"My move is too small for a removal company, isn't it?" No. Small moves get quoted every day. A single room, a studio flat, a part load, or a couple of large items: it all gets a fixed quote and the same accredited crew as a full house move.
If your move feels too small to "count," this page is for you. We'll cover what counts as a small move, how it gets quoted with no guesswork, and why an accredited crew still matters even when the load is light.
A small move covers more situations than most people expect. It's not just "a few boxes." We're talking about:
If your move fits any of those, it's not too small to book properly.
Plenty of small moves in West Sussex get handled by unaccredited operators, and for some jobs that works out fine. But it's worth knowing what you're not getting: no BAR accreditation, no Advance Payment Guarantee on deposits, no certainty the people handling your things are trained movers. Want to weigh it up properly against a man and van? Our removal company vs man and van comparison breaks down the differences. We're not that market, but it's a fair comparison to make before you book.
We don't publish set prices for small moves. A single room in a ground-floor flat and a part load down three flights of stairs are different jobs, even if the box count looks similar. What we do instead:
If budget is your main question mark, our guide to removals costs across Brighton and Sussex explains what actually drives the price, without us quoting a number here that won't match your job.
It's tempting to think accreditation only matters for a full house move. It doesn't. A single room or a part load still means someone else's hands on your belongings, often with a deposit paid up front. That's where it counts:
Small moves are often booked at short notice, and we'll always tell you honestly what dates we've got. We can't promise same-day or same-week slots as standard. The earlier you get in touch once you have a moving date, the more choice you'll have.
To help the day run smoothly, have ready:
Working out what you'll need boxes-wise? Our guide to how many boxes you need is a good starting point, and our guide to packing fragile items is worth a read if you're packing anything breakable yourself. Materials are available from the box shop, or we offer full and part packing if you'd rather hand that over.
A small move doesn't always go straight from one door to another. If your new place isn't ready, or you're between tenancies, our storage service covers it: container self-storage at Springfield Road in Brighton, or crated storage at Newhaven if you don't need regular access.
This works well for part loads too. We can collect now and store what you're not taking straight away, then deliver the rest once your new place is sorted. Completion date already slipped? Our guide on storage when your moving dates change covers your options. Removals and storage combined is worth a look if you'd rather book both in one go. Not sure whether short or long-term storage suits you? Our short-term vs long-term storage guide walks through it.
A single room, a studio flat, a part load or a few large items: get in touch and we'll give you a fixed quote with nothing hidden. Small moves get the same care as any job on our books.
No. Single rooms, studio flats, part loads and single large items are all moves we quote and handle regularly. There's no minimum size. If it's worth moving carefully, it's worth a proper quote.
Yes. For most small moves, a short call or a few photos is enough for a fixed price. We'll only suggest an in-person visit if the job has something unusual about it, like difficult access or a high-value item.
Yes. If you're not filling a van, your part load can travel alongside another compatible job heading the same way, keeping things practical for smaller volumes. Mention it at quote stage and we'll confirm what's available.
Yes. Our storage sites in Brighton and Newhaven are built for this, whether it's a few weeks between tenancies or longer. See our storage service, or mention it at quote stage so it's built into the price.
No, we're not able to carry passengers in our vehicles as standard practice. If you need to travel to your new address, it's worth arranging your own transport alongside the move.
Yes. Single-room and house-share moves are common for us, particularly around end of term. Student moving dates cluster together, so let us know your timeframe early for the best choice of slots.
