Moving from Scotland to Poland: the complete checklist
Everything you need to organise before the van arrives, in the order it needs doing. Half a van from Scotland to Poland costs £1,000 and a full van £1,800, including loading, insurance and door-to-door delivery.
Six weeks before the move
This is when the decisions that affect the price are made — volume, access and dates.
- Book a survey (photos or video call) so we can size the van correctly
- Decide what travels, what is sold and what is disposed of
- Give notice to your landlord or start the property sale paperwork
- Register the children's school place in Poland
Two weeks before the move
Paperwork and packing overlap here. Label boxes by room in Polish and English so unloading is quick.
Documents
Collect P45 or P60, NHS records, school certificates, vehicle V5C and insurance no-claims proof — carry them with you, not in the van.
Utilities and post
Set the final meter readings, cancel council tax and set up Royal Mail redirection for at least three months.
The week of the move
Pack an essentials box with tools, chargers, bedding, kettle and medication so the first night in Poland is comfortable. Empty the fridge and freezer at least 24 hours before loading, and drain washing machines.
Removal costs and what is included
Half a van is £1,000 and a full van is £1,800. Both include the driver's loading time, blankets and straps, cargo insurance and delivery to your door in Poland. Parcels sent separately cost £40 up to 20 kg and £50 up to 30 kg.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to move from Scotland to Poland?
- Half a van costs £1,000 and a full van £1,800, including loading, cargo insurance and door-to-door delivery. Individual parcels are £40 up to 20 kg and £50 up to 30 kg.
- How far in advance should I book the removal?
- Two to four weeks is comfortable. In July, August and December book earlier, as those runs fill first.
- Do I need customs paperwork when moving personal belongings?
- Yes. We prepare the transfer-of-residence inventory and customs declaration from the list of items you supply, and it is included in the price.
- Can you take furniture apart?
- Yes, the crew dismantles beds, wardrobes and tables at collection and reassembles them in Poland when you ask for it at booking.
- How long does the journey take?
- Typically 5–7 days from collection to delivery, depending on where in Poland you are moving to. The collection date is always agreed with you by phone.