Materials planning
Box types, paper, wrap, tape and protection are matched to the surveyed contents.
Alesta · Packing services in London
Packed in order, ready for moving day.
Careful household packing planned around volume, fragile items, access and the move sequence, with materials, owner-packed belongings and exclusions agreed first.
☎ Call 020 3608 3976Survey before boxes arrive
Good packing starts with volume and destination logic.
A few kitchen cupboards, a furnished flat and a multi-storey family home need different materials, team sizes and schedules. Fragile collections, books, wardrobes, food, plants and valuable items also require clear decisions before the first box is sealed.
We establish what the team will pack, what the owner retains, whether dismantling or unpacking is needed and how rooms should be labelled. Transport, storage, specialist crating and disposal remain separate unless included.
Room-by-room sequence
Items are grouped and labelled by origin, destination and handling requirement.
Fragile-item handling
Glass, ceramics, pictures and delicate belongings receive suitable individual protection.
Moving-day essentials
Documents, medication, keys and immediate-use items are kept outside the packed load.
Common reasons customers call
When packing needs time, materials and a system.
The move date is approaching quickly
A coordinated team is needed to pack agreed rooms before collection begins.
Fragile contents need careful handling
Glassware, artwork or ornaments require more than ordinary boxes and loose filling.
The household is moving into storage
Clear labels and durable protection are needed for a longer period and later retrieval.
Only selected rooms need support
The customer wants professional packing for a kitchen, collection or other demanding area.
Why Alesta for packing
A packing plan connected to the actual move.
Volume assessed early
Property photographs or a survey inform materials, team time and completion schedule.
Responsibilities stay clear
Team-packed, owner-packed and prohibited items are separated before work starts.
Labels support unloading
Boxes are identified consistently so destination rooms and fragile handling remain visible.
Protection matches contents
Materials and packing density respond to weight, shape, fragility and storage conditions.
An organised packing process
How we carry out household packing.
Planning starts with the property, contents and moving timetable. We request photographs or arrange a survey to estimate box volume, books, kitchenware, wardrobes, pictures, electronics and unusually fragile or heavy items. The destination and any storage period matter because short local transport and long-term storage need different protection. We agree whether materials are supplied, whether the team packs everything or selected rooms, and whether dismantling, transport or unpacking belongs to the same project.
Before the visit, the customer separates belongings that must not enter the load: passports, tenancy papers, jewellery, cash, medication, keys, chargers, essential clothing and important personal records. Hazardous, leaking, perishable, illegal or pressurised items cannot be packed as ordinary household goods. Open food, plants, candles, liquids and cleaning chemicals need specific decisions. Drawers and cupboards should be available, and items for disposal or donation clearly removed from the packing zone to prevent accidental inclusion.
The team establishes a room sequence and protects the immediate working area. Boxes are assembled and matched to content weight; books and dense objects use manageable containers, while lighter bulky items can use larger cartons. Fragile pieces are wrapped individually, voids are controlled and boxes are not overloaded. Pictures, mirrors, electronics and specialist collections receive agreed protection but may require purpose-made cartons or professional crating. Each completed box is sealed and labelled with destination, broad contents and fragile orientation where relevant.
At the end of each room, the team checks accessible cupboards and surfaces against the agreed scope and groups cartons for safe collection without blocking exits. An inventory of every individual item is not created unless specifically commissioned, so valuable collections should be documented separately by the owner. The handover identifies incomplete areas, owner-retained items and boxes requiring special placement. Unpacking, removal of used materials and disposal are separate tasks unless included, allowing the packing service to remain accountable for the stage it was booked to complete.
Clear pricing
Packing service prices.
Cost depends on volume, rooms, materials, fragile contents, access, team size, schedule and any unpacking or dismantling.
| Service scope | Price | What affects the final price |
|---|---|---|
| Selected-room packing | Quoted after assessment | Contents, materials, fragile items, access and time |
| Whole-property packing | Quoted after survey | Property size, box volume, team, timetable and materials |
| Packing and unpacking project | Detailed quotation | Both properties, schedule, labelling, placement and material removal |
Pricing context: A contents survey or clear photographs are required for a reliable quote. Transport, storage, specialist crating, disposal and furniture dismantling are included only when expressly listed.
How the service works
From contents survey to moving-day readiness.
Assess volume and special items
Share rooms, contents, fragile pieces, access, destination and the move schedule.
Agree materials and responsibilities
We define what the team packs, owner-retained items, labels and exclusions.
Pack, protect and organise
Boxes are prepared room by room and grouped for the next stage of the move.
Packing services FAQ
Before the packing team arrives.
Useful answers about materials, preparation, valuables, fragile items, labelling, unpacking and pricing.
☎ Call 020 3608 3976Do you supply boxes and packing materials?
They can be supplied when included in the quote. The survey determines suitable carton sizes, paper, wrap, tape and any specialist protection required.
What should I pack myself?
Keep passports, cash, jewellery, medication, keys, essential documents, chargers and immediate-use belongings with you. Do not place prohibited or hazardous items in the household load.
How should I prepare before the team arrives?
Separate keep, dispose and owner-packed items, deal with food and liquids, secure valuables and provide clear access to cupboards, wardrobes and work areas.
Can you pack artwork and fragile collections?
Many fragile items can be wrapped and boxed professionally after assessment. High-value, oversized or unusually delicate pieces may require specialist crating or handling.
Will every box be labelled?
Yes, boxes are labelled to the agreed room and broad content or handling system. A detailed item-by-item inventory is a separate service if required.
Can you unpack at the new property?
Unpacking can be arranged when the destination, access, furniture layout and level of placement are agreed. It is not automatically included with packing.
What affects the final price?
Volume, room count, materials, fragile contents, stairs, parking, team size, deadline, dismantling, unpacking and specialist protection affect the quote.