Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Removals Partner in Edinburgh
Established in 1975, we are a family-run removals and storage company based in Edinburgh, with over four decades of experience serving residential and commercial clients across the UK. Our team of trained professionals utilises a modern fleet of GPS-tracked vehicles equipped with advanced transport protection systems to ensure safe, efficient moves. We hold internationally recognised accreditations including ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental responsibility, demonstrating our commitment to industry-leading standards. Our comprehensive services include fully insured domestic and business moves, secure storage solutions with 24-hour security, and tailored packages designed to meet individual client needs.We prioritise customer satisfaction through transparent communication, environmentally conscious waste disposal practices, and a proven track record of completing thousands of successful moves. Our dedicated staff receive regular training in careful handling techniques, while our storage facilities feature temperature-controlled environments and state-of-the-art security measures. As active members of the British Association of Removers (BAR), we adhere to strict codes of practice that ensure accountability at every stage of the moving process. Whether clients require a full-service relocation or self-storage solutions, our Edinburgh-based team provides consistent, reliable support from initial survey through to final delivery.
Services
Home Removals
Business Moves
Secure Storage
Packing Services
Decluttering
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in Edinburgh's removals industry
- Our ISO 9001 certification guarantees quality management standards
- 24-hour security monitoring protects stored goods
- Tailored packages fit specific budget and relocation requirements
- SEPA licensed waste carriers ensure environmentally responsible disposal
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- BS EN 12522
- BS EN 14873
- BAR Members
What people say
Professional and thorough
No damage
Friendly staff
Stress-free service
Highly recommend
Services
Home Removals
We specialise in complete household relocations with professional packing, insured transport, and careful delivery. Our experienced team handles fragile items, large furniture, and valuable possessions using protective equipment including mattress covers and portable wardrobes. Clients benefit from fixed-price quotations following free home surveys, with flexible scheduling options for stress-free moving.
Secure Storage
Our purpose-built warehouse provides 24/7 monitored storage with individual vaults featuring security seals and inventory tracking. Each 250 cubic feet container maintains optimal conditions for furniture preservation, with flexible access arrangements and competitive daily rates starting at 1+VAT. Clients can choose direct delivery or self-access options.
Packing Services
We offer full packing services using high-quality materials, including fragile item protection and labelled boxes. Our team provides timed packing before moving day, with options for self-pack material delivery. Security crates with numbered seals ensure safe transport for valuable or confidential items.
Declutter Service
Our environmentally responsible decluttering includes junk removal and storage preparation. SEPA licensed waste carriers ensure 80% landfill diversion, while storage vaults help homeowners present properties more attractively during sales processes with flexible storage durations.
Business Moves
We handle commercial relocations with minimal disruption to operations, offering after-hours packing and weekend moves. Our inventory system tracks equipment during transit, and we provide secure storage for IT equipment and sensitive documents with controlled access protocols.
People
Bill Kerr
Owner
Third-generation removals expert with over 40 years' experience in Edinburgh's moving industry. Oversees quality control and customer service standards while maintaining family commitment to reliability and care.
Billy Kerr
Operations Manager
Senior team member responsible for surveying and move planning, with extensive knowledge of Edinburgh's property market and specific requirements for historic buildings.
Questions
Do you provide free surveys for removals?
Yes, we offer free home surveys with no obligation, where our experienced team assesses your requirements and provides a detailed quotation.
Are storage facilities secure?
Our warehouse has 24-hour Red Care security, CCTV monitoring, and individual vault security seals to protect stored items.
What areas do you cover?
While based in Edinburgh, we handle removals and storage nationwide across the UK with our modern vehicle fleet.
Can I access stored items?
Yes, you may access your storage vault by prior arrangement during our office hours Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
Are you environmentally responsible?
As SEPA licensed waste carriers, we recycle 80% of cleared items and maintain ISO 14001 environmental management certification.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), and ISO 45001 (health & safety) certifications, plus BAR membership.
Reviews (7)
Dan Lyth
May 21, 2022
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Honestly, I can't sing these guys' praises enough. They were friendly, efficient and happy to go the extra mile without even being prompted. We just moved today and we couldn't be happier. Worth every penny. The packing service is highly recommended too!
Lindsay Howard-Jones
Apr 16, 2022
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Kerr's are fantastic! So helpful, I moved from London to Scotland and they could not have been more accommodating. The team were incredibly polite and actually received a lot of abuse whilst moving me in to my property which they handled extremely professionally. In my opinion The lady's comments below are completely unjustified. Giving a one star review is simply unkind giving she wasn't a customer and they merely asked if she could park up and walk an extra 5 minutes so they could move me and my two small children in to the property quickly. Moving house and country Is extremely stressful however Kerr's honestly reduced this massively, furniture items were put where I wanted them, doors taken off to fit items in, the cot was reassembled quickly as was our bed. I can not recommend them highly enough and will definitely use them again in the future.
Nick Cassidy
Apr 15, 2022
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Absolutely brilliant service in moving us out of our old home and into our new one. All were very friendly and incredibly helpful, and took a huge amount of care with all of our items. They even helped us fill boxes with the last of our stuff, and dismantled and rebuilt our beds. Superb, highly recommended - thank you!
Claire Bond
Mar 18, 2022
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Kerr's Removals were really great and provided an excellent service. They provided a prompt, reasonable quote and all the boxes and packing materials in advance. All interactions and communications with staff have been very positive. The removal men on the day were very efficient and helpful and professional. All of our furniture and many boxes of books and other items were moved and transported to our new house with out any problems at all. We would definitely recommend Kerr's.
Lorna Magee
Feb 15, 2022
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We booked a last-minute move after deciding we couldn't shift everything ourselves. The team were very responsive, helpful and polite in generating a quote and booking our move. On moving day, the guys got everything across efficiently and with great care. I really appreciate that they took the time to put boxes in the applicable rooms on the other side, even though we hadn't had enough time to label them by room. I would not hesitate to recommend.
Pete Cave
Feb 09, 2022
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We recently relied upon the services from Kerrs to help relocate from the South of a England to Edinburgh. From the moment I made contact I was totally at ease with Kerrs and their professional yet relaxed approach to one of the most stressful things you can do. The quote was returned quickly and nothing was too much trouble. The move went without any hiccups and all of our possessions were then stored for nearly 5 months with Kerrs.
Our delivery out of store was also highly efficient and Sam and his team soon had us unloaded and all furniture reassembled in no time at all. We had to full packing service which also is worth its weight in gold and was very reasonably priced. I have no hesitation in recommending Kerrs of Edinburgh and would certainly not use anyone else should we find ourselves moving again! 10/10 service.
Our delivery out of store was also highly efficient and Sam and his team soon had us unloaded and all furniture reassembled in no time at all. We had to full packing service which also is worth its weight in gold and was very reasonably priced. I have no hesitation in recommending Kerrs of Edinburgh and would certainly not use anyone else should we find ourselves moving again! 10/10 service.
Simon James
Jan 22, 2022
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Kerr's were absolutely amazing and I would recommend Kerr's without any reservation whatsoever. They moved us from Edinburgh to Wales - and planned and executed the move in a highly professional, efficient and friendly manner. This is a fa family firm and you get a dedicated person service by a firm that really know what they are doing. In all an outstanding experience. Thank you.
