Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Local, National & International Removals
Established in 2014, Mark Ratcliffe Moving builds upon four decades of industry expertise, offering tailored removals and storage solutions. Our approach combines traditional service values with modern logistics, ensuring furniture is protected using premium quilted padding and precision labelling. We guarantee move dates upon receipt of a 20% deposit, with flexible rescheduling at no extra cost. Our team undergoes rigorous training at our dedicated facility, meeting international standards for packing, handling, and customer service.With a purpose-built warehouse in East Sussex and 24/7 access self-storage units, we provide nationwide and global shipping to over 200 destinations. As a British Association of Removers member, we prioritise transparency, offering all-inclusive quotes and maintaining a 5/5 rating across six verified reviews.
Services
Domestic Removals
Small Moves Service
Overseas Removals
Self Storage
Packaging Shop
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- 40+ years' experience in UK domestic removals since 1982
- Dedicated staff training centre with industry-certified personnel
- Move date guarantees with no rescheduling fees
- No charge for key waits, postponements or cancellations
- Secure storage solutions with 24/7 digital access
Associations and certifications
- British Association of Removers
What people say
Smooth as Silk Moves
Dedicated staff training
Secure storage solutions
Guaranteed move dates
International expertise
Services
Domestic Removals
We provide comprehensive domestic removals across the UK with padded protection for all furniture items. Our trained team ensures careful handling of possessions during transit, offering guaranteed move dates upon deposit payment. Services include room-specific delivery and placement of items in your new home.
Overseas Removals
Specialist international shipping services to over 200 countries with secure packaging solutions. We handle complete household relocations and smaller baggage shipments, maintaining the same high standards of protection and labelling as domestic moves. Includes export packing/unpacking assistance.
Self Storage
Individual self-storage units with 24/7 digital access in our purpose-built East Sussex facility. Ground floor units accommodate personal goods with flexible access times. Mezzanine strong rooms provide enhanced security for valuable items, maintaining client control over stored possessions.
Packaging Shop
Retail outlet supplying premium packing materials including quilted furniture pads and specialist containers. Offers guidance on effective packing techniques for fragile and non-fragile items. Materials meet international shipping standards for both domestic and overseas moves.
Small Moves Service
Tailored solutions for single-item transfers or small apartment moves within local areas. Utilises compact vehicles for efficient urban transportation while maintaining full protective wrapping procedures. Ideal for clients with limited volume requirements and tight budgets.
People
Mark Ratcliffe
Founder
Industry veteran with 40+ years' experience since founding A.1. Removals in 1982. Established three moving companies, pioneering innovative storage solutions and maintaining traditional service values.
Questions
How do I get an instant removals quote?
Request a quote through our website or call 01323 848 008. Provide move details for an all-inclusive estimate within minutes.
Do you offer international moving services?
Yes, we handle overseas moves to 200+ countries with specialist packaging and customs documentation support included in our service.
What storage access hours do you provide?
Our self-storage units offer 24/7 digital access with secure strong rooms available on the mezzanine floor of our East Sussex facility.
Can move dates be changed without penalty?
Yes, we allow free rescheduling of move dates after deposit payment with no charges for postponements or cancellations.
Are packing materials included in removal costs?
Premium quilted padding and labelling are standard. Additional packaging supplies available through our dedicated Packaging Shop.
How is furniture protected during transit?
All items receive full padded wrapping using thick quilted protectors, with room-specific labelling ensuring correct placement at destination properties.
