Nationwide Crate Hire
Reusable plastic crates delivered and collected across the UK.
Removals Nationwide hires reusable plastic LC3 and IT crates across the UK, delivered to your door and collected when you are done. More home and office movers choose crates over cardboard for local moves: faster to pack, lidded, sealable and collected at no extra fuss.
LC3 crates from £2.00 per week, IT crates from £3.80 per week, all prices plus VAT. Delivery and collection priced by crate quantity and delivery location.
Free quote in under 2 minutes. UK delivery and collection. Fully insured.
Service highlights
- Fully insured removals
- Vetted moving crews
- International moving experience
- Documented claims process
- Clear written quotations
- Written service terms
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Why Hire Plastic Crates for Your Move
Reusable, Disinfected After Every Use
Each crate is properly disinfected after every hire. The same crate is reused many times, with no degradation in structural integrity between jobs.
Lidded, Waterproof and Sealable
The integral lid keeps contents protected during the move. Security locks seal the crate shut, adding an extra layer of protection for documents and valuables.
Greener Than Cardboard
No cardboard to break down, recycle or dispose of at the destination. Crates go back to us, leaving your new property clutter-free from day one.
Easy to Combine With Your Move
Crate hire is combinable with our man-and-van, house removals and office removals services. One booking, one coordinator, one managed transition.
Nationwide Crate Hire, the Greener Way to Move
The best way to reduce the environmental impact of a local move is to avoid single-use cardboard altogether. Plastic crates are reused many times. Each one is disinfected after every hire, returned to our depot and back in service for the next job. No cardboard to break down, no waste to recycle, no clutter at the destination.
Removals Nationwide hires LC3 and IT crates for London home and office moves, delivered to your address before the move and collected from the new address when you are ready. The service is available as a standalone hire or combined with any of our removal services.
For customers who do need cardboard, our packaging materials page lists boxes, bubble wrap and tape with transparent prices.
The Crates We Offer
Two crate types covering the full range of home, office and IT moves. All prices plus VAT at 20%.
Office and homeLC3 Standard Lidded Crate
80L60l x 40w x 35h cm
Files, documents, folders, books, reports and CDs. The standard choice for office moves and document-heavy relocations. Integral lid, waterproof, sealable with security locks.
Capacity
Up to ten lever arch files
Per week
£2.00
plus VAT
IT and techIT Computer Crate
165L65l x 46w x 59h cm
Desktop PCs, laptops, monitors, servers, keyboards, mice and headsets. Tough polypropylene construction provides extra protection in transit and during storage.
Capacity
Up to a 21-inch monitor, all PC sizes and peripherals
Per week
£3.80
plus VAT
Crate Hire Prices
All prices are plus VAT at 20%. Prices were confirmed on the live site and are subject to change. Contact us to confirm the current rate before ordering.
Weekly Hire Rate
| Crate type | Dimensions | Per week (plus VAT) | General use |
|---|---|---|---|
| LC3 Crate, 80 litre | 60l x 40w x 35h cm | £2.00 | Books, files, crockery |
| IT Crate, 165 litre | 65l x 46w x 59h cm | £3.80 | PCs, technical equipment, servers |
LC3 Crate, 80 litre
- Dimensions
- 60l x 40w x 35h cm
- Per week (plus VAT)
- £2.00
- General use
- Books, files, crockery
IT Crate, 165 litre
- Dimensions
- 65l x 46w x 59h cm
- Per week (plus VAT)
- £3.80
- General use
- PCs, technical equipment, servers
Delivery and Collection Charge
| Number of crates | Inside congestion zone (plus VAT) | Outside congestion zone (plus VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 or more crates | £41.00 | £30.00 |
| Fewer than 40 crates | £31.00 | £20.00 |
40 or more crates
- Inside congestion zone (plus VAT)
- £41.00
- Outside congestion zone (plus VAT)
- £30.00
Fewer than 40 crates
- Inside congestion zone (plus VAT)
- £31.00
- Outside congestion zone (plus VAT)
- £20.00
The delivery and collection fee covers one delivery before the move and one collection from the new address. Delivery and collection charges are per visit, not per crate. All prices plus VAT at 20%.
Combining crate hire with a man-and-van or office removal booking consolidates the cost into one quote.
Plastic Crates vs Cardboard Boxes
For a local London move, plastic crates outperform cardboard on almost every measure. Cardboard still suits certain situations. Use the guide below.
- Faster to pack: stackable and uniform, load the van in fewer trips
- Reusable, returned after the move, no disposal or recycling needed
- Integral lid: waterproof, sealable with security locks
- Disinfected after every use, structurally intact across many hires
- No flat-packing, no assembly, no cardboard pile at the destination
- Greener for a local move: zero single-use waste
- Better for postal or one-way long-distance moves where crate collection is not practical
- Lower upfront cost if you already own them
- Recyclable at the destination
- Wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes have no crate equivalent
- Available for immediate purchase if a last-minute move leaves no time to arrange hire
How Crate Hire Works
Request a quote
Tell us how many crates you need, your address and your move date. We confirm crate availability, delivery cost and the hire period.
Sign the terms
Signed acceptance of the offer and terms is required before any crates are dispatched. Your coordinator sends the paperwork by email.
Crates delivered
Crates arrive a week or two before your move date. You receive a delivery note listing the exact number of crates received.
Pack and prepare
Pack at your own pace. Crates stack neatly, do not shift in transit and load into the van quickly on move day.
Move day
Loaded crates go straight onto the removal vehicle. Combinable with our man-and-van, house removals and office removals services.
Crates collected
We collect from your new address on the day or up to a week or two after completion. You receive a collection note confirming crates returned.
Crate Hire for Home, Office and IT Moves
Home Moves
LC3 crates handle books, kitchen items, bathroom contents and study files. Faster to pack than boxes and no assembly required. Stack neatly in any room ready for loading.
House removals→Office Moves
Each LC3 crate holds up to ten lever arch files. Pre-labelled crates keep documents organised by desk or department, making re-stacking at the new office straightforward.
Office removals→IT and Tech Moves
IT crates hold a desktop tower, a monitor up to 21 inches, a keyboard, mouse and headset in one sealed unit. Tough polypropylene protects equipment in transit and during storage.
Small Volume Moves
A handful of LC3 crates combined with our man-and-van service covers studio and one-bedroom flat moves, storage drops or single-room clearances across London.
Man and van→Between-Home Storage
Crates stored at our Purfleet compound stack securely, stay lidded and sealable throughout the storage period, and return to your new address when you are ready.
Secure storage→International Moves
Crates are available for door-to-door international moves. Your coordinator advises on the right type and quantity and arranges delivery and collection around the move schedule.
International removals→How Many Crates Do I Need?
The number of crates you need depends on property size, how many files and books you own, and whether IT equipment is included. Use the room guide below as a starting point. An exact count is confirmed at a free pre-move survey or when you speak to your coordinator.
Home office
3 to 8 LC3 crates
Each LC3 holds up to ten lever arch files. Books and hanging files fill crates faster than loose papers.
Kitchen
4 to 8 LC3 crates
Crockery, glasses, cutlery and pantry items. A lidded crate protects breakables without additional padding.
Desktop PC workstation
1 IT crate
Holds the tower, monitor (up to 21 inches), keyboard, mouse and headset in one sealed crate.
Server room
1 to 3 IT crates per rack
Depends on rack depth and equipment size. Your coordinator advises at the survey stage.
Bookshelf (per shelf)
1 LC3 crate
Standard shelf fills one crate. Heavy books fill it faster, keep each crate liftable.
Archive storage
1 LC3 per 10 lever arch files
The confirmed capacity. Confirmed count at survey for large archive moves.
These are rough starting guides. Heavy book collections, full kitchens and large IT setups add crates quickly. Our team confirms the exact count at survey.
Combine Crate Hire With Your Move
Crate hire is combinable with every Removals Nationwide service. One coordinator manages the full job: crates delivered before, the move handled on the day, crates collected after. No separate phone calls, no separate logistics.
Fully insured service
Written quotations set out the agreed work, price and insurance terms before booking.
View Our Service StandardsCrate Hire FAQs
These two crate types cover around 90 percent of office packing requirements. Other sizes are sourced on request. Tell us your specific requirements and we confirm what is available and quote accordingly.
Yes. Crates are available for international moves. Your coordinator advises on the right type and quantity for the job. Delivery and collection are arranged around the move schedule, with delivery and collection notes to keep the inventory accurate throughout.
Crate hire is available across the UK subject to postcode and quantity. Contact us with your delivery address and we will confirm availability, delivery and collection costs.
LC3 crates are £2.00 per week, IT crates are £3.80 per week, all prices plus VAT at 20%. Delivery and collection are charged separately by crate quantity and congestion zone. See the price tables on this page for the full breakdown.
Crates are delivered a week or two before your scheduled move. Collection is arranged from your new address on move day or up to a week or two after completion. The period is flexible around your move dates. Speak to your coordinator at booking to confirm the exact timeline.
Delivery and collection are charged by the number of crates and whether the address is inside or outside the London congestion zone. You receive a delivery note listing the crates received and a collection note confirming the number returned. Both notes keep the inventory accurate.
For a local London move, plastic crates are faster to pack, reusable and leave no cardboard waste at the destination. They are lidded, waterproof and sealable. Cardboard boxes suit postal or one-way long-distance moves where return collection is not practical.
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LC3 crates from £2.00 per week, IT crates from £3.80 per week, all plus VAT. Delivered and collected across London.
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