Packaging and Unpacking Service
Moving home in London and need help with the packing? Our packaging and unpacking service provides practical support for packing belongings safely before a move and unpacking them at the new property.
Whether you need a full home packed, selected rooms or fragile items packed, or help unpacking boxes at the destination, the service can be arranged around the size of your move and the amount of belongings involved.
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Packaging and Unpacking Services
Packing is often the most time-consuming part of a move, and poor packing is one of the main causes of damage in transit. Our packaging and unpacking service covers the main stages of the work, from supplying or preparing packing materials and packing belongings room by room, to unpacking boxes and placing items in the required rooms at the destination.
The service can be booked on its own or as part of a house, flat, office, or furniture removal. The level of support can be tailored to the size of your property and the amount of belongings being moved.
What Does Packaging and Unpacking Include?
Depending on your requirements, the service can include:
Full-Home Packing
Packing the contents of a whole property, room by room, ahead of moving day.
Part Packing
Packing selected rooms, cupboards, or categories of belongings where full packing is not required.
Fragile-Only Packing
Packing fragile, delicate, or valuable items with suitable protective materials.
Kitchen Packing
Packing kitchenware, crockery, glassware, utensils, and small appliances.
Wardrobe and Clothes Packing
Packing clothes, bedding, towels, and wardrobe contents.
Unpacking at the Destination
Unpacking boxes at the new property and placing items in the required rooms.
Room-by-Room Labelling
Labelling boxes clearly with their contents and the room they belong in.
Furniture Protection and Wrapping
Wrapping and protecting furniture with suitable covers and moving blankets.
Packing Materials and Supplies
Boxes, tape, and protective materials, which can be discussed when you request your quote.
Packing for Storage
Packing belongings securely for transportation to, and storage in, a storage facility.
The exact service depends on your moving requirements. Providing details about the property size, number of rooms, and amount of belongings helps the team plan the work and allow enough time for packing and unpacking.
Packing Room by Room
Packing room by room keeps belongings organised and makes unpacking much easier. Boxes are packed according to the room they come from and labelled clearly, so they can be placed in the correct rooms at the new property.
Before packing begins, it can help to:
- Decide what is moving, what is staying, and what can be disposed of
- Separate essential items that you will need immediately
- Empty cupboards, drawers, and wardrobes
- Keep important documents and valuables with you
- Tell the team about fragile, heavy, or awkward belongings
Starting with rooms that are used least, such as spare bedrooms and storage areas, and leaving everyday essentials until last, can make the packing process more manageable.
Protecting Fragile and Valuable Items
Fragile items need particular care during packing and transportation. Glassware, crockery, mirrors, ornaments, artwork, and electronics can all be damaged if they are packed without suitable protection.
Fragile items should be packed separately and clearly identified. Suitable protective materials, such as wrapping, padding, and dividers, can be used where required, and boxes containing fragile items should be labelled so they can be handled and loaded appropriately.
Let the team know about particularly delicate, valuable, heavy, or awkward belongings before the move so suitable arrangements can be made.
Unpacking and Settling In
Unpacking support can make the first days in a new property much easier. Boxes can be unpacked in the required rooms, with items placed on surfaces, in cupboards, or in the agreed areas.
Unpacking can be arranged as:
- Full unpacking of all boxes at the destination
- Unpacking selected rooms, such as the kitchen and bedrooms
- Unpacking essential items first, with the rest left packed and labelled
Where agreed, used packing materials can be collected or removed once unpacking is complete. Tell the team what level of unpacking support you need when requesting your quote so enough time can be allowed.
Packing for Storage
Belongings going into storage need to be packed securely, as they may be handled more than once and stored for a longer period. Boxes should be sturdy, properly closed, and labelled, and furniture should be protected with suitable covers where required.
Packing for storage can include:
- Sturdy boxes packed and labelled by contents
- Furniture wrapped and protected
- Fragile items packed separately
- An inventory of what is going into storage
- Items grouped so they can be found again easily
Let the team know whether belongings are going into storage when requesting your quote, so packing and labelling can be planned accordingly.
Packaging and Unpacking Costs
The cost of a packaging and unpacking service in London depends on the amount of belongings and the level of support required. There is no single price that applies to every property because each job involves different numbers of rooms, amounts of belongings, and packing requirements.
The main factors that can affect the cost include:
- Size of the property
- Number of rooms
- Amount of belongings
- Fragile or valuable items
- Packing materials required
- Number of packers
- Time required for packing and unpacking
- Furniture protection requirements
- Storage or additional services
- Moving date and availability
For a more accurate quote, provide your property details, number of rooms, approximate amount of belongings, and whether you need packing, unpacking, or both.
How It Works
1. Tell Us What Needs Packing
Provide details of your property, the rooms and belongings involved, whether you need packing, unpacking, or both, and your preferred dates so the work can be planned properly.
2. Get Your Quote
The information provided is used to assess the materials, number of packers, and time required. You can then receive a quote based on the specific job.
3. We Pack and Label Your Belongings
The team packs your belongings room by room, using suitable protective materials where required, and labels each box clearly with its contents and destination room.
4. We Unpack and Place Your Items
At the new property, boxes are unpacked in the required rooms and items are placed in the agreed areas, with used packing materials collected where agreed.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost depends on the size of the property, number of rooms, amount of belongings, packing materials, number of packers, time required, and any additional services. A quote based on your specific requirements will give you a more accurate price.
Yes. Full-home packing can be arranged, with belongings packed room by room ahead of moving day. Part packing for selected rooms or items is also available.
Packing materials and supplies can be discussed when you request your quote. Tell us what you already have and what you need so the service can be planned accordingly.
Yes. Fragile, delicate, and valuable items can be packed with suitable protective materials. Tell us about these items before the move so appropriate arrangements can be made.
The time required depends on the size of the property, the amount of belongings, and the number of packers. Providing property and inventory details when requesting your quote helps the team allow enough time.
Yes. Unpacking support can be arranged, from essential items and selected rooms to full unpacking of all boxes at the destination.
Yes. Belongings can be packed securely for transportation to and storage in a storage facility, with boxes labelled and furniture protected where required.
Arrangements for access and supervision should be confirmed when booking. Tell us about any access requirements or timing restrictions when requesting your quote.
Short-notice packing may be possible depending on availability. Contact us with your property details and preferred dates to check availability.
Get a Packaging and Unpacking Quote
Make your move easier with a packing and unpacking service planned around your property, your belongings, and your moving date.
Request your free packaging and unpacking quote today and provide your property details, number of rooms, approximate amount of belongings, and whether you need packing, unpacking, or both. You can also call us on +447877870057 to discuss your requirements.