If you are looking for movers Dalkey homeowners can trust with special furniture and tricky access, Moving Service Dublin covers the whole area, from Castle Street and the village centre to Coliemore Road, Sorrento Road, Vico Road, Dalkey Hill and the homes toward Killiney and Glenageary. We bring a transit van and an experienced mover, wrap every piece carefully and agree a fixed price before the day.
Dalkey is a historic village with some of the most distinctive homes in Dublin: fishermen's cottages, Victorian villas, hillside houses with sea views and modern homes tucked into steep sites. See our services for everything we do, or check areas we cover for the rest of south county Dublin.
How Our Movers Dalkey Service Handles Village Streets
Castle Street and the roads around the village are narrow, busy and lined with parked cars, and many cottages open directly onto the footpath. A big removals truck would struggle here, but our transit van can get in close. We plan where to stop, keep loading tidy and fast and carry carefully through low doorways and small hallways.
On sunny days and weekends the village fills with visitors heading to the cafes, the castle and Coliemore Harbour, so we usually suggest a weekday or an early morning start.
Hills, Steps and Coastal Roads
Roads like Vico Road, Sorrento Road and those climbing toward Dalkey Hill and Killiney Hill are steep and winding, with tight bends and little room to stop. Some homes are reached by long flights of steps or sloping gardens. To help us plan:
- Tell us about steps, steep paths or long driveways at either address.
- Let us know if there is room for the van to turn.
- Mention any heavy antiques, pianos or large artwork.
- Share photos of tricky access if you can.
With a little notice, we can plan the carry, the stopping point and the order of loading so even the steepest site is handled calmly.

Period Homes and Valuable Furniture
Dalkey homes often hold antique furniture, large mirrors, artwork and pianos. We wrap each item individually, protect corners and edges, and take apart larger pieces where that is safer. Original features such as cornicing, banisters and tiled hallways are protected as we work. For bigger homes we agree the load and the number of trips in advance, or arrange a larger vehicle when the house really calls for it, so nothing is rushed.
Coastal homes near Bullock Harbour and Coliemore Road can catch strong wind off the sea, so soft furnishings stay covered on the way to the van.
If you are downsizing from a large Dalkey house to an apartment nearby, we can move only the pieces you are keeping and leave the rest in place for family to sort through.
Book Movers in Dalkey
We are fully insured, careful with every item and the fixed price we quote is the price you pay. Fill in the free quote form below with both addresses and a short list of what is going, or message us on WhatsApp at 087 393 1146, and we will get back to you quickly with a clear plan.