Local removals
Removals in Cranleigh
Cranleigh is the large village south-east of Guildford, with a high street, a hospital building, a library and housing that spreads into closes off the main roads. It feels further out than Shalford or Godalming because the drive is longer and there is no railway station. People move whole houses here: family homes with garages, and cottages nearer the centre where a van has to be thoughtful about the high street. From 6 Woodbridge Rd, Guildford GU1 1EE the journey is about eight miles, down through the south of the borough and into Waverley. That distance is still a local day's work for a house, not a long-distance job, unless you are leaving the UK region entirely. Tell us about a shared drive, a narrow lane off the Ewhurst road, or a new close where the turning head is tight. Those details change the crew more than the miles do. Cranleigh is in Waverley borough. Council tax and bins are Waverley, not Guildford Borough Council. Surrey County Council runs Cranleigh Library and the community recycling centre on Elmbridge Road, which does not open every weekday and does not take vans. House removals and office removals are the main services we quote. Postcodes are mainly GU6. Cranleigh Village Hospital provides some outpatient care on the high street. The Royal Surrey in Guildford remains the main acute hospital.
PostcodesGU6
DistanceAbout 8 miles from 6 Woodbridge Rd
HoursOpen 24 hours
Directions from Cranleigh to our base
South-east, in Waverley
A Cranleigh house is a full move with a longer drive back to Woodbridge Road. Pack, or book packing, so the van is not waiting on the high street while boxes are made.
House removals and office removals are the main services. Wonersh is on the way. Get a free quote or call 01483 387860.
Useful contacts in Cranleigh
Handy numbers and links for when you move in. Opening times and services change, so check with each one before you visit.
- Council
Waverley Borough Council
Cranleigh is in Waverley. The council offices are in Godalming. Use the contact page for council tax and phone hours.
The Burys, Godalming GU7 1HR
- County
Surrey County Council
Schools admissions are a Surrey service. The Cranleigh recycling centre is also run through the county.
- Police
Surrey Police
Call 101 for non-emergencies. The website explains online reporting and live chat.
- Hospital
Cranleigh Village Hospital
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust lists outpatient services here, including clinics and therapies. It is not a substitute for the main accident department in Guildford.
6 High Street, Cranleigh GU6 8AE
- Hospital
Royal Surrey County Hospital
This is the main hospital for urgent care and most specialist treatment. The drive from Cranleigh needs to be part of your plan.
Egerton Road, Guildford GU2 7XX
- Library
Cranleigh Library
Surrey places the library on the high street, near the hospital and health centre. It is closed on Mondays and Sundays. Check the page for the other days.
High Street, Cranleigh GU6 8AE
- Recycling centre
Cranleigh Community Recycling Centre
Open on fewer days than the Guildford site. Read the Surrey page for hours and for what the centre will not accept, including vehicle limits.
Elmbridge Road, Cranleigh GU6 8JX
- Station
Guildford station
Cranleigh has no station. Guildford is the railhead. The old line is now a path, not a service you can catch.
Station Approach, Guildford GU1 4UT
- GP
Find a GP
Search GU6. The library page notes a health centre nearby, but registration is through the NHS practice finder and the surgery itself.
- Schools
Surrey school admissions
Cranleigh school places go through Surrey County Council. Waverley does not run the admissions round.
- Post office
Post Office branch finder
Redirect mail to the Cranleigh address before moving day. Use the finder for the current high street branch.
Details checked October 2026.
Moving in Cranleigh: common questions
Is Cranleigh a long-distance move from Guildford?
No. About eight miles is still a local house move. Long distance is for journeys beyond the local area, anywhere in the UK.
Which council covers Cranleigh?
Waverley Borough Council. Surrey County Council covers schools and the Elmbridge Road recycling centre.
Can I take a van to the Cranleigh tip?
Surrey's page for Cranleigh Community Recycling Centre sets the vehicle rules. Do not assume a van is allowed. Check before you go.
Nearby areas we cover
Moving further afield? See our long distance removals, or go back to Guildford removals.
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