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Average Cost of Packing and Moving

Published by Chris Townsend

Average Cost of Packing and Moving

Average Cost of Packing and Moving

Average Cost of Packing and Moving

When it's time to move, you might not think about hiring a company to handle your packing. However, if you need convenience, the average cost of packing and moving might be something to consider. It might not cost as much as you think and your time might be better spent handling other tasks.

Maybe you're relocating for a new job or position in your current company. If you have a relocation budget given to you by an employer, you might be able to pay for packing and shifting to save time. Let's look at some of the factors involved with professional services and the average cost you will pay.

What is the average cost of this process?

While relocating services will vary quite a bit based on distance, how much you need to move, and the company you hire, packing is pretty standard. The average cost is about $60 per hour. However, it can be hard to figure out how many hours it will take for a professional service to handle your packing.

When a company looks at what you own and decides on a cost, they will look at the odd items, the amount of times you have, and anything fragile that might require special supplies. The average cost for packing before shifting will range, based on the size of the home you are moving to.

  • One-bedroom Apartment - $450 + $150 for materials
  • Two-bedroom Apartment - $525 + $150 for materials
  • Three-bedroom apartment - $468 + $225 for materials
  • Three-bedroom House - $725 + $350 for materials
  • Four-bedroom House - $1,175 + $450 for materials
  • Five-bedroom House - $1,700 + $575 for materials

Some companies will provide services and you will get a bit of a discount for using them for both packing and moving. The average cost depends on the size of your home and the distance of your move. It's best to get a quote for both to find out the actual cost you will pay.

Services Offered by Professionals

when you hire a packing service, they will likely provide the following:

  • Disassembling furniture
  • Wrapping furniture and larger items
  • Securing padding and protective materials
  • Rolling rugs and carpets for transport
  • Removing picture frames and art from our walls
  • Packing, labeling, and sorting boxes based on room and placement

If you hire your moving company to handle the packing, they will be responsible for your items. However, if you hire a third-party company, the hauling company won't take on the liability since they didn't pack the items for you.

Saving Money Shifting Services

One of the easiest ways to save money on packing services is to handle the smaller items yourself. You can pay a packing service to handle any difficult or fragile items, while you can pack up your common household items on your own.

Another way to save is by providing the materials yourself. If you buy the boxes and materials separately, you might be able to save some money, depending on what you have packed up.

If you're looking for convenience or you simply don't have time to pack up your home for your move, use the average cost of packing and moving to figure out if you can afford to hire a company. If you can, you will gain incredible convenience for your move.

Chris Townsend is a moving professional and relocation expert that has more than 10 years of experience in the moving industry. With a background that includes working in virtually every aspect of the company, he has distinguished himself as an integral part of our operations with expertise in all things related to moving. Chris has a keen eye for detail and brings intelligence and passion to every project he’s involved with.

While getting his degree in communications from Santa Clara University, Chris started out with the company working in the field as part of our team of professional moving associates. Following graduation, he was promoted to our main office, where he has thrived in a role that involves increasing responsibility and requires him to wear many different hats. Some days, you may find him answering the phone and providing moving estimates, others he may be writing for our moving blog, and another day he may be coordinating a large corporate moving job or helping us with our marketing efforts. Chris has authored many of our in-depth moving guides, as well as provided our clients with information and advice to handle the complexities of their upcoming moving plans. Simply put, there’s nothing he can’t do and we wouldn’t be where we are today without him.

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