Student Removals for the University of Leicester

For moves during peak periods — late September (freshers' week) and June to July (end of academic year) — we recommend booking at least two to three weeks ahead. Outside these peak windows, one week is usually sufficient. Same-day bookings are available subject to van capacity, so it's always worth calling even at short notice.

The earlier you book, the more flexibility you have over your preferred time slot.

Yes. We cover the full range of University of Leicester student accommodation, including the College Court and Opal Court residences in Oadby, on-campus halls on University Road, and privately rented student houses across Clarendon Park, Stoneygate, and the city centre.

Our drivers are familiar with the parking arrangements at each site and will confirm access details with you when you book.

Absolutely. Many of our Leicester student moves are single-room or partial loads — a bed frame, a few boxes, and a wardrobe, for example. We offer small van options priced accordingly, so you're not paying for space you don't need.

If you're sharing a house and only need your room moved, just describe what you have when you request a quote and we'll match the right vehicle to your load.

Yes. All Giant Van moves include goods-in-transit insurance as standard. This covers your belongings against damage or loss during loading, transit, and unloading. We recommend photographing valuable or fragile items before the move begins as a precaution.

If you have high-value items such as musical instruments or specialist equipment, let us know in advance so we can handle them with appropriate care.

Yes. We offer a full packing service where our crew arrives early and packs everything systematically — labelled by room, protected with wrapping where needed. This is popular with students who are short on time at the end of term or who want to reduce the risk of breakages. Packing boxes and materials are included in the packing service price.

Alternatively, you can order boxes and supplies from us separately and pack yourself.

We understand that student plans change. You can amend your booking date or time up to 48 hours before your move at no charge. Cancellations made more than 48 hours in advance receive a full refund. You pay in full when you book — there's no deposit and nothing to pay on the day.

We'll always work with you rather than against you.

Yes, intercity moves are a core part of what we do. We run routes from Leicester to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Bristol, and beyond. Graduating students often need to move home or straight into a new job location, and our fixed-price long-distance quotes make budgeting straightforward.

A two-person crew is standard on all long-distance moves, and we can accommodate loading the night before for very early departure times.

Getting a quote takes under three minutes. Use our online quote tool, enter your collection and delivery postcodes, describe what you're moving (number of boxes, large furniture items, and so on), and select your preferred date. You'll receive a fixed price instantly.

If your move is more complex — multiple stops, storage required, or specialist items — message our team in the live chat directly and we'll build a bespoke quote for you.