Removals in Edinburgh
House and flat moves across Edinburgh, from Georgian New Town townhouses to the narrow closes of the Old Town and the tenement suburbs beyond.
What makes an Edinburgh move different
The Old Town's wynds and closes are genuinely narrow, some barely wider than a person, so a property there is carried by hand rather than driven up to. New Town Georgian flats are more generous but almost all permit-parking only, and most still have a shared stair with no lift.
August is the one month we plan around specifically: the Fringe closes streets and floods the centre with visitors, so a central move that week needs booking well ahead and a realistic loading window agreed in advance. Outside the festival, the tenement suburbs, Leith, Marchmont, Bruntsfield, are dense but straightforward, similar to Glasgow's closes.
What an Edinburgh removal includes
Full servicePre-move survey
covering closes, permit parking and shared-stair access
Professional packing and materials
or materials delivered if you would rather pack yourself
Dismantling and reassembly
of beds, wardrobes and flat-pack furniture
Man-and-van option
for a smaller flat or student move
Storage
if your chain slips and the dates either side stop lining up
Delivery into the room
you want it in, not to the close door
How much does a house removal in Edinburgh cost?
A house removal in Edinburgh typically costs between £180 and £2,200 depending on the size of your home, and most moves complete within a single day. A man-and-van suits a small flat or single room; a dedicated vehicle and crew suits a full household.
| Move size | Volume | Typical cost | Door-to-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man and van / small load | 5-10 m³ | £180 - £400 | Same day |
| 1-bed flat | 15-20 m³ | £300 - £550 | Same or next day |
| 2-bed home | 25-30 m³ | £450 - £900 | 1 day |
| 3-bed home | 35-45 m³ | £700 - £1,400 | 1 day |
| 4-bed home or larger | 50-65 m³ | £1,100 - £2,200 | 1-2 days |
- Every figure includes the vehicle, the crew, fuel and mileage.
- Access affects the price: a parking suspension, a lift booking or a long carry are priced at survey, not added on the day.
- Longer-distance UK moves (over roughly 100 miles) sit toward the top of each range because the vehicle is on the road longer.
The table above is a guide. Your exact price comes from a free survey.
Two flats of the same size cost differently depending on the close and the calendar.
- Volume — of your belongings, measured at survey
- Access — including Old Town wynds, permit parking or a shared stair
- Packing — from full professional packing to fragile items only or none at all
- Dedicated van or man-and-van — which suits a smaller move
- Timing — since the Fringe in August is the one month that needs extra planning
Tell us a little about your move and we will come back with a clear, itemised quote.
Removals in Edinburgh: common questions
How much does a house removal in Edinburgh cost?
Can you access a flat down a narrow Old Town close?
Does the Fringe affect moving in August?
Do you offer a man-and-van for smaller moves?
Do I need a parking permit for the removal van?
How far in advance should I book in Edinburgh?
Can you store my things if my dates do not match?
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