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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The world renowned moving expertsspanning five centuries!

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

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.

Recent reviews

Moving my brother- in -laws stuff from Southern Ireland to Stonehaven! He has a lot!!!

"The guys were fantastic - especially as we couldn’t even give them a cup of tea in Ireland as everything was packed! Unloading in Stonehaven could have been nerve wracking but went so smoothly - I couldn’t believe it. Fantasy service throughout- and Kerrie - in the office - was an absolute angel! Fantastic staff, fantastic service- couldn’t recommend highly enough"

Shore Porters helped us to move my elderly mother from her home of more than 50 years to a new retirement apartment. The move included some good quality antiques which have been in the family for years, and we asked for a full packing service. We needed to put the contents of her home into storage for a few days to allow for the sale of her house and the purchase of her apartment to be completed. Our original removal and delivery dates had to be postponed for a fortnight because of delays completing the sale of her house.

"We chose them because they were very friendly and responsive - easy to reach by telephone and by email - and they gave us a good value quote in comparison with other companies that we had approached. They dealt with uncertainty about the removal dates and changes forced on us by the selling process in a reassuring and understanding way. The actual removal went very well. The crew were on time and were kind and friendly to Mum, while completing the job quickly and without any breakages. We asked for a packing service with special attention for some antiques and everything was carefully handled - and arrived in perfect condition! Especially appreciated was the 'after sales' service of picking up the packaging materials, arranged with a simple phone call and done within a couple of hours of making the call. This made all the difference in getting the apartment into a liveable state and helping Mum to settle in. Everyone that we've dealt with from the office staff, to the surveyor, to the removals crew and the guys that came to take the empty boxes away has been friendly, efficient and gone out of their way to care about us and our needs. Huge thanks"

Our move was from south of England to Aberdeen. We wanted a dedicated van so that we could be specific about the date, as we were not living at the south of England property. Five days would be needed , so a van had to be available all week. An ever moving (later) Exchange Date and Completion Date, plus several Public Holidays in April and May, meant that scheduling by Shore Porters, was quite demanding. We had quotes from a well known UK company and from a local south of England company. Shore Porters had the most suitable quote and performed the move extremely well..

"Kerrie Farman was our main point of contact, and she was excellent, and do helpful. We can highly recommend her as the main point of contact. Also Craig …… in the office who supplied more technical logistics aspects. Driver of the 10m van team was Nicky, and Matthew. Both excellent. The whole move went really well Thank you to them all"

One bedroom ground floor flat to a two bedroom bungalow.

"The team of three arrived on time and worked nonstop until the lorry was loaded and all our stuff was gone. They worked equally hard in reverse at the delivery end placing all our effects in the required room, she’d, or garden space. We found no fault and we’re so impressed with the work, attitude, and helpfulness of them all."

I moved from Skye to Inverurie. Access to my house in Skye is not the easiest and Shore Porters were aware of this. The move was handled very well throughout the whole process..

"I had used Shore Porters previously when I moved from Greater London to Skye back in 2002. At that time I took quotes from two other companies but chose Shore Porters, even though they were not the cheapest but my family had previous experience of the firm many years ago. For the move from Skye to Inverurie I got a quote from Shore Porters which I thought was competitive so did not bother to contact other firms. From the initial contact with the sales department (Kerrie and then Craig), the surveyor video call and the actual move I could not fault the service provided. I think it is important that the team are not changed during the removal. Dealing with the same people over a three day period is very reassuring. I understand that for logistical reasons this may not always be possible but I was fortunate to have the same people over the three days. I found Ian and Martin to be friendly and professional throughout the move.."

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Local and Worldwide
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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

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.