Packing and Boxes
Packing and Boxes in Greenwich by Greenwich Movers
At Greenwich Movers, our dedicated Packing and Boxes service in Greenwich is designed to take the stress, mess and guesswork out of getting your belongings ready to move. As a local, professional removals company with years of hands-on experience in Greenwich and the surrounding areas, we know how to pack quickly, safely and efficiently so your move runs smoothly from start to finish.
What Our Packing and Boxes Service Includes
Our packing service is fully flexible. We can handle everything from a few fragile items to the complete contents of your property or office. We provide quality packing materials and a trained team who understand how to protect your belongings for transport.
Typical items we pack
- Household contents – books, ornaments, toys, clothing and linen
- Fragile items – glassware, crockery, mirrors and pictures
- Electronics – TVs, computers, printers and audio equipment
- Furniture protection – wrapping of tables, chairs, wardrobes and beds
- Kitchen contents – food-safe packing for dry goods, pans and utensils
- Office items – files, documents, IT equipment and desk contents
Items we typically exclude
For safety and insurance reasons, there are some items we usually cannot pack or transport:
- Hazardous materials – paints, solvents, fuel, gas bottles and chemicals
- Perishable fresh food and open liquids
- Illegal items or anything prohibited by law
- High-value jewellery, cash, important personal documents (we recommend you keep these with you)
If you have any unusual or specialist items, just ask – we are happy to advise on the safest option.
Who Our Packing and Boxes Service Is For
Our Greenwich packing team supports a wide range of clients across the area:
- Homeowners – full house packing for family homes, including garages, lofts and sheds
- Renters – flats and rented houses, ideal if you are short on time or storage space
- Landlords – packing and clearance-ready boxing of furnishings and contents between tenancies
- Businesses – organised packing of office equipment, files and stock for smooth relocations
- Students – room or small-flat packing, perfect for halls of residence and shared houses
Local Packing Expertise in Greenwich
Working across Greenwich every day means we understand the realities of moving in the area: restricted parking, stairs in period properties, lift access in modern developments and time slots in managed buildings. Our local knowledge allows us to plan packing and box delivery around building rules, traffic patterns and your schedule, minimising disruption to neighbours and businesses.
Service Variations to Suit Your Move
We offer several levels of Packing and Boxes support so you can choose exactly what you need:
- Full packing service – we supply all boxes and materials, and pack everything for you
- Partial packing – we focus on fragile, high-value or awkward items, you do the rest
- Boxes and materials only – we deliver quality boxes, tape, paper and bubble wrap for DIY packing
- Unpacking service – on arrival, we can unpack selected rooms or your entire property
Our Step-by-Step Packing and Moving Process
1. Enquiry & quote
Contact Greenwich Movers by phone or online and tell us about your move: property size, location in Greenwich, key dates and any special items. We will outline the packing options and provide an initial estimate or arrange a more detailed assessment where needed.
2. Survey (virtual or onsite)
For larger moves or full packing, we carry out a professional survey, either via video call or an onsite visit in Greenwich. This allows us to gauge volume, access, parking and any fragile or unusual items so we can recommend the right level of packing and the correct number of boxes.
3. Packing & preparation
On the agreed day, our trained packing team arrives with all required boxes and materials. We systematically work through your property, room by room, labelling boxes carefully so unloading and unpacking are straightforward. Furniture is wrapped and protected; fragile items receive extra padding and double-boxing where needed.
4. Loading & transport
Once packing is complete, our removals crew loads everything onto our vehicles, using protective covers, ties and floor protection. Your belongings are then transported directly to your new address or to storage, covered by our goods in transit insurance.
5. Unloading & placement
At your new property, we unload and place boxes in the correct rooms, following the labelling created during packing. If you have booked our unpacking service, we will also unbox items and remove used materials, leaving you with a safer, clearer living or working space.
Transparent Pricing for Packing and Boxes in Greenwich
We believe in clear, straightforward pricing. The cost of our Packing and Boxes service typically depends on:
- Volume of items to be packed
- Level of service – full, partial or boxes-only
- Property access and number of floors
- Any specialist packing requirements
Your written quote will set out labour, materials and any additional services separately, so you can see exactly what you are paying for. There are no hidden extras – if the scope changes, we discuss it with you before any additional costs are agreed.
Why Use Professional Packers Rather Than DIY or a Casual Man-and-Van?
It can be tempting to save money by sourcing second-hand boxes and packing yourself, or by hiring a casual man-and-van. In practice, this often leads to poorly packed boxes, damaged items and stressful moving days. Our professional team uses proper techniques, quality materials and a logical packing system that significantly reduces the risk of breakage and speeds up loading and unloading.
In addition, our work is covered by goods in transit insurance and public liability cover, which informal operators may not provide. With Greenwich Movers, your packing is carried out by people who pack and move homes and offices across Greenwich every day.
Insurance and Professional Standards
As a reputable removals company, we operate to clear standards:
- Goods in transit insurance – covers your belongings while they are in our vehicles
- Public liability cover – protection in the unlikely event of damage to property or third parties
- Trained moving teams – our staff are trained in safe lifting, packing techniques and customer care
- Regularly maintained vehicles and quality packing materials
This combination offers genuine peace of mind that casual services simply cannot match.
Care, Protection and Sustainability
We treat your belongings as if they were our own. Fragile items are wrapped individually, furniture is padded, and floors and doorways are protected where needed. We also aim to keep our environmental impact low by:
- Using strong, reusable cartons wherever possible
- Collecting and reusing boxes in good condition
- Recycling worn or damaged materials responsibly
If you prefer to keep packing materials for storage or future moves, we can factor this into your plan.
Real-World Use Cases
Moving house in Greenwich
For family homes and flats, our full packing service removes weeks of evening and weekend work. We can pack your entire property the day before your move or over several days, depending on the size and your schedule.
Office relocation
Businesses in Greenwich rely on us for orderly packing of files, IT equipment and workstations. We label boxes to match your new layout so your team can be back up and running quickly, with minimal downtime.
Urgent or last-minute moves
When you need to move at short notice, packing can feel overwhelming. Subject to availability, we can deploy an additional packing crew and extra boxes so everything is safely prepared in time for your moving day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does your Packing and Boxes service in Greenwich cost?
The cost depends mainly on the volume of your belongings and the level of help you choose. A small flat with partial packing will naturally cost less than a large family home with full packing and unpacking. We price materials and labour transparently, so you will see how boxes, wrapping and time on-site contribute to the total. The best way to get an accurate figure is to request a tailored quote based on a quick survey of your property and requirements.
Can you provide same-day or urgent packing in Greenwich?
Where our schedule allows, we can often help with urgent or short-notice packing in Greenwich. Availability will depend on how many packers you need, the size of the property and existing bookings for that day. If you are working to a deadline, let us know your moving date, preferred times and priorities, and we will advise honestly on what is achievable. Even when full packing is not possible at very short notice, we can usually assist with fragile items and key rooms.
Are my belongings insured while you pack and move them?
Yes. When we handle both packing and transport, your belongings are covered by our goods in transit insurance while they are in our vehicles, and by public liability cover for work on-site. These policies are designed to protect you in the unlikely event of damage or loss. We will explain any limits, exclusions or high-value item requirements during the quotation stage, so you know exactly how you are covered and whether you need to arrange any additional specialist insurance.
What exactly is included in your packing service?
Our standard packing service includes professional packers, quality boxes, tape, paper and protective materials, plus careful labelling of boxes by room and contents. We wrap fragile and high-value items, protect furniture as required and prepare everything for safe loading. You can choose between full property packing or focusing on certain rooms or items. Unpacking, box collection and disposal of used materials can also be added, giving you a complete, end-to-end solution if required.
How is your service different from a basic man-and-van?
A casual man-and-van will typically expect everything to be pre-packed and may not provide materials, structured packing or insurance. By contrast, Greenwich Movers offers a planned professional service: trained packers, proper boxes, protection for furniture, written quotes and insurance cover. We also provide clear timelines, local knowledge of Greenwich properties and a coordinated team rather than a single driver. This leads to safer handling, fewer breakages and a more predictable, less stressful move.
How far in advance should I book packing and boxes in Greenwich?
Ideally, we recommend booking your packing and boxes service one to three weeks before your move date, especially if you are moving at the end of the month or during busy periods. This gives us time to complete a survey, plan team sizes and order any specialist materials. However, we do our best to accommodate late bookings where possible. If your dates are not fixed yet, we can provide a provisional quote and pencil in likely days, then confirm once your plans are final.
