Do you handle school and university relocations?
Yes. Daley & Co relocate schools, colleges and university departments, working almost entirely within holiday periods so teaching is unaffected. Laboratory and workshop equipment, libraries, IT suites and archives each need different handling, and we label by destination room so a department reopens rather than unpacks. We hold the insurance and safeguarding requirements that working on an education site involves.
Overview
School & Education Moves
The education sector has its own unique moving requirements — from students moving into halls of residence for the first time, to boarding schools managing end-of-term clearances, to universities relocating entire departments. Daley & Co has extensive experience working with educational institutions and students across the North West, providing flexible, affordable, and professional moving services timed around academic calendars.
What's Included
- Student home-to-halls and halls-to-home moves
- Boarding school end-of-term and beginning-of-term services
- University department and library relocations
- Flexible scheduling around academic term dates
- Affordable student move packages
- Storage solutions for students between terms
Student Moves: Home to Halls and Back Again
Moving to university for the first time is a significant milestone, and the logistics can be overwhelming for students and parents alike. Daley & Co’s student move service takes the stress out of the process. We collect from the family home, transport everything safely to the university halls or student accommodation, and carry items to the correct floor and room. At the end of term, we reverse the process — or move belongings into our secure storage facility until the next academic year begins. Our student packages are designed to be affordable and flexible, with transparent pricing and no hidden charges. We serve universities across the North West including Manchester, Bolton, Salford, Lancaster, and Liverpool.
Boarding School Logistics
Boarding schools face unique logistical challenges at the start and end of each term, with dozens or hundreds of students needing their belongings moved simultaneously. Daley & Co works with boarding schools to manage these peak periods efficiently. We can collect from dormitories, label and inventory each student’s belongings, transport items to family homes across the UK, and store belongings for international students who cannot take everything home. Our service includes coordination with school housemasters and matrons, adherence to school safeguarding policies, and flexible scheduling to work around the school’s timetable. We currently work with several independent schools across the North West and Midlands.
University Department and Library Relocations
University department moves involve complex logistics including sensitive laboratory equipment, extensive library collections, IT infrastructure, and academic archives. Daley & Co has experience relocating entire university departments, working with estates teams and academic staff to plan moves that minimise disruption to teaching and research. Library moves require specialist book trolleys, sequential loading to maintain catalogue order, and careful handling of rare and fragile volumes. Laboratory moves may involve hazardous materials, calibrated instruments, and items requiring specific environmental conditions. We provide detailed project plans, risk assessments, and dedicated project managers for institutional moves.
Storage Between Terms
Our student storage service provides a convenient and affordable solution for students who need to store belongings between academic terms. We collect from your student accommodation at the end of term, transport items to our secure storage facility, and deliver them back to your new accommodation at the start of the next term. Storage is containerised and individually allocated — your belongings are not mixed with other students’ items. Pricing is transparent and competitive, with no minimum term and no hidden fees. This service is particularly popular with international students who cannot take all their belongings home during holidays.
Pricing Guide
School & Education Move Pricing
Student and education move pricing is designed to be affordable and transparent. We offer fixed-price packages for standard student moves and bespoke quotations for institutional projects. Below are indicative prices for common education moves.
Student Move (Home to Halls, Local)
From approximately £150–£350. Collection, transport, and delivery to room. Packing materials available separately.
Student Move (Home to Halls, National)
From approximately £350–£700. Longer-distance moves with full door-to-room service.
Student Storage (Per Term)
From approximately £100–£250 per term. Includes collection, storage, and redelivery.
Boarding School End-of-Term (Per Student)
From approximately £200–£500. Collection from dormitory and delivery to family home.
University Department Relocation
From approximately £5,000–£25,000+. Full project management, specialist equipment handling, and phased move.
Library Move (Per 1,000 Volumes)
From approximately £800–£1,500. Sequential loading, specialist trolleys, and catalogue-order delivery.
All prices are indicative, exclude VAT, insurance, and insurance premium tax (IPT), and are subject to a free home survey. Final pricing is confirmed following survey and includes a full breakdown of all applicable charges.
How It Works
Our process, step by step.
Booking & Planning
We work around your academic calendar to schedule the move at the most convenient time. Student moves can be booked online or by phone.
Packing Support
We supply packing materials and can provide a packing service for students who need assistance. All items are labelled and inventoried.
The Move
Our crew collects from your current address and delivers to your new room or property. We carry items to the correct floor and room.
Storage Between Terms
If you need to store belongings between terms, our containerised storage is available at competitive student rates.
Why Choose Us
The Daley & Co difference.
Academic Calendar Expertise
We understand the pressures of move-in and move-out weekends at universities and boarding schools. Our scheduling is designed to work around these peak periods.
Student-Friendly Pricing
We offer competitive student move packages that are transparent and affordable. No hidden charges, no surprises.
Institutional Experience
We have worked with universities, boarding schools, and colleges across the North West on department moves, library relocations, and estate management projects.
Verified Customer Reviews
What our customers say.
“Very nice gentlemen. Would not hesistate to use again the company.”
“Helpful and friendly guys - Moved everything without complaint or issue.”
“Very Good!”
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