About Rathmines

J Hanway Removals & Storage provides professional removal services throughout Rathmines and the surrounding Dublin area. Our experienced team knows the local area well and can handle moves of any size, from apartments to large family homes.

Student & Family Removals in Rathmines

Rathmines is a bustling Dublin 6 suburb popular with students, young professionals, and families. Close to city centre, colleges, and amenities, this vibrant area features Victorian terraces, purpose-built apartments, and converted period buildings. Moving in Rathmines requires understanding high-density residential areas, student housing cycles, and busy main thoroughfares.

Rathmines Property Types

Victorian Conversions: Period homes converted to flats, common on Rathmines Road Upper and surrounding streets with shared entrances and multiple occupancy.

Student Accommodation: Purpose-built student complexes near colleges with specific moving windows, management rules, and high turnover periods.

Family Terraces: Redbrick Victorian homes on quieter roads like Grosvenor Road and Leinster Road with front gardens and period features.

Modern Apartments: Recent developments with lift access, designated moving times, and building management regulations.

Rathmines Moving Services

Student Moves

Experience with high-volume student moves during August-September. We offer flexible scheduling, shared-load options, and storage solutions for student housing transitions.

Multi-Occupancy Coordination

Skilled at coordinating moves in shared houses with multiple tenants, managing overlapping move-outs and move-ins efficiently.

Period Property Handling

Protecting original features in Victorian conversions while managing narrow staircases and multiple-floor access.

Family Relocations

Supporting families moving within or to Rathmines, with understanding of local schools and residential areas.

Storage Solutions

Short and long-term storage for students between terms and families during property transitions.

Understanding Rathmines Challenges

Student Season: August-September sees exceptionally high moving activity. We maintain flexibility and capacity during peak student moving times.

Bus Routes: Major bus corridors on Rathmines Road require awareness of bus lanes, stops, and traffic patterns throughout the day.

Parking Permits: Resident and pay parking zones need coordination with Dublin City Council. We handle all permit arrangements in advance.

Multiple Occupancy: Experience coordinating shared house moves with different tenants, landlords, and overlapping move-in/out dates.

Narrow Staircases: Victorian conversions often have steep, narrow stairs requiring careful furniture maneuvering and professional techniques.

High Density: Busy residential area requires timing awareness and efficient loading/unloading to minimize disruption.

Why Rathmines Choose J Hanway

Student Moving Experts: Proven track record during peak student moving season with flexible, affordable options.

Multi-Tenant Coordination: Skilled at managing complex shared-house moving scenarios.

Flexible Service: Available for quick-turnaround moves common in rental market.

Storage Options: Convenient storage solutions for students and families during transitions.

Professional Team: Respectful of shared spaces and neighboring properties in high-density areas.

Serving Rathmines and Dublin 6

We serve Rathmines and surrounding areas including Ranelagh, Terenure, Harold's Cross, Portobello, Rathgar, and Dublin city centre.