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Choose caravan breakers Edinburgh owners can book for licensed disposal across the Lothians
Around Edinburgh, unwanted caravans are more often found on a commuter-belt driveway or at a storage site near Tranent or West Calder than outside a city-centre tenement. Scrap My Caravan provides customer-paid removal and licensed disposal across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Collection starts from £380 for a towable touring caravan. Non-towable tourers usually cost £500–£800, while static caravan dismantling is normally £2,000–£3,000.
Caravan disposal in Edinburgh, not a cash-for-parts buying service
A search for caravan breakers in Edinburgh often brings up salvage yards and parts buyers. They usually want newer caravans with reusable windows, appliances or panels.
Scrap My Caravan offers a different service. We charge to collect, dismantle and dispose of caravans affected by damp, age, damage, missing parts or years of standing unused.
You will know the cost before booking. For many end-of-life caravans, the labour, transport and waste costs are higher than the value of any reusable parts.
Searching for 'scrap my caravan Edinburgh'? Here is what our service includes
The aim is simple: assess the caravan, agree the right removal method and clear it through a licensed waste route.
Collection of old, damaged and unwanted touring caravans
The £380 base price applies only when a touring caravan has wheels, can be towed safely and is sound enough to survive the journey.
A tow hitch does not prove roadworthiness. Rotten floors, a weak chassis, seized brakes or cracked tyres can turn a routine collection into a recovery job.
A non-towable tourer may be broken up on site or carried on a tow bed. These jobs usually cost £500–£800.
Responsible dismantling, recycling and disposal
A caravan contains timber, metal, plastic, glass, insulation, wiring and fittings. It cannot be treated as ordinary household rubbish.
Materials are separated for reuse or recycling where practical. The remaining waste goes through the correct disposal route. A caravan too weak to travel may be dismantled where it stands.
Clear customer-paid pricing before collection
Clear photos are required before a quote is confirmed. Show all sides, the wheels, hitch, visible damage and the route to the road. Include gates, fences, slopes and nearby structures.
Please be completely open about faults. A missing wheel or collapsed corner changes the equipment and labour needed. Finding out on arrival helps nobody, least of all the diary.
Scrap My Caravan is always busy and heavily booked. Book within 24 hours of receiving your quote where possible.
Why you may not need a caravan scrap yard in Edinburgh
You do not need to tow the caravan to a yard yourself. We collect it from where it is stored, subject to access and ownership checks.
We collect the caravan from your property or storage site
Collections can be arranged from driveways, gardens, private land, caravan parks and storage compounds. Edinburgh-area storage is often outside the city, including facilities near Tranent in East Lothian and West Calder in West Lothian.
Local storage can cost around £60–£80 a month, so delaying removal may cost more than expected.
What happens after your caravan is removed
A towable caravan is taken away for dismantling and processing. A non-towable unit may travel on a tow bed or be broken down on site.
Useful components may be separated where practical. You are paying for removal and disposal, not selling the caravan to us for parts.
Paperwork and ownership details we may need
We need to know that you own the caravan or have authority to remove it. Extra checks may be needed for an inherited unit, an abandoned caravan or one left by a former tenant.
Missing CRiS documents do not always stop the job. We may ask for purchase records, written landowner permission or other evidence.
Caravan removal in Edinburgh and the surrounding Lothians
The City of Edinburgh council area sits within the wider Lothians, bordered by East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. Much of the demand comes from these suburban and rural areas.
Collections via the A1 towards Tranent and East Lothian
The A1 links Edinburgh with Musselburgh, Tranent and communities further east. It serves homes, storage sites and private plots across East Lothian.
Access west along the A70, A71, M8 and M9
The A70 and A71 serve Balerno and West Calder. Connections to the M8 and M9 help us reach Livingston, Broxburn, Uphall Station and Queensferry.
Southern routes through the A702 and A703 towards Penicuik and the Pentland Hills
The A702 and A703 provide access towards Penicuik and the Pentland Hills. Caravans here are often kept on driveways, gardens, smallholdings or rural plots.
Connections across the area using the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass
The A720 links the main routes around the city. Planning still depends on the exact address, local restrictions and the recovery vehicle required.
Where caravan removal demand is highest around Edinburgh
Central Edinburgh has tenement streets, permit parking and few practical places to keep a caravan. Most enquiries come from the suburban belt, nearby towns, storage compounds and rural fringes.
Suburban driveways, gardens and private land
An old caravan can become part of the scenery. First it needs a small repair. Three winters later, it has become a shed with curtains.
Tell us about narrow gates, steep slopes, soft ground and parked vehicles before the quote is confirmed.
Rural plots around the Pentland Hills and Midlothian villages
Land around Penicuik, Dalkeith, Mayfield and Gorebridge may have more room, but muddy tracks, low branches or distance from a firm road can affect the removal method.
Caravan storage sites near Tranent, West Calder and the wider commuter belt
We can collect from storage sites when the operator allows access and ownership is clear. Arrange entry before collection day. A locked compound without a gate code is a poor start to anyone's morning.
Areas covered around Edinburgh
Scrap My Caravan covers Edinburgh and surrounding parts of East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian.
Tranent, Dalkeith, Mayfield and Gorebridge
We collect from residential properties, storage compounds, private land and caravan sites east and south-east of Edinburgh.
Penicuik, Balerno and West Calder
Collections are available along southern and western routes, including properties near the Pentland Hills and the A70 and A71.
Broxburn, Uphall Station, Livingston and Queensferry
We also cover the western and north-western commuter belt, subject to access and caravan condition.
Static caravan removal from private land and nearby sites
Static caravans usually need to be dismantled where they stand. The typical cost is £2,000–£3,000, including break-up work and waste removal.
The price may be a few hundred pounds lower if suitable wood can lawfully and safely be burned on site. This must be agreed before work starts.
Planning access for large or deteriorated static caravans
Send photos of the whole unit, nearby buildings, overhead obstacles and the route to the road. Include its approximate size and any porch, decking or extension.
Gas, electricity, water and drainage connections must be identified and safely disconnected where required.
Dismantling caravans that cannot be moved intact
A damp or weakened static caravan may not survive being lifted. Controlled dismantling is often the practical option.
The unit is broken down in stages, materials are separated where possible and the waste is removed.
Removing units trapped behind fences or other structures
Some caravans went in before the fence, garage or extension was built. Fence panels may need to be removed, or crane hire may be required.
Lifting costs are separate and can add considerably to the total, so accurate photos and measurements matter.
How much is a scrap caravan worth in Edinburgh?
For an end-of-life caravan, the honest answer is often less than the cost of collecting and disposing of it.
Why disposal costs differ from salvage valuations
A salvage buyer pays when parts can be resold at a profit. A disposal company charges for labour, transport, dismantling and lawful waste handling.
Scrap My Caravan provides the second service. We do not buy caravans for parts.
Factors that affect the price of caravan removal
Price depends on caravan type, towability, size, condition, location, access and whether a tow bed or on-site dismantling is needed.
A towable tourer starts at £380. A non-towable tourer is usually £500–£800. Static removal is normally £2,000–£3,000.
When damaged caravans may still have reusable parts
Windows, doors, appliances and fittings may still be useful. Their presence does not guarantee a cash value. Our quote is based on the work needed to clear the caravan.
Common problems with old and abandoned caravans
Most problems can be managed when they are disclosed before booking.
Missing CRiS documents or incomplete ownership records
Can a caravan be removed without CRiS paperwork? Sometimes, yes. You must still show ownership or authority to dispose of it.
For abandoned or inherited caravans, we may request written permission or other evidence.
Untaxed, clamped or immobile caravans
Can we collect a clamped caravan? Not until the clamp or legal restriction has been resolved by the responsible authority.
Tell us about any enforcement issue before booking.
Flat tyres, seized brakes and unsafe towing conditions
Can a caravan with flat tyres be collected? Usually, but it may not qualify for the £380 towable rate.
Seized brakes, missing wheels or a weak chassis may require a tow bed or dismantling.
Caravans boxed in behind gates, walls or fencing
Can we remove a caravan that no longer fits through the gate? Often, yes, but it may need dismantling or lifting.
Measure the narrowest gap and show us walls, steps, trees, cables and buildings. A wide access photo is often more useful than ten close-ups of the damp patch.
How the Edinburgh caravan disposal process works
Tell us about the caravan and where it is located
Send the postcode, caravan type, make, model and approximate age. Describe the condition honestly and include clear photos.
Receive a clear quotation for removal and disposal
We assess whether it can be towed, needs a tow bed or should be dismantled. The quote is confirmed only when we have enough detail.
Arrange collection at a suitable time
Accept the quote and book within 24 hours where possible. Collection dates can go quickly.
Before the appointment, arrange access, remove belongings and confirm any permissions or utility disconnections.
Complete the handover and disposal paperwork
Provide the agreed ownership or authority documents on collection day. The relevant handover and waste records can then be completed.
Why choose our caravan breakers Edinburgh service?
Licensed and responsible caravan disposal
Scrap My Caravan provides paid removal with clear pricing and lawful waste handling. We explain what the charge covers before you book.
Collection across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian
We cover the city, commuter towns, rural fringes and storage locations across the Lothians.
Straightforward advice for difficult or non-towable caravans
Tell us what you can see, explain what happened the last time the caravan moved and send clear photos. We will advise whether towing, tow-bed transport or dismantling is suitable.
Caravan disposal FAQs for Edinburgh owners
Will Scrap My Caravan pay me for my caravan?
No. This is a customer-paid removal and disposal service.
How much does touring caravan removal cost?
A towable tourer starts at £380. It must have wheels and be sound enough for the journey. Non-towable tourers usually cost £500–£800.
How much does static caravan removal cost?
Static caravan dismantling and waste removal normally costs £2,000–£3,000.
Can you remove a caravan that cannot be towed?
Yes. It can usually be carried on a tow bed or dismantled where it stands.
Do I need CRiS documents?
Not always. You must still show that you own the caravan or have authority to arrange removal.
How quickly should I book?
Book within 24 hours of receiving your quote where possible. Scrap My Caravan is heavily booked.
Arrange caravan removal in Edinburgh
Send your postcode, caravan details and clear photos through the quote form. Include every known fault and show the route to the road.
We will confirm whether the caravan can be towed, needs tow-bed transport or should be dismantled on site. You will receive a clear customer-paid price before booking.
Get your quote
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