Skip the cardboard. Hire strong reusable crates instead.
Cheaper than buying 50+ cardboard boxes — and none of the tape, flat-packing or last-minute dash to the shop. Delivered free to your door, at a time you're actually home.
- Free delivery
- From £1.50 per crate / week
- 52L — 50 x 40 x 40cm
Hire crates in four simple steps
The whole booking takes under two minutes — pick your crates, pick a date, done.
1. Choose your crates
5 to 20 crates (52L, 50x40x40cm), hired for 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 weeks.
2. Pick a delivery date
Live availability, minimum 3 days ahead.
3. We deliver free
Clean, ready-to-pack crates to your door.
4. Return or we collect
Free self-return, or we collect for £15.
Check live crate availability
We track every crate in real time, so the date you book is a date we can deliver.
Simple, all-inclusive pricing
Pay a per-crate weekly rate — and the rate drops the longer you hire. Examples below are for 12 crates.
1 week
£2.75
per crate, per week
12 crates = £33.00
2 weeks
£2.50
per crate, per week
12 crates = £60.00
Save 9% vs 1-week rate
3 weeks
£2.25
per crate, per week
12 crates = £81.00
Save 18% vs 1-week rate
4 weeks
£2.00
per crate, per week
12 crates = £96.00
Save 27% vs 1-week rate
6 weeks
£1.75
per crate, per week
12 crates = £126.00
Save 36% vs 1-week rate
8 weeks
£1.50
per crate, per week
12 crates = £144.00
Save 45% vs 1-week rate
Delivery
Free across Norwich and surrounding areas
Collection service
£15.00 flat fee, any quantity
Damaged, lost or late crate
£15.00 per crate
All crates are 52L / 50 x 40 x 40cm — the sweet spot: roomy enough to pack properly, but still easy to lift and small enough to fit in a car boot if you need to shift a few yourself.
Need more than 20 crates, or longer than 8 weeks? Contact us for a tailored quotation.
What fits in a crate?
Every crate is 52L, measuring 50 x 40 x 40cm — roomy enough for a genuinely wide range of household items, yet still easy to carry when full. Our crates are perfectly sized for:
- Books, files, and box folders
- Paperwork, documents, and office supplies
- Kitchenware — plates, bowls, pots, pans, and utensils
- Small kitchen appliances (toasters, kettles, blenders)
- Clothing, shoes, and folded linens
- Bedding and towels
- Toys, games, and children's items
- DVDs, books, and media collections
- Decorative items and ornaments (well wrapped)
- Small electronics and cables
- Non-perishable food items and store cupboard essentials
- Cleaning supplies and toiletries
- Small tools and garden accessories
Whether you're packing a home office, a kitchen, or a bedroom, one crate size handles it all — no need to think about which box goes where.
We deliver your crates free. Return them yourself for free, or we'll collect for £15.
Free delivery
Anywhere in Norwich and surrounding areas, straight to your door.
Free self-return
Bring them back yourself at the end of your hire — no charge.
£15 collection
Prefer us to come to you? One flat fee, any quantity.
Why reusable crates beat cardboard
The real alternative isn't another crate company — it's a car full of flat-packed cardboard and a weekend of taping. Faster packing, better protection, far less waste.
Reusable crates
- Strong enough to stack high without collapsing
- Waterproof and weather-resistant
- No assembly and no tape required
- Clip-shut lids protect your belongings
- Cleaned between every hire
- Reused hundreds of times — zero single-use waste
Cardboard boxes
- Bases collapse under heavy loads
- Soak through in the rain
- Every box needs building and taping
- Flimsy lids leave contents exposed
- Often second-hand and dusty
- Thrown away after one move
One Norwich Crate Hire crate can replace 100+ single-use cardboard boxes over its lifetime — and hiring a set works out cheaper than buying 50+ boxes, with none of the tape, folding, or last-minute dash to the shop.
You'll be dealing with the same person from booking to collection — not a call centre, not a different driver every time. Just someone who wants your move to go smoothly.
Packing extras
Add them during checkout and they arrive with your crates.
Bubble wrap large roll
£7.00
Brown packing tape
£3.00
Masking tape
£3.00
Fragile tape
£3.00
Essentials Pack
£12.00
Bubble wrap + brown tape + fragile tape
Our service area
We currently cover Norwich and surrounding areas, including Sprowston, Thorpe St Andrew, Costessey, Hellesdon, Cringleford, and Trowse. Free delivery applies across the whole area.
Just outside? Collection is available by enquiry and quotation.
Enquire about your area- Home moves
- Office moves
- Student moves
- DIY moving
- Short-term relocation
- Removal companies
Delivery & collection times
Weekday evenings (after 5pm) — ideal if you're home from work.
Weekends — flexible. Let us know if morning or afternoon suits you best, or if you don't mind either way, and we'll sort out the rest with you.
Delivered when you're actually home. No waiting in all day for a vague delivery window — we'll be in touch and arrange a time that genuinely works for you.
Weekend slots book up fast, as we only take a couple of visits a day. Weekday evening slots are usually easier to secure at short notice.
Free delivery across Norwich and surrounding areas. Collection service available for £15 if you'd prefer us to come to you.
Frequently asked questions
Ready for a calmer move?
Book online in under two minutes, or email us at info@norwichcratehire.co.uk.