Hourly labour plus materials
Customers are charged for the time required to pack or unpack and for the packing materials actually used on the job.
Packing service
Packing and unpacking support for customers who want a smoother move
Packing is often the most time-consuming part of a move. MoveMate helps customers understand what professional packing support actually covers.
What's included in this service
Packing and unpacking is a hands-on service built around preparation, labeling, and room-by-room execution. Crews arrive with the packing supplies needed for the job and work according to the instructions shared by the customer, while staying mindful of time and material usage.
The service can include packing before the move, unpacking at destination, and removal of discarded packing material. When arranged in advance, teams can also bring specialty supplies such as mattress bags, wardrobe boxes, TV boxes, or art boxes.
- Packing materials brought by the crew for the work being completed
- Packing and labeling room by room according to customer instructions
- Unpacking at destination according to the requested room setup
- Removal of packing material the customer wants discarded
- Billing only for the materials actually used, with unused supplies taken back
- Specialty supplies such as mattress bags, wardrobe boxes, TV boxes, or art boxes when noted in advance
- Furniture disassembly and reassembly when included as part of the move, similar to residential moving
What's not included in this service
Packing and unpacking does not automatically include every ancillary task around the home. Appliance disconnection, TV unmounting, cleaning, and certain specialty setup tasks should not be assumed unless they were explicitly added to the booking.
For anything beyond a very small unit or a single room, customers should also expect the work to be staged across more than one day. In many cases, day one is packing, move day is separate, and unpacking follows afterward if requested.
- Standard appliance unplugging or disconnection
- TV unmounting and remounting unless separately arranged
- Cleaning services
- Custom crating or specialty handling that was not approved in advance
- Full-home packing completed in a single day for larger moves unless the estimate specifically allows for it
How pricing works for this service
Packing and unpacking are billed by the hour, plus the cost of materials used. For larger homes, the service is often split across two or more days, with packing, moving, and unpacking treated as separate labour phases.
Packing time often mirrors moving time
As a rule of thumb, if an estimate calls for a three-person crew for eight hours to complete the load and unload, it may take a similar three-person packing crew roughly eight hours to complete the packing portion.
Multi-day planning is common
Unless the project is very small, professional packing is often staged over multiple days so the work can be completed carefully without rushing the move itself.
Packing material is charged separately by unit, while labour follows the same hourly moving logic used for the move itself.
Cities where packing and unpacking can be booked
Use the city pages below to connect packing support with your local move and the market where you need help.
Why customers add packing through MoveMate
Less pre-move stress
Packing often creates the biggest time crunch, and this service helps customers avoid that bottleneck.
Clearer scope
The service page helps customers see what professional packing is, what it is not, and what details change the quote.
Flexible booking fit
Customers can use packing as a full-service layer or as a focused add-on for the hardest parts of the move.
FAQs about Packing and Unpacking
Do I have to book full packing for the whole home?
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No. Many customers only need packing for select rooms, fragile items, or the final part of the move preparation.
Are packing materials always included?
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Materials are supplied by the crew, but customers are generally charged only for the supplies actually used on the job.
Can unpacking be booked without full packing?
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In many cases yes, depending on the move setup and how much arrival-day support is needed.
Moving tips related to this service
Packing is often paired with residential, senior, or long-distance moves where preparation quality matters more.
Make the move easier before and after moving day
Use MoveMate to understand the packing scope, choose the right level of help, and request a quote that fits the move.
