Careful Handling for Listed Buildings, Cathedral Close Properties & Rural West Sussex Homes
Chichester is one of the most beautiful cities in the south of England, and its Roman street plan — with North, South, East, and West Streets meeting at the Market Cross — creates a charming but challenging environment for removal vehicles. The pedestrianised zones, time-restricted access on streets like Little London and Canon Lane, and the narrow lanes around the Cathedral Close all require careful planning. We've moved families in and out of Chichester's most difficult addresses, including Georgian townhouses on The Pallants and flint-walled cottages tucked behind St Richard's Walk.
Beyond the city walls, Chichester's surrounding villages present a different set of challenges. Bosham's harbour-side cottages sit on lanes that flood at high tide — we always check tide tables before scheduling a Bosham move. Fishbourne's properties range from modern estates to older homes near the famous Roman Palace. Up in Lavant, the South Downs provide stunning views but the steep, single-track lanes demand a driver who knows where the passing places are. Our experience across all these areas means nothing catches us off guard.
Chichester also draws a cultural crowd, with the Festival Theatre, Pallant House Gallery, and the University of Chichester all bringing regular relocations. Whether it's a visiting professor moving into a furnished rental on Oving Road, a young family upgrading to a detached home on the Graylingwell development, or a retired couple settling into a cottage in Donnington, we tailor each move to the specific property and the customer's needs.
Experienced with listed buildings, low doorways, spiral staircases, and uneven floors. We protect original features with custom padding and take the time to manoeuvre carefully.
Covering Bosham, Lavant, Fishbourne, Tangmere, and the South Downs villages. We navigate single-track lanes and know where to position the van on tight rural roads.
Chichester's homes often contain valuable antiques and artwork. We use specialist wrapping, blanket protection, and secure loading techniques for fragile and precious items.
Complete moving service for flats and houses across Chichester. We pack, load, transport and unload with care.
From £50/hrNeed one heavy item moved? Sofas, beds, appliances, pianos - no job too small in Chichester.
From £30Collection from stores, online sellers, or private sales and delivery to your Chichester address.
From £40Licensed waste disposal for household junk, garden waste, and end-of-tenancy clearances in Chichester.
From £60Our man and van service covers all PO19 postcode areas, including:
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Common questions about our Chichester man and van service
Absolutely — it's one of our specialities. We carry custom-sized protective pads for door frames, use felt runners on original stone and timber floors, and take extra time to angle furniture through low doorways and tight staircases. We've successfully moved families into properties around The Pallants, Canon Lane, and St Martin's Square without a single mark left behind.
We always check the tide times before booking a Bosham job. Shore Road and the lanes near Bosham Quay can flood at high spring tides, so we schedule around those windows. If your property is on an affected lane, we'll arrive with plenty of time to load or unload before the water rises. It's all part of knowing the local area.
No. Whether your property is in the centre of Chichester or down a farm track near Lavant, our pricing is based on time and load size, not location difficulty. We cover all the villages within the PO18, PO19, and PO20 postcode areas as standard — including the Witterings, Selsey, and the downland villages.