At A Glance
On a 460 mile move the day before matters as much as moving day: Driving up the evening before means the crew starts the Edinburgh load rested and on time rather than arriving mid morning after a long haul. On a full house going into two Luton vans, that head start is usually what keeps the whole job inside the planned window.
Split the load by room and keep the open first boxes where you can reach them: With two vans travelling close to 460 miles, what matters is not just what fits but what comes off first at the Sussex end. Loading by room, and keeping the open first section accessible, means the kitchen and bedrooms are usable the same evening instead of after a day of digging through boxes.
At ESV we run Scotland to Sussex regularly: We carry Goods in Transit cover of up to £40,000 per vehicle and £5 million Public Liability, and Peter is your direct contact from first quote to final box on 07552 555 820 or via www.eastsussexvan.com, plus follow us on Instagram for behind the scenes moves and practical packing tips.
Edinburgh To Shoreham In Comfort And Calm
Long distance removals from Scotland are some of our favourite days. There is something satisfying about starting the morning in one city and finishing in another with the same sofa, the same boxes and the same calm atmosphere around the client. This case study follows a recent Scotland to Sussex move from Edinburgh down to Shoreham and shows how we plan the journey, look after the load and still find a little time to enjoy the places we pass through. For our companion Edinburgh case study going the other direction, see our Hove to Edinburgh removals case study.
We're a Sussex based long distance removals team, and this Edinburgh to Shoreham move is a good example of how our Edinburgh to Brighton removals work in practice. The same calm planning runs through our Shoreham removals and the wider BN area, including BN41, BN42 and BN43, as well as BN1 to BN3 for removals in Brighton and Hove.
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
Planning A Scotland To Sussex House Move
This move began with a video call and a detailed inventory. The family were relocating from an Edinburgh house to a full house move in Shoreham. That meant staircases and a full day of careful loading before we even started the drive south.
Recent research shows the typical distance of UK home moves has almost doubled in the last few years, as more people feel able to relocate further from work and family.
We talked through the layout of the house, checked ceiling heights for wardrobes and tall cabinets and confirmed whether any furniture needed dismantling. We also checked parking restrictions on the street outside and agreed a clear window for loading so we could keep neighbours happy and avoid any last minute stress.
Local Pro Tip: Edinburgh Streets, Get A Loading Plan Before The Van Arrives
Edinburgh house moves can look straightforward until you factor in narrow streets, parked cars, and the need to keep neighbours and traffic flowing. If you can, send a quick photo of the frontage and tell us the closest legal place to stop so we can position the Luton for the shortest, safest carry and keep the stairs clear inside.
Behind the scenes we planned vehicle choice, fuel stops and driving hours. For this job we used two Luton vans, giving plenty of space for furniture and allowing us to separate delicate items.
Local Pro Tip: Two Luton Vans, Split By Rooms And Keep "Open First" Boxes In One Place
Two vans work best when the load is organised, not just spread out. Put the items you need first night in one van section (kettle box, bedding, WiFi bits, kids and pet essentials), and keep fragile and high value items grouped and padded so unloading is faster and nothing gets buried under bulky furniture.
We also planned for extra men to join us back in Shoreham so that unloading would be smooth and well staffed. With long distance work you want rested staff, not rushed staff. That is central to how we operate.
Goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes follow the assimilated EU rules, including a break of at least 45 minutes after four and a half hours of driving. Lighter vans follow the GB domestic rules, which cap driving at 10 hours a day and require drivers to take adequate rest.
Local Pro Tip: Long Distance Driving, Build Breaks Around The Load Not Just The Mileage
A calm Scotland to Sussex run comes from steady driving, planned breaks, and driver changes before fatigue builds up. We treat the route like a professional schedule so the team arrives human, and the load arrives as tight as it left Edinburgh, with straps checked and nothing shifting into fragile zones. Read more about how we keep our fleet and planning reliable on every long distance run.
Local Business Spotlight: Harvey Self Drive, Hurstpierpoint
Harvey Self Drive are a long established van and truck hire company based at Newhouse Farm on Cuckfield Road in Hurstpierpoint, supplying a fleet of Mercedes vans and larger vehicles across Sussex. They focus on self drive hire with well maintained vehicles at competitive prices, backed up by thorough safety checks before each hire.
As a Brighton and Sussex removals company we run our own vans day to day, but on the biggest jobs we sometimes need a third or fourth vehicle. For those peaks we either bring in trusted independent contractors or rent extra vans, and Harvey Self Drive have been our go to rental partner for years. It means we can scale up for large Brighton to Edinburgh style moves without compromising on the standards or pacing that our customers expect.
Alongside our living wage pledge and commitment to staying independent, working with businesses like Harvey Self Drive in Hurstpierpoint is important to us. We would rather form partnerships with regional and local firms who look after their customers in the same way we do, keeping more of that spend within Sussex while still delivering a professional, reliable service on moving day. When you book a Scotland to Sussex move with us, more of what you spend stays with independent Sussex businesses rather than disappearing into a national chain.
Driving Up And Arriving In Edinburgh The Day Before
We left Sussex on the morning of 1 December and headed north with the two vans. The run from Brighton to Edinburgh is close to 460 miles and around eight hours of driving in motorway conditions, so we treat it as a proper working day, not something to squeeze around the edges of the move itself.
We arrived in Edinburgh at around four in the afternoon and then parked the vans ready for an early start.
Local Pro Tip: Overnight Stops, Pick Hotels With Flat Access And Big Van Parking
For long distance runs, staying just outside the city in a hotel with a proper car park keeps the job safer and less stressful than trying to squeeze Lutons into tight streets. Flat access, wide bays, and easy main road routes mean the team sleeps properly and the vans stay secure and easy to load from in the morning.
For accommodation we booked Travelodge Edinburgh Dreghorn, where we always stay because the parking works perfectly for our vans. There is plenty of space for the Lutons and we can park up without worrying about narrow streets or height restrictions. Each team member still gets their own room, a hot shower and a proper bed, which makes a huge difference when you are lifting furniture the next morning. The hotel is close to the main routes into the city, so it is ideal for late arrivals, early starts and a quick, stress free run to the job.
A quick Papa Johns delivery and everyone was in bed by 8pm.
Moving Day In Edinburgh
On the morning of 2 December we arrived at the property for 8am. Floors and bannisters were protected and anything that could mark or catch was wrapped before it moved a single step.
The trick with an Edinburgh house move is to keep the stairs clear and the traffic flowing. With two Luton vans on the street we set up a simple rotation. One person remained upstairs managing the packing and dismantling. Two worked the stair runs, and another focused on stacking the vans so everything would ride well for the long journey south. The HSE manual handling guide sets out why team coordination, controlled posture and load positioning matter especially on staircase carries where fatigue and tight angles increase risk.
Local Pro Tip: Edinburgh Staircases, Clear Landings And Use A "Stairs Only" Lane
On multi storey Edinburgh moves, the fastest way to stay calm is keeping stair landings clear and setting one side as the carry lane. Move bags, shoes, and loose boxes off the turns, wedge internal doors open, and keep one small "do not load" corner so essentials do not get mixed into the flow.
As with all our moves, we worked through room by room so the customer knew exactly where they were in the process. Kitchen finished. Bedrooms cleared. Living room wrapped and ready. A calm, steady pace beats any rushed approach, especially when there are several hundred miles still to travel.
By early afternoon both vans were fully and securely loaded. Straps were checked, fragile items double padded and a final walkthrough with the customer confirmed that nothing had been left behind.
Local Pro Tip: Dismantling And Reassembling A Peloton Treadmill
Peloton treadmills are heavy, awkward and full of sensitive electronics, so we always treat them as a job in their own right. Before we move one, we power it down completely, unplug it from the wall and remove the safety key. Where the model allows, we take off the screen and carefully wrap it as a separate fragile item. We photograph any cables and fixings before we undo them, then bag and label all bolts and screws so they stay with the treadmill for reassembly.
One extra step that saves a lot of time: we gently tape any loose wires in place before we move the frame. This stops them shooting back into the metal body of the treadmill, which can leave you spending hours trying to rethread them. Two people lift and steer the main frame, never drag it, and we use thick blankets to protect both the belt and the walls or bannisters on the way out. At the new property we rebuild it in reverse, making sure it sits on a level section of floor before testing it at a very low speed. For anything model specific we always check Peloton's own instructions first and recommend that customers do the same.
If you need a Peloton moved in Sussex, London or Scotland, give us a ring on 07552 555 820.
Eco Conscious Route Planning
Our eco pledge is built into the planning. Where possible we prioritise Esso Ethos fuel alternatives for our diesel vehicles, combine that with steady driving and plan the route to minimise unnecessary mileage and idling. For this move we chose a straightforward motorway route with reliable service areas where we could take breaks without weaving on and off the road.
Quotes, bookings and invoices for this job were all paperless which meant the client could keep everything on email and we avoided printing and posting. Reusable moving blankets, straps and box reuse where practical kept waste down as well. Small choices, but over a year of moves between Sussex and Scotland they add up.
Night Train Spotlight: Caledonian Sleeper
The Caledonian Sleeper promotes itself as a unique way to travel between Scotland and London, with private rooms so you can sleep on board and arrive refreshed in the city centre.
While we set off by road, our customers had a very different journey planned. They spent a last relaxed evening in Edinburgh and then took the Caledonian Sleeper night train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Euston.
The Caledonian Sleeper is an overnight rail service between Scotland and London that offers private rooms and berths so you can travel while you sleep and wake up in the city the next morning. It is a brilliant option for long distance moves because it turns the travel day into a rest day instead of another tiring part of the process. It is especially good for moves with children or pets because everyone can rest properly while we handle the long motorway driving.
Local Pro Tip: Caledonian Sleeper Moves, Match Key Times And Keep A Travel Essentials Bag
If you're travelling by night train while we drive the vans, the move stays smoother when key collection and property access are confirmed in writing and the essentials stay with you. Keep chargers, meds, pet items, a change of clothes, and important documents in one grab bag so you can arrive rested without hunting through boxes on day one. Our guide on how to avoid a stressful house move has a full essentials checklist that works equally well for long distance and overnight travel days.
The Journey From Edinburgh To Shoreham
Once both vans were securely packed and final checks were done, we headed south. The aim on long runs is not just to arrive on time but to arrive with a team who feel human and a load that has barely shifted. Regular breaks, changes of driver and a sensible schedule mean we can keep that standard.
For longer distance work our pricing also reflects the fact we pay our team properly including travel time. Cutting corners on rest or wages is a false economy in our view. A move like this is all about quality and care from the first box to the last screw going back into a bed frame.
We arrived back on the Sussex coast later that evening, parked the vans safely and everyone went home to sleep so that unloading day could start on time and with clear heads.
We used Peter's company to relocate from southern England to Edinburgh Scotland this week and his service was second to none. Couldn't be a nicer chap, carefully managed the transport of the contents of our three bedroom home and was considerate in ensuring furniture was placed exactly where I wanted it in new home. It was a big job and a long distance to travel but you are in good hands if you choose them.
Source: 5 star service, Aoife Whiteford, ESV Removals Google Business Reviews
Unloading And Settling In Shoreham
On the morning of 3 December our team met at the new Shoreham property for 9am. Two extra men joined us locally so that we had a strong crew ready to unload both Luton vans efficiently without rushing.
The Shoreham streets near the coast can feel tight when you arrive in fully loaded Lutons. Local experience helps with positioning the vans so that pedestrians, neighbours and the move itself all work together, and our guide to moving house in Shoreham covers parking, bay suspensions and access around the harbour in more detail. Once parked and safe, the unload began.
Local Pro Tip: Shoreham Arrivals, Avoid The Coastal Pinch Points When You're Fully Loaded
Shoreham can feel tight near the coast and older streets, especially when you arrive with two loaded Lutons and you need a safe unloading position. If you can, aim for a morning unload slot and share any school run or commuter pinch points near your road so we can place the vans cleanly without blocking pedestrians or forcing long carries.
Furniture came off in the reverse order to loading, with heavier items placed first so we could build out rooms around them. We reassembled beds and key furniture, positioned wardrobes where the client wanted them and checked that every box was in the right room. Across roughly four hours the house shifted from echoing empty rooms to a lived in space with beds built, essentials unpacked and the big items already where they needed to be.
Our handyman style approach means we do not simply drop items and disappear. We want the property to feel like home that afternoon, not a storage unit of boxes. Our guide on how to avoid a stressful house move has more on how to prepare for a smooth move in day.
Why Long Distance Moves Are A Good Fit For Us
We are a family run removals company and you always deal directly with Peter from first enquiry to moving day. That continuity matters on a journey of this length. You are not explaining your plans to a new face at each stage.
Goods in Transit cover of up to £40,000 and £5 million Public Liability are in place for peace of mind. Combined with careful packing, secure strapping and steady driving, this gives our clients confidence when their entire home is travelling the length of the country.
From Edinburgh houses to Shoreham seafront properties we bring the same calm planning, careful loading and five star service that we offer on every local Brighton and Sussex move. We were recognised for this in 2025 with two SME Southern Enterprise Awards.
Peter was fantastic from start to finish in moving our furniture from Brighton to Edinburgh. We had a few last minute issues on our side but he and Chris handled everything professionally, going above and beyond to ensure our belongings were taken care of. I cannot recommend highly enough and will call on Peter again should we move in the future.
Source: Darren Gorden, ESV Removals Google Business Reviews
Thinking About A Move Between Sussex And Scotland
If you are planning removals from Edinburgh or anywhere in Scotland down to Brighton, Shoreham or the wider Sussex coast, we would be happy to help you plan it properly. Our Luton van house move from Brighton to Scotland covers the route, timing, access and insurance in detail, and our long distance removals from Sussex cover every UK route we run.
You can request a quote on our website, see more case studies and read reviews from customers who have already made similar journeys. For behind the scenes clips from long distance runs, exhibition work and local house moves you can also follow our Scotland runs and Sussex move days on Instagram and see what a day on the road with us really looks like.
Planning a Scotland to Sussex move? Call 07552 555 820, message us on WhatsApp or request a quote online today.
If you are just starting to plan a Scotland to Sussex move, the FAQs below cover most of what we get asked about Edinburgh to Brighton and Edinburgh to Shoreham removals.
Key Terms
Long Distance Removal
A house move where the drive between the two homes is long enough to need planned breaks, a set crew schedule and often an overnight stop. This job, a long distance Scotland to Sussex move of close to 460 miles, ran over three days: travel north, load and drive south, then unload in Shoreham. The Sussex end is home ground for us across all the areas we cover across Sussex.
Luton Van
A van with a square box body that extends over the cab, the usual vehicle for UK house removals. A typical Luton has around 18 to 20 cubic metres of stackable load space, which suits a two to three bedroom move with reasonable access, so a full Edinburgh house like this one needed two Luton vans.
Tail Lift
A powered platform at the back of a Luton van that raises and lowers heavy items between the pavement and the load floor. It takes appliances, wardrobes and gym kit up to box height without a hand lift, which protects the item and the crew on a long day of loading.
Drivers' Hours
The legal limits on how long a goods vehicle driver can drive and work. In Great Britain, vans up to 3.5 tonnes follow the GB domestic drivers' hours rules, which cap driving at 10 hours a day and duty at 11 hours. Heavier goods vehicles follow the assimilated rules, normally 9 hours of driving a day with a break of at least 45 minutes after four and a half hours.
Manual Handling
The HSE's term for transporting or supporting a load by hand or bodily force, including lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling and carrying. On staircase carries we follow the HSE manual handling guide, with a stairs only carry lane, clear landings and two person lifts on heavy pieces.
Bay Suspension
A council booking that reserves on-street parking bays for your removal vehicle on moving day. Brighton & Hove City Council needs 7 full working days' notice for a standard suspension, and in Shoreham requests go through Adur & Worthing Councils parking, so check the rules at both ends of a long distance move early.
Parking Dispensation
Permission from a council to stop where parking restrictions would normally apply. Rules vary by council. In Brighton & Hove a dispensation permit covers regular stops for essential work, 30 minutes on yellow lines without a loading ban or up to an hour in a resident permit bay, so for a one-off move a bay suspension is usually the better option.
Low Emission Zone
A city area where vehicles that miss minimum emission standards are fined for driving in. Edinburgh's Low Emission Zone covers the city centre and has been enforced since 1 June 2024, with diesel vans needing to meet Euro 6. Our Luton van is Euro 6 and meets Scottish LEZ standards, so a city centre collection is not a problem.
Caledonian Sleeper
The overnight sleeper train between London Euston and Scotland, running Sunday to Friday. Its Lowlander route serves Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central, so on a Scotland to Sussex move you can sleep on the way south while we drive the vans.
Furniture Dismantling And Reassembly
Taking beds, wardrobes and specialist kit apart for the move and rebuilding them at the new home, with fixings bagged and labelled so nothing goes missing. On this job that included a Peloton treadmill, rebuilt in Shoreham as part of our furniture assembly service.
Frequently Asked Questions About Edinburgh To Shoreham Moves
Do you cover Edinburgh to Shoreham and Brighton removals, and which postcodes?
Yes, we regularly move homes from Edinburgh EH postcodes to Shoreham and the BN41, BN42 and BN43 area, as well as BN1 to BN3 in Brighton and Hove.
We are a Sussex based long distance team, so the Sussex end of a Scotland move is home ground for us. We plan the whole job as one joined up route, with a clear loading window in Edinburgh and a calm unload plan on the coast.
Along the coast we also regularly cover Portslade, Southwick, Lancing and Worthing. If you need a second drop later, such as a storage stage or a nearby town, we build it into the same plan rather than treating it as a separate booking.
How long does an Edinburgh to Shoreham house move take?
An Edinburgh to Shoreham house move runs best over three days, with a travel day north, a loading and driving day, and an unload the following morning.
On this job we left Sussex on 1 December, covered close to 460 miles in around eight hours and reached Edinburgh at about four in the afternoon. We stayed at Travelodge Edinburgh Dreghorn, where the Lutons park easily away from narrow streets.
Travelling up the day before is what keeps the move calm. The crew starts rested, so we were at the house for 8am on 2 December and had both vans loaded by early afternoon, rather than arriving mid morning after a long haul.
After an overnight rest on the Sussex coast, we met at the Shoreham property at 9am on 3 December.
How should we plan parking and access for an Edinburgh to Shoreham move?
Send us a frontage photo of both properties and tell us the closest legal stopping point, because that decides where the Lutons park and how long every carry becomes.
Edinburgh streets can look simple until narrow roads and parked cars come into play. On this move we checked the parking restrictions outside the house and agreed a clear loading window so neighbours and traffic kept moving.
Shoreham near the coast can feel tight with two loaded Lutons. We aim for a morning unload and ask you to flag any school run or commuter pinch points on your road. It is worth checking Adur and Worthing parking guidance before moving day.
If your delivery is into a Brighton and Hove permit street instead, Brighton & Hove City Council bay suspensions need 7 full working days' notice, so tell us early.
Why did you use two Luton vans for this Edinburgh move instead of a Sprinter?
A full Edinburgh house needed two Luton vans, because the extra volume let us split the load by room and keep fragile and high value items grouped away from bulky furniture.
A Sprinter suits smaller loads and tighter access, so if your inventory is a flat or part load we will tell you whether one Luton or a Sprinter makes more sense. For a whole house, two Lutons keep the unload sequence controlled instead of chaotic.
Two vans only work when the load is organised, not just spread out. That is why we load by room and decide at the Edinburgh end what needs to come off first in Sussex.
On our biggest jobs we can add a third or fourth vehicle through trusted contractors or our long standing rental partner, Harvey Self Drive in Hurstpierpoint.
How do you handle staircases and loading on an Edinburgh house or tenement move?
We protect floors and bannisters first, then work room by room with a dedicated stairs only carry lane, so landings stay clear and nothing is rushed.
On this Edinburgh house we ran a simple rotation, with one person upstairs packing and dismantling, two on the stair runs and one stacking the vans. You always know where we are, whether that is kitchen finished, bedrooms cleared or living room wrapped.
You can help by clearing bags and shoes off the turns and wedging internal doors open. A small do not load corner keeps essentials out of the flow, and a final walkthrough confirms nothing is left behind.
If you are collecting from an Edinburgh tenement flat with a shared close stairwell, tell us the floor at quote stage so we can plan crew and timing around it.
How does unloading work when you arrive in Shoreham?
We unload with a larger crew, bringing in extra local hands in Shoreham so both Lutons come off efficiently without anyone rushing.
On this move two extra men joined us at 9am. Furniture came off in reverse order to loading, with heavier items placed first so we could build each room around them.
Your open first section, with the kettle box, bedding, WiFi bits and kids and pet essentials, comes off early and lands in the right room. Tell us what matters most on the first night and we build the unload order around it.
Within roughly four hours the house had beds built, wardrobes positioned where the client wanted them and every box in the right room.
Do you dismantle and reassemble furniture and specialist kit like a Peloton on a long distance move?
Yes, we dismantle and reassemble beds, wardrobes and specialist kit such as a Peloton treadmill as part of the same move plan, so you are not left with nowhere to sleep on the first night.
We confirm what needs tools during the video survey. On this move we also checked ceiling heights for wardrobes and tall cabinets in Edinburgh, which tells us early whether a piece can travel whole or needs taking apart.
If any single item is valued at £500 or more, tell us upfront so we can record it, plan the packing and load it where it cannot shift on a long distance run.
For the Peloton we powered it down, removed the safety key, wrapped the screen separately and bagged every bolt, then rebuilt it on a level floor in Shoreham and tested it at a very low speed. Fixings for every piece are bagged and labelled, and we rebuild the key furniture before we leave.
Is our home insured while it travels from Edinburgh to Shoreham?
Yes, every ESV move is covered by £40,000 Goods in Transit per vehicle and £5 million Public Liability.
We upgraded our Goods in Transit cover from £20,000 to £40,000 per vehicle, which gives real headroom when an entire home is travelling the length of the country.
Insurance sits alongside careful handling rather than replacing it. Good packing, secure strapping and steady driving are what stop a claim from ever being needed.
If you have anything fragile or specialist, tell us at quote stage so it is recorded clearly and handled with the right protection plan from the first lift.
Can we take the Caledonian Sleeper while you drive our belongings to Shoreham?
Yes, the Caledonian Sleeper is one of the calmest ways to travel on a Scotland to Sussex move, because you rest overnight while we handle the motorway driving.
The family in this case study spent a relaxed last evening in Edinburgh, then took the sleeper from Edinburgh Waverley to London Euston. It works especially well for moves with children or pets.
To keep arrival day smooth, confirm key collection and property access times in writing and share them with us so the unload lines up with your journey.
Keep one grab bag with you holding chargers, medication, pet items, a change of clothes and important documents. That way you arrive rested without hunting through boxes on day one.
How do you price an Edinburgh to Shoreham move?
We price long distance moves around the real job, including travel, crew hours, vehicle setup, access and reassembly, and give you a clear quote before you book.
Travel time is part of the job, and we pay our team properly for it. Cutting corners on rest or wages is a false economy on a journey of this length.
Once we have your inventory and access notes, we can give a fixed quote or a tightly defined price plan, so you know exactly what you are committing to.
The main things that shape the price are the number of vans, extra crew for the unload, staircases or tricky access, and specialist items that need dismantling or extra protection.
How do you keep a long distance move greener without cutting corners?
We keep the eco side practical, with cleaner fuel where possible, steady driving on a direct route, reused packing materials and paperless admin.
Our eco pledge is built into the planning. Where possible we prioritise Esso Ethos fuel alternatives for our diesel vehicles and choose a straightforward motorway route with reliable service areas to minimise unnecessary mileage and idling.
Reusable moving blankets and straps, plus box reuse where practical, keep waste down. Quotes, bookings and invoices for this job were all paperless, so the client kept everything on email.
Small choices, but over a year of moves between Sussex and Scotland they add up.
How do I book an Edinburgh to Shoreham move with ESV?
You book directly with Peter, who stays your contact from first quote to final box, so the person who plans your Edinburgh collection is the same person who sees it through in Shoreham.
We are a family run team, and long distance work suits the way we operate, with calm planning, rested crews and careful handling at every stage. We pay every crew member at least the real Living Wage, because a valued team takes more care.
That approach has earned us hundreds of five star Google reviews and two SME Southern Enterprise Awards in 2025.
To plan your move, call Peter on 07552 555 820 or request a quote online. Follow us on Instagram @esvremovals for behind the scenes clips from our Scotland runs.
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 first worked in removals in 2019, started running his own van in 2022 and incorporated ESV Removals Ltd in 2025. He holds a 2:1 BA (Hons) in English Literature and Digital Media from the University of Brighton. Peter oversees every job 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 £40,000 Goods in Transit per vehicle and £5 million Public Liability, backed by hundreds of five star Google reviews and a double winner at the SME Southern Enterprise Awards 2025. The company's eco pledge covers a Euro 6, ULEZ compliant Luton, Esso Ethos+ renewable diesel where available, box reuse and paperless bookings. ESV is signed up to the Brighton & Hove Living Wage Campaign, led by Brighton Chamber, and pays every crew member at least the real Living Wage, because a valued team takes more care on every move. Learn more at www.eastsussexvan.com or follow real move days on Instagram.
