House Removals Sciennes, Edinburgh
Moving home in Sciennes is straightforward when you have a crew that knows the difference between Grange Loan and Kilgraston Road. Giant Van provides kerr removals Edinburgh residents have relied on for careful handling, honest pricing, and punctual vans.
If you are leaving a flat on Lauder Road or a tenement on Sciennes Road itself, message us in the live chat and we will give you a clear quote the same day.
House removals in Sciennes, Edinburgh, covering the EH9 postcode area and surrounding south Edinburgh streets including Sciennes Road, Sciennes Hill Place, Sylvan Place, Grange Loan, and Kilgraston Road. Services include full house removals priced from £250 to £850, man and van from £48 to £300, office removals from £300 to £600, furniture disassembly and reassembly, packing materials, and short-term storage.
The crew holds goods-in-transit insurance and provides fixed written quotes before every job.
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Homes and Flats We Move in Sciennes
Understanding the property mix helps us plan the right crew size, van, and equipment for your move.
Moving and Delivery in Sciennes
Sciennes sits in the south of Edinburgh, roughly between The Meadows and the Grange. The area is largely Victorian and Edwardian residential, made up of stone tenements, semi-detached villas, and period flats. Streets such as Sciennes Road, Sciennes Hill Place, and Sylvan Place are popular among families, young professionals, and long-term Edinburgh residents alike.
Moving in this part of the city brings its own practical challenges. Parking restrictions apply on many streets near Meadows Park, and narrow access points on Sciennes Hill Place can catch out crews who do not know the layout. Giant Van sends a team familiar with EH9 postcodes specifically, so we arrive having already planned the loading approach.
Our house removal service covers everything from a single-bedroom flat to a five-bedroom family home. Pricing runs from £250 for a compact move up to £850 for a larger property. Man and van jobs start at £45 and top out at around £300 for more complex single-item deliveries or small flat moves.
Office moves cost between £300 and £600 depending on volume and floor access.
We carry full goods-in-transit insurance on every job. Your belongings are covered from the moment our crew picks them up to the moment they are set down in your new property. Stairs on standard residential moves are priced into your quote up front, and we do not add fuel surcharges for EH9 postcodes or the surrounding south Edinburgh neighbourhoods.
How We Handle Sciennes Logistics
Access is one of the most common causes of delays on moving day.
Sciennes and the immediate EH9 area include some tight turns and restricted zones that matter if you are booking a large removal van.
Sciennes Road runs from the junction with Causewayside northward toward Meadow Place.
Parking bays along this stretch fill up quickly, especially on weekday mornings.
If your flat is on the upper floors of a stone tenement, our crew will confirm stair dimensions before the job so we bring the right carry equipment.
Sylvan Place and Sciennes Hill Place are narrower and sometimes require the driver to reverse from the Sciennes Road end.
We handle this as a matter of routine.
Our 3.5-tonne Luton vans fit most Edinburgh streets, and we carry loading ramps and furniture blankets as standard.
Residents moving near the Meadows boundary should note that the Meadows is a protected open space and no vehicle access is permitted through the park itself.
This means routes to properties on the Jawbone Walk side of the Meadows must come via Melville Drive or Buccleuch Street, adding a few minutes to any loading run.
If you are unsure about access at your current or new address, message us on live chat before booking.
We can advise on parking permits, loading bay availability, and the right van size for your street without any obligation to book.
Removal Prices for Sciennes and South Edinburgh
Our pricing covers all job sizes in the Sciennes area and wider Edinburgh. Man and van services start at £45 and go up to £300 for larger single-room moves or complex deliveries. Full house removals are priced from £250 for a one-bedroom flat up to £850 for a larger family home with significant furniture volume.
Office removals run from £300 to £600 depending on the number of workstations, filing cabinets, and floors involved. All prices include the van, the crew, loading, transport, and unloading. Packing materials and storage are available as optional extras. Message us in the live chat for a personalised quote based on your specific move.
All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets. Packing services available as add-ons.
Work Out Your Moving CostSetting Up for a Smooth Sciennes Move
Here are the practical steps that make the biggest difference for a Sciennes move.
Edinburgh City Council allows residents to apply for a temporary parking suspension to reserve space outside their property. Applications go through the council's traffic management team and require at least five working days' notice. For a move on Sciennes Road or Kilgraston Road, this is strongly recommended.
When boxes are stacked in a van, only the sides are visible. Labels that say "Kitchen - fragile" on the side face help our crew stack correctly and unload in the right order at your new address.
Beds, wardrobes, and dining tables take time to take apart. Having these ready before the crew arrives means your paid moving time goes on loading and transport rather than dismantling.
Kettle, mugs, phone charger, documents, and a change of clothes should go in your car or a bag you keep with you. This box never goes on the van, so you always have access to it.
Animals become distressed during moves and can slow the crew down considerably. A neighbour or a pet-sitter for the day is the simplest solution.
How Removals in Sciennes 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.
Sciennes Inclusions: Crew to Wrapping
Every Giant Van house removal in Sciennes includes a defined set of services so there are no surprises on your invoice.
The crew carries all furniture and boxed items from your old address to the van, transports them to your new address, and carries everything inside and places it in the correct room.
We use furniture blankets on all large items to prevent scratches and dents during transit.
Disassembly and reassembly of standard flat-pack furniture is included on most jobs at no extra cost.
This covers items such as IKEA wardrobes, bed frames, and standard bookcases.
Specialist antique or custom furniture may require additional care and we will tell you in advance if that applies.
Packing materials are available to add to any booking.
We supply double-wall cardboard boxes in three sizes, heavy-duty tape, bubble wrap, and wardrobe boxes that let hanging clothes travel without folding.
These can be delivered to your address the day before if you need them.
Storage is available if your move dates do not align perfectly.
We work with a bonded storage facility in Edinburgh that charges per cubic metre per week.
This is a useful option for anyone whose purchase completion and sale completion fall on different days, which happens fairly often in Scottish property transactions.
We do not charge for travel time within Edinburgh and the surrounding EH postcodes.
Your quote covers the job, start to finish.
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
How Sciennes Customers Book Giant Van
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Operating across Edinburgh, booking with Giant Van takes five minutes and you will have a confirmed quote before the call ends.
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Step one: call or submit your details through the online form.
Tell us your current address in Sciennes or the surrounding EH9 area, your destination address, and your preferred moving date. If your date is flexible, mention that and we may be able to offer a lower rate on quieter days mid-week.
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Step two: we ask a few quick questions about your property.
How many rooms, are there stairs at either end, do you have any items that need special handling such as a piano or large artwork, and do you need packing materials. Most quotes take under three minutes to produce.
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Step three: we confirm your booking in writing by email, including the crew size, the van size, the start time, and the total price.
There are no hidden fees added later. The price you receive in writing is what you pay.
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Step four: on moving day, the crew arrives at the agreed time.
The lead mover will do a quick walkthrough with you before anything is touched to confirm the plan and flag anything that might need extra care.
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Step five: once everything is in your new property and in the right rooms, we ask you to check over the delivery before the crew leaves.
If anything needs adjusting, we sort it there and then. You pay in full when you book — there's no deposit and nothing to pay on the day.
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Moving In and Out of Sciennes
Giant Van's removals team covers Sciennes and the full south Edinburgh area, including all EH9 postcodes and the adjacent neighbourhoods that border Sciennes on each side.
To the north, we cover Marchmont in full, including Marchmont Road, Roseneath Terrace, and Thirlestane Road.
This is a dense tenement area with many student and professional lets, and we handle short-notice moves here regularly.
To the east, we cover Grange, including Lauder Road, Findhorn Place, and Dick Place.
The Grange is predominantly large Victorian villas and semi-detached properties, and moves here often involve significant volumes of furniture.
To the south, we cover Morningside, including Canaan Lane, Nile Grove, and Greenhill Gardens.
Morningside moves frequently involve ground-floor flats in converted villas, which generally allows easier access than tenement stairs.
To the west, we cover Bruntsfield, including Bruntsfield Place, Leamington Terrace, and Viewforth.
Bruntsfield is a mixed area with tenements and flats above commercial premises, and parking can be tight on the main street.
Beyond south Edinburgh, we also cover the full City of Edinburgh, including EH1 through EH17, as well as Leith, Portobello, and Musselburgh to the east.
For moves further afield, such as relocations from Edinburgh to Glasgow, Perth, or Dundee, we quote on a per-job basis. Call for any long-distance enquiry.
A Note From Our Sciennes Team
We know Sciennes 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 Sciennes depends on it.
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What Sciennes Movers Say About Us
The reasons people message us in the live chat rather than a general courier service come down to three things: local knowledge, honest pricing, and a crew that treats your belongings with care.
Local knowledge matters more than it might seem.
Knowing that Sciennes Hill Place narrows toward the south end, or that Grange Loan can back up on school run times, changes how the crew plans the job.
We have moved hundreds of households across south Edinburgh and we know which streets need an early start and which ones are straightforward at any time of day.
Honest pricing means no rate changes on the day.
Some operators quote low and add charges for stairs, parking, or a long carry from the van to the door.
We include all of these in the original quote.
What you agree on the phone is what you pay at the end of the job.
Our crew looks after your belongings because we understand that furniture and personal items are not just things to be moved.
A wardrobe that belonged to a grandparent, a set of wine glasses that survived three previous moves, a record collection built over thirty years, these matter to you.
We use blankets, tie-downs, and sensible stacking rather than cramming everything in and hoping for the best.
We also believe in clear communication.
If something changes on moving day, we tell you immediately.
If there is a delay, we call ahead.
Our customers in Sciennes and across Edinburgh EH postcodes consistently tell us that the crew was on time and the job went to plan.
That is the standard we hold every move to.
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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.
Timing Your Sciennes Move for Savings
Traffic through Causewayside, Clerk Street, and Nicolson Street is lighter than on Mondays and Fridays, and parking is more available on residential streets like Sciennes Road and Sylvan Place during school hours once the school run clears.
Solicitors and estate agents in Scotland tend to push for Friday completions, which means a large proportion of moves in Edinburgh happen on Friday afternoons. This leads to congestion near the Meadows and in the surrounding streets.
Booking two to three weeks ahead for a month-end move is advisable. For a mid-month move, we can often accommodate bookings with a week's notice.
August coincides with the Edinburgh Festival, which brings significant road closures and traffic in the city centre. For moves in or through central Edinburgh during August, an early start before 8am avoids most of the congestion.
Giant Van vs Other Edinburgh Removal Options
You do all the lifting, driving, and planning yourself. This is the cheapest option but carries the most risk if something breaks or access is more difficult than expected.
Some are experienced and reliable. Others underquote to win the booking and then add charges on the day for stairs, parking, or items they consider oversized. Without a written quote confirmed in advance, you have limited recourse if the price changes.
Our crew carries goods-in-transit insurance on every move. We know EH9 postcodes, understand the access points on Sciennes Road and the surrounding streets, and we do not add charges on the day that were not in the original quote.
These are the three areas where unexpected costs most commonly appear on moving day in Edinburgh.
Giant Van provides house removals across Edinburgh with particular experience in the EH9 area and the south Edinburgh neighbourhoods surrounding Sciennes.
Our crew operates Monday to Saturday and can accommodate early starts from 7am where access and parking permit.
All bookings include written confirmation, goods-in-transit insurance, and a fixed price agreed before the job starts.
Message us in the live chat to get your quote today.
If you are searching for kerr removals Edinburgh or a reliable local crew to handle your Sciennes house move, Giant Van is ready to help.
We cover every EH postcode, quote honestly, and arrive on time.
Contact us in the live chat for a same-day quote or use the online form to request a callback at a time that suits you.
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House Removals Sciennes, Edinburgh — FAQs
How much does a house removal in Sciennes cost?
House removals in Sciennes start at £250 for a one-bedroom flat and go up to £850 for a larger family home. The exact price depends on the volume of furniture, the number of stairs at each property, and if you need packing materials or storage. Call for a specific quote based on your move.
Do you cover parking and access on Sciennes Road?
Yes. Our crew is familiar with Sciennes Road, Sciennes Hill Place, and Sylvan Place. We advise on parking suspension applications through Edinburgh City Council, which require at least five working days' notice. We arrive with ramps and carry equipment suited to the street and can advise on the best loading position before moving day.
Is furniture disassembly included in the removal price?
Yes, disassembly and reassembly of standard flat-pack furniture is included in all our house removal packages at no extra charge. This covers IKEA wardrobes, standard bed frames, and bookcases. Specialist or antique furniture requiring additional care is discussed separately. Let us know about any specific items when you call for your quote.
What is the best day to move house in Edinburgh?
Tuesday to Thursday mornings are the quietest times for Edinburgh house moves. Friday completions are most common in Scottish property law, which makes Friday afternoons busy and parking in south Edinburgh tighter. Mid-week moves in Sciennes and Marchmont tend to be smoother, and you may benefit from slightly lower rates on quieter days.
Do you provide packing boxes and materials?
Yes. We supply double-wall cardboard boxes in small, medium, and large sizes, along with bubble wrap, packing tape, and wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes. These can be delivered to your Sciennes address the day before your move. Add packing materials when you message us in the live chat to book and we will include them in your confirmed quote.
Can you store my belongings if my move dates do not align?
Yes. We work with a bonded Edinburgh storage facility and can arrange short-term or longer-term storage if your sale and purchase completions fall on different days. Storage is priced per cubic metre per week. This is a common situation in Scottish property transactions and we handle bridging storage regularly for moves across EH postcodes.
Do you cover areas outside Sciennes in south Edinburgh?
Yes. Giant Van covers all of south Edinburgh, including Marchmont, Grange, Morningside, and Bruntsfield, as well as the full EH1 to EH17 postcode range. We also handle long-distance removals from Edinburgh to Glasgow, Perth, Dundee, and beyond. Call for a quote on any Edinburgh or Scotland-wide move.
What happens if something is damaged during my Sciennes move?
All Giant Van jobs are covered by goods-in-transit insurance, which applies from the moment we pick up your belongings to the moment they are placed in your new property. If anything is damaged during transit, contact us the same day and we will handle the claim directly.
We use furniture blankets and tie-downs on every job to minimise the risk of damage.
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Sources and further reading
These are the official UK sources that set the rules for a job like this one. Each link goes straight to the source so you can check it yourself. Links open in a new tab.
- Consumer Rights Act 2015, s.49 (reasonable care and skill)
Section 49 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015: a service you pay for must be carried out with reasonable care and skill.
- CMA — what businesses need to know about unfair commercial practices
The Competition and Markets Authority's guidance on how a business has to present its prices and offers.
- HSE — Manual handling at work: a brief guide (INDG143)
The Health and Safety Executive's guide to lifting and carrying heavy loads without injuring yourself.
- GOV.UK — apply for a parking permit
Find the council that issues parking permits and bay suspensions for the street you are moving to or from.
All links checked on or after 1 August 2026.
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