Do Removal Companies Pack For You?

Yes, most removal companies will offer professional packing as part of their services. This will include packing up your items, loading them into the removal van and unloading items carefully at your final destination. They will even assemble and disassemble furniture. 

The majority of removal companies will have different levels of packing services available - from a full packing service which handles everything, to specific services like special packing for delicate or fragile items. 

If you’re looking for professional movers, here at The Box Co. we specialise in reliable removals across the UK to get your items where you need them to be - safely and efficiently. Wherever you are in the UK, contact us today and get your move underway.

 

What Types of Packing Service do Removal Companies Offer?

 

Most removal companies will offer different types of packing services including: 

 

Full Packing Services: 

This covers the packing process from start to finish. The movers will pack up everything in your home (usually organising boxes by rooms of the house) with quality packaging materials.

They’ll ensure that everything is carefully wrapped and put in labelled boxes before being loaded into transport. Once the van arrives, they will carefully unload the boxes in the relevant room of the house and assemble any furniture.

 

 

Specific Packing Services: 

If you want to be more hands-on with your packing, you could select specific packing services. This could mean only contracting help for a certain room with larger furniture or equipment. That way you benefit from expertise and professional materials where you really need it.

 

Fragile Items Packing: 

For those wanting extra help with delicate or fragile items, this could be a good option. It means your fragile items are extra protected and are packed and handled with additional care.

 

Will Removal Companies Pack and Unpack Your Items?

 

Yes, they can. Most removal companies will give you the option of packing up all your items for you. Because they are experts in this process, they can do it efficiently and safely, saving time for everyone. At your new home, they can also unpack your items too.

 

Can Removal Companies Dismantle and Assemble Furniture?

 

Yes, there’s no need to disassemble your furniture before the movers come unless you’ve decided that you want to do it yourself.

The majority of removal companies will be able to do this for you - taking apart any bulky furniture and then putting it back together for you in your new home. They can do this safely and professionally, with specialised materials and equipment.

 

Do Packing Services Cost More?

 

Yes, packing services will usually come at an additional cost than simply hiring a man with a van.

However, it is always worth checking the full packing services of different removal companies and seeing what they include. Looking at the inclusions will allow you to compare and contrast different companies.

 

Should You Pack Before Movers Come?

 

No, not if you have chosen a removal company that offers full packing services. If you have opted for full packing, moving companies will come to pack up your items for you and provide all necessary packing materials. 

However, if you are opting for partial packing services or are packing up everything yourself, you should have things ready before movers come. You will need to purchase packaging materials and make sure they are a good enough quality to keep your items safe during transit.

 

What Will Packers Not Pack?

 

There are certain items worth packing yourself as moving companies will not pack them.

Things such as sentimental items - family photos or heirlooms - are best handled personally. Additionally, with important documents, cash and precious jewellery, it may be better to handle these yourselves.

These items carry more personal value and therefore are higher risk. 

 

Will Packers Have Their Own Materials?

 

Yes! Packers will have their own materials including high-quality packaging materials and special equipment to help them pack and move items.

This is one of the main reasons to use a packing service as you guarantee that your items are packaged in the best materials possible. If you are choosing to do self-packing, some removal companies will have packaging materials available for sale so that you can still benefit from good materials for your items.

 

What To Do Before the Removal Companies Come to Pack?

 

Before professional packers arrive, there are certain actions you can take to make the process easier. These include:

 

Decluttering and organising items

Only pack up and move what you want to come to your new home. Donate, sell or throw away any items that you do not want to move before the movers arrive.

 

Create an inventory

Create a detailed inventory of all items that need to be moved, their quantity and their current condition. You can check this at the other end and make sure that everything has ended up where it needs to and in the same condition.

 

Label boxes

Taking time to label boxes will help you out once you get to your new home. Make note of the contents of each box and what room it needs to go to.

 

Pack an essentials bag separately

Keep stuff easily accessible for your first night in your home including toiletries, a change of clothes and any necessary medication.

 

Prepare valuables or important documents

Make sure to keep important documents and valuable items separately. These should be kept with you rather than packed up with the rest of the items to be moved.

 

Disassemble furniture (if you haven’t paid for this service)

Unless you’ve paid the removal company to disassemble and reassemble your furniture, you should have your furniture already disassembled by the time the movers come.

 

Defrost and clean fridges and freezers

Have your fridges and freezers already cleared out and defrosted before the movers arrive.

 

Disconnect appliances ready to be moved

Before the movers come, unplug any appliances so that they are ready to be packed and moved.

 

Professional Packing and Removal Services with The Box Co. 

 

At The Box Co, we make moving house simple with our full packing services - from packing up your items safely with high quality materials to unpacking them at their final destination.

We can even offer temporary storage solutions if you need them. Contact us today for a stress-free moving day!