Removals Company & Storage Contractors

Making removals and storage simple.

With the addition of our newest warehouse and large fleet of vehicles, we know how to get your removals and storage needs right.

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Established in 1498, we are one of the world’s oldest transportation companies

The world renowned moving expertsspanning five centuries!

UK Removals

Thinking of moving? Put your trust in Shore Porters today. We are recognised internationally as the removal experts.

Europe & Worldwide Removals

Whether you wish to ship a single item or a houseful of personal effects, we’ll take care of all the details.

Fine Art & Antiques

Recognised across the world as the expert removals company for handling and shipping fine art and antiques.

Storage Services

Container storage, conventional storage or commercial storage. We can cover your packing and storage needs.

Commercial Removals

From price estimation and project planning through to packing, storing and the successful delivery of goods.

Satisfied customers

Our move was very last minute and after contacting all our local companies who couldn’t help us we tried further afield and were delighted to find Shore Porters could assist..

"Excellent service from start to finish. Professional helpful and obliging. The office staff were superb, so very professional, helpful and obliging, as we were moving in just a few days they did a video call to price the job which was reasonable and competitive. It was a large move with some very large and large heavy pieces of antique furniture including a grandfather clock, yet all were moved safely and at ease by a lovely crew. They completed the move very quickly and efficiently. We were delighted with their service and they were also very reasonably priced. We would definitely use them again and strongly recommend them.."

We were moving from a large house in Scotland to a small house in England so there were two different systems happening. This in turn caused timing problems for us. Shoreporters made arrangements for our items to be stored in Aberdeen until a final date was agreed. They also offered dates where the same team would be available to move us into our new home. Shoreporters did everything they could to support us.

"Shoreporters were very helpful, professional went out of their way to help with our difficult and ever changing entry date. The office team were extremely supportive and understanding and kept us up to date with the changes. A positive team which is what you need at this difficult and stressful time. Once we were had emptied all the boxes they collected them and all the excess paper. I would recommend them to anyone"

The move was from England to Scotland. the property we moved from was over 3 floors and there was a double garage. There were a lot of personal effects and these had to be collected from several places with a lot of climbing of stairs. On the arrival side, the top floor was accessed by a very narrow set of stairs and difficult to carry itmes up.

"The crew arrived on time and behaved in an exemplary manner. All items were shipped to Scotland over a period of 3 days and arrived in excellent conditions - nothing got broken. The mover team was courtious and polity, asking questions when needed and moving on when they were certain of what was required. Overall we are very happy with the move."

The service was prompt and friendly by email and phone..

"The staff were not irritated by changes in dates, new address etc. The removal team worked quietly and quickly but always took care of the items they were handling."

From the day the surveyer came to the day the last piece of furniture was placed in the house (exactly where we wanted it) everything went like clock work, great company, great removal men and great service.

"Thank you for everything and we would definitely recommend to anyone who may be looking for a removal company."

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Local and Worldwide
Moving Experts

Whether you wish to ship a single item or a houseful of personal effects, we’ll take care of all the details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I move house during lockdown or tier restrictions?

Yes. The most recent stay at home guidance from the Scottish Government states, “activities in connection with moving home (including viewing a property), are permitted as long as the correct health and safety procedures are in place.

For more info, see Can I Move House During Covid-19 Lockdown?

When should we contact removal companies?

As soon as you know you are moving, call Shore Porters and ask for a representative to call round. We will quickly assess your requirements and establish a timescale, costs, special arrangements, etc. We do not advise waiting until you have a moving date because it is important that you know costs at the earliest opportunity so that you can budget for your move. Moving dates can be arranged with us later once they are confirmed. See our domestic removals or international removals pre-move survey sections for more details.

Will you advise us on the easiest way of carrying out our move?

Of course, and we are delighted to help. Our free, no-obligation survey and quotation will be tailored to your individual needs and budget. For example, Shore Porters can pack everything, only breakables or nothing (providing you with boxes to pack yourself) – it’s your choice. We can also advise on specialist packing of items such as antiques, pictures and objects of sentimental value.

Is there any way of saving costs?

Shore Porters has an excellent reputation for providing a first-class service. However, that doesn’t mean we charge the most expensive fees! With the free, no-obligations assessment available from our experienced team, your quote will always be tailored to your needs and budget. And if you can be flexible about your moving date, we can even advise on further cost-saving solutions, such as sharing the load with other customers going your way. To find out just how competitive our costs are, see our free, no-obligation moving estimate page.

If we’re moving overseas, who handles that?

Shore Porters, of course – to anywhere in the world. Our global network of trusted agents work to our own high standards and so you can be assured that you will always be in safe and experienced hands. We are regularly audited by FIDI –the largest global alliance of independent quality international removal companies – and are members of the US-based International Association of Removers (IAM). Also, as members of the British Association of Removers (BAR) Overseas Group, we are financially vetted and bonded to guarantee your move.

What if we need to store some of our furniture?

We are pleased to offer you a range of secured and alarmed storage options to suit your specific requirements. Read more on our Storage and Self Storage pages. You can obtain a free, no-obligation storage estimate on our storage estimate page.