Packing Services & Materials in London

The difference is simply how much of the packing you hand over. A full packing service means the team packs the entire home, from wardrobes and kitchen cupboards to books and ornaments, using the right materials for each. It is the fastest and safest option, and the usual choice when time is short or the move is large, because everything is wrapped by people who do it daily. A part packing service is a middle ground: the team packs only the items that are most likely to break or that are awkward to handle, such as glassware, china, artwork, mirrors and electronics, while you pack the straightforward things like clothes, books and linens yourself. This keeps costs down while still protecting the pieces that matter most. The right choice depends on your time, budget and how many fragile items you own. Either option can include supplying the boxes and materials. To see how packing sits within a full move, see our house and flat removals service.

The number of boxes depends on the size of the home and how much you own, but a rough guide is helpful. A one bedroom flat often needs somewhere in the region of twenty to thirty boxes, while a family house can need well over sixty, alongside wrapping, tape and specialist boxes. Beyond plain boxes, a typical move uses a mix: standard boxes for everyday items, heavy-duty boxes for books and heavy goods, wardrobe boxes so clothes travel on their hangers, bubble wrap and paper for breakables, and covers for mattresses and sofas. Buying too few boxes is a common cause of a rushed, unsafe pack on moving day, so it is better to have a small surplus. Using proper materials rather than reused supermarket cartons also matters, because weak boxes collapse and damage the contents. If you are unsure, a short survey gives an accurate list for your specific home. Our moving checklist includes guidance on materials and when to have them ready.

Fragile and valuable items are where professional packing earns its place, because the technique matters as much as the materials. Breakables such as glassware, china and ceramics are wrapped individually in paper or bubble wrap, then boxed with cushioning so nothing touches and nothing shifts in transit, since movement is what causes most breakages. Plates are often packed on their edge rather than flat, which is stronger. Pictures, mirrors and televisions go into specialist flat boxes designed for them. Electronics are wrapped against knocks and, where possible, packed in their original boxes. Valuable or sentimental pieces are noted so they are handled with extra care and can be checked against the inventory. Boxes are filled to the top and sealed properly, because a half-empty box collapses under the weight of others. Good packing is also what makes insurance meaningful, as poorly packed items may not be covered. Delicate furniture can be protected further through our furniture assembly and delivery service, which handles dismantling and wrapping.

Moving boxes are widely available in London, from removal companies, storage firms and some hardware and stationery retailers, as well as online. The more useful question is usually which boxes to buy, because a move needs a mix rather than one size. A typical order includes standard small, medium and large boxes for everyday items, double-wall heavy-duty boxes for books and heavy goods, wardrobe boxes with a hanging rail for clothes, and specialist boxes for pictures, mirrors and televisions, along with bubble wrap, paper and tape. Buying from a mover has the advantage that the boxes are sized for household goods and can be delivered ahead of the move, and any unused ones are often taken into account. It is worth avoiding reused supermarket cartons for anything heavy or fragile, since they are not built for stacking and tend to fail. EUROBR supplies the full range of moving boxes and materials whether or not you book the packing service, delivered to your door before the move.

Yes, unpacking can be added to a packing service, and it is more useful than it first sounds. An unpacking service means the team unwraps your belongings at the new address and places them onto surfaces and into rooms, so you are not facing a wall of boxes after a long moving day. It is particularly worthwhile for larger homes, for anyone short on time, and for fragile items that are safer unwrapped by the people who packed them. As part of this, the empty boxes and used packaging are collected and taken away, which removes the awkward job of flattening and disposing of a mountain of cardboard yourself. Some people prefer a partial unpack, where the team handles the kitchen and breakables and leaves the rest, which is also possible. Removing and recycling the packaging responsibly is part of the service, and EUROBR is a licensed waste carrier. To see how unpacking fits into the wider move, see our house and flat removals service.