Find a removal company in Glasgow

If you don't have a driveway, or your street is in a controlled parking zone, your firm may need spaces suspended so the van can park outside. Glasgow City Council needs at least nine full days' notice, a traffic management contractor and a daily charge per space, so ask your removal company early whether they'll arrange it.

Experienced local movers regularly deal with:

• Narrow, turning stairs in tenement closes across the West End, Southside and Dennistoun
• Steep streets around Park Circus, Garnethill and Hyndland, where the van can't always park close to the door
• Low Emission Zone rules and controlled parking across the city centre
• Busy end-of-May and end-of-November flitting weeks, plus the September student rush in the West End

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.