Are you moving to Edinburgh? You’ve decided that you want to move across town site here. You might only have to move a few blocks. You may have to travel across the city. In either case, you will likely need help. This is where your friendly neighborhood “man with a truck” comes in. The name is not as simple as it seems. This is like calling a cook someone who only plays with stoves or knives.
Imagine yourself and your friends standing on your narrow hallway, surrounded in boxes that are half-full, trying to move a couch which defies the laws of physics. Then hiring professional muscles sounds like heaven. A man with a van — like a Swiss-army-knife on wheels — can make the chaos disappear.
Why not hire a removal company? My friend, hiring a man in a van has a certain personal touch. It’s the difference between a busy department shop and a charming little shop in the middle of the city. The charm of the second shop is in its uniqueness and character.
If you live in Edinburgh, then you have seen the cobblestone streets of Leith as well as the historical charm of Old Town. A lorry that is too big to fit through the cobblestones of Old Town will make you feel your hair standing on end. The van is like slipping through a letter in the post slot. It’s simple and easy.
The weather is another factor. Ah, Edinburgh rain. It’s a bit like a persistent aunt who just won’t go away. You say, “Rain is good for the garden, but not for my couch.” These drivers are used to the city’s unpredictable weather. They’ve done it, they know what to expect. Their t-shirts may have been a little damp but they continue on.
Now, what is the story behind the driver of the van? He is not just someone who knows how to use a satnav. No, sir. He might have more stories than Arthur’s Seat. This guy probably knows the city’s hidden side streets and potholes as well as his morning cup of coffee. It’s best to learn moving tips from the experience of others.
One of my friends moved from Stockbridge into Newington. Instead of hiring a massive moving company, he called a guy with a truck. The two men joked and laughed over the boxes. They turned the mundane into an episode in a sitcom. Not all heroes drive Transits.
What makes it special? Flexibility. Plan the move when you want to–early in the morning, at the witching hours, maybe. Calling a friend at random to grab a beer is like calling on a spur of the moment. Many plans were half-baked before a van driver swooped to save the day.
It’s not just about the price. We often pinch pennies in a society where lattes are as expensive as gold. How can you find a service that’s affordable and still delivers on quality? That’s like finding parking on Princes Street at carnival time. Rare but delightful.
Just kidding, there are no conclusions to be drawn. You can always choose a simple and often overlooked solution for your moving needs. A man in a van, some banter maybe, and that comforting hum from a diesel motor. Edinburgh’s fleet of vehicles is prepared to move anything, from a studio apartment to Grandma’s old piano.
The next time you hear a purr coming from George Street it could be the unassuming hero who is commuting someone else’s chaos with him.