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Student moves in Norwich, sorted.

Moving out of halls, between shared houses or home for the summer? We'll load up your things, move them safely and get you in on time, with no need to borrow a parent's car.

  • Halls, shared houses and end-of-term moves
  • UEA, NUA and anywhere across Norwich
  • A clear price agreed before moving day

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What we move

Everything you've collected since freshers'.

A year at uni builds up a surprising amount of stuff. Boxes, bags, a desk chair, a mini fridge and the bike you never used. We'll fit it in the van and get it where it's going.

Moving with housemates? Book one van and split the cost between you.

Boxes & bags

Clothes, books, kitchen stuff and everything else, packed and loaded.

Furniture

Desks, chairs, bookcases and bed frames from shared houses.

Small appliances

Mini fridges, microwaves and TVs.

Bikes & sports kit

Bikes and kit loaded safely.

Whole house moves

Moving a whole house of housemates in one go.

Getting rid of things

Anything you don't want to take, taken away responsibly.

Want to know what your move would cost?

When students call us

Every term, someone's moving.

These are the moves we do most often around Norwich.

Moving out of halls

End of first year and into a shared house.

Between shared houses

Moving the whole house, or just your room, to a new place.

Home for the summer

Taking your things home, wherever in the region that is.

Into storage

Taking your things to storage over the summer.

Graduating

Moving out for good after graduation.

Moving to Norwich

Getting into your new place at the start of term.

A student move in progress in Norwich
UEA & NUAAnd across Norwich
Split the costWith housemates
Stress-free moves

No borrowed cars, no ten trips.

Get everything moved in one go, by people who move furniture every week.

  • Usually one trip

    Most student moves fit in a single van load.

  • Split it with housemates

    Moving together? One booking, shared between you.

  • Booked around your tenancy

    We'll work to your move-out and move-in dates.

  • Careful with your things

    Loaded properly and carried in at the other end.

Book your move
How it works

Booked, packed, moved.

Simple, quick and booked around your dates.

  1. Get in touch

    Tell us the date, both addresses and roughly how much stuff.

  2. Clear price

    You get a clear price and a time slot. No hidden costs.

  3. Pack up

    Get your things into boxes and bags before we arrive.

  4. We load and move

    We do the lifting and get it all there safely.

  5. In on time

    Carried in at the other end, ready for the new term.

Why Canary

Local, reliable and properly looked after.

We're not a franchise or a call centre. When you ring, you speak to the family who'll turn up and do the job.

  1. 01

    A local family team

    Based in Norwich and working across Norfolk and Suffolk for over 20 years.

  2. 02

    Clear, fixed prices

    One agreed price before we start, with nothing added on the day.

  3. 03

    Unwanted items taken away

    As licensed waste carriers, we can take away anything you don't want to keep.

Pricing

A clear price before moving day.

We price each move on how much stuff there is, how far it's going and access at each end. You'll get a clear, fixed price up front.

What affects the price

How much stuff

One room or a whole house.

Distance

Across Norwich, or further afield.

Access

Stairs, lifts and parking at halls and houses.

Timing

End-of-term dates are popular, so book early.

Getting ready

A few things that make it quicker.

Get these sorted and moving day will be quick and painless.

Getting a quick quote

Send us these and we'll come back with a price, often the same day.

  • Photos of your room with everything in it
  • Both addresses, and which floor
  • Your move-out and move-in dates
  • Whether housemates are sharing the van
WhatsApp your photos

Before moving day

A short checklist so nothing gets left behind.

  • Pack everything into boxes or strong bags
  • Check your halls' rules on vans and parking
  • Defrost your fridge the night before
  • Keep keys, ID and chargers with you
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Reviews

Trusted by Norfolk families.

5.0Google reviews
“Amazing service from start to finish. Prompt, reliable and very reasonable, will definitely recommend to others.”
SBStuart ButtifantMay 2025
“Very efficient and on time, great value also. Richard and his daughter who came were professional and friendly.”
MCMalcolm ColdicottJune 2025
“Friendly, efficient and very tidy.”
JHJohn HolmesOctober 2025
“Excellent service from start to finish!”
ABAlex BreivoAugust 2025

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Areas we cover

Based in Norwich. Working right across Norfolk & Suffolk.

If your job is big enough we'll happily travel further across East Anglia. Not sure if we cover you? Just ask.

North SeaThe WashSuffolkNorwich · Our baseWymondhamDerehamAylshamWroxhamAcleGreat YarmouthLowestoftCromerNorth WalshamAttleboroughDissSwaffhamFakenhamHoltBecclesBungayThetford
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Student Relocations FAQs

Your questions, answered.

Can't see your question? We're happy to talk it through, no obligation.

01603 208 772 Email usSee all our FAQs
How much does a student move cost?

It depends on how much you're moving, how far and access at both ends. Send us a few photos of your room and both addresses and we'll give you a clear, fixed price.

Can we share a van with housemates?

Yes. One booking can cover the whole house, and you can split the cost between you.

Do you move to and from UEA and NUA accommodation?

Yes, we move students to and from UEA and NUA accommodation and houses all over Norwich. Check your halls' rules on vehicle access and move-out times.

Can you take my things home outside Norwich?

Yes. Give us the address and we'll quote for it.

Can you take away things I don't want to move?

Yes. We're licensed waste carriers, so we can take away anything you don't want to move and dispose of it responsibly.

When should I book?

End-of-term weekends are popular, so book as early as you can.

Which areas do you cover?

We're based in Norwich and cover the whole of Norfolk and north Suffolk. For larger jobs we'll travel further across East Anglia.

Get in touch

Moving at the end of term? Let's get you booked.

Call, WhatsApp or send the form. We'll come back to you quickly with a clear, fixed price.

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