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House Removals Edinburgh

Finding a reliable removal firm in Edinburgh means finding a team that knows tenement stairwells, the Old Town's cobbled loading constraints, and the June 2024 LEZ boundary. Giant Van has moved hundreds of Edinburgh households — from compact Marchmont one-bedrooms to four-storey Stockbridge townhouses.

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Giant Van is an established removal firm in Edinburgh covering all EH postcodes from £48 for man and van, £149 for house removals. Same-day available — message us in the live chat.

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Homes and Flats We Move in Edinburgh

Understanding the property mix helps us plan the right crew size, van, and equipment for your move.

Semi-Detached

28%

Terraced Houses

26%

Flats & Apartments

22%

Detached Houses

18%

Bungalows

Average Property Era: Mixed stock

House Removals Options for Edinburgh Customers

When it comes to Removal Firm Edinburgh, Edinburgh's tenement flats present challenges that most generic removal firms underestimate.

Trained Team

A standard Marchmont or Bruntsfield flat sits on the third or fourth floor of a Victorian staircase that is roughly 90 cm wide with sharp 180-degree turns at each landing.

Sofas, wardrobes, and washing machines often cannot be carried upright — they need to be tilted, shuffled, and sometimes partially disassembled.

Giant Van crews are trained in tenement techniques.

Every booking includes a two-person crew as standard, and for larger items we bring appliance trolleys with stair-climbing capability.

We also carry blankets and corner guards to protect original period cornicing and tiled stair surfaces.

House Removals in Edinburgh: Loading Zones Covered

With Movers in Edinburgh, moving companies in Edinburgh range from sole traders with a Transit to large national chains that subcontract to local teams.
Giant Van sits between the two: based in the UK, owner-operated, with drivers who work Edinburgh routes every week.
During Edinburgh Festival (August), we advise against Old Town bookings unless absolutely necessary — road closures around the Pleasance and George Square can add hours.
We'll always tell you honestly if your preferred date clashes with a major access restriction.

Edinburgh House Removal Prices: Transparent Rates for EH Postcodes

Giant Van Edinburgh house removal pricing: one-bedroom flat (first to second floor) from £149; one-bedroom flat (third or fourth floor tenement) from £179; two-bedroom flat from £199 to £299 depending on floor and access; three-bedroom house from £349. Man-and-van from £48 for smaller moves.

Long-distance removals from Edinburgh: to Glasgow (45 miles) from £120; to Manchester (220 miles) from £380; to London (400 miles) from £500 with two drivers. Bay suspension fees: £28 per bay at council cost, arranged by us. LEZ compliance: included, no surcharge. Festival-period (August) Old Town moves: standard rate, access confirmed at booking.

All quotes fixed from point of issue — no adjustments on moving day.

Property SizeStarting Price

Studio / 1-bed flatFrom £149

2-bed houseFrom £249Most Popular

3-bed houseFrom £399

4-bed houseFrom £549

Man and van (hourly)From £54/hr

All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets. Packing services available as add-ons.

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Edinburgh House Removals: Sort These First

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How Removals in Edinburgh Work

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Tell us about your move
Enter your collection and delivery addresses, select your property size, and list any large items. See a fixed price in under 60 seconds.
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Choose your moving day
Pick a date and time slot that works for you. Add packing materials or extra helpers if you need them.
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Relax while we move you in
A fully insured crew arrives on time, wraps and loads your belongings, and delivers everything to your new home.

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Upfront House Removals Pricing in Edinburgh

Bay suspension applications to City of Edinburgh Council are submitted by our team for New Town addresses — £28 per bay, five working days' notice.
Ratchet straps rated to 500 kg secure every load before departure.
Packing materials — double-wall boxes, wardrobe cartons, and mattress bags — are available as a paid add-on.
For Edinburgh Festival moves in August, we provide honest date advice: Old Town addresses near the Pleasance and George Square are practically inaccessible for three to four weeks.
For Stockbridge and New Town Georgian flats, we carry corner guards for original plasterwork and door-frame protectors for painted wood surrounds.
The quote you accept already covers stairs and parking, so there is nothing new to pay once we get there.

DIY Move vs Professional Removal

DIY Move

Van hire: £80–200 per day plus fuel
No transit insurance for belongings
Physical effort and injury risk
Friends needed — plans fall through
Multiple trips if van too small

Professional Removal

Fixed price — no surprise charges
£500 goods-in-transit insurance
Trained crew handles heavy items
Right-sized van every time
Furniture blankets and straps provided

From Enquiry to House Removals in Edinburgh

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Looking for Edinburgh Removals?
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Booking an Edinburgh house removal with Giant Van starts with your EH postcode, bedroom count, floor level, and any known access details.
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Stair count matters in Edinburgh: a fourth-floor Marchmont flat with 72 steps requires more time than a first-floor Newington flat with 18.
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We account for this in the quote rather than charging by the hour and leaving you with an unknown total.
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After booking, we submit any required CPZ bay suspension to City of Edinburgh Council.
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The evening before your move, the driver calls to confirm timing and ask about last-minute access changes.
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On moving day, the crew carries out a staircase assessment before loading — identifying any items that need disassembly (bed frames wider than the turn radius, wardrobes taller than the stairwell height).
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Loading proceeds from largest to smallest items.