Halls, HMOs & term-time moves

Student Removals for Halls, HMOs and Term-Time Moves

Halls of residence, HMOs, and shared houses on the same street. Giant Van moves students in and out on the tight dates term time gives you, with drivers who know how to handle stairwells, fire doors, and shared corridors.

Built for halls, HMOs and the last week of term

Most students move out in the same few days. Halls close for the summer on a fixed date, so everyone on your corridor is trying to book a van at once. Shared houses and HMOs bring their own rules too, from narrow stairwells to shared bins and limited parking. Giant Van books term-time slots early and sends drivers who already know your building's access rules, so you are not left waiting for the lift with everyone else.

What makes term-time moves different

Halls close for the summer on one fixed date for everyone
Every flat on your corridor tries to book a van the same week
Narrow stairwells, fire doors and shared corridors slow loading down
Parking permits and loading bays are often limited near student blocks

Getting ready to move out of halls

A little planning before moving day keeps your deposit safe and your move quick. Here is what to sort first.

Photograph your room and note any existing damage before you pack

Empty and defrost your mini-fridge the night before you move

Return your key or fob by the date in your accommodation contract

Decide what travels home with you and what goes into storage

Book your removal slot early. The last week of term fills up fast

Find student removals near your city

Giant Van covers halls, HMOs and shared student houses in 160 UK towns and cities. Pick your city for local prices and driver availability.

Aberdeen Aberystwyth Ashford Aylesbury Ayr Bangor Barnsley Basildon Bath Bedford Belfast Berkshire Birkenhead Birmingham Blackburn Blackpool Bolton Bournemouth Brighton Bristol Bury Cambridge Canterbury Cardiff Carlisle Chatham Chelmsford Cheltenham Cheshire Chester Chesterfield Coatbridge Colchester Corby Cornwall Coventry Crawley Darlington Dartford Derby Devon Doncaster Dorset Dover Dudley Dundee East Kilbride Eastbourne Edinburgh Essex Exeter Falkirk Farnborough Folkestone Gateshead Glasgow Gloucester Gravesend Grimsby Guildford Hamilton Hampshire Harrogate Hartlepool Hastings Hemel Hempstead Hereford Hertfordshire High Wycombe Huddersfield Hull Inverness Ipswich Kent Kettering Kidderminster Kilmarnock Kirkcaldy Lancaster Leamington Spa Leeds Leicester Lincoln Liverpool Livingston London Loughborough Luton Maidenhead Maidstone Manchester Mansfield Margate Middlesbrough Milton Keynes Motherwell Newbury Newcastle Newport Norfolk Northampton Norwich Nottingham Oldham Oxford Paisley Perth Peterborough Plymouth Poole Portsmouth Preston Reading Redditch Rochdale Rochester Rotherham Rugby Salford Scarborough Scunthorpe Sevenoaks Sheffield Slough Somerset South Shields Southampton Southend St Albans Stafford Staffordshire Stevenage Stirling Stockport Stockton Stoke Sunderland Surrey Sussex Swansea Swindon Tamworth Taunton Telford Tonbridge Torquay Truro Wakefield Walsall Warrington Watford Wellingborough Wigan Wiltshire Winchester Woking Wolverhampton Worcester Wrexham York

Student removals by university

Look up your university for removals built around your campus, halls and term dates.

Birkbeck University of London Birmingham City University Bournemouth University Brunel University London Cardiff University City University London Coventry University Goldsmiths University of London Imperial College London Kings College London Leeds Beckett University London Metropolitan University London South Bank University Loughborough University Middlesex University Newcastle University Northumbria University Nottingham Trent University Oxford Brookes University Soas University of London St Georges University of London University College London University of Birmingham University of Bristol University of Derby University of East London University of Essex University of Exeter University of Glasgow University of Hertfordshire University of Leicester University of Lincoln University of Nottingham University of Oxford University of Sheffield University of Southampton University of Stirling University of Surrey

Student removals: frequently asked questions

How much does a student removal cost for one room?

A single room move usually costs less than a full house removal, since it is a smaller load that takes less time to load and unload. Giant Van gives you one fixed price once you tell us your room size and moving dates, so you know the cost before you book. Sharing a booking with a flatmate can bring the price down further.

Can I store my things over the summer between terms?

Yes. Many students clear their room at the end of term but do not want to carry everything home. Giant Van can collect your boxes and store them until you move back in September. Ask for a storage quote alongside your removal quote so both are covered in one booking.

What do I need to do before moving out of halls?

Check your room for damage and take photos before you pack, since this protects your deposit. Empty and defrost any mini-fridge, and return your key or fob by the date in your accommodation contract. Book your removal early, since the last week of term is the busiest week of the year for student moves.

Do you move HMOs and shared houses, not just halls?

Yes. Giant Van moves students out of university halls, private HMOs, and shared houses across the UK. Our drivers are used to narrow stairwells, shared bins, and limited parking on student streets, so your move stays quick and careful whichever type of accommodation you are in.

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One fixed price for halls, HMOs and shared houses. Book your term-time moving slot in under 60 seconds.

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