A packing service isn't priced by the box — it's priced by the crew hours plus materials. Here are the real 2026 UK ranges.
Typical fixed packing prices
| Property | Full-pack | Part-pack (kitchen + fragiles) | Fragile-only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bed flat | £180–£280 | £90–£140 | £60–£95 |
| 3-bed house | £320–£480 | £150–£240 | £95–£160 |
| 4-bed house | £450–£680 | £220–£340 | £140–£220 |
| 5-bed house | £680–£950 | £320–£480 | £200–£320 |
Every Apex packing price includes double-walled boxes, tissue paper, bubble wrap, wardrobe cartons, dish barrels, mattress covers, TV boxes and full labelling. See our packing service.
What packing materials cost separately
- Double-walled box (medium): £2.75
- Wardrobe carton: £8.50
- Dish barrel: £11.50
- Mattress cover: £6
- Bubble wrap 50m roll: £18
- Tissue paper pack: £14
A typical 3-bed self-pack burns through £120–£180 of materials before you count time.
What's genuinely included
An Apex full-pack starts the morning before move day. Two experienced packers arrive with materials, work room by room, label every box on two sides plus the top, and photograph the back of every TV and monitor. On move day, the crew loads and unloads. On the day after, we return to unpack and take away the empties if you've booked unpack service.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does professional packing cost in the UK?
- A full-pack service for a 3-bed UK house typically costs £320–£480 in 2026, including all materials (double-walled boxes, wardrobe cartons, mattress covers, bubble wrap and tissue). Part-packing kitchen and fragiles only is £150–£240.
- Do removal companies bring packing materials?
- Yes. Every Apex packing service includes all materials — double-walled boxes, wardrobe cartons, dish barrels, mattress covers, bubble wrap, tissue paper and labels. You don't need to buy anything separately.
- Is professional packing worth the money?
- For a 3-bed family home, £320–£480 buys around 30 hours of your time back plus significantly lower breakage risk. If you value your own time above £10/hour, professional packing is nearly always cheaper than doing it yourself.
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