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Removal Firm 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. House removals from £149, man and van from £39, fully insured, BAR member.
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Quick AnswerGiant Van is an established removal firm in Edinburgh covering all EH postcodes from £39 for man and van, £149 for house removals. LEZ-compliant fleet, BAR member, 4.8/5 rating. Same-day available — call +44 7414 655129.
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Typical Properties in Firm 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
6%
Average Property Era: Mixed stock
Moving Service Edinburgh — How We Handle Tenement Flats
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.
Moving Companies in Edinburgh — What Separates Us
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.
Our 4.8/5 Trustpilot rating comes from real customers, not managed review platforms.
Every move includes goods-in-transit insurance to £30,000 as standard, and public liability cover of £1 million.
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.
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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 £39 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 £39/hr
All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets. Packing services available as add-ons.
Get your exact priceMovers in Edinburgh — Areas We Cover
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How Removals in Firm 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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What Every Edinburgh House Removal Includes
Every removal firm Edinburgh house booking with Giant Van includes two trained crew members, a LEZ-compliant van, furniture blankets for original cornicing and period fireplaces, appliance trolleys with stair-climbing capability for Victorian tenements, and goods-in-transit insurance to £30,000.
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 price quoted is fixed — no stair surcharge, no parking surcharge, no surprise on the day.
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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
- £10,000 goods-in-transit insurance
- Trained crew handles heavy items
- Right-sized van every time
- Furniture blankets and straps provided
The Giant Van Process for Edinburgh Tenement and House Moves
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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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Edinburgh Removal Coverage: Tenements, Suburbs, and Surrounding Areas
Giant Van's removal firm Edinburgh service covers every EH postcode in the city and its surroundings.
Core residential coverage: Marchmont (EH9), Morningside (EH10), Bruntsfield (EH10), Newington (EH9), Stockbridge (EH3 and EH4), Leith (EH6), Portobello (EH15), and Corstorphine (EH12).
Outer areas: Musselburgh (EH21) across the East Lothian boundary, Dalkeith (EH22), Penicuik (EH26), and South Queensferry (EH30) all fall within our standard Edinburgh pricing.
For moves into or out of Midlothian and East Lothian postcodes, the same crew and equipment apply with a small distance adjustment.
Long-distance Edinburgh moves use the A1 south to Newcastle and London, or the M8 west to Glasgow and the motorway network.
Edinburgh to Glasgow (45 miles via M8) starts from £120.
Edinburgh to London (400 miles via A1/A1M) from £500 with a two-driver team for same-day delivery.
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What Our Customers Say
Smooth move from start to finish
VerifiedBooked online in under a minute and the crew turned up right on time. Everything was wrapped carefully and nothing was damaged. Genuinely the easiest move I've had.
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James T.Fixed price — no nasty surprises
VerifiedThe quote I got online was exactly what I paid. No hidden fees, no extra charges on the day. The two-man crew were professional, fast, and really friendly.
SK
Sarah K.Same-day booking saved our move
VerifiedOur original movers cancelled last minute. Giant Van had a crew available the same day. They handled a full 2-bed flat and had us settled in by evening.
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A Note From Our Firm Edinburgh Team
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We know Firm Edinburgh well. Our drivers navigate the local streets daily, handling everything from narrow terraced house access to large detached properties. Every move is treated with care because our reputation in Firm Edinburgh depends on it.
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Why Giant Van Is Edinburgh's Most Trusted Removal Firm
Giant Van is a BAR-accredited removal firm based in the UK, serving Edinburgh with a fleet that passed the city's June 2024 LEZ requirements at launch.
Our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 out of 5 reflects verified Edinburgh customer reviews.
Goods-in-transit insurance covers moves to £30,000; public liability stands at £1 million.
Festival-calendar awareness is built into our Edinburgh booking process — no Old Town client is ever surprised by a road closure they were not warned about in advance.
Bay suspension submissions are made via City of Edinburgh Council's portal by our team, with confirmation numbers provided to you.
Tenement-stairwell techniques are trained specifically, not improvised on the day: our Edinburgh crews have experience with the 90-degree half-landing turns in Marchmont, Bruntsfield, and Newington that define this city's removal challenges.
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When Is the Best Time to Move?
UK moving demand follows seasonal patterns. Off-peak months typically offer lower prices and more crew availability.
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Edinburgh Moving Tips: Tenements, Timing, and the Festival
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Edinburgh Removal Firms: Giant Van vs the Alternatives
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Edinburgh removal companies that know the city price their work more accurately from the start.
Giant Van's Edinburgh teams quote based on actual stair count, floor height, and CPZ status — not a rough guess.
Our average Edinburgh house move takes between three and six hours, and every job is covered by our standard goods-in-transit policy.
Edinburgh's housing stock is unlike any other UK city — a concentration of Georgian and Victorian tenements, colony houses, and stone-built terraces that reward a removal firm with genuine on-the-ground knowledge.
Giant Van's EH-postcode teams handle Marchmont fourth-floor carries, New Town CPZ suspensions, Leith warehouse-conversion lifts, and Portobello seafront flat moves every week.
LEZ compliance is confirmed on every vehicle.
Fixed pricing accounts for floor level without stair surcharges.
BAR-backed, 4.8-rated, and Festival-aware — call +44 7414 655129 for an Edinburgh removal quote.
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Removal Firm Edinburgh — FAQs
Which removals companies in Edinburgh cover the New Town CPZ?
Any removal company working in Edinburgh's New Town CPZ Zone 1 needs to book a bay suspension through the City of Edinburgh Council — £28 per bay per day, minimum five working days' notice. Giant Van handles this for you as part of the booking. We submit the suspension request, confirm the bay number, and manage the paperwork so you don't have to.
How do removal companies in Edinburgh price a tenement flat move?
Pricing for an Edinburgh tenement move depends on the floor, the volume of items, and access restrictions. A first-floor one-bedroom in Marchmont typically costs from £149 for a half-day with two people. A fourth-floor three-bedroom in Newington with a piano or large sofa will cost more due to extended carry time and specialist equipment. Giant Van provides fixed quotes after a quick video survey or detailed phone conversation.
How much does a house removal in Edinburgh cost with Giant Van?
Edinburgh house removal pricing starts at £149 for a one-bedroom first-floor flat and rises with floor level, volume, and distance. A two-bedroom fourth-floor Marchmont tenement move typically costs from £249 to £299 depending on item count and destination distance. Three-bedroom Edinburgh houses from £349. Long-distance from Edinburgh to London from £500 with two drivers. All prices are fixed — no stair or parking surcharge.
Can Giant Van move a sofa up a Marchmont tenement staircase?
Most standard two and three-seat sofas navigate the 90-degree half-landing turns in Marchmont and Bruntsfield tenements with careful technique — tilting, shuffling, and sometimes rotating on the landing. Our Edinburgh crews are specifically trained in this. Corner sofas and very large L-shapes occasionally require window removal, which we assess and advise on before moving day, not on arrival.
Do Edinburgh removal firms charge extra for tenement flats?
Giant Van includes the effort of tenement staircase carries in the quoted price for Edinburgh house removals — there is no per-flight stair surcharge. However, floor level is a factor in the overall quote: a fourth-floor Newington flat takes longer to clear than a first-floor Portobello flat, and the price reflects that. The stair count and floor level are confirmed at the point of quotation, not adjusted on the day.
Is Edinburgh removal company pricing affected by the Festival in August?
Giant Van pricing for Edinburgh house removals does not change during August Festival period — standard rates apply year-round. However, Old Town addresses near the Pleasance, George Square, and the Royal Mile may require a date adjustment due to road closures. We advise all August Old Town clients of specific closure dates at point of booking and recommend alternative dates where access is affected.
Reviewed by Aqib Hassan, CTO & Co-founder at Giant Van — Firm Edinburgh operations
Last updated: June 2026Verified pricing
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