By Manuella Irwin

Updated: Dec 5, 2025

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Average Cost of Moving in Edinburgh

Based on the price calculation of 32 reviews, we estimate that a move within Edinburgh should very roughly cost £755.

That's a very rough estimate. To get real, competitive quotes for your move, please fill in this moving quote form.

328 removal companies in Edinburgh

Specialised Movers

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Based in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Secure Move

(0)
Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Rapid House Removals

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Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Turton's Removal & Storage LTD

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Based in South Shields, South Tyneside

Harkers Transport

(1)
Based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Oct, 20 2017 by Will Carter

"Terrible service. Had an estimator out twice. Initially and on the day to check that everything was ok. Once he left the packers complained all day that it was too much work. Damaged a lot of our things. When I contacted the office they said we mi..."

Nelsons Of Durham

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Based in Durham, County Durham

A2B Transit

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Based in Durham, County Durham

Reds Removals

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Based in Durham, County Durham

Scottish Removals

(0)
Based in Inverness, Highland

I Need A Van Man

(0)
Based in Hartlepool, County Durham
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How are Edinburgh removal companies regulated?

Removal companies that operate in Edinburgh are not regulated and don't have to be licensed. However, if you want to avoid potentially dishonest removal companies, check if they are registered as a legal business.

After you find a removal firm from our exhaustive list of reviewed Edinburgh removal companies, you can check whether they are registered as a business at the Companies House.

How to find trustworthy removal companies in Edinburgh?

Many professional removals in Edinburgh are members of one or many of the removal industry trade associations or trade bodies. These organisations have certain standards of operation which members must adhere to. Here is a list of some of them:

  • BAR – British Association Of Removers
  • NGRS – National Guild Of Removers And Storers
  • AIM – Association Of Independent Movers
  • SSA – The Self-Storage Association Of UK And Europe
  • FEDEMAC – Federation Of European Moving Association
  • FIDI – The International Federation Of International Movers
  • RHA – Road Haulage Association
  • BSI – British Standards Institute
  • RoSPA – Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents

With our comprehensive article on home removal industry associations and trade bodies, you can learn more about them and how to do your research. But first, find a removal company from our list of reviewed Edinburgh moving companies.

Reputable local movers in Edinburgh

We are serious about moving. The moving crews listed for hire will handle all aspects of your Edinburgh man and van service: starting with packing services, disassembly, packing supplies (like moving boxes, shrink wrap, cartons, etc.) and equipment (moving trolleys, fleet of vans) for lifting heavy furniture pieces, to loading and unloading the removals lorry at the delivery location.

There are many cheap and affordable moving options in Midlothian to choose from, no matter if you are looking for residential, long distance removals to another county or international furniture removals near you.

You can skip the painstaking and boring process of contacting several professional Edinburgh movers independently by getting a free quote from reputable national removals and storage businesses!

Most 2 man crew man and van services provide a free no-obligation quotation for both part-load consignments as well as complete house moves in Midlothian.

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Moving to Edinburgh Guide

Edinburgh is a gem, with a castle perched on top of a hill at its epicenter. There are two great universities and a number of very well regarded schools. There is a huge choice of bars, restaurants, live music venues, art exhibitions and things to do.

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Local Midlothian movers near Edinburgh

Sometimes removal companies in nearby locations like Blackburn, Stirling and Coatbridge can also handle your move. Here is a list of other locations closest to Edinburgh, sorted by distance:

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By Manuella Irwin

Relocation Expert & Book Author

Manuella is a removal expert featured in Forbes, USA Today, Zillow, The American Moving & Storage Association.

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