Packing & Unpacking in London

London packing services that stop damage before it starts

Most goods-in-transit insurance policies treat owner-packed boxes very differently from boxes packed by your removals crew. Standard policies typically exclude breakage cover for items the customer packed themselves, or limit liability to as little as £40 per item. Items our team packs are covered in full under our policy. That distinction matters when you're moving a kitchen full of crockery or artwork you can't replace. According to Compare My Move, the average professional packing service costs around £387 in the UK, which is a fraction of what replacing damaged belongings would cost.

Full pack, part pack or materials only

Book a full pack and our team arrives the day before your move, works through every room, and leaves a home where every box is labelled by contents and destination room. Fragile crockery, framed pictures, wine glasses, electronics: all wrapped, layered and secured before they go in the van. Or book a part pack for just the rooms you'd rather leave to us. Kitchens and fragiles are where most people want help, and we can do exactly that. We also supply quality packing materials on their own if you'd prefer to self-pack but want proper boxes, not whatever was in the back of a supermarket.

What we pack with and why it matters

Double-walled boxes for heavy items: books, dishes, kitchen equipment. Single-walled medium boxes for general household contents. Wardrobe boxes with hanging rails so clothes go in on hangers and arrive crease-free at the other end. Acid-free tissue paper for crockery and ceramics. Bubble wrap for lamps, mirrors and larger fragiles. Furniture blankets for items that won't go in a box. If you'd like packing combined with your removal in a single co-ordinated job, our packers and movers service handles everything from start to finish.

Unpacking at the other end

BAR member removal firms complete more than 250,000 UK home moves every year, and the thing customers say again and again is that unpacking is the part that drags on for weeks. Boxes sit in the spare room for months. We can unpack everything at your new home, dispose of all the packaging, and leave your rooms set up and usable on move day. Or just the kitchen and bedrooms if that's all you need. It's available as an optional extra when you book your packing service.

What affects the cost?

The number of rooms, how many fragile and specialist items you have, and whether you want the full house or just certain rooms packed are the main factors. A three-bed family home with a full kitchen of crockery takes a team a full day. A one-bed flat with just the kitchen and pictures takes a few hours. We quote based on a real assessment of your move, not a standard rate card, so you know exactly what you're paying before we start.

Guide prices

These starting rates give a realistic sense of what you'd pay. Every job is quoted individually before you confirm, so the price is fixed from the outset.

All prices include VAT at 20%. Materials delivery is free with a move or on orders over £84, otherwise £24. Get a free fixed quote tailored to your exact requirements.

What’s included

• Trained, experienced packers who pack every day, not general movers
• Double-walled boxes, wardrobe boxes and specialist containers included as standard
• Bubble wrap, acid-free tissue paper and furniture blankets included in the price
• Every box labelled with contents and destination room before it leaves your home
• Fragile and specialist items handled correctly at every stage
• Goods-in-transit cover and £5m public liability insurance as standard

Optional extras

• Unpacking service at your new home
• Packaging disposal and recycling after unpacking
• Same-day packing materials delivery only
• Specialist wrapping for artwork, mirrors and antiques