Packing Services in Old Town Edinburgh
Moving in Old Town Edinburgh takes planning. The medieval closes, cobbled streets, and listed buildings make packing as important as the move itself. Giant Van provides professional packing services in Old Town Edinburgh from £150. We handle your belongings with care, from fragile antiques on the Royal Mile to modern furniture in Canongate flats.
Book online in minutes or message us in the live chat for an instant quote. Same-day packing available.
Packing services in Old Town Edinburgh covering all EH1 postcodes including the Royal Mile, Canongate, Lawnmarket, High Street, Cowgate, and Grassmarket. We handle access challenges specific to Old Town including pedestrian-only closes, restricted Royal Mile vehicle access, steep internal staircases, and listed building requirements.
Packing starts from £150.
Same-day service from £80.
Message us in the live chat or book online for an instant fixed-price quote.
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Homes We Pack in Old Town Edinburgh
Understanding the property mix helps us plan the right crew size, van, and equipment for your move.
The Full Range in Old Town Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh is one of Scotland's most iconic neighbourhoods. It is also one of the most challenging places to move from or into. Properties here range from converted tenements on the Lawnmarket to Georgian flats near Holyrood Palace. Many buildings are listed, which means extra care during packing and removal.
Our packing services in Old Town Edinburgh cover everything from single rooms to full five-bedroom properties. We use double-walled boxes, acid-free tissue paper, and professional bubble wrap throughout. Every fragile item is individually wrapped. Mirrors, artwork, and crockery are packed in specialist mirror boxes and dish packs.
We also provide a full packing materials supply service if you prefer to pack yourself. Order boxes, tape, and wrapping materials for delivery to your Old Town address. Our team drops them off and collects any unused materials after your move.
Packing starts from £150 for a one-bedroom flat. A full packing service for a three-bedroom property typically costs between £280 and £420 depending on the volume of belongings. Prices include all materials. There are no hidden charges. Call for a firm quote based on your specific needs.
We are fully insured for goods in transit and public liability. Your belongings are protected from the moment we start packing until they arrive at your new address. Every job is tracked via our GPS fleet monitoring system, so you always know where your possessions are.
How Old Town Edinburgh Roads Shape Our Plan
Old Town Edinburgh presents access challenges that you will not find in newer parts of the city.
Our team knows this area well and plans every packing job around the local conditions.
The Royal Mile, which runs from Edinburgh Castle down to Holyrood Palace, is a designated tourist area.
Vehicle access is restricted during peak hours, particularly between 10am and 6pm in summer. We schedule early morning starts for properties on the Royal Mile, the Lawnmarket, and High Street to avoid these restrictions.
Closes and wynds such as Lady Stair's Close, Brodie's Close, and Mary King's Close are pedestrian-only.
Properties accessed via these narrow passageways require hand-carry services, as no vehicle can enter. Our team carries packed boxes to the nearest accessible point on the main road where the van is parked.
We factor this into the quote upfront, so there are no surprises.
Parking in Old Town EH1 postcodes is controlled.
We apply for parking suspensions on Canongate, Cockburn Street, and Johnston Terrace when required. This costs between £50 and £100 depending on the number of bays needed and the duration. We arrange this for you as part of the service.
Properties in the Old Town Conservation Area often have steep internal staircases and no lifts.
Our team is trained for stair carries and brings the right equipment, including stair-climbing trolleys and furniture straps. We assess staircase access during the pre-move survey so we know exactly what to expect on the day.
Packing Service Prices for Old Town Edinburgh
All prices include materials, labour, and parking suspension applications where required. Same-day packing from £80. Standard packing service from £150 for a one-bedroom flat. Full packing for a two-bedroom property typically costs £220 to £320. Three-bedroom properties range from £280 to £420. House removals with packing from £250 to £850 depending on property size and distance.
Office packing and removals from £300 to £600. Furniture-only packing and removal from £48 to £120. Long-distance packing and removal from Old Town to anywhere in the UK from £500. Piano removal from £150 to £400. Message us in the live chat for a fixed quote specific to your property and requirements.
All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets. Packing services available as add-ons.
Work Out Your Moving CostSorting Your Home Before an Old Town Edinburgh Move
They save time and prevent damage.
Edinburgh City Council requires five days notice for parking bay suspensions. Leave this any later and you risk no legal parking on moving day. We handle this for you when you book early enough.
Old Town flats are often smaller than they look from the street. The average one-bedroom flat in EH1 has less than 500 square feet of living space. Removing items you no longer need cuts packing time and reduces your removal costs.
Pack a priority box with phone chargers, medications, toiletries, and a change of clothes. Label it clearly. You will not want to unpack 40 boxes on your first night in a new home.
Old Town properties often have Victorian or Georgian original features. Use floor protection runners and take extra care when moving furniture near original plasterwork and cornicing. Our team uses protective floor coverings as standard.
Stair carries and parking suspensions affect your neighbours. Giving them at least a week's notice avoids friction and sometimes means they offer to help hold doors open.
Writing "Kitchen" on a box is more useful than writing "Plates, mugs, one frying pan." Your removal team loads by room and this speeds up unloading significantly.
Some Old Town listed buildings have specific conditions around commercial vehicles accessing the courtyard or car park. Check with your property factor before booking.
How Removals in Old Town 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.
What You Get With an Old Town Edinburgh Booking
Our packing service in Old Town Edinburgh is a complete solution.
You do not need to source any materials or spend evenings wrapping plates.
Here is exactly what is included.
All packing materials are provided and included in the price.
This covers double-walled removal boxes in three sizes, heavy-duty packing tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, tissue paper, foam pouches for fragile items, wardrobe boxes with hanging rails, mirror boxes for large mirrors and framed artwork, and mattress covers.
Our team packs your belongings systematically, room by room.
Every box is labelled with the room it belongs to and a brief description of contents.
We create an inventory sheet as we go.
This makes unpacking at your new address much faster.
Fragile items receive specialist attention.
China, glassware, ornaments, and electronics are individually wrapped and packed in reinforced boxes with foam corner protection.
We have extensive experience packing items from Old Town antique dealers, galleries, and period properties.
For wardrobes, we use hanging wardrobe boxes so your clothes travel on their hangers.
Folded clothing is packed in sealed bags inside removal boxes.
Bedding is bagged separately and labelled.
We dismantle flat-pack furniture and bed frames if required.
This is included in the full packing service at no extra charge.
We keep all fixings in labelled bags taped to the furniture item.
Unpacking at the destination is available as an optional add-on.
Our team unboxes your belongings, places items in the correct rooms, and removes all packing materials.
Contact us on to add this to your booking.
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
Reserve Your Old Town Edinburgh Move Today
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For Edinburgh customers, booking packing services with Giant Van is straightforward.
Here is the process from first contact to completion.
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Get an instant quote.
Use our online booking tool or call. Give us your postcode, the number of bedrooms, and your moving date. You get a fixed price with no obligation. Most Old Town packing quotes are ready in under two minutes.
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Confirm your booking.
You pay in full when you book — there's no deposit and nothing to pay on the day. We confirm your booking and send a calendar reminder. If your date changes, you can reschedule with 48 hours notice at no charge.
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Pre-move survey.
For larger properties or complex access situations, we carry out a short survey. This can be done remotely via video call or in person. We assess staircase access, parking options, and any fragile or high-value items that need specialist packing.
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Parking arrangements.
We apply for any required parking suspensions in Old Town EH1 on your behalf. We confirm the suspension at least 48 hours before the move date.
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Packing day.
Our team arrives at the agreed time, usually between 7am and 9am to make the most of early access windows in Old Town. We bring all materials and begin packing systematically. A two-person team typically packs a two-bedroom flat in four to six hours.
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Loading and transport.
Once packing is complete, we load the van carefully. Heavier boxes go in first, fragile boxes on top. We use load straps to secure items during transit.
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Delivery and completion.
We deliver to your new address and carry items to the correct rooms. You sign off on delivery and we remove any packing debris if required.
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Regional Moves From Old Town Edinburgh
Our packing services cover the full Old Town area and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
We operate across all EH1 postcodes and into the neighbouring districts.
Within Old Town itself, we cover the Royal Mile corridor including Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street, Canongate, and the closes and wynds running off them.
We also serve the Cowgate, Grassmarket, and Victoria Street, which run along the lower level of Old Town and have their own access restrictions and parking challenges.
The Canongate area near the Scottish Parliament and Holyrood Palace is a regular destination for our packing teams.
Properties here include converted former brewery buildings and purpose-built modern flats alongside the original tenements.
We cover the adjacent areas of Southside and Newington to the south, including properties on Nicolson Street, South Bridge, and the student accommodation clusters near Edinburgh University's Old College.
To the north, we serve the Waverley station area and the top of Leith Street into the New Town boundary.
Our regular coverage also includes Grassmarket, which has a mix of residential properties and converted commercial buildings, many with challenging access from the Cowgate level below.
Beyond Old Town, Giant Van operates across the whole of Edinburgh and Scotland.
We provide long-distance packing and removal services from Old Town to any UK destination from £500. This includes full packing at the Old Town address, transit, and delivery and unpacking at the destination.
For any Edinburgh postcode outside the EH1 area, call.
We cover EH2 through EH17 and provide regular services to Glasgow, Aberdeen, and other Scottish cities.
A Note From Our Old Town Edinburgh Team
We know Old Town 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 Old Town Edinburgh depends on it.
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Professionalism You Can Rely On in Old Town Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh is not the easiest place to move. The combination of listed buildings, restricted access, medieval street layouts, and high property values means you need a packing team that knows what they are doing. Here is why customers in Old Town choose Giant Van.
We are fully insured. Every packing job carries goods-in-transit insurance and public liability cover. If anything is damaged during packing or transit, it is covered. We do not ask you to rely on your own home insurance.
We offer same-day packing. If your moving date moves unexpectedly or you need emergency packing, call. We have same-day capacity most days of the week. Same-day packing starts from £80 and the full packing service is available from £150.
Our app gives you GPS tracking. Once your van is loaded, you can track its location in real time via our booking app. You know exactly when to expect delivery at your new address. This is particularly useful for long-distance moves from Old Town to other parts of the UK.
We provide instant quotes. No home visit required for standard jobs. Our online tool prices your packing service based on property size and access in under two minutes. You get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Our team knows Old Town well. We have packed properties on virtually every close and street in EH1. We know where the parking suspensions need to go, how long stair carries take, and when to book early morning slots to avoid tourist traffic on the Royal Mile.
We handle the paperwork. Parking suspensions, access arrangements, and building factor notifications are things we deal with, not you.
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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.
Save by Booking Off-Peak in Old Town Edinburgh
The area has seasonal and weekly patterns that affect access, cost, and availability.
During this period, Old Town becomes one of the busiest places in Europe. The Royal Mile is closed or severely restricted for vehicles for much of the day. If you are moving during the Festival, book at least six weeks in advance.
Monday and Friday are busier as tourists arrive and leave. Weekend moves are possible but require earlier starts and more lead time for parking arrangements.
Tenancy agreements typically start and end at the beginning of the month. If you are moving in the last week of the month, book at least two weeks in advance to secure your date.
Prices are the same year-round at Giant Van, but availability is much better in winter. If you have a flexible moving date, choosing a Tuesday or Wednesday in January or February gives you the widest choice of start times.
We confirm your booking within 30 minutes during business hours. We are available Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm.
Full Packing Service vs. Packing Materials Only
The full packing service means our team does all the wrapping, boxing, and labelling for you. This is the right choice for busy professionals, people moving from large period properties, or anyone with fragile, antique, or high-value items.
We supply double-walled boxes in multiple sizes, bubble wrap, packing paper, tape, wardrobe boxes, and dish packs. We deliver to your door and collect unused materials after the move.
Materials only starts from £48 for a starter pack for a one-bedroom flat. Most customers in Old Town who have experienced both options choose the full service.
Message us in the live chat to discuss which option suits your needs.
Giant Van provides packing services across Old Town Edinburgh for moves of all sizes.
If you are packing a one-bedroom flat on Canongate or a larger property near the Grassmarket, we bring all materials, handle all access logistics, and keep your belongings fully insured throughout.
Packing starts from £150.
Same-day service is available from £80.
Message us in the live chat or book online for an instant quote.
Our team has extensive experience with the specific challenges of Old Town Edinburgh, including restricted vehicle access on the Royal Mile, pedestrian-only closes, steep internal staircases, and listed building requirements.
We arrange parking suspensions, plan early morning loading slots, and use specialist packing materials suited to period properties and high-value belongings.
Book online or message us in the live chat to get started.
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Packing Services in Old Town Edinburgh — FAQs
How much do packing services cost in Old Town Edinburgh?
Packing services in Old Town Edinburgh start from £150 for a one-bedroom flat, including all materials and labour. A two-bedroom property typically costs between £220 and £320. Three-bedroom properties range from £280 to £420. Same-day packing is available from £80. All prices include double-walled boxes, bubble wrap, packing paper, and wardrobe boxes. Call for a fixed quote.
Do you offer same-day packing in Old Town Edinburgh?
Yes. Giant Van offers same-day packing services in Old Town Edinburgh subject to availability. Same-day packing starts from £80. Call as early as possible to check availability for your date. We have same-day capacity most weekdays and can often accommodate urgent requests in EH1 postcodes with a morning call.
Can you access properties in Old Town closes and wynds?
Yes. Our team regularly serves properties accessed via Old Town closes including Lady Stair's Close, Brodie's Close, and other pedestrian-only passages. Because no vehicle can enter these closes, we carry packed boxes from the property to the nearest accessible street where the van is parked.
We factor the additional carry time into your quote upfront so there are no surprises on moving day.
Do you arrange parking suspensions in Old Town Edinburgh?
Yes. Giant Van arranges parking bay suspensions on your behalf for moves in Old Town EH1 postcodes. Edinburgh City Council requires at least five working days notice. The suspension typically costs between £50 and £100 depending on the number of bays needed. We add this to your booking and handle the application entirely.
You do not need to contact the council yourself.
Are my belongings insured during packing?
Yes. Giant Van is fully insured for goods in transit and public liability. Cover starts from the moment our team begins packing and continues until your belongings are delivered to your new address. If any item is damaged during packing or transit, it is covered under our insurance policy. You do not need to arrange separate insurance for your move.
How far in advance should I book packing services in Old Town?
For standard moves outside the Edinburgh Festival period, we recommend booking at least one to two weeks in advance. During the Edinburgh Festival (late July to end of August) book a minimum of six weeks ahead as Old Town access restrictions are severe and demand is high. For end-of-month moves throughout the year, two weeks notice is advisable.
Same-day and next-day slots are available for urgent requirements by calling.
Do you pack antiques and fragile items from Old Town period properties?
Yes. We regularly pack antiques, artwork, mirrors, and fragile items from Old Town period properties. We use acid-free tissue paper, specialist mirror boxes, reinforced dish packs, foam corner protectors, and individual wrapping for every fragile item. For particularly high-value or irreplaceable items, we recommend discussing specialist art and antique packing during your pre-move survey.
Start a live chat to discuss your requirements.
Can you help with moves from Old Town to other parts of the UK?
Yes. Giant Van provides long-distance packing and removal services from Old Town Edinburgh to any UK destination. Long-distance removals start from £500 and include full packing at your Old Town address, transit, and delivery at the destination. We can also arrange unpacking at your new home as an optional add-on.
Call or use our online booking tool for a fixed long-distance quote.
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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.
- WRAP
WRAP's guidance on reuse and recycling, including what to do with packing materials and bulky items you no longer want.
- 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.
- 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.
- Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013
The regulations covering what a trader must tell you before you book, and your right to cancel a service booked online or by phone.
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