Packing Service

Why Hire Packing Services through BookAMover?

✅ Full or Partial Packing Options – from a single room to your entire house, tailored to your needs.
✅ Trained & Insured Professionals – vetted movers with Goods-in-Transit insurance for peace of mind.
✅ Efficiency – your belongings will be packed within a few hours.
✅ Save time & up to 30% by comparing like-for-like offers
✅ Nationwide coverage across the UK

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How Much Do Packing Services Cost in London?

Packing prices depend on property size, number of items, and the level of service. Here’s what you can expect when hiring a team of two professional packers:

• 1-Bedroom Flat: 2–3 hours | from £90–£135

• 2-Bedroom Home: 3–5 hours | from £135–£225

• 3-Bedroom House: 5–8 hours | from £225–£360

• 4-Bedroom House: 8–12 hours | from £360–£540+

🎯 What Can You Expect From a Professional Packing Service?

Packing yourself can take days and leave you worrying if things are secure. Professional packers, on the other hand, bring skill, speed, and specialist materials that make the process far safer and more efficient. Here’s how they do it better:

• Use of Specialist Materials
  Instead of supermarket boxes or reused cartons, packers provide industry-standard boxes, bubble wrap, wardrobe cartons, and furniture covers. This ensures fragile and bulky items are fully protected — something DIY packing often overlooks.

• Safe Handling of Fragile Items
  Professional packers are trained to wrap and cushion delicate items like glassware, artwork, antiques, and TVs. They use foam sheets, anti-crush paper, and double-walled boxes, reducing the risk of breakages compared to DIY methods.

• Systematic, Room-by-Room Packing
  DIY packing can feel chaotic, but professionals follow a structured approach, packing one room at a time and clearly labelling every box. This makes unpacking at your new home far quicker and stress-free.

• Furniture Dismantling & Protection
  Unlike DIY movers, professionals come equipped to dismantle wardrobes, beds, and dining tables, wrapping each piece securely. They also use heavy-duty covers to protect sofas, mattresses, and large furniture during transport.

• Speed & Efficiency
  What could take you a full weekend, a trained two-person team can complete in just a few hours. They know the quickest, safest methods to pack items without compromising care.

• Insurance Protection
  When you pack yourself, any damages are your responsibility. With professional packing, your belongings are covered by Goods-in-Transit insurance — meaning you’re protected if anything goes wrong.

👉 The difference is simple: professional packers save you time, reduce stress, and provide a level of protection that DIY packing simply can’t match.

Packing Services You Can Choose From

Every move is different, which is why BookAMover connects you with packers who offer flexible, tailored services. Whether you need everything handled from start to finish or just expert care for a few fragile items, there’s a packing solution to fit your needs and budget.

✅ Fragile-Only Packing – Protection for Valuables

For items that need extra care, fragile-only packing ensures your most delicate possessions are handled by professionals. Movers use specialist boxes, bubble wrap, foam sheets, and packing paper to protect glassware, artwork, antiques, electronics, and mirrors. With insurance included when packed by professionals, you can move knowing your valuables are secure.

✅ Export Packing – For International Moves

When moving overseas, belongings need extra protection to survive long journeys and handling. Export packing services use heavy-duty materials such as reinforced export crates, moisture-resistant wrapping, and shock-absorbent padding. Items are packed to international shipping standards, ensuring they arrive safely whether travelling by sea, air, or road freight.

📍 Areas We Cover

At BookAMover, we work with a network of trusted, vetted packers and movers across the UK, so no matter where you’re based, we can match you with professionals nearby. From London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Bristol, Liverpool, and Newcastle, our nationwide coverage means you’ll always find a reliable team.

Whether you’re moving locally within your city or relocating long-distance, our partners are fully insured, highly rated, and equipped to handle everything from small flats to large family homes. With BookAMover, you’re guaranteed expert packing and moving support wherever you are in the UK.

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⏱️ How Long Does Packing Take on Average?

The time needed to pack your home depends on property size, how organised you are, and whether you’re doing it yourself or hiring professionals. On average, a trained two-person packing team can prepare a 1–2 bedroom flat in half a day and a 3–4 bedroom house in one full day. Larger homes or those with lots of fragile items may take longer.

Here are some typical room-by-room examples:

• Kitchen (2–4 hours): Kitchens usually take the longest because of fragile items like plates, glasses, and small appliances. Expect professionals to use specialist wrapping for glassware and crockery.

• Living Room (1–2 hours): Items on the shelves, electronics, and décor can be wrapped and boxed fairly quickly; however, fragile items like TVs or mirrors may require additional time.

• Bedrooms (1–2 hours each): Clothes and bedding pack quickly, especially with wardrobe cartons. Furniture disassembly (beds, wardrobes) adds more time.

• Bathroom (30–60 minutes): Toiletries and small items are straightforward, though liquids and cleaning products need extra care.

• Garage/Loft (2–3 hours): Often the most time-consuming due to bulky or awkward items, tools, and seasonal storage.

👉 Tip: If you’re packing yourself, expect the process to take at least twice as long as professional packers — sometimes several days for a family home.

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