At A Glance
- Where We Worked In November: November moves covered Brighton And Hove plus nearby Sussex towns. You will see us regularly in Hanover, Seven Dials, Kemptown, Preston Park, North Laine, Brunswick and Palmeira, plus Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Lewes, Shoreham By Sea and Worthing for house moves, storage runs, and practical furniture builds around move day.
- What Kept Moves Calm And On Time: Permit streets and stairwells were the main time drivers this month. If you share a quick frontage photo, the closest legal stopping point, and your floor level or lift stairs notes, we can plan the safest carry route early, especially in central Brighton and in tighter Lewes areas like Cliffe and Southover where timing and access matter more than distance.
- What Changed At ESV This Month: At ESV we launched handyman snag support to make moves liveable. That meant beds built, wardrobes up, shelves and small fixes handled alongside removals, plus commercial work at Olympia London for Sigicom, long distance runs including Scotland and a Leeds student move, and a neat one room man and van from Folkestone to Maresfield, all fully insured with £20,000 Goods In Transit and £5m Public Liability while keeping our eco pledge with Esso Ethos fuel where possible, box reuse and paperless admin, so call Peter on 07552 555 820 or book via www.eastsussexvan.com and follow us on Instagram for real jobs and moving tips.
November has been a full month for us. We have helped families move across Brighton and Hove, supported students and young professionals into new flats, and completed some lovely long distance removals. As always we have kept the focus on calm planning, careful loading and a genuine five star removal service across every platform.
This month we also launched our new handyman and snag list eliminator service. The idea is simple. We do not just move your belongings. We help you land properly with beds built, wardrobes up and annoying little snags dealt with so the new place feels like home from day one.
Alongside the moves we have continued to grow this side of the business so that more customers can move in with furniture assembled, shelves up and the small but important jobs already taken care of.
What We Need To Quote Fast
- Postcodes For Collection And Delivery
- A Rough Inventory Or A Few Photos Or A Quick Video Walkthrough
- Floor Level Plus Lift Or Stairs Details
- Parking Notes And The Closest Legal Stopping Point
- Any High Value Or Fragile Items Over £500
Ready to book your Brighton or Sussex removals? Call Peter on 07552 555 820 and speak directly to the person who will run your move.
November 2025
This month we have completed a steady mix of local Brighton removals, wider Sussex house moves and long distance work. A good proportion of our bookings have been from returning customers or personal recommendations which means a lot to us. We have added more five star reviews to our existing ratings on Google and other platforms which keeps us motivated to maintain the same standard on every single job.
For anyone new to us we are a family run Brighton removals company. Customers deal directly with Peter from first enquiry through to move day so nothing gets lost in translation and you always know who is turning up at your door. ESV Removals Ltd focusses on calm, careful moving days rather than trying to rush through as many jobs as possible.
Where We Worked Most This Month
Brighton And Hove: We were in and around Hanover, Seven Dials, Kemptown, Preston Park, North Laine, Brunswick and Palmeira throughout the month, with the usual mix of tight access flats, permit streets, and stair moves that reward calm planning.
Nearby Sussex Towns: We also regularly worked in Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Lewes, Shoreham By Sea and Worthing, supporting local house moves, storage runs, and the kind of practical jobs that sit around moving day like furniture builds and tidy fix work.
Further Afield: We supported an exhibition load in and pack down at Olympia London, handled a long distance move up to Scotland, and made a run to Leeds for a student move.
Local Pro Tip: Brighton Permit Streets, Send A Quick Frontage Photo Before Move Day
In Hanover, Seven Dials, North Laine, Brunswick and Palmeira, the biggest delays usually come from parking and carry distance, not the size of the move. A quick photo of the street outside your door plus the closest legal stopping point helps us plan the safest loading route, reduce stair landings and keep the job calm and on time.
Job Highlight: Lewes House Move
One of the standout jobs this month was a Lewes house move from BN7 to BN8 where our new handyman and snag list eliminator service really came into its own. The customer had a list of snags and small jobs they wanted sorted on move in day including bed and wardrobe builds, a tricky washing machine connection and various shelves and curtain poles.
We arrived with the van fully loaded with protection materials and the tools needed to tackle the snag list. While part of the team focused on a clean, efficient move the handyman worked through the list, sending photo updates as each job was ticked off. By the evening the boxes were where they needed to be, the main furniture was assembled and the new home felt liveable rather than like a storage unit.
This is exactly the kind of result we want from the handyman side of the business. Practical fixes, tidy finishes and a stress free first night in your new home.
Local Pro Tip: Lewes Moves, Treat Cliffe And Southover As An Access Job First
Central Lewes can be tight around Cliffe High Street and Southover, so the smoothest moves happen when permits, loading position and timing are decided early. If you can, choose a weekday or early slot, and tell us if you have narrow approaches, short stay loading, or awkward turns so we bring the right kit and keep the carry controlled.
Job Highlight: Sussex House Moves
November also saw us complete several long distance removals out of Sussex. One example was a furniture heavy move from the Brighton area to Sheffield. Access at the collection address was tight, with a narrow street and limited parking, so we planned timings carefully and used our Luton with tail lift to make loading safer and more efficient.
At the destination we worked around local parking rules, protected the new floors and staircases and took extra time to reassemble larger items such as wardrobes and corner sofas. Long distance moves can feel daunting for customers because there is only one chance to get it right. Our job is to strip away as much of that pressure as possible so they can focus on the new chapter rather than worrying about whether everything will arrive in one piece.
Job Highlight: Sigicom and London Olympia
Opened in 1886, Olympia has grown into one of London’s best known exhibition venues, now running more than 200 events a year and drawing over 1.6 million visitors from the UK and overseas.
Source: Visit London
This month we spent time in London working with Sigicom on their exhibition stand at Olympia. Instead of a home move this was a commercial project focused on getting their stand unpacked, set up and looking sharp before the doors opened and then packed down smoothly at the end.
We treated the exhibition kit in the same way we treat a house full of furniture. Careful loading at the start, protection for the key pieces and a clear plan for what comes off the van first. On the day our team worked alongside Sigicom, unpacking, positioning and fine tuning the stand so everything was in place on time.
Local Pro Tip: Olympia London, Pack In Unload Order And Keep A Gate Folder Ready
Timed exhibition access only works when you arrive ready, not still organising, so keep passes, RAMS and vehicle details together and reachable from the cab. Load the van so the stand structure and heavy cases come off first, then tools and fixings, then branded panels and graphics last so nothing delicate gets crushed in the busiest unloading window.
At the end of the event we returned to pack down, carefully wrapping displays and equipment so they were ready for their next outing rather than just thrown back into cases. Commercial moves and exhibition work like this suit us well. It is the same calm planning, clear communication and attention to detail, just in a different setting.
Local Business Spotlight: Sigicom Ltd
Sigicom are specialists in remote monitoring for construction and infrastructure projects, with their UK base just up the road in Horsham, West Sussex. They design and supply robust wireless systems that measure things like vibration, noise and dust so contractors can keep projects safe, compliant and neighbour friendly.
What we like about working with Sigicom is the mix of clever engineering and practical thinking. Their monitoring systems allow teams to see live site data, set alerts and generate clear reports, which takes a lot of the guesswork out of working next to homes, roads and railways.
From our side as a removals company it is always a pleasure to support a business that helps big projects run more smoothly and with less impact on the people living nearby. Working with Sigicom at London Olympia this month felt like a natural fit calm logistics on our side, precise monitoring on theirs.
Job Highlight: Man and Van from Kent to East Sussex
At the end of the month we also booked in a neat one room move, a man and van job from a basement studio flat in Folkestone over to a barn conversion near Maresfield in East Sussex. This was a perfect example of where our Brighton man and van option makes more sense than hiring a full Luton and a two or three person crew. One experienced driver in our Mercedes Sprinter was all that was needed, so the customer got professional loading, safe transport and help at each end without paying for the overheads of a full removal.
The move itself was a classic “everything from one room” list around 15 medium boxes, 3 large boxes, a mirror, flat pack desk, gaming chair, 3 suitcases, a rolled up mattress in a bag, 5 clothing bags, a computer, small side table, drawers, a thin metal shelf, clothes drying rack, beanbag plus a flat pack hutch and wooden run. The only high value items were a laptop and PC, which we wrapped and positioned carefully in the load. There was on street parking outside the basement flat in Folkestone and a driveway waiting for us at the Maresfield address, which kept access simple. We chose to start at 11:00, this meant we could leave Brighton at 09:00 after the morning traffic, it also gave our client a few hours in the morning to tie up any loose ends.
Our customer had always moved with a small wheel base van so the Sprinter felt like an upgrade, and they were reassured that none of the items needed two people to lift. They travelled in the van with us and we even made space for a cat carrier with two guinea pigs so the whole household arrived together. This is exactly what our Sussex man and van service is for one room or studio sized moves where you still want a professional man with a van, but do not need to pay for a full size Luton and a larger crew for the whole day.
Keep an eye out for our full case study on this man and van move coming soon on the blog.
Planning a Brighton removal? Head to our homepage at www.eastsussexvan.com and get your quote started today.
Behind The Scenes and Team Updates
Behind the scenes we have continued to refine our kit and workflow and to build on a simple promise. We aim to launch one new helpful service each year so our offering grows in a way that actually benefits customers.
2024 saw us introduce our storage solutions in partnership with Big Yellow Self Storage Brighton which gave customers a reliable way to combine removals and storage under one plan. In 2025 we have launched our handyman and snag list eliminator service so that more moves can finish with a home that is ready to live in rather than just full of boxes.
Local Pro Tip: Handyman On Move Day, Batch The Snags So You Finish “Liveable”
If you want beds built, wardrobes up, shelves and curtain poles sorted, group your snag list into “Must Have Tonight” and “Nice To Have Later.” That way we prioritise what makes the first night easy, then work through the rest without the move feeling rushed or chaotic.
We are also gearing up for a very large booking at the start of December. We have three Luton vans scheduled for a three day move from Edinburgh to Brighton on the first of December so a lot of our planning time in November has gone into route checks, hotel bookings, kit checks and making sure every van is fully prepped. Big multi vehicle long distance moves like this only work smoothly when the preparation is thorough. We will have a job highlight and photos from that to show next month.
We are investing in more floor protection, more mattress covers and specialist wrapping materials for artwork and high value furniture. Our diary management has also been tightened up so we can keep some flexibility for last minute jobs without overloading the team.
As always we pay at least the living wage and provide proper rest time before and after long distance and international removals. Staff retention for us is just as important as customer retention. Neither you nor we want to be dealing with new staff every week. Looking after the crew, keeping the same familiar faces on the vans and giving them the time and tools to do the job properly is what directly protects the care and attention you receive on moving day.
Eco and Community Corner
Our eco pledge remains the same. We prioritise Esso Ethos fuel where possible on our routes. We reuse and recycle moving boxes, including a take back option for clean reusable boxes when customers are finished with them. Our quotes, bookings and invoices are paperless by default which keeps admin lean and reduces waste.
Cardboard is one of the better materials to recycle and it makes a real difference. Recycling a single tonne of cardboard can save about 17 trees and around 4,000 kilowatt hours of energy, and nationally it is estimated that cardboard recycling in the UK saves the equivalent of tens of millions of trees each year.
Whenever we can we signpost customers to local options for donating unwanted furniture, especially when pieces are still in good condition. It is usually cheaper and greener than multiple tip runs and helps someone else in the community at the same time.
UK studies suggest furniture now makes up around 42 per cent of all bulky household waste, roughly 670,000 tonnes a year, and over 22 million individual pieces are thrown away, even though a large share could be reused or repaired.
Awards and Trust
This year we were delighted to receive two awards at the Southern Enterprise Awards for Best Emerging Local Removals Company 2025 and Customer Satisfaction Excellence Award 2025. These sit alongside our existing five star ratings across the major review platforms and reflect the consistent standard we aim for on every move whether it is a small local job or a complex international project.
New reviews left in November continue to mention the same themes. Calm communication, care with belongings, a hard working team and fair pricing. That consistency is what we are most proud of.
Independent research into buying habits keeps underlining how important this is, with around 98 per cent of consumers now reading online reviews for local businesses and only a tiny minority saying they never look at them.
Moving Tip Of The Month
If you are moving in winter, pack a first night box and keep it clearly labelled and loaded last so it comes off the van first. Include bedding, towels, a basic set of kitchen items, phone chargers, a change of clothes and any important documents. When it is dark and cold the last thing you want to do is dig through ten boxes to find your duvet cover.
Local Pro Tip: Winter Moves On The Coast, Keep Your “First Night Box” In The Cab
Brighton and Sussex winter moves get dark early and feel colder near the seafront, so your first night box should be loaded last and kept easiest to reach. Include bedding, towels, kettle bits, phone chargers, a torch, warm layers and the key documents so you are not digging through boxes when you are tired.
Looking Ahead
As we move towards December and the end of the year our diary is already filling up for popular dates, especially weekends and the final days of the month when tenancies change over. If you are planning a move in Brighton, Hove, Sussex or further afield now is a good time to get in touch.
We offer clear pricing, careful planning and a friendly team who treat your belongings and your home with respect. Whether you need a straightforward house move, a long distance relocation or a move that includes handyman and snag list support we are here to help.
Ready to plan your next move? Get your Brighton and Sussex removals quote today and let us do the heavy lifting.
Key Terms
Snag List Eliminator Service
A move day add on that clears practical new home jobs while the van work is happening. It is built for Brighton and Sussex moves where you want beds built, wardrobes up, and key snags fixed so night one feels liveable.
Permit Street Planning
A simple method where you send one quick photo of the street outside your door so the legal loading point is decided early. It prevents most delays in Hanover, Seven Dials, North Laine, Brunswick and Palmeira where carry distance matters more than volume.
Cliffe And Southover Access
A Lewes specific planning approach that treats parking, turning, and carry route as the main job before lifting starts. It is especially useful around Cliffe High Street and Southover where access pressure can turn a small move into a slow one.
Big Yellow Storage Bridge Plan
A same day handover into Big Yellow Self Storage Brighton that solves tenancy gaps and renovation staging without multiple trips. The unit is loaded in a usable order so heavy items sit protected and open first boxes stay reachable.
Olympia Timed Access Slot
A venue reality where your load in window is a hard appointment and you must arrive ready to unload. It is how exhibition jobs at Olympia London stay calm even with tight build and breakdown schedules.
Gate Folder Pack
A single folder kept within reach in the cab that stops you losing momentum at security. It should include access confirmation, vehicle details, RAMS, contact numbers, and stand instructions so entry stays smooth.
Build Sequence Unload Order
A packing system where the stand structure and heavy cases come off first and the delicate branded panels come off last. It reduces back of house confusion at Olympia and protects fragile items during the busiest unloading window.
Winter First Night Box
A coastal winter move tactic that keeps your essentials available when it gets dark early in Brighton and Sussex. It means bedding, chargers, kettle bits, warm layers, and documents are accessible without digging through boxes.
Living Wage Crew
A service standard where paying at least the living wage supports staff retention and keeps familiar faces on the vans. It shows up as calmer communication and fewer rushed decisions on long days.
Multi Van Long Distance Preparation
A planning workflow for big jobs like an Edinburgh to Brighton booking where kit checks, route buffers, and hotel logistics are decided before the first load. It is what keeps multi day work reliable when timings and fatigue can otherwise break the schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in November 2025 for ESV Removals in Brighton and Sussex?
We completed a full mix of Brighton and Hove moves, Sussex house moves, and long distance work, plus launched our Handyman and Snag List Eliminator service.
Across the month we handled tight access flats, permit streets, storage runs, furniture builds, an Olympia London exhibition job, and long distance routes including a student run to Leeds and a Scotland move, keeping everything calm, planned, and properly protected.
What is the Handyman and Snag List Eliminator service and why did you launch it?
It is a move day add on that gets the home liveable fast by building furniture and clearing practical snags while the move is happening.
We use it for jobs like bed and wardrobe builds, shelves and curtain poles, minor fix work, and tricky appliance connections, so you are not sitting in a new place surrounded by boxes with nowhere to sleep.
Which Brighton and Hove neighbourhoods did you work in most this month?
We worked repeatedly in Hanover, Seven Dials, Kemptown, Preston Park, North Laine, Brunswick and Palmeira throughout November.
These areas are classic Brighton and Hove access jobs, where the main risk is parking, stairwells, and carry distance, so we plan the loading point early and keep the move controlled.
What postcodes do you cover?
We cover the core Brighton and Hove postcodes BN1, BN2 and BN3, plus nearby Brighton and Sussex areas including BN6 (Hassocks), BN7 (Lewes), BN43 (Shoreham By Sea), BN14 (Worthing) and RH15 (Burgess Hill). For longer distance work we also cover the wider BN, RH and TN ranges across Sussex, and we can travel nationwide when the move requires it.
Which Sussex towns did you cover outside Brighton and Hove?
We regularly worked in Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Lewes, Shoreham By Sea and Worthing during November.
A lot of these jobs included practical add ons like storage handovers and furniture builds that sit around moving day, so the plan stays joined up instead of split across multiple contractors.
What was the Lewes job highlight and how did the handyman side help?
We turned a Lewes move into a “move in ready” result by combining removals with an on day snag list and furniture builds.
While the van work stayed efficient and tidy, we worked through beds, wardrobes, shelves, curtain poles and a washing machine connection, using photo updates so the customer could see progress without micromanaging the day.
How do you handle permit streets and tight access in Hanover, Seven Dials, North Laine, Brunswick and Palmeira?
A quick frontage photo and the closest legal stopping point usually prevents the biggest Brighton delays before they happen.
In these streets the job is often slowed by carry distance and short stopping windows rather than load size, so confirming the practical loading route early keeps stairs, landings, and timings calm.
What makes central Lewes moves different, especially around Cliffe and Southover?
Lewes is easiest when you treat it as an access and timing job first, not a simple postcode job.
Central routes can be tight, parking pressure can be high, and turn points can be awkward, so weekday or early slots often work best and clear access notes help us bring the right kit and crew.
What commercial work did you do at Olympia London and why does timing matter?
We handled a full exhibition set up and pack down at Olympia London for Sigicom, built around timed access slots and controlled back of house logistics.
With venues like Olympia your slot is a hard appointment, so we plan the route buffer for the last mile, arrive ready with documents and a load order that matches the stand build sequence.
What is the “gate folder” you mention and what should it include?
A single, ready to grab gate folder stops you losing your access window by scrambling for paperwork at security.
We keep access confirmations, vehicle details, contact numbers, RAMS, and stand instructions together so entry stays smooth and we protect the slot.
Can you do one room man and van moves like Folkestone to Maresfield, including pets?
Yes, one room and studio moves are exactly what our Sprinter based man and van service is built for, including careful planning for small household pets travelling with you.
For the Folkestone to Maresfield job we planned around a basement collection, a simple destination driveway, and positioned high value items like a laptop and PC safely, while also allowing space for a cat carrier and guinea pigs so the household arrived together.
How do you plan long distance removals so everything arrives safely and on schedule?
Long distance moves are won before the van doors close, with loading order, protection, and realistic timing built into the plan.
For furniture heavy runs we use the right vehicle setup, protect floors and staircases at both ends, and prioritise reassembly of key items like wardrobes and beds so the first night feels settled even after a long drive.
Do you offer storage in Brighton as part of a removals plan?
Yes, we can combine removals and storage in one joined up plan through our storage partner Big Yellow Self Storage Brighton.
This works well for tenancy gaps or renovation stages because we can load once, hand over into storage in a sensible order, and then redeliver when you are ready.
What changed behind the scenes this month and why does it matter to customers?
We refined our kit and diary workflow so we can stay consistent, keep flexibility for genuine last minute jobs, and protect quality on long days.
That includes investing in more protection materials and tightening planning for multi vehicle long distance work, because good preparation is what keeps move day calm.
How do you balance last minute bookings with keeping the team fresh and careful?
We protect standards by managing rest time and diary pressure so the crew is not running on fumes.
That approach supports staff retention and keeps the same familiar faces on the vans, which directly shows up in better handling, better communication, and fewer rushed decisions on site.
What is your eco pledge and what does it look like in real jobs?
We keep the eco side practical by prioritising Esso Ethos fuel where possible, reusing and recycling boxes with a take back option, and running paperless by default.
It is designed to reduce waste without making your move harder, so the job still stays efficient and properly protected.
What should I pack for a winter move in Brighton and Sussex?
Keep a clearly labelled first night box loaded last so it comes off first and you can function immediately.
Include bedding, towels, kettle bits, phone chargers, a torch, warm layers, toiletries, and the key documents, because winter moves get dark early and the coast feels colder when you are tired.
How do I get the fastest accurate quote for a Brighton, Sussex, or long distance move?
Send postcodes, floor level, lift or stairs details, parking notes, and a short list of the biggest items, and we can recommend the right van and crew straight away.
Photos or a quick video walkthrough help most when access is tight, and you will deal directly with Peter from first message to move day so nothing gets lost between people.
Are you insured for this type of work, including exhibitions and handyman add ons?
Yes, we carry £20,000 Goods in Transit and £5 million Public Liability, backed by Admiral Platinum.
If you have any single items you consider high value or fragile, flag them early so we can record them clearly and plan the safest handling route from the outset.
About the author...
Peter Hawes is the director of ESV Removals Ltd, a family run Brighton and Sussex removals team known for calm planning, careful handling and clear prices. He holds a 2:1 BA (Hons) in English Literature and Digital Media from the University of Brighton. Peter oversees every move from first message to the last box and brings local know how for permit zones, tight stairwells and seafront buildings. ESV is fully insured with £20,000 Goods in Transit and £5 million Public Liability, backed by hundreds of five star Google reviews. The company follows an eco pledge that prioritises Esso Ethos fuel where available, reuses boxes and runs paperless bookings. Learn more at www.eastsussexvan.com
