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Quick answer: Removals Southampton offers full packing, fragile-only packing, packing materials and unpacking for house and office moves across Southampton and Hampshire. Our packers bring double-walled boxes, bubble wrap, paper and wardrobe cartons, pack room by room and label every box, usually the day before your move. Fully insured. Call 023 8098 6118.
Skip weeks of packing evenings. We'll pack your whole home in a day – or just the china, glass and pictures – so everything arrives safely and unpacking is quick.
✓ Materials supplied ✓ Fragile specialists ✓ Room-by-room labels ✓ Fully insured ✓ 15+ years local
What is a packing service?
A packing service is when trained removal staff pack your belongings into boxes for you, using professional materials, before your move. It's the single biggest time-saver of a house move and the best way to stop breakages.
Our Southampton packers wrap fragile items individually, use the right box for each room, and label every box with its contents and destination room. A typical 3-bed home is packed in one day, usually the day before your move.
Packing options
Mix and match – every option can be added to a house removal, office relocation or man and van job.
Option
What we do
Best for
Full packing
We pack every room, cupboard and wardrobe and supply all materials
Busy families, tight deadlines
Fragile-only packing
We pack china, glass, pictures, mirrors and electronics; you pack the rest
Saving money, protecting valuables
Unpacking
We unpack boxes into cupboards and take away the packaging
Settling in fast
Materials only
We drop off boxes, tape, wrap and wardrobe cartons
DIY packers
Materials we use
Strong removal cartons in small, medium and large sizes.
Tall boxes with a hanging rail so clothes stay on hangers.
Acid-free paper and bubble wrap for china, glass and ornaments.
Clean polythene covers to keep upholstery dust- and damp-free.
Padded boxes and corner protectors for screens, mirrors and art.
Colour-coded room labels and strong tape on every box.
How it works
Step 1
We check the size of your home and any fragile or awkward items, then give you a fixed packing price.
Step 2
Our packers arrive with all materials, usually the day before your move, and pack room by room.
Step 3
Labelled boxes go straight to the right rooms. Add unpacking and we'll empty them too.
Packing yourself?
If you'd rather pack yourself, these are the tips our Southampton packers swear by:
1. Start with rooms you use least – loft, garage, spare room
2. Heavy items in small boxes, light items in large boxes
3. Wrap plates individually and stand them on their edge
4. Fill gaps with paper so nothing moves inside the box
5. Keep boxes under 20kg so they're safe to lift
6. Label the room and contents on two sides of every box
7. Pack an essentials box: kettle, mugs, chargers, bedding, toiletries
Need boxes? We can deliver boxes, tape and wrap in Southampton ahead of your move.
FAQ
How much does a packing service cost in Southampton?
Packing is quoted as a fixed price based on the size of your home, how much you own and whether you choose full or fragile-only packing. Materials are included in the price. Call 023 8098 6118 for a free quote.
How long does it take to pack a house?
A 1–2 bed home usually takes half a day, a 3-bed home one day, and a 4–5 bed home one to two days with a team of packers.
When do you pack – the day before or on moving day?
Usually the day before your move, so loading can start first thing on moving day. Small homes can sometimes be packed on the morning of the move.
Do you supply the boxes and materials?
Yes. We bring double-walled boxes, wardrobe cartons, bubble wrap, paper, tape and mattress covers. You can also buy materials on their own if you're packing yourself.
Are items you pack insured?
Yes. Items packed by our team are covered by our goods-in-transit insurance while they're in our care.
Can you pack just my fragile items?
Yes. Fragile-only packing covers china, glass, ornaments, pictures, mirrors and electronics, while you pack clothes, books and everyday items.
Do you offer unpacking?
Yes. We can unpack boxes into cupboards and wardrobes at your new home and take away all the packaging.
Full, fragile-only or just the boxes – get a fixed packing price for your Southampton move.
Last updated: November 2026
