerrr
fishfingerrr
07:46 15 Nov 22
Great service, superb communication and all work carried out on time and with total care for our belongings for our furniture move into storage. The least stressful part of the whole moving house experience - many thanks, Adrian - great work 👍
Keith B Walters
Keith B Walters
11:02 12 Sep 22
Great guys lovey service will recommend to family and friends thank you so much
Georgia 123456 Angelina
Georgia 123456 Angelina
17:26 09 Aug 22
Good quality fast service, great and clear communication, very good company to do business with, straight forward quotes. Highly recommend to anyone looking for removal services.
Excel Epelle
Excel Epelle
15:37 05 Aug 22
Adrian was very helpful and friendly during my move. Absolutely would recommend
Joseph Wicking
Joseph Wicking
18:31 02 Aug 22
Adrian is a rock star in his trade. He helped me in moving my goods from Sutton to central London. very professional in his work and very reliable. i would recommend him for any moving/Removal services
Krishna Prasad
Krishna Prasad
17:28 22 Jul 22
On time, fast, friendly, practical and careful with my stuff. Would definitely use DTT again!
Otto Beyer
Otto Beyer
08:36 06 Jun 22
Adrian came round at very short notice - same day on a Sunday - to get rid of a bunch of bulky unwanted items post house move and clear out. Very friendly and efficient service, thanks.
Rebecca Cornes
Rebecca Cornes
11:45 11 May 22
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Adrian and his team at DTT Removals. They were as professional as professional gets, they take the time to explain the procedure and they really do take the stress out of the move. Every bit of furniture was wrapped and looked after. I would recommend to friends and family and every one who is looking for a stress free move. Once again thank you to Adrian and DTT Removals.
Joe Bloggs
Joe Bloggs
13:48 14 Mar 22
Cannot recommend enough!! Just book them. Adrian is an absolute pleasure to use and both him and his colleague (SO sorry I've forgotten your name!!) were both polite, professional, friendly, and great company to have around on what was a very stressful day through no fault of theirs. We were held up by solicitors so these guys were so understanding and patient, and when we finally got our keys the old owners hadn't moved out yet because they'd been let down by their movers (different company). When the other removal company finally turned up, the comparison of having the two removal companies working side by side was insane. DTT was head and shoulders above and the other company even had the cheek to ask to borrow DTT's equipment?! No idea what the other company was but honestly I'd never use another removal company again. DTT all the way!! Thank you SO much for all your help guys!!
Emma Burton
Emma Burton
17:29 12 Mar 22
Adrian and Mike provided us an excellent service during a stressful time. A pleasure to deal with and nothing was too much trouble. Would and have recommend them to friends and family.
James Thumwood
James Thumwood
16:25 28 Feb 22
I've known Adrian and the team at DTT for many years and am more than happy to refer his services to our older client group. It's so important for people moving in to care homes for the first time and their families to be surrounded by professional, courteous and empathatic people. Adrian and all at DTT are that and so much more! Amazing!
Louise Wood
Louise Wood
15:13 28 Jan 22
I've been using Adrian for years to move residents into our care home, the service is fantastic - always reliable, polite and careful with peoples belongings.
Rebecca Peters
Rebecca Peters
14:14 28 Jan 22
Adrian has done a number of jobs for me over the years and every time the service has been excellent. He recently completed my house move. It all went really smoothly. The communication and care taken of my belongings was fab. Would definitely recommend. Thanks Adrian!!!
Claire Oliver
Claire Oliver
18:45 24 Jan 22
Great service from Adrian and his team - this time his father - rubbish removal prior to house move - 40 years of clutter gone in an hour - would highly recommend.
Mark Hart
Mark Hart
11:03 22 Jan 22
Perfect service friendly helpful staff would recommend to everyone to use them
destroy the woke
destroy the woke
18:11 24 Aug 21
From survey to moving day, professional, friendly and flexible Thank you Adrian, Joe & George
Hina Rajan Amin
Hina Rajan Amin
21:40 18 Aug 21
The team - George and Joe - were fantastic. Efficient, careful and cheerful. Adrian, the Director, arranged my move at very short notice, ata weekend, which helped a family member in need. His customer service was excellent. Thanks to the whole team - highly recommended.
Kate Chandler
Kate Chandler
13:18 11 Jul 21
DTT gave an incredibly professional and positive service, they really made our experience of moving a joy. So rare to work with someone who is able to put you at ease and deliver on a great move. Lovely team, strong leadership and a memorable positive attitude. Thanks Adrian, you made a huge difference to our move!
Danny Whitfield
Danny Whitfield
23:03 25 Jun 21
Adrian and team were courteous, hardworking and a sensible price. I used them to move my parents into a care home. All went smoothly. I have used them again too.
Pippa Sidney-Woollett
Pippa Sidney-Woollett
19:51 27 May 21
Really pleased with the service from Dash the Trash, booked them for a house move. Adrian is a very approachable, friendly person and has been really responsive with queries I've had. Booking and quotation process was easy and clearly communicated throughout. We were also able to boxes, tape, and bubble wrap from Adrian. Adrian and George were the team on our move day, and they both handled our possessions and furniture with care, and loaded them onto the van securely. Would 100% recommend!
Rosie Szumowski
Rosie Szumowski
06:46 02 Apr 21
I used Adrian and his team when I was moving house. I live alone and so I was very stressed about the whole process prior to contacting DTT. Adrian and his team made the whole process a breeze and completely took the edge off. Everything reached my new house in perfect condition and they even put my bed back together on the other side. Couldn’t recommend them enough.
Danica Fletcher
Danica Fletcher
09:51 10 Mar 21
Adrian was a pleasure to deal with both in the enquiry stages and on the day. Good value quote and so much more convenient than hiring a skip. His team were super courteous and cleared everything out efficiently. Highly recommended!
Emma Hind
Emma Hind
08:28 12 Feb 21
We used Adrian and his team to clear out my father in laws flat after he passed away. He was professional and helpful at a very difficult time. Many thanks for your help Adrian it was greatly appreciated. Regards Rose and Dave
dave cunningham
dave cunningham
10:18 04 Feb 21
Would highly recommend Adrian and his team! We hired them a few days ago for today (a busy Saturday) and they arrived early, were really professional and friendly, and did an excellent job helping us with our house move! Also from the moment we booked them to when they left the communicate was really well done. Great job Adrian and George!
Alison Kelly
Alison Kelly
19:28 28 Nov 20
Efficient service with a smile. I contacted a few removal companies but DTT had the most thorough and transparent pricing system on the day they were really considerate in my neighbours and the toddlers who wanted to know exactly what was going on!
Jordan Devi Taylor-Robinson
Jordan Devi Taylor-Robinson
08:17 02 Jun 20
Very professional and helped us when we needed them. Adrian always has a smile on his face and very reliable. Worth the money. Thank you
Georgina Emery
Georgina Emery
11:12 16 Apr 20
Adrian helped me with a tricky house move that came during the lockdown. We had to move due to living with a vulnerable person and being a key worker meant I still needed to work. Adrian arranged the removal quickly and the whole house was moved across within a few hours. There were no breakages and a friendly professional service all around. Thanks a lot.
Daniella Goodman
Daniella Goodman
07:13 11 Apr 20
DTT were recommended to me by the care home my mum has just moved into. Adrian and Ben were on time, polite, friendly and extremely hardworking. Excellent value, too. Would heartily recommend.
Christine Bridson
Christine Bridson
19:05 15 Mar 20
Adrian is a great guy. He was superb on the phone and came round to give a quotation which he stuck to. Very polite and helpful and is very good with removals, making sure items were stacked well and covered. I would recommend his services, and will use him again!
Umang Patel
Umang Patel
10:17 05 Mar 20
I am very happy with the service from Adrian. Very polite and helpful and very responsive, I got my fridge collected within a week of contacting him. I'll definitely use his services again if the need comes up.
Michael Joseph
Michael Joseph
16:35 12 Feb 20
Adrian is efficient at his job, communicates with you very well to work out a time to complete the work and carries out everything with a smile as he wants to help you! Many thanks and will certainly use your services again. David
David Walkley
David Walkley
08:34 10 Feb 20
Very helpful and I would certainly ask Mr Thomson to help me in the future.
Janet Baine
Janet Baine
00:57 21 Jan 20
Honestly so pleased with the service I received to help move house. Adrian works quickly and smartly. My friends and I were so impressed with him. Highly recommend to anyone, be you moving house, collecting a large item or having a clearance, you won't find a service quite the same. Prices are fair and reasonable. No complaints from me.
Zara Shelley
Zara Shelley
00:54 15 Jan 20
Great service provided by Adrian. We needed furniture to be picked up and delivered in a short notice, Adrian was very accommodating, got the job done the next day. Would definitely use DTT again and recommend them!!!
Anna Ross
Anna Ross
11:56 19 Nov 19
Fabulous customer service, respectfully cleared some furniture for me last week, clearing my mothers house. I would recommend 100% for whatever your removal needs. Good old fashioned service with a smile, like it should be.
Jennifer McDonald
Jennifer McDonald
16:46 09 Sep 19
Great service, arrived on time and worked solidly until finished. Adrian is a great guy and would definitely recommend and would certainly use again.
Glenda Musk
Glenda Musk
16:20 07 Sep 19
Great service, arrived on time and worked solidly until finished. Adrian is a great guy and would definitely recommend and would certainly use again.
Glenda Musk
Glenda Musk
16:20 07 Sep 19
We adore Adrian and his trusty team members. They are beyond patient & very efficient at what they do. They are always the first people we think of when we need some help either moving, or clearing, or sorting and they are always punctual, positive and speedy. We can't recommend them enough. Thanks DTT! (Shan & Michael)
Shan Elliott
Shan Elliott
09:39 30 Aug 19
Excellent service. Prompt, reliable, friendly and very professional. Arrived early for the job and completed quickly with no fuss and no hidden extras. Would definitely use DTT again.
Juliet Rodney
Juliet Rodney
23:51 16 Aug 19
Honestly so pleased with the service I received to help move house. Adrian works quickly and smartly. My friends and I were so impressed with him. Highly recommend to anyone, be you moving house, collecting a large item or having a clearance, you won't find a service quite the same. Prices are fair and reasonable. No complaints from me.
Zara Shelley
Zara Shelley
10:53 15 Aug 19
Thank you guys for collecting my unwanted items. Will recommend and hopefully will need them with my move.
Helen Laycock
Helen Laycock
20:11 25 Jul 19
Adrian and Ben are very personable and very easy to work with. They arrived on time and they worked diligently. They gave an estimate for the work (based on the likely tonnage for commercial waste drop-off) and this was broadly spot on. On a philosophical note, we have all got to figure out a better way of consuming and disposing of "stuff" but until such time, DTT services are much needed and much appreciated. I highly recommend the services of this company.
Faith Abiola-Ellison
Faith Abiola-Ellison
14:32 30 May 19
Adrian and Ben moved my furniture from one house to the other. They turned up on time and were extremely helpful and friendly, going out of their way to see that everything was moved and packed properly to ensure no damages. I would definitely recommend them. Lovely people to be around at what can be a quite stressful time!
Caroline Starkin
Caroline Starkin
20:14 14 Mar 19
Adrian and Ben moved my furniture from one house to the other. They turned up on time and were extremely helpful and friendly, going out of their way to see that everything was moved and packed properly to ensure no damages. I would definitely recommend them. Lovely people to be around at what can be a quite stressful time!
Caroline Starkin
Caroline Starkin
20:14 14 Mar 19
Superb removal company. Dash The Trash (Adrian and Ben) offer a really friendly service, very professional & considerate and went way over their expected time due to 2 very difficult beds to dismantle and re-assemble and didn't charge us a penny more. We're absolutely delighted to have found them and have already recommended them as the best local service for removals.
Lisa Greenhouse
Lisa Greenhouse
11:41 19 Dec 18
I can thoroughly recommend Adrian and Chris. They arrived when they said they would, they are polite, friendly and knowledgeable. Nothing is too much trouble. They were still smiling after one very heavy sofa bed and lots of stairs! Excellent value too. Would definitely use them again and recommend to friends and family. A huge thank you from me!
Julia Jeal
Julia Jeal
15:36 12 Nov 18
Brilliant services from Adrian. Can not fault him. Turned up on time and worked really hard clearing my flat on the second floor! Would recommend his services anytime.
Tina Hanid
Tina Hanid
22:01 09 Oct 18
I wholeheartedly agree with the other 5 star reviews on here. Adrian helped me move a couple of very heavy sofas - he was extremely patient, helpful and friendly throughout, even though this wasn't an easy job. Moreover, his price was extremely competitive compared to the competition. I will most certainly use Dash the Trash again. I used Adrian's company again a couple of weeks ago (October 2018). This time to move a large TV from Norbury to Wallington. There were stairs to negotiate at both addresses. Adrian and his new assistant Ben were both extremely polite, efficient and friendly, just as Adrian was last time. I don't hesitate to recommend them.
M Thomson
M Thomson
11:18 09 Oct 18
I HIGHLY recommend DTT. Adrian is a lovely hard working man who is not afraid of stairs! He packed up my home and moved me to my new home in one trip. He has a very bubbly and calming personality and brought my stress levels to a minimum! He and his co-worker Chris even moved my furniture around the room for me when I was deciding where it should go. I will certainly be using DTT again. Thank you Adrian and Chris! You are SUPER STARS! :)
Theresa Barnett
Theresa Barnett
08:57 13 Sep 18
Adrian and his company collected and delivered furniture to my house. He and his team are friendly, efficient and courteous. Nothing seems too much trouble. I would definitely use him again and would highly recommend.
susan hanna
susan hanna
12:25 12 Jan 18
We used Dash The Trash after a move into a small flat. Adrian cleared all our rubbish and old furniture. He is a great guy. Would recommend 100%. Polite, efficient and friendly. We'll definitely be using him again when we hopefully move to a bigger flat!
Michael Strathearn
Michael Strathearn
14:22 08 Jan 18
Absolute pleasure to deal with friendly professional and helpful couldn't ask for more highly recommend THANK YOU Marion and malc
Marion Barry
Marion Barry
17:36 05 Jul 17
A five-star service in every way. I needed to remove some rubbish after a bathroom re-fit and Adrian was able to help me within 24 hours. Efficient, fast and clean service that comes with a smile! 100% transparent pricing with no hidden costs. Recommended.
Stephen Shillito
Stephen Shillito
12:36 03 May 17
This was copied and pasted by dash the trash as she did not have a google account. I used the man with a van service recently when I had a collection to make at short notice. Adrian was professional and helpful when arranging the service. My item was picked up, loaded on to the van and delivered to my property promptly and efficiently at a very decent price. I was very happy with the service and would recommend it to my friends and family. By Barbara Klein on 13th March 2017
Adrian Thompson
Adrian Thompson
09:55 26 Apr 17
Have used this company a few times and Adrian is very conscientious and takes great care of your belongings. Would highly reccommend
Neil Stonebridge
Neil Stonebridge
09:46 26 Apr 17
Our family has used this house clearance service twice now and we are all very happy.... and it's difficult to please a whole family especially in the middle of bereavements! A very friendly but discreet and tolerant team, no fuss and never wasteful. Such a relief to have their help during stressful times.
Sarah Boxall
Sarah Boxall
07:58 15 Mar 17

Tips & Guides

We also have a list of helpful tips and tricks for preparing to move right up to the day of the your move:

DTT Essential Moving House Guide – Tips & Tricks

DTT Checklist For Moving House

DTT Packing Tips

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