Here are our top 10 towns to work in across Sussex, offering our removals services and why we love them.
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1. Brighton
Brighton is the obvious favourite. With its vibrant seafront, historic lanes, and bustling nightlife, there’s always something happening. We often help people move into its charming period properties or stylish modern apartments as well as covering moves for the council. Parking can be tricky, but we know all the best spots to get the job done efficiently. If you're looking for a reliable man with a van Brighton UK, we’ve got you covered. Brighton is where we conduct most of our business, from house moves to courier work and furniture deliveries. We're out every day in the city with our vans. We plan around busy station peaks, seafront winds that catch doors and ramps, and some of the trickiest permit zones in Sussex. Every service we list on our website, we offer in Brighton. We’re a local Brighton removals business, and there’s nowhere we’d rather work!
2. Hove
Right next door to Brighton, Hove has a more laid-back feel while still offering great amenities. It’s known for its wide streets, grand Victorian homes, and stunning seafront. We frequently help families and professionals settle into this stylish area, offering competitive small removals at great prices. Many moves involve mansion blocks, especially around Brunswick and Palmeira, where tight lift dimensions and booking windows shape the plan. Hove’s known for being Brighton’s more expensive neighbour, but we keep our prices local across both Brighton and Hove. Our Hove house and furniture removals are priced the same as our Brighton removals!
3. Lewes
This historic market town is a joy to work in. With its independent shops, stunning countryside views, and traditional Sussex charm, it’s a favourite among those looking for a slower pace of life. Fireworks and Bonfire Night in Lewes is renowned nationwide. The older buildings often come with narrow staircases, but we’re experts at navigating them! Twittens, low beams and listed stairways are common, and Bonfire Night plus market days make careful timing essential. Second-hand furniture shops and auction houses are common stops for our moving services in Lewes. We frequently move young couples, first-time house buyers, and those relocating from Brighton to Lewes. Lewes home removals are one of our favourites!
Lewes case study: Amanda’s two-stage move
Note: We have changed the client’s name to Amanda to protect anonymity.
Day before
As part of our Lewes removals survey, we visited to measure doorways and stair turns, then worked with Amanda and her handyman to dismantle beds and wardrobes, labelling fixings so reassembly would be quick.
Move day
Our Lewes removal team secured parking, protected floors and bannisters, and completed the main house removal in one calm session, reassembling key items at the new address so Amanda could settle the same day. This is the careful, fully insured approach we bring to Sussex removals across the region.
Next day
Amanda finished packing the remnants at her own pace and called when ready. Our man and van Lewes service collected the last boxes and garden bits on a short booking, keeping costs down and clearing the property without stress, with the same flexible support we offer on Sussex removals.
4. Eastbourne
With its beautiful coastline, good schools, and growing economy, Eastbourne is an increasingly popular place to live. We regularly assist with moves into its lovely seafront apartments and spacious family homes, always aiming to uphold the high standards seen in our customer reviews on Google, Yell, and Rated Reviews. Recently, we delivered water to retirement homes around Eastbourne during a Southern Water outage. We schedule around Airbourne and other seafront festivals, and at Sovereign Harbour we often allow for long carries from parking to the door. We’re not strictly a Brighton-based removals firm, we also subcontract for companies doing general logistics work across East and West Sussex!
5. Worthing
Worthing is another fantastic seaside town with a relaxed vibe and plenty of space. The mix of modern developments and period homes makes it a great place to work. Plus, we always enjoy the sea views while on the job! We offer the same quality and care in our Worthing home moves as we do in Brighton. Many people have moved from Brighton to Worthing in recent years as house prices rise, and we’re here to help with your Worthing house removals. Permits are usually simpler than Brighton and the prevalence of bungalows often makes access more straightforward. We’re expanding beyond Brighton and covering all of Sussex going into summer 2025!
Between the last two censuses (held in 2011 and 2021), the population of Worthing increased by 6.4%, from just over 104,600 in 2011 to around 111,300 in 2021. - Census 2021
6. Hastings
Famous for its historic Old Town and creative community, Hastings is a great place to work. We often move people into its charming cottages, townhouses, and beachfront properties. Steep hills and tight Old Town lanes frequently call for a shuttle plan and off-peak scheduling around busy event days. When we started as a small moves and man and van service, we helped deliver equipment to the skatepark. We still offer man and van services and small moves for events today. The hilly streets keep us on our toes, but the scenery makes it worth it. If you're searching for a man and van Hastings, look no further. We also handle house removals in Hastings, we’re not just limited to Brighton!
7. Burgess Hill
This well-connected town is perfect for commuters heading to Brighton or London. With many new housing developments, we’re often here helping families settle into their new homes. We were based in Burgess Hill for a summer, so we’re very familiar with this part of Sussex. We often commuted from Burgess Hill into London for removals work. We offer new build house removals, installations, and flat-pack furniture assembly with one, two, or three men. New-build estates often have contractor access rules, so we pre-book load windows and use sensible approaches like Jane Murray Way.
Burgess Hill’s Brookleigh (Northern Arc) is set to add around 3,500 new homes, with 30% affordable, alongside new schools and community facilities. - Office For National Statistics
8. Haywards Heath
Similar to Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath is a commuter hotspot. With excellent transport links, great schools, and a welcoming community, it’s a favourite among families and professionals alike. We’re seeing a growing trend of people relocating from Brighton to Haywards Heath as they commit to their first home purchase. Fast mainline trains to London are a draw, but townhouse stair turns can be tight, so we measure and map carries before move day. We’re doing more and more first-time buyer removals as the year unfolds!
9. Seaford
Seaford’s peaceful seaside charm makes it one of our favourite places to work. It’s perfect for retirees and families looking for a quiet coastal life, and we’ve helped many happy customers relocate here. We’ve handled numerous Brighton to Seaford relocations, including retirement moves to holiday parks and apartments all over town. Holiday parks have specific vehicle rules and the promenade can be windy, so we choose sheltered loading points and confirm site access early.
10. Uckfield
Uckfield is a growing town with a fantastic mix of countryside living and modern amenities. It’s ideal for those who want a bit of space while staying well-connected to larger towns and cities. With affordable rents, Uckfield is becoming increasingly popular for those seeking a quieter life outside Sussex’s major cities. We plan around the High Street level-crossing pinch point and coordinate handovers with Oxted-branch train times when needed.
Need Help Moving in Sussex?
If you're planning a move in any of these towns (or anywhere else in Sussex), we’d love to help! As one of the top-rated removal firms in Brighton, we provide professional and affordable moving services across Sussex. Get in touch with us for a free quote on 07552 555 820 and let’s make your move as smooth as possible!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you cover all of Sussex or just Brighton?
We cover the whole of East and West Sussex as well as longer UK routes. Brighton is our home base, but we work in Hove, Lewes, Eastbourne, Worthing, Hastings, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Seaford, Uckfield and the surrounding villages every week.
How far in advance should I book for a Sussex move?
Three to four weeks is ideal, especially for Fridays, month ends and summer weekends. If you are tied to an event day or festival near the seafront, book earlier so we can arrange parking and lift windows.
Can you arrange parking, bay suspensions or dispensations?
Yes. Most Sussex towns use controlled zones. We identify your street’s rules, arrange legal suspensions or dispensations and plan the loading point so the van is close, safe and keeps traffic moving.
What homes do you move most often and how do you handle tight access?
Sussex has everything from seafront apartments and mansion blocks to period terraces, cottages and new builds. We survey access in advance, measure tight turns and lifts, protect floors and bannisters and bring the right team and equipment for stairs, twittens, basements and long carries.
Do you help with storage if keys don’t line up?
Yes. We can load directly into secure storage and redeliver when you are ready. We are partnered with Big Yellow Storage Brighton and can coordinate nearby options so each item only moves once.
Do you offer man and van as well as full removals?
We do both. Man and van is perfect for small moves, auctions, furniture collections and events. Full removals add a larger crew, packing options and full project management. We recommend what fits your move.
Can you supply packing materials or handle the packing?
Yes. We can deliver boxes and wraps in advance or provide full and part packing. If you are packing yourself, we share a room by room plan that speeds up loading and protects fragile items.
Do you build and dismantle furniture?
Yes. We handle beds, wardrobes and most flat pack items. If something needs extra time or special tools, we flag it during the survey so the plan and price stay clear.
Are my belongings insured during the move?
Yes. We carry Goods in Transit cover up to £20,000 and Public Liability of £5 million, and we use Admiral Platinum for extra assurance. We explain what is included and how to list any high value items before move day.
How do you time the day to avoid traffic and crowds?
We favour early starts to beat school runs, station peaks and seafront crowds. For apartments we coordinate lift slots and quiet hours. If a festival, market day or football match affects your street, we set an alternate time or loading plan.
Do you cover long distance moves from Sussex?
Yes. We plan routes, rest points and arrival windows for UK wide moves. If the destination has tight access, we can shuttle from a larger vehicle to a smaller van to keep everything efficient.
Can you help first time buyers and smaller budgets?
Absolutely. We do many first home moves in towns like Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and Uckfield. We suggest the most cost effective crew size, timing and packing approach to keep quality high and costs sensible.
What is your approach to sustainability?
We prioritise Esso eco fuel where possible, reuse and recycle moving boxes with a take back option for clean boxes, and run paperless quotes, bookings and invoices by default.
How do I get a quote?
Call 07552 555 820 or visit eastsussexvan.com. We will run a quick survey, confirm access, parking and any building rules, and send a clear plan and price for your Sussex move.
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. 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, recognised with two SME Southern Enterprise Awards in 2025 and backed by 280 plus 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 or call 07552 555 820.
