Removals in Glasgow, done properly since 2006

Glasgow removals are priced either by the hour or as a fixed price for the whole job, and the figure comes down to five things: the size of the property, how much you are moving, the access at both ends, the distance, and whether you want packing included. Access is the one people underestimate. A third floor tenement flat with a turn in the stairwell takes considerably longer than a ground floor house holding the same amount, so it costs more.

We survey the property and give you a written quote before you commit, with nothing added afterwards. If you want a rough idea before booking a survey, call and describe the property and we will give you a ballpark on the phone.

For a one bedroom flat on the ground floor with easy parking, a hired van and a couple of friends can work. Beyond that the maths usually favours a professional firm. A Glasgow tenement move with three flights of stairs takes a trained crew a fraction of the time, and one damaged sofa, scratched floor or pulled back costs more than the saving. A removal company also carries goods in transit and public liability insurance, so breakages are covered. A hired van does not include that.

Four to six weeks is comfortable for a standard house move. Fridays and the last working day of the month are the busiest slots in Glasgow and go first, so book earlier if your date falls on one. We can sometimes take short notice jobs and same day storage, so it is worth calling even if your date is close.

Yes. Tenement moves are routine work for us and a large part of what we do in Glasgow. We check the stairwell, landings, turns and door widths at the survey so we know before the day whether anything needs dismantling or hoisting, and we bring the right number of crew for the number of flights.

Yes. We carry goods in transit cover on an all risks basis across the fleet, public liability up to £2,000,000 and employers liability up to £10,000,000. Cover extends across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the offshore islands. Our certificates are published on the site so you can read them before you book.

Yes. We move upright and grand pianos using specialist lifting equipment and purpose built vans, from homes, venues and commercial premises, in Glasgow and across the UK. Tell us the type of piano and the access at both ends when you call so we bring the right equipment and crew.

Either. We offer a full packing service, a part pack for the awkward items such as glassware, mirrors and artwork, or we can supply materials and you pack yourself. Whatever you pack, we still wrap and protect furniture ourselves before it is loaded.

We cannot carry anything flammable or hazardous. That means petrol, diesel, gas cylinders, paint, aerosols, fireworks, garden chemicals and lighter fluid, all of which need to be used up or disposed of before the move. Open or perishable food and most houseplants are also best not loaded. Cash, jewellery, passports and important documents should travel with you rather than in the van. Tell us about anything unusual at the survey, including firearms, fuel in mowers or aquariums, and we will confirm what we can and cannot carry.

This is common with Scottish missives and chained sales. We move your belongings into secure storage and deliver them when you get the keys. Insurance is included as standard and storage can often be arranged the same day you call.

Yes. We cover Central Scotland and take long distance moves across the UK. Long distance moves are covered on the same insurance terms as a move across the city.