Man and Van Newhaven, Edinburgh
Newhaven is one of Edinburgh's most tightly packed harbour villages. Narrow streets, Victorian tenements and double yellow lines on Main Street make moving here harder than it looks. Giant Van sends experienced two-person crews who know EH6 inside out. We carry full goods-in-transit insurance, share live GPS tracking and give you an instant online quote in under two minutes.
We handle a single sofa shifted or a full flat cleared, we show up on time and handle the hard work.
Man and van services in Newhaven, Edinburgh EH6. Hourly rate from £48.
Same-day available.
Message us in the live chat for instant quotes covering Newhaven Main Street, Pier Place, Fishmarket Square and surrounding EH6 streets.
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Properties We Cover in Newhaven
Understanding the property mix helps us plan the right crew size, van, and equipment for your move.
Services Available in Newhaven
Pricing in Newhaven follows a straightforward structure.
Hourly rates start at £54 per hour for a man and van, which suits short runs, single-item collections or storage drops to nearby Newhaven Harbour storage units on Fishmarket Square.
Flat moves cost more because of the extra labour and time involved.
A one-bedroom flat on, say, Annfield Street or Craighall Road typically costs between £250 and £400.
That covers packing down, loading, the drive, and unloading at your new address.
A two-bedroom property in streets like Victoria Place or Lower Granton Road runs from £400 to £650 depending on how many floors you are on and how far you are moving.
Three-bedroom homes and larger moves sit between £650 and £900.
Newhaven tenements often have no lift and tight stairwells.
If you are on the third or fourth floor of a Newhaven Place block, tell us when you book.
We factor in stair carries to make sure your quote is accurate, not a surprise on the day.
Same-day bookings are available when slots allow.
Use the Giant Van app to get a fixed price before you commit.
Every charge, including access, distance and clean-air zones, is shown in your quote before you pay.
What you see on the quote is what you pay.
Message us on live chat to speak with the team or confirm a last-minute slot.
Newhaven Street Smarts: Access and Routes
Newhaven sits in the EH6 postcode, wedged between Leith to the south and Granton to the west.
It looks small on a map but throws up real logistical challenges on move day. Main Street is the village spine, and it regularly fills with parked cars from the Starbank Inn to the old harbour slipway.
Our drivers know to approach from Pier Place rather than fighting traffic back up from Lindsay Road.
Parking suspension permits are sometimes needed for properties directly on Newhaven Main Street or Craighall Terrace.
We recommend applying to Edinburgh City Council at least five working days before your move. If you are renting and your landlord is slow to act, we can advise on the process.
The harbour area around Fishmarket Square and West Pier is slightly easier because vans can pull onto the quayside itself, but access depends on the tide gate schedule in the lower harbour.
We have moved residents from the converted fishermen's cottages on Lindsay Place several times and know exactly where loading bays are positioned.
Tall Victorian tenements on Newhaven Road near St.
Andrew's Primary School have long closes that narrow to 80 cm at the inner door. Our crew carries furniture blankets and disassembles bed frames as standard so nothing gets marked on the way through. We always do a staircase walk-through before we start loading the van.
Man and Van Prices in Newhaven, Edinburgh
Hourly rate: from £54/hr. One-bedroom flat: £250 to £400. Two-bedroom flat: £400 to £650. Three-bedroom home: £650 to £900. All prices include a two-person crew, van, blankets, straps and goods-in-transit insurance. Stair carries, floor level and access difficulty are included in your upfront quote. No hidden fees.
Get an instant fixed price on the Giant Van app or message us in the live chat.
All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets. Packing services available as add-ons.
Work Out Your Moving CostYour Newhaven Pre-Move To-Do List
If you have bought something from IKEA in Straiton or picked up a large item from a Leith Walk seller and need it brought to your flat, we can collect and deliver on the same day.
Getting a double wardrobe through the close on Newhaven Place requires planning. Our crew checks door widths before they lift anything and can take apart and reassemble flat-pack items if you need that service.
Titan Storage on Commercial Street in Leith is the nearest large facility, and we make regular runs between Newhaven addresses and Commercial Street for customers who are between properties.
Most single-item deliveries within Edinburgh complete in under two hours. Book through the app, select furniture delivery, add photos of the item and your access details, and we will confirm a crew and van size within the hour. Call if you have questions about oversized items or tight access.
How Removals in Newhaven 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.
Clear Costs for Your Newhaven Move
Newhaven residents move to all parts of Edinburgh, and we cover every route.
Popular destinations from EH6 include Stockbridge and Trinity to the south-west, Pilton and Granton to the west, and Portobello along the coast to the east.
We also handle moves from Newhaven into Fife via the Queensferry Crossing when customers are heading to Dunfermline or Kirkcaldy.
Routes from Newhaven city-centre are generally straightforward.
Newhaven Road feeds into Ferry Road in a few minutes, giving access to most of Edinburgh's main arteries.
The A902 towards Crewe Toll is the fastest route south if you are moving to Morningside, Bruntsfield or the Southside.
For moves to Leith or Easter Road, it is quicker to cut across on East Harbour Road and Lindsay Road.
We also move people into Newhaven from elsewhere, not just out.
If you are relocating from another part of Scotland or from England, we can coordinate a multi-van move with an overnight stop if needed.
Long-distance moves from London to Edinburgh EH6, for example, are priced per mile and quoted upfront.
Every booking includes £500 of goods-in-transit cover free, with £3,000 Plus cover available for £12.
GPS tracking lets you see exactly where your crew is, which is useful when you are coordinating key handovers with a landlord or estate agent on move day.
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
One Call, One Quote: Newhaven Moves
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Same-day moves in Newhaven are more common than you might think.
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Tenancy end dates catch people off guard.
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A sale completes faster than expected.
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A landlord gives short notice.
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Giant Van keeps same-day capacity in Edinburgh for exactly these situations.
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To book a same-day man and van in Newhaven, message us before midday for the best chance of a morning or afternoon crew.
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The team checks live availability and confirms a time window within minutes.
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You do not need to wait hours on hold.
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Newhaven and Surrounding Postcodes
Giant Van has been handling moves in Edinburgh's north for years.
We understand that Newhaven is not just another Edinburgh suburb. It has its own character, its own street layout and its own quirks on move day.
Our crew genuinely know this area.
They know that the bollards at the entrance to Fishmarket Square drop for residents but not at peak times. They know that refuse lorries on Newhaven Main Street run Tuesday mornings and block the street for 20 minutes.
They know that the one-way system on Pier Place catches drivers who do not use it regularly.
That local knowledge saves time and saves you money on an hourly job.
A crew that wastes 30 minutes navigating a one-way system costs you at least £22.50. Our drivers do not waste that time.
Beyond local knowledge, customers choose us because our quotes are fixed and instant.
You get a price through the app, you accept it, the crew arrives. There are no variable surprises. Every van carries moving blankets, straps and basic disassembly tools as standard.
We are fully insured and our vans carry GPS tracking so you always know where your belongings are.
If you need packing materials, we stock boxes, tape and bubble wrap available to add to your booking at cost price. Call or book instantly online.
A Note From Our Newhaven Team
We know Newhaven 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 Newhaven depends on it.
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What Sets Giant Van Apart in Newhaven
Throughout Edinburgh, not everyone is ready to move everything in one go.
Giant Van offers a packing service alongside the van and crew if you want help getting boxes packed before move day.
This is particularly useful for Newhaven tenements where everything needs to be ready to go the moment the van arrives, because there is no room to stage half-packed boxes in a narrow close.
Our packing crew can come the day before your move or on the same morning.
They bring all materials.
You walk them through the flat, tell them what is going and what is staying, and they get on with it.
Fragile items go in specialist wrap.
Clothes go in wardrobe boxes so they arrive unwrinkled.
Books and heavy items go into small boxes to keep carries manageable.
For storage, the nearest facility is Titan Self Storage on Commercial Street in Leith, roughly 10 minutes by van from most Newhaven addresses.
Safestore also operates from Newhailes Road in Musselburgh for customers who need coastal access.
We can move items into storage on the same day as your main move and collect them again when you are settled.
If you are a landlord in EH6 clearing a property between tenancies, we handle clearances too.
One crew, one van, fixed price.
Items suitable for donation go to charity.
Everything else is responsibly disposed of.
Start a live chat to discuss clearance pricing for Newhaven properties.
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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.
The Smart Time to Move in Newhaven
You have three options: the app, the website or the phone.
Enter your pick-up address in Newhaven, EH6, add the delivery address, select your property size and the number of bedrooms, note any access issues such as stairs or narrow closes, and the app returns a fixed price.
You can also upload photos of access points or large items to help us prepare the right van and crew.
The team is available seven days a week. They can check availability in real time, answer questions about access, parking or timing, and confirm a booking within the call. For same-day requests, phone is always the fastest route.
You can track the van live on the app. Payment is taken after the job is complete through the app or by card in the van. There is no cash requirement. Receipts are sent automatically.
Whatever your next move looks like, we have the crew, the van and the local knowledge to make it straightforward.
Giant Van vs Other Removal Options in Newhaven
But many sole traders are uninsured, do not carry proper moving equipment and cannot offer same-day guarantees. You get no tracking, no fixed quote and no comeback if something goes wrong in a narrow Newhaven close.
They are built for whole-house moves booked weeks ahead.
We are professional, fully insured and GPS tracked. We handle everything from a single piece of furniture to a three-bedroom flat move. Instant fixed quotes mean you are not negotiating on the kerb. Same-day availability means you are not waiting a week.
Newhaven is a compact harbour village in north Edinburgh, sitting within the EH6 postcode between Leith and Granton.
Moving here means dealing with Victorian tenements, tight closes, restricted parking on Newhaven Main Street and narrow access on streets like Lindsay Place and Pier Place.
Giant Van crews know these streets.
We carry full insurance, offer same-day availability and provide live GPS tracking from booking to delivery.
Get an instant quote in two minutes or message us in the live chat to speak with the team today.
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Man and Van Newhaven, Edinburgh — FAQs
How much does a man and van in Newhaven cost?
Hourly rates start from £54 per hour. A one-bedroom flat move in Newhaven typically costs £250 to £400. Two-bedroom properties range from £400 to £650. Three-bedroom homes run from £650 to £900. Stair carries and access difficulty are factored into your quote upfront. Use the Giant Van app for an instant fixed price or call.
Can you do same-day removals in Newhaven, Edinburgh?
Yes. Giant Van keeps same-day capacity in Edinburgh including Newhaven EH6. Message us before midday for the best chance of a same-day crew. Same-day jobs are charged at standard rates with no emergency surcharge. Have your pick-up address, delivery address and a rough item list ready when you call so we can confirm quickly.
Do you know Newhaven's access issues?
Our Edinburgh crews work Newhaven regularly. We know the bollards at Fishmarket Square, the one-way system on Pier Place, tight closes on Newhaven Place and double yellow lines along Main Street. We approach from the right direction, arrive with the right kit and do a stairwell walk-through before loading. Local knowledge saves real time on an hourly job.
Do you handle furniture delivery in Newhaven?
Yes. Furniture delivery in Newhaven is available from the same £45 hourly rate. We collect from IKEA Straiton, Leith Walk sellers, Gumtree pickups or storage units and deliver to your Newhaven address. Our crew carries furniture blankets and basic tools for disassembly. Most single-item deliveries complete in under two hours. Book through the app or start a live chat.
Do I need a parking suspension permit in Newhaven?
Possibly. Properties directly on Newhaven Main Street or Craighall Terrace often need a parking suspension to guarantee van access. Apply to Edinburgh City Council at least five working days before your move. For properties on quieter streets like Victoria Place or Annfield Street, informal neighbour communication usually suffices. Our team can advise during booking.
Are your vans insured for moves in Edinburgh?
Yes. Our vans and drivers are fully insured for commercial removals work across Edinburgh and the rest of the UK. You also get live GPS tracking through the app so you can see exactly where your belongings are throughout the move. No hidden extras.
Can you help with packing in Newhaven?
Yes. Giant Van offers a full packing service in Newhaven. Our crew can come the day before or on move morning with all materials included. Newhaven tenements have tight closes with no staging space, so having everything boxed before the van arrives makes a real difference to speed. Fragile items, clothes and heavy items are packed in appropriate materials.
Ask at booking.
What postcodes in Edinburgh do you cover?
Giant Van covers all Edinburgh postcodes. In north Edinburgh we regularly work EH6 (Newhaven, Leith), EH5 (Trinity, Granton, Wardie), EH4 (Stockbridge, Comely Bank) and EH7 (Abbeyhill, Meadowbank). We also cover south Edinburgh, the city centre and longer routes across Scotland and into England. Call for routes outside Edinburgh.
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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