Giga
Quick answer
How much does crate hire cost in London?
Crate hire starts from £42 for one week, delivered and collected. Larger bundles or longer hire are priced by crate count, hire dates and delivery postcode.
More about this service
Plastic crates suit books, kitchen items and office files. They stack neatly and need no tape. We plan delivery and collection around your move, and can add packing services or office removals.
Tell us how many rooms or desks you are packing, what is in them, your postcode and your hire dates. We will suggest how many crates you need and confirm stock before you book.
Giga Removals works across the UK from a London base, with clear prices, insured crews and honest advice.
Common scenarios
When do you need moving crates?
When homes and offices hire crates from us.
Books, kitchen and garage items packed in sturdy plastic crates instead of soft boxes.
HomesDesk contents, files and stationery in labelled crates for a faster office move.
OfficeShort hire timed with packing day and moving day, with delivery and collection planned.
PackingStudio and 1-bed flats using a crate bundle instead of last-minute cardboard.
FlatsCrates carry weight better than thin boxes. Good for records, tools and files.
HeavySmaller bundles can often be arranged quickly by email, if we have stock.
FastWhat you can hire
Moving crates and related kit
Email us for current stock and sizes.
- Plastic moving crates for books and kitchen items
- Office crate hire for files and desk contents
- Packing crates timed with packing day
- Delivery and collection to your door
All 8 items
- Crate bundles for house and flat moves
- Stackable crates that protect contents better than soft boxes
- Drop-offs in Ilford, Stratford, Croydon and across London
- Collection after your move on the agreed date
Step by step
How crate hire London works
Delivery, a packing window and collection, planned around your move dates.
- 1Share inventory & dates
Send room or desk counts, what you are packing, photos and your hire dates.
Books, files, kitchenware and clothes pack differently, so photos give a better count than room numbers alone. - 2Confirm quantity and address
We check stock, suggest a quantity and price the delivery, hire period and collection.
- 3Crates delivered
Crates arrive in time for your packing window.
- 4Pack and move
Use them with your own team, or with a Giga Removals packing or removals booking.
- 5Collection
We collect the empty crates on the agreed date.
Choose crates, cardboard boxes or both
It depends on what you are packing, how heavy it is and how long it stays packed.
Best for books, files, kitchenware and anything that needs neat stacking.
Fine for light soft goods, items you will keep packed after the move, or addresses outside our collection route.
Crates for heavy items, boxes or wardrobe cartons for clothes, bedding and slower unpacking.
Specifications
Delivery & transport specifications
| Max weight payload | Up to 1,000kg (Luton) / 250kg single item |
| Crew size | 1 to 2 movers |
| Vehicles | Transit van / Luton van |
| Handling kit | Trolleys, blankets, secure straps |
| Assessment method | Email photos & postcodes |
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Quote requirements
What to send us for a delivery quote
For a fast price, send us:
- Addresses: Delivery and collection postcodes.
- Item details: What you are packing, with photos.
- Stairs check: Any stairs or lifts at either end?
Transparent pricing
Crate hire prices London
Crate hire starts from £42 for one week, delivered and collected. Larger bundles and longer hire are priced by email. Your price confirms the number of crates and the hire dates.
Home
Small crate bundle
From £42
One week, delivered and collected. For studios and part-room packs.
- Reusable plastic crates
- Delivery available
- Collection planned
Most booked
Office crate hire
Priced by count
Desk and file moves with labelled crates, priced by crate count.
- Office-ready crates
- Count-based price
- Business addresses
Full move
Full move crate plan
Fixed quote
Bigger bundles for houses and flats, timed with packing day and moving day.
- Larger crate counts
- Packing add-on option
- Fixed hire window
No deposit. Clear price before delivery.
What's included in the price
Delivery and collection are shown in your price, so nothing is added later.
- Reusable plastic moving crates from current stock
- Delivery to your address on the agreed date
- Collection after the hire period, when included
- Advice on how many crates you need
Everything included
- Optional packing help through packing services
- Timed with your house, flat or office move
- Clear hire dates before delivery
- Email and chat support during the hire
Where we operate
Moving crates across London
We deliver and collect crates across London, including Ilford, Stratford, Hackney, Croydon, Islington and West London. Moving elsewhere in the UK? Ask us. See all areas.
Crates for home moves and for office desk clear-downs, with the same delivery and collection process.
Add packing services so the crates are filled and labelled before the van arrives.
Local tip
Order crates a few days before packing day so you are not rushing. Email a crate count or room photos for a quick price.
For a home, we work out the crate count from your rooms and what is in them. For an office, we work it out from desks, files, teams and the order you are moving in. Either way, you can add packing services so the crates are filled and labelled before the van arrives.
Removal crates
Plastic removal crate hire near you
Removal crate hire in London means lidded plastic crates dropped at your door before the move and picked up once you have unpacked. Plastic crates stack safely in the van, keep out rain on the doorstep and do not split on the stairs the way wet cardboard can.
Looking for crate hire near you? We deliver to homes and offices in every London borough. Tell us your postcode and move date, and we will confirm the delivery and collection days. Crate hire starts from £42 for one week, delivered and collected.
Why Giga Removals
Why choose Giga Removals
Clear prices, insured crews and plans made in advance, so moving day stays organised.
- Clear, upfront prices
Checked from your photos before we arrive. Nothing added on the day.
- Right van and crew
Crew, blankets and access planning matched to your inventory.
- Insured on every job
£10,000 goods-in-transit cover on every booking.
- No weekend or evening premium
Same rates seven days a week, 8am–10pm. No bank-holiday premium and no ULEZ charge.
- UK-wide
Local and long-distance moves from our London base.
- Honest alternatives
If cardboard, packing help or a smaller bundle makes more sense, we say so before you book.
Need a clear crate hire quote?
Email your postcode, dates and photos and we will confirm the price and timing before you book.
Before you book
Four things to check before you book
Have these ready and booking takes two minutes, and the day runs to time.
- A rough box and furniture count
- Collection and return dates
- Parking close to the door
- Floor and lift at the collection address
FAQs
Crate hire questions answered
Common questions about renting moving crates. Email us for current stock.
From £42 for one week, delivered and collected. Bigger bundles are priced by quantity, hire length and delivery postcode. Send your dates, an inventory or room photos, and say whether you need delivery, collection or packing, so everything is in one price.
Yes, subject to stock and route. We agree delivery and return dates around your packing and moving days before we confirm the booking.
Yes, for files, desk contents and stationery. Tell us the number of desks or teams, the building access and your move dates so delivery and collection fit the office move.
Yes. We confirm current stock and sizes when we price your hire. Plastic crates are best for heavy items that need neat stacking.
Yes. Add packing services so the crates are filled and labelled before loading. We can line up packing day, the crate hire and your move.
We deliver and collect across East, North, South, West and Central London. For moves elsewhere in the UK, ask us. Availability depends on quantity, stock, dates and postcode.
It depends on what each room holds, not just the number of bedrooms. Send room photos or a list of books, kitchenware, files and other heavy items, and we will suggest a quantity and confirm stock before you book.
Plastic crates stack neatly and suit books, files and kitchenware. Cardboard still works for light soft goods or things that will stay packed, so a mix is often best.
