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Packing services

Packing done properly, the day before you move

Full-house or part packing using professional materials, with every carton labelled by room so unloading takes half the time.

  • Full pack, part pack or fragiles only
  • Double-walled boxes, paper and bubble wrap
  • Room-by-room labelling for fast unpacking
  • Wardrobe cartons for hanging clothes
Why it matters

Most breakages happen in the box, not in the van

Damage during a move rarely comes from a dropped box. It comes from a carton that was half full, under-cushioned and stacked three high, so the contents shifted every time the van turned a corner. Professional packing solves that with the right box size, the right fill and the right stacking order.

We offer three levels. Full packing means we arrive the day before and pack the entire property, from the loft to the kitchen cupboards. Part packing covers the rooms people most dread — usually kitchens, wardrobes and studies. Fragile-only packing means you handle the clothes and books while we take care of glassware, china, mirrors, artwork and electronics.

Everything is packed room by room and labelled on two faces with the destination room, so the unloading team never has to guess. Wardrobe cartons let hanging clothes travel on their rails and go straight back into the new wardrobe without a single iron.

If you would rather pack yourself, we can supply the same materials in advance — double-walled cartons, wardrobe boxes, tissue, bubble wrap, tape and marker pens — delivered to your door across Manchester, Wigan and Bolton.

Included

What packing covers

  • Full, part or fragile-only packing
  • Double-walled cartons in multiple sizes
  • Wardrobe cartons with hanging rails
  • Tissue, bubble wrap and acid-free paper for china and glass
  • Picture and mirror cartons with corner protection
  • Two-face labelling by destination room
  • TV and electronics boxing with cable bagging
  • Unpacking service and packaging removal on request
Gallery

Packing service gallery

Packer wrapping glassware and plates in packing paper into a moving box
Fragile kitchenware wrapped individually and boxed by room.
Stack of labelled moving boxes with bubble wrap and tape ready for collection
Every box labelled by room so unpacking is quick at the other end.
Questions

Packing FAQs

How much does packing cost?

Packing is charged at the same hourly rates as removals — £45 for one packer, £70 for two — plus materials at cost. A typical two-bedroom full pack takes four to six hours.

When do you pack?

Usually the day before the move, so moving day starts with loading rather than boxing up. Small jobs can be packed and moved the same day.

Can I just buy the boxes?

Yes. We supply cartons, wardrobe boxes, wrap and tape for self-packers and deliver them across our coverage area.

Do you unpack at the other end?

We can unpack into cupboards and wardrobes and take all the empty packaging away with us.

Is there a minimum booking for packing?

Yes, the standard two-hour minimum applies — £100 with one packer, £160 with two — then 30-minute blocks after that.

Do stairs or flats cost more on packing day?

No. The per-floor flat surcharge applies to carrying goods on moving day, not to packing. Lift access is free either way.

How do you quote for packing?

Tell us the property size, how many fragile or specialist items there are and whether you want a full or part pack. We will give you an hourly estimate and a materials figure, usually within the hour.

How far in advance should I book packing?

A week is comfortable for a full house pack, as we need to schedule the day before your move. Part packs of a room or two can often be fitted in at short notice.

Testimonials

What our customers say

20 verified reviews from Google and Facebook, posted from 20 May 2026 onwards.

4.9
Google

“Best removals experience we've had in Manchester. Quoted in minutes on WhatsApp and delivered on every promise.”

RRyan Pemberton8 June 2026
Google

“Fourth floor with a lift and they didn't add a penny. Honest company, hard workers, spotless van.”

FFiona Halliwell7 June 2026
Facebook

“Clear pricing, one van, one team, no subcontractors. Exactly what I wanted. Everything arrived perfectly.”

KKarol Nowak6 June 2026
Google

“Used them for my mum's move in Bolton. Patient, respectful and no rushing her. That mattered more than the price.”

BBeverley Sutton5 June 2026
Facebook

“Overseas move to Spain — they packed and wrapped everything to export standard and kept me updated the whole way.”

JJamie Holt4 June 2026
Google

“Ashton-in-Makerfield move handled with proper care on some very tight stairs. Skirting boards untouched.”

NNatalie Cross3 June 2026
Google

“Shevington to St Helens, three-bed house, two men. Finished ahead of the estimate so we paid less than quoted.”

OOwen Griffiths2 June 2026
Facebook

“Moving with a toddler was stressful until they arrived. Calm, quick and genuinely kind. Would use again tomorrow.”

LLaura Beswick1 June 2026
Google

“Moved us out on the Friday and back in the following week when the keys landed. Everything arrived exactly as it went in.”

SStuart McKenzie31 May 2026
Google

“Bought a sofa and wardrobe on Marketplace in Warrington. Collected and delivered same day, protected with blankets.”

EEmma Rutherford30 May 2026
Facebook

“Second-floor apartment in Hindley — surcharge was clearly stated, no haggling at the door. Refreshing to deal with.”

CChris Naylor29 May 2026
Google

“Packed our kitchen and wardrobes the day before, moved us the next morning. Nothing broken, everything unpacked where it should be.”

AAisha Rahman28 May 2026
Google

“Moved us from Tyldesley to Preston. Long drive, still cheaper than three other quotes and far more careful.”

MMichael Denton27 May 2026
Facebook

“One man and van for £45 an hour was perfect for our one-bed in Lowton. Loaded far more into the LWB Transit than I expected.”

SSophie Kennedy26 May 2026
Google

“Great communication from first message to the last box. Turned up on time, worked hard, honest hourly rate.”

GGareth Lloyd25 May 2026
Facebook

“Piano move from Atherton to Golborne. Straps, skates, blankets — treated like it was their own. Not a scratch on the door frames.”

PPriya Sharma24 May 2026
Google

“Office move in Bolton done on a Saturday so we lost no trading time. Everything labelled by desk and set back up on Monday.”

TTom Ashworth23 May 2026
Google

“Third-floor flat in Wigan with no lift and they never once complained. Fair per-floor surcharge explained up front. Highly recommend.”

RRachel Bramwell22 May 2026
Facebook

“Booked two men for a flat move in Manchester city centre. Lift access, no extra charge, exactly the price we were quoted. No surprises at all.”

DDaniel Okafor21 May 2026
Google

“Moved our two-bed terrace in Leigh in one load. The Transit is genuinely huge and the lads had it wrapped and loaded before lunch. Brilliant value.”

HHannah Whitfield20 May 2026
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£45 per hour for one man and van, £70 for two. House stairs included, lifts free of charge. Every job in our own Ford Transit LWB 15m³.