How moving box hire works, from delivery to collection
The whole process, with no surprises hiding in the small print.
If you have only ever used cardboard, hiring boxes sounds like it might be more hassle. It is considerably less. Here is exactly what happens and when.
How moving box hire works, start to finish
You order
Pick the package that matches the home or office you are leaving, choose a delivery date and a collection date, and confirm.
We deliver
Boxes arrive stacked on a dolly, with contents cards included, at the address you are packing up. Nothing to assemble.
You pack
Fill them, label the contents cards, stack them out of the way. They hold weight, so the heavy items go in a box rather than in a bin bag.
You move
Wheel the stack out on the dolly. Crushproof and waterproof means they survive a van and an Irish afternoon.
We collect
Empty them at the new address, leave them stacked, and we take them back on the date you choose.
Included as standard
A dolly
One trip instead of six.
Contents cards
Slot them into the box so you know what is inside without opening it.
Delivery and collection
Both ends of the job, to two different addresses.
The things people worry about
“What if my move date changes?”
They often do. Tell us and we will shift the delivery or collection.
“What if I break one?”
Wear and tear is expected. Genuine damage is covered by the hire terms, which are written in plain English rather than legalese.
“Is it more expensive than cardboard?”
Cardboard has a price too, plus the time spent collecting it and the job of getting rid of it afterwards. Compare the full picture, not just the sticker. See cardboard boxes vs moving box hire side by side.
What to know before you hire moving boxes
Understanding how moving box hire works makes the planning easier. Order about a week before your move, then choose a delivery date and a collection date. The boxes arrive on a dolly with contents cards at the address you are packing up, and we collect them from your new address once you have unpacked.
Hire periods can be extended, and if your move date changes, tell us and we will shift the delivery or collection. Pack heavy items low and lighter ones on top, and keep each box to something you can lift comfortably. The manual handling guidance from the HSA has useful tips on lifting safely.
Start your order →More questions about the process
Do I need to be home for delivery?
How many boxes fit in a car?
Can I extend the hire period?
Do the boxes stack when full?
That is the whole process
No hidden steps and no surprise second delivery charge. Pick your dates and we will take it from there.