Find a removal company in Edinburgh

Much of central Edinburgh has controlled parking. To load on single yellow lines, your firm can get a dispensation from the City of Edinburgh Council for £16 with 24 hours' notice. Suspending resident permit bays needs three working days' notice, so ask your removal company early whether they'll arrange it.

Experienced local movers regularly deal with:

• Several flights of narrow shared stairs in tenement flats around Marchmont, Bruntsfield and Leith
• Basement and lower-ground flats on Georgian New Town streets, often with cobbles and limited parking
• Low Emission Zone rules and controlled parking across the city centre
• August Festival road closures and the September student rush

It mainly depends on the size of your home and how far you're going. A one- or two-bed flat usually takes half a day to load and unload, and a three- or four-bed house takes a full day. If you've booked a packing service, most firms pack the day before, so allow two days in total.

Full packing for a three-bed home typically adds £300 to £500 to your removal quote. You can keep costs down by packing books, clothes and other easy items yourself, and leaving fragile things to the professionals.

Reputable removal firms carry goods-in-transit insurance, but the level of cover varies, so check what's included before you book. If something is damaged, tell the firm in writing as soon as you can and include photos. Most firms set a time limit for claims, so check the terms in your quote.