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How to Find Your Removal Company in Brighton

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Tell us about your move

Enter your move details so we can match you with the right local removal companies in Brighton for you.

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Smartphone showing Compare My Move removal company match results.

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Compare & choose your removal company

Choose the moving company that's right for you based on price, services and reviews.

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Removal worker lifting a sofa.

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Let your Brighton movers handle the heavy lifting

Your chosen company handles the transport, and unloading, saving you time and effort.

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Smiling couple relaxing on a sofa after moving home.

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Settle into your new home

Relax knowing your belongings have been moved safely by trusted professionals.

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Why Book Your Removals with Compare My Move?

Top picks in Brighton

Top picks in Brighton

We connect you with the right movers for your needs, not just the nearest.

Reviewed and reliable

Reviewed and reliable

Easily connect with top-rated, fully verified professionals right at your fingertips.

Last minute? No problem

Last minute? No problem

If you need a quick turnaround, we’ll find firms that can meet your timeframe.

Local expertise

Local expertise

Our removal companies know the city’s unique moving challenges inside out.

What's Involved in a Removal Service?

Archive Icon Packing & preparation
Archive Icon Packing & preparation
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  • Optional professional packing service
  • Supply of boxes, wrapping, and tape
  • Dismantling of furniture if needed
  • Labelling of boxes for easy unpacking
  • Access planning and parking permit advice where required
Calendar icon On moving day
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Calendar icon On moving day
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  • Floor, doorway and bannister protection
  • Careful loading of boxes into the van
  • Protective covers for fragile items
  • Specialist handling for special items, like pianos or antiques
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Transport
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  • Safe delivery to your new home
  • Goods-in-transit and public liability insurance
  • Short-term or long-term storage available if needed
  • GPS-tracked vehicles for added security
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Unloading
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  • Unloading into the rooms of your choice
  • Reassembly of furniture and large items
  • Removal of packing materials
  • Final placement checks

Areas We Cover in Brighton

  • Hove
  • Seven Dials
  • North Laine
  • Kemptown
  • Preston Park
  • Rottingdean
  • Ovingdean
  • Withdean
  • Patcham
  • Mile Oak
  • Prestonville
  • Queen’s Park
  • Round Hill
  • Hollingdean
  • Saltdean
  • Ovingdean
  • Westdene
  • Bevendean
  • Brighton & Hove
  • Preston Park

Why Customers In Brighton Trust Us To Move Home

Recent reviews from people who moved home in Brighton
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243 reviews
5 stars
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211
4 stars
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3 stars
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7
2 stars
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Based on 243 customer reviews of our Brighton removals companies.
5/5
"Booked Saturday, they arrived Monday for a 177 mile move. Good price, fast turnaround, friendly cheeses. Highly recommend."
"Booked Saturday, they arrived Monday for a 177 mile move. Good price, fast turnaround, friendly…"
James, BN16
7 May 2026
5/5
"The collection team arrived promptly and were friendly, very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The whole packing…"
"The collection team arrived promptly and were friendly, very helpful and nothing was too much…"
Alan, BN3
28 Apr 2026
5/5
"The team were excellent. The MBE team was friendly, professional and couldn’t do enough. Would recommend them highly."
"The team were excellent. The MBE team was friendly, professional and couldn’t do enough. Would…"
Paul, BN22
14 Apr 2026
5/5
"Friendly efficient affordable - couldn’t ask for more "
"Friendly efficient affordable - couldn’t ask for more "
Bonnie, BN24
7 Mar 2026

Some of Our Happy Home Movers

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Join Brighton Customers Already Booking Their Move

Lauren M
Only removals requested

Moved within Brighton

Andy R
Only removals requested

Moved within Brighton

Sarah C
1 extra service requested

Moved from Brighton to London South West Moved from Brighton

Brinyan G
Only removals requested

Moved from Brighton to Tonbridge Moved from Brighton

Robyn W
Only removals requested

Moved from Brighton to Swindon Moved from Brighton

Georgina
1 extra service requested

Moved within Brighton

Louise
3 extra services requested

Moved within Brighton

Ronnie W
1 extra service requested

Moved from Brighton to Wakefield Moved from Brighton

Johanne W
2 extra services requested

Moved within Brighton

Clare
Only removals requested

Moved from Brighton to Walsall Moved from Brighton

Melissa
Only removals requested

Moved from Brighton to Tonbridge Moved from Brighton

Dan R
3 extra services requested

Moved within Brighton

Atika S
Only removals requested

Moved within Brighton

Natasha
Only removals requested

Moved within Brighton

Samantha H
2 extra services requested

Moved within Brighton

Jenny L
Only removals requested

Moved from Brighton to Redhill Moved from Brighton

A W
Only removals requested

Moved within Brighton

Reza
Only removals requested

Moved within Brighton

Sifiso N
1 extra service requested

Moved within Brighton

Karthick M
Only removals requested

Moved within Brighton

Brighton's Best Movers

Proven and reliable

Proven and reliable

Our companies have experience completing hundreds of Brighton home moves.

Highly-rated by customers

Highly-rated by customers

We collect feedback after moves, run regular mystery shops, and remove movers that don't maintain top ratings.

Verified & insured

Verified & insured

Every firm is verified for trading history and reviews, and must carry Goods in Transit and Public Liability insurance.

Brighton specialists

Brighton specialists

Our removal companies know the city’s unique moving challenges inside out.

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Express Removals

4/5
"Great service, good communication and friendly movers. Would recommend."
"Great service, good communication and friendly movers. Would recommend."

Katie
Nov 2025

Bevendean, Prestonville, Westdene,…
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Moved By Experts

5/5
"A 300 mile move over 2 days. Joe and his team could not have been more helpful. What could…"
"A 300 mile move over 2 days. Joe and his team could not have been more helpful.…"

CARL
Jan 2026

North Laine, Seven Dials, Withdean,…
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Cheese Removals and Transport

5/5
"Luca provided a transparent quote with a full cost breakdown at a very reasonable price.…"
"Luca provided a transparent quote with a full cost breakdown at a very reasonable…"

Liam
Apr 2026

Kemptown, Ovingdean, Hollingdean
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Perfect Group (Nationwide)

5/5
"Excellent service. Efficient friendly, the staff made a stressful scenario easy. From our…"
"Excellent service. Efficient friendly, the staff made a stressful scenario easy.…"

Janet
Apr 2025

Hollingdean, Kemptown, Ovingdean, Mile Oak,…
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Britannia Beckwith

5/5
"Excellent service from Britannia Beckwith from initial quote to unloading at our new…"
"Excellent service from Britannia Beckwith from initial quote to unloading at our…"

Helen
Oct 2025

Preston Park, Ovingdean, Westdene, Saltdean

22,014
Removal jobs completed in Brighton

Our Brighton Moving Trends

April most popular month
Tonbridge most popular destination
7,044 last minute moves
Packing top add on

Types of Home

Items We Move Most

72,646 plants moved
61,639 beds moved
33,021 sofas moved
37,424 TVs moved

How We Keep Things Safe

10,347 pre-move surveys
264,168 boxes packed
1,367 miles of packing tape
41,827 KG of bubble wrap

Things to Know Before Your Brighton Move

The Lanes lock down at 10am so book before 8am

Central Brighton including The Lanes and North Laine only allows loading between 6am and 10am. After that, bollards go up and cameras enforce access. If your flat sits above a shop in this area, book a very early move and finish heavy items by 9:45am. The nearest NCP car parks cap at 1.9–1.98 metres, so tell your movers to use Gloucester Road or Queen's Road instead for tall vans.

Wardens patrol from 8am sharp across every zone

Controlled Parking Zones run 8am to 8pm seven days a week from Hove to Kemptown. Wardens start patrols before the hour, so don't risk a short stop without a suspension. Apply for a bay suspension at least seven working days ahead and budget £40 per bay per day. For quick loading on yellow lines, a £10 dispensation works if it's displayed clearly, but you still need to apply in advance.

Hanover's hills add 30 minutes to every carry

Southover, Islingword and Queens Park roads climb steeply and parking is tight. Vans stop on the slope or one street away, and furniture gets carried up or down by hand. Flag gradients or steps when you book so our removal companies bring extra crew and ramps. Arriving before 8am makes a big difference before the bays fill and enforcement starts.

Kemptown runs Permit Zone C from 9am to 8pm daily

Most Kemptown streets restrict parking 9am to 8pm with no weekend break. Steps, basement flats and high staircases mean longer carries. Book an early morning slot and apply for a suspended bay to guarantee access. The short front gardens make it hard to place ramps safely without blocking the pavement, so factor in extra time.

Check Pride and Marathon dates or you'll be locked out

Brighton Marathon closes the seafront and city centre from 6am to 3pm every April. Pride brings full closures around Old Steine, St James's Street and Preston Park for the first weekend of August, with parking suspensions across half the city. If your home sits near Marine Parade or The Lanes, move on a different day because diversions add hours and legal parking disappears completely.

Multi-storeys cap at 2.0 metres so use Madeira Drive for tall vans

Regency Square, Church Street and Trafalgar Street all cap around 2.0 metres. London Road takes 2.1 metres but many vans still won't fit. Tell your movers to use the open-air Madeira Drive or Black Rock car parks instead because both have no height limit and stay open 24 hours, making them the safest fallback for Lutons.

FAQ About Movers in Brighton

How much do removal companies charge in Brighton?

Removal costs in Brighton typically sit around £525 for a 1 bed property, £879 for a 2 bed, £1,397 for a 3 bed, and £2,930 for a 4+ bed home. Prices are often higher for city centre moves, especially where access is restricted in areas like The Lanes or North Laine. Flats above shops, steep hills, and longer carries also tend to increase the time and cost involved.

How do I get accurate removal quotes?

To get an accurate quote, share full details upfront, including property type, number of bedrooms, and whether you live in a flat or house. Flats account for a large share of Brighton moves, so it’s important to mention stairs, basement access, lift availability, and distance from the van to your door. Let movers know early if you need packing, dismantling, or storage, as packing is the most common add on locally.

How do I choose a reliable removal company in Brighton?

Look for removal companies with strong recent reviews and experience handling Brighton moves specifically. Local knowledge matters here, particularly around early morning loading windows, steep roads in areas like Hanover and Queen’s Park, and parking enforcement across the city. Comparing services and reviews side by side helps you choose reliable movers, not just the cheapest quote.

How far in advance should I book movers?

Booking four to six weeks ahead is recommended, especially if you’re moving in April, which is the busiest month locally. Brighton also sees a high number of last minute moves, but availability drops quickly once parking suspensions and early time slots are taken. Booking early gives you more flexibility around access and timing.

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