Local removals
Removals in Chilworth
Chilworth is a small settlement south-east of Guildford, strung along the road towards Shere, with a station, older houses and lanes that head up towards St Martha's Hill. It is pretty, and it is not always wide. A removal van on a Chilworth lane needs a plan for passing places and for where it will stand without blocking the only route to the next house. Most jobs are whole houses rather than blocks of flats. From 6 Woodbridge Rd, Guildford GU1 1EE the drive is about three miles. You can be there quickly and still spend the time on a tight stair or a long carry from the road. Tell us if the house is by the station on Sampleoak Lane or further into the village. The station is a stop on the North Downs line, managed by Great Western Railway, and it is not a loading area for furniture. Chilworth is in the Shalford parish and in Guildford borough. Council tax is Guildford Borough Council, not Waverley. The parish council covers Shalford, Peasmarsh and Chilworth together. House removals are the usual booking. Office moves are quoted properly when a local business is moving, not folded into a house price without being listed. Postcodes are mainly GU4. Shalford Mill is the National Trust building back towards the A281, and it has been closed for conservation, so check before you send anyone there.
PostcodesGU4
DistanceAbout 3 miles from 6 Woodbridge Rd
HoursOpen 24 hours
Directions from Chilworth to our base
Short miles, narrow roads
Chilworth is close to Guildford and still deserves a careful look at the lane. If a piano is coming out, send the stair photo with the enquiry.
House removals are the main service. Shalford is the neighbouring village. Get a free quote or call 01483 387860.
Useful contacts in Chilworth
Handy numbers and links for when you move in. Opening times and services change, so check with each one before you visit.
- Council
Guildford Borough Council
Chilworth is in Guildford borough. Council tax and bins are handled by the borough, not by Waverley.
Millmead House, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB
- Parish council
Shalford Community Council
Chilworth is in this parish with Shalford and Peasmarsh. Meetings are sometimes at Chilworth Village Hall. The phone and village hall address are on Guildford Borough Council's parish list.
Shalford Village Hall, Kings Road, Shalford GU4 8BQ
- County
Surrey County Council
School admissions and the recycling centres are county services. Lane parking rules are a Surrey matter too.
- Police
Surrey Police
Call 101 unless there is an emergency. Online reports go through the force website.
- Station
Chilworth station
National Rail lists the station on Sampleoak Lane and names Great Western Railway as the manager. It is a small stop. Do not treat the lane as a van park.
Sampleoak Lane, Chilworth GU4 6TT
- Heritage
Shalford Mill
The mill is in neighbouring Shalford. The Trust said it was closed for conservation works. There is no general parking on site.
Shalford, near Guildford GU4 8BS
- Hospital
Royal Surrey County Hospital
The main hospital is in Guildford, a short drive north. Use the switchboard on the Trust page.
Egerton Road, Guildford GU2 7XX
- Library
Guildford Library
Chilworth has no branch of its own. Guildford Library on North Street is the main option. Bramley library is further south.
77 North Street, Guildford GU1 4AL
- GP
Find a GP
Search the Chilworth postcode. You may be directed to a practice in Shalford or Guildford. Register from that listing.
- Recycling centre
Guildford Community Recycling Centre
Slyfield is north of Guildford, so the drive from Chilworth crosses town. Check the days it is open.
Moorfield Road, Slyfield, Guildford GU1 1RU
- Schools
Surrey school admissions
Apply through Surrey. The parish infant school and Guildford secondaries are both in that system, and the rules depend on the year.
- Post office
Post Office branch finder
Redirect post before you move. Search Chilworth or GU4, and be ready to use a Shalford or Guildford branch if that is what the finder shows.
Details checked October 2026.
Moving in Chilworth: common questions
Is Chilworth the same as Shalford?
They share a parish and are close. The roads differ. Give us the Chilworth address rather than saying near Shalford.
Which council collects council tax?
Guildford Borough Council. The parish council is for local notices. Surrey County Council handles schools.
Are the lanes suitable for a large van?
Some are, some need a shorter stop or a smaller approach. Photos of the road are the best way to show us.
Nearby areas we cover
Moving further afield? See our long distance removals, or go back to Guildford removals.
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