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Edinburgh House Removals: Leith Walk Moves with Van and Driver

Leith Walk is one of Edinburgh's busiest and most tightly packed residential corridors. Tenement flats above the tram stops, Victorian sandstone buildings with narrow close entrances, and street parking that vanishes by 8am — moving here takes local knowledge, not just a large van.

Giant Van provides man with van Edinburgh removals built around the real conditions on Leith Walk, Pilrig Street, and Bonnington Road. If you're shifting a studio in EH6 or a four-bedroom flat in EH7, our crew handles the heavy lifting while you deal with the paperwork. Message us in the live chat for a no-obligation quote.

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Man with van Edinburgh removals on Leith Walk, covering EH6 and EH7 postcodes with fixed pricing from £48, trained crews, and full equipment on every van — message us in the live chat.

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Homes and Flats We Move in Leith Walk

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

Leith Walk Moving Help: What's on Offer

For moves in Edinburgh, giant Van covers every type of residential move along the Leith Walk corridor, from single-item pickups to full three-storey tenement clears. Our man and van service starts at £45 for smaller loads and runs to £300 depending on volume and distance.

Full house removals are priced between £250 and £850, with the final figure shaped by floor level, furniture size, access width, and how far you're travelling.

We work regularly in the EH6 and EH7 postcodes that run either side of Leith Walk itself. That includes Albert Street, Halmyre Street, Iona Street, McDonald Road, and the streets feeding off Easter Road closer to the Hibs ground. We also cover Pilrig, Bonnington, and Abbeyhill for customers moving into or out of the Leith Walk catchment.

Every booking includes a full loading and unloading service. Our crew wraps furniture in transit blankets, disassembles and reassembles standard flatpack items, and stacks boxes safely in the van. We carry removal straps and floor runners as standard so carpets and hard floors stay undamaged throughout the move.

Office clearances and business relocations along the Walk are available from £300 to £600, carried out outside business hours when required.

Leith Walk Parking, Loading, and Access

Leith Walk presents a specific set of access challenges that any competent removal company needs to plan around.
The main thoroughfare runs over a mile from Picardy Place at the top to the Foot of the Walk at the bottom, and the Edinburgh Trams line runs along much of its length.
Double parking for loading is restricted to short windows, and some buildings have close entrances less than 2.5 metres wide, making standard Luton vans impractical.
Our vehicles include Transit-sized vans capable of navigating the closes off Albert Place and the service lanes around Brunswick Street.
For larger moves from buildings with wider access, such as the newer flatted developments near Leith Links, we can bring a 7.5-tonne curtainsider.
We always survey access requirements before confirming a booking, either by visiting the address or asking the right questions over the phone.
Parking permits for removal vehicles can be arranged through Edinburgh City Council's Parking Services team.
We advise every Leith Walk customer to apply for a Temporary Suspension of Parking Order (TSPO) at least five working days before their move date. The council charges approximately £51 per bay per day.
We can guide you through the application process and confirm the bay size you'll need based on our vehicle dimensions.
Loading on Great Junction Street and Duke Street follows different rules, so we tailor our advice to your specific address.

Man with Van and House Removal Prices for Leith Walk

All Giant Van pricing for Edinburgh removals is fixed at the quote stage. Man and van services for smaller loads and single-item moves cost between £45 and £300 depending on volume, distance, and floor level. Full house removals, including loading, transit, and full unloading with furniture placement, are priced between £250 and £850.

Office and business relocations along or near Leith Walk start at £300 and run to £600 for larger commercial moves. Optional extras including short-term storage, professional packing, and specialist piano removal are priced on request. Message us in the live chat for your fixed quote.

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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Leith Walk: What Experienced Movers Recommend

8 Tips

These seven steps, drawn from hundreds of Edinburgh tenement moves, will save you time and money.
A TSPO takes five working days to process through Edinburgh City Council. Miss the deadline and you're competing with commuters for loading space at 7am.
Many Leith Walk tenements have closes as narrow as 2.2 metres. Photograph the width and share it with us when you call.
Label every box with its destination floor and room. This cuts unloading time significantly when crews are carrying to upper storeys.
King-size frames rarely negotiate the half-landings in traditional Victorian stair wells. Allen keys and ten minutes of prep on the evening before will save an hour on the day.
Leith Walk is quietest between 9am and 11am mid-week. Tram traffic is lighter, and street parking around Montgomery Street and Brunswick Road is more accessible.
A note in the close entry two days before the move prevents disputes over stairwell access and earns goodwill for your final days at the address.
Switching energy or broadband providers takes longer than most people expect, and a delay at your new place is easier to manage before everything is in boxes.

How Removals in Leith Walk 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.

All Included

Every Leith Walk Booking Covers This

Our pricing is all-in.
Every charge, including access, distance and clean-air zones, is shown in your quote before you pay.
Here is what every Giant Van removal on Leith Walk includes as standard.
Fully equipped removal vehicle, sized to your load.
Minimum two trained crew members for all house moves.
Transit blankets and furniture wrapping for all upholstered and painted items.
Removal straps and load-securing equipment throughout the journey.
Floor runners and door protectors for both the collection and delivery addresses.
Disassembly and reassembly of standard flat-pack furniture (wardrobes, bed frames, desks).
Full unloading and placement service at your new address.
Direct communication with the lead crew member via mobile throughout move day.
Optional extras available on request include short-term storage at our Edinburgh facility (from £25 per week per unit), specialist packaging for large mirrors and framed artwork, and a packing service for customers who want their entire home boxed professionally before moving day.
We also offer a dedicated piano removal service for upright and baby grand pianos in tenement buildings, carried out by a specialist two-person team with piano skates and stair-climbing equipment.
Call ahead to discuss piano moves as these require additional planning and bespoke pricing.

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

Plan and Book Your Leith Walk Move

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Booking a Giant Van removal for Leith Walk takes five steps, and the whole process can be completed in under ten minutes.
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Step 1 — Call or enquire online.
Contact us on or submit your details through the website. Tell us your collection postcode, delivery postcode, and a rough sense of how much you're moving (number of rooms, large items, total box count if known).
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Step 2 — Receive your quote.
We'll give you a fixed price based on the information provided. There are no hourly rates that spiral beyond your budget. Our man and van Edinburgh removals are priced transparently: £45 to £300 for smaller moves, £250 to £850 for full house removals.
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Step 3 — Confirm your access details.
Let us know your floor level, close width, and if you've applied for a parking suspension. If you haven't yet, we'll tell you exactly what to request from Edinburgh City Council.
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Step 4 — Prepare for moving day.
Pack all loose items into boxes and label them clearly. Disconnect appliances the evening before. Arrange for any children or pets to be elsewhere on the day. Our crew will handle everything that needs carrying.
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Step 5 — Move.
Our team arrives at the agreed time, carries out a walkthrough of both addresses, loads efficiently, drives safely, and places every item where you direct at the new property. You pay in full when you book — there's no deposit and nothing to pay on the day.