Student Removals at Northumbria University Made Simple

We recommend booking at least two weeks ahead during the main student moving periods in late September and late June. These are our busiest times across Newcastle and demand is high. Booking early secures your preferred date and often gets you a better price.

For moves outside peak periods — such as January or April — you can usually book with a week's notice or less. Last-minute bookings are possible subject to availability, so it's always worth calling even if your plans are uncertain.

Yes, we cover long-distance student moves across the whole of the UK. Many Northumbria students head to London, Manchester, Leeds, or Edinburgh after term or graduation. We offer student removal services in London and other major cities, with competitive fixed prices for intercity routes.

We also collect from cities like Dundee, Edinburgh, and Glasgow at the start of term and bring belongings down to Newcastle. You get the same reliable service regardless of distance.

A single student room — with a bed, desk, wardrobe contents, and several boxes — typically fits comfortably in a small or medium transit van. A full shared flat clearance usually requires a large transit or a Luton van. When you request a quote, tell us exactly what you're moving and we'll recommend the right vehicle size.

There's no benefit to booking a larger van than you need, and we won't upsell you unnecessarily. Our pricing is transparent and based on actual van size used.

Absolutely. We're experienced in working with university hall check-out requirements, including tight time windows and specific access arrangements at Northumbria's managed accommodation. Let us know your check-out time when booking and we'll schedule collection to fit. We work efficiently to avoid keeping you waiting in the hall reception area longer than necessary.

If you need to store items between check-out and your next address being available, we offer flexible short-term storage as well.

Yes. Giant Van carries goods in transit insurance as standard on every job. Your belongings are covered while they're in our vehicle. We also handle everything with care — using blankets, straps, and proper packing techniques to prevent damage during transit.

If you have particularly high-value items such as musical instruments, specialist equipment, or expensive electronics, let us know when booking and we can discuss additional cover or specific handling requirements to give you extra peace of mind.

Yes, we offer a full packing service if you'd prefer not to pack yourself. Our team brings professional packing materials including boxes, bubble wrap, and packing paper, and carefully packs your belongings before loading. This is particularly useful if you're short on time before exams or deadlines. Packing services are quoted separately from the removal itself.

Many students choose to pack their own boxes to keep costs down and then just use us for the loading, transport, and unloading.

We cover all areas of Newcastle and the wider North East, including the most popular student neighbourhoods: Heaton, Jesmond, Sandyford, Shieldfield, Ouseburn, Benton, Longbenton, and the city centre itself. We're also familiar with Northumbria's specific campuses — the City Campus near Ellison Place and the Coach Lane Campus in Benton.

Beyond Newcastle, we cover Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, and wider County Durham, making us a strong choice for students at surrounding institutions too.

Pricing is based on the van size required, the distance between collection and delivery addresses, and any additional services such as packing or storage. We provide a fixed quote upfront so there are no surprise charges on the day. There are no fuel surcharges or weekend premiums hidden in the small print.

Student discounts are available — ask about our current offers when requesting your quote. We believe in transparent, fair pricing that works for student budgets.