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Family-Run Removals in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Your Local Edinburgh Removal Company

House moves, clearance and storage, planned and carried out by our careful, uniformed team.

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The Alba Removals team in front of the Forth Bridge and the Alba van

Video Reviews

Hear It From Our Customers

Angie and Craig have moved with us four times. Another customer trusted us with a 400-mile move from Essex. Hear what moving day is like, in their own words.

  • Angie and Craig 4th move with Alba

  • A 400-mile move From Essex to Edinburgh

4.9 From 70 Google Reviews

What Our Customers Say

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Pieter Steketee
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I'm usually pretty anxious about moving house, but Owen and his team were fantastic and very professional. The move was complete in a couple of hours without any issues. They even managed to move a sizeable shelving unit that I was convinced wouldn't fit through the door. I'm hoping I won't need to move house again any time soon, but if I do, I'll be calling up Alba Removals again!
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Tie Will
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Owen and his team did a brilliant job. I needed to move some kitchen appliances, and before the move, Owen patiently enquired about their condition and weight. On the day of the move, it was very windy in Edinburgh, but Owen and his team still arrived on time and handled my appliances with great care and safety throughout, delivering them to their designated locations. If I ever need a removal service again, I will definitely contact Owen straight away. I also highly recommend this excellent team.
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Stuart Amos
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Owen who gave me the initial quote was thorough and fair in pricing. The removal men took amazing care of my furniture and put it where I wanted. No half assed job. Best money I spent.
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Chris Godfree-Morrell
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Owen and his team did a great job from start to finish. Getting the job arranged during what was a difficult and stressful time was made much easier by dealing with Owen who was always available and helpful. The moving and packing days were well-handled by the team, they did a great job and took care with everything. Excellent service but also a good price, would 100% recommend.
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Fabi P. Martin
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This was incredible service from start to finish. Great price, great care for the moving furniture and they showed up on time. Quickest house move I’ve ever made, will definitely recommend!
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Cheryl Wilson
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Owen, Stephen and Lee were amazing. Arrived early, were careful with my items, worked fast and lovely guys. Would 101% recommend Alba for removals
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Emilia
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I couldn’t be happier with the service provided by Alba Removals. The team took exceptional care of all my belongings, was extremely helpful throughout the entire process and truly made my move stress-free and easy. They were always happy to give advice; the dismantling and reassembly of furniture was handled smoothly and professionally- better than I could have imagined. Everything was done with great attention to detail and care. I can’t recommend Alba Removals highly enough and will definitely use their services again in the future whenever needed. Thank you guys!
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Karen Watson
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Excellent company from start to finish Owen and his team are excellent. Communication, planning, organisation and price excellent. If your thinking of moving contact Alba removals speak to Owen he will take the stress of you. Once again thank you Owen and his team for an excellent service
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Polly Wong
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Owen and his team are absolutely brilliant! He has been kind, very communicative and very speedy from day one. Got a call with a quote in less than 3 hours after submitting the form (which was straight forward). He has kept me in the loop of the entire process from day one. I have been a bit annoying with all the questions but he’s been really kind and speedy and just made myself and my elderly mother at ease the whole time. My mother was extremely pleased with their service, she commended how patient the team was with her on the day. We have since referred them to her elderly home neighbors and the building manager was also really pleased with them and she specifically said this will be the company they will recommend to future tenants going forward. I’ve never had to use a moving company before and heard some horror stories from friends so I was a bit intimidated starting the process. But Owen proved otherwise, and showed real professionalism, you can tell he takes pride in his business. Great job team and thank you again for being amazing! 🤩
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Joshua R
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Owen and his team did a great job moving us out of a 3rd floor flat. They showed up on time and got everything out quickly. Everything survived the move intact and the everyone was friendly and very capable. You can tell they care about doing a good job - highly recommended.

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  • Alba Removals crew loading the van below Edinburgh Castle
  • Two Alba Removals movers lifting a washing machine off the tail lift
  • Two movers loading a wrapped sofa onto the van's tail lift
  • Two movers carrying a blanket-wrapped sofa to the van

A Family-Run Edinburgh Removal Company

Moving Is Stressful. We Make It Simple.

Moving home is one of the most stressful jobs there is. As a family-run Edinburgh removal company, our job is to take that weight off your shoulders.

We plan every move from start to finish. We can come and look at what needs moving, send you a clear quote and keep you updated right up to moving day. Then our team packs, dismantles, moves and rebuilds, so you can get on with settling in.

Alba Removals is a local, family-run business, and Owen still runs it today.

An Alba Removals mover ratchet-strapping a blanket-wrapped load in the van

Removals, Clearance and Storage

One Team for Every Kind of Move

House Removals

Houses and flats across Edinburgh and the Lothians, with packing, furniture dismantling and reassembly.

House removals in Edinburgh

House Clearance

From one sofa to a full home, with good items donated to local charity shops where we can.

House clearance

Removal and Storage

We collect your things, store them and deliver them when you are ready.

Removal and storage

Long Distance Removals

From Edinburgh to anywhere in the UK. We have moved customers as far as Orkney and down to Plymouth.

Long distance removals

Office Moves

Planned office and commercial moves that keep your business running.

Office moves

Why Choose Our Edinburgh Removal Company

What Our Customers Notice

One Team, Start to Finish

From your first call to the last box, the same team plans your move and keeps you updated.

Care with your things

Furniture is wrapped, carried and rebuilt with care. Our reviews say it again and again.

The full job, or just the heavy part

Full packing, packing materials, dismantling and reassembly, or simply the move.

Stairs are no problem

Top-floor flats are part of moving in Edinburgh, and we plan for them.

A uniformed, friendly crew

Polite, on time and easy to have in your home.

Proven by real reviews

4.9 from 222 reviews on Trustpilot and 4.9 from 70 on Google.

Six Steps, Planned Properly

How Your Move Works

  1. 1

    Get in touch

    Call, WhatsApp or fill in the form with your dates, both addresses and roughly what's moving.

  2. 2

    Free survey, in person or by video

    We look at what's moving, the stairs, access and parking at both ends, so your quote is right first time.

  3. 3

    Your clear quote

    Everything is listed: crew, van, packing and dismantling. Accept it and pay the deposit to secure your date.

  4. 4

    We plan the details

    We arrange a parking suspension if the street needs one, drop off packing materials and plan for stairs, lifts and tight spaces.

  5. 5

    Packing day (if you want it)

    Our team comes the day before and packs everything, labelled room by room.

  6. 6

    Moving day

    We wrap and protect your furniture, take apart what needs it, then load, move, unload and rebuild everything in the right room.

Edinburgh, the Lothians and Beyond

Based in Corstorphine, Moving People Across the UK

We are based in Corstorphine and cover Edinburgh and the Lothians for local moves. For long distance removals we travel anywhere in the UK, and we move people into Edinburgh from elsewhere too.

The Alba Removals van parked by the Forth Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a removal cost?

Every move is different, so we quote each one for free. The price depends on the size of your home, the distance, access at both ends and whether you would like packing. Tell us about your move and we will send you a clear quote. Want a rough figure now? Get an instant guide price in about a minute.

Do you pack and take apart furniture?

Yes. We offer a full packing service with packing materials, or you can pack yourself. We dismantle and rebuild beds, wardrobes and other furniture as part of the move.

Are you insured?

Yes, we are fully insured. Ask us for the details of the cover when you book.

Do you work outside Edinburgh?

Yes. We cover Edinburgh and the Lothians for local moves and travel anywhere in the UK for long distance removals.

Can you store my things between homes?

Yes. We can collect your belongings, store them and deliver them when your new home is ready.

Why choose a local Edinburgh removal company over a national one?

You deal with the same small team from quote to moving day. We plan your move and stay in touch until the job is done.

Ready to Plan Your Move?

Free, No-Obligation Quotes

Tell us your dates, addresses and what needs moving, and we will come back to you with a clear quote from a local Edinburgh removal company that cares. Prefer to talk it through? Call 07401 483952 or message us on WhatsApp.

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