A professional packing service will save you time and ensure that your belongings are packed safely for the move. The costs are on average between 150 and 1,500 euros, depending on the size of your home and the amount of items. Find out what to expect here.
Average cost for a packing service (average)
A packing service is provided by professional packers who carefully pack all your belongings in moving boxes. They use professional packaging materials such as bubble wrap, tissue paper and sturdy boxes. Fragile items such as crockery, glassware and works of art are given extra protection. The team clearly labels all boxes so that you can quickly find everything at the new location.
In addition to packing, many services also offer unpacking at the new location. This is an additional cost, but can be useful if you want to have it installed again quickly. Some packing services also offer a sharing service, where you pack the less fragile items yourself and the packers only do the fragile work.
The costs of a packing service are usually calculated per hour, per home or as part of a total package. The hourly rate per packer is between 35 and 55 euros. For a studio or one-room home you pay on average 150 to 300 euros, while a two-room home costs 300 to 600 euros. For a single-family home, the costs rise to 600 to 1,500 euros, depending on the amount of items.
A moving box package (20 to 40 boxes including tape and filling materials) costs between 75 and 150 euros. Specialty items such as a piano, art or antiques require additional packing materials and expertise, which can increase the price.
A packing service is especially valuable if you have little time, are physically limited, have a lot of fragile items or simply don't feel like packing. For a large home, packing can easily take several days if you do it yourself, while a professional team can complete it in half to a full day.
In addition, a professional packing service offers extra security. If something packed by the packers is damaged during transport, this is often covered by the moving company's insurance. If you pack yourself, coverage is more limited.
You can save costs by packing less fragile items yourself and only hiring a packing service for fragile items. Before the move, declutter and throw away what you no longer need to reduce the amount of packing required. Ask your moving company for a total package including packing service, because this is often cheaper than booking separately.
A standard moving box package for a two-room home usually contains 20 to 30 boxes in various sizes, several rolls of tape, bubble wrap and wrapping paper. For a single-family home you easily need 40 to 60 boxes. Always ask in advance how many boxes the packing service estimates, so that you are not faced with any surprises.
| Service | From | To | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packing per hour (per packer) | €35 | €55 | per hour |
| Studio / 1-room house | €150 | €300 | total |
| 2-room house | €300 | €600 | total |
| Single-family home | €600 | €1500 | total |
| Moving box package (20-40 boxes) | €75 | €150 | per set |
| Special items (piano, art) | €75 | €300 | per item |
The larger the home, the more boxes, packaging materials and hours are required. A single-family home costs two to five times as much as a studio.
Crockery, glassware, art and antiques require extra packaging material and more time. This increases costs significantly.
An unpacking service at the new location is an additional charge of 30 to 50 percent on top of the packing costs.
Packing services are more expensive during the busy summer months and at the end of the month. Plan your move in a quieter period for a better price.
For a studio or one-room home, packers charge an average of 2 to 3 hours. A two-room home takes 3 to 5 hours and a single-family home takes 5 to 8 hours. With two packers it is of course faster.
No, a professional packing service will take all the necessary materials: boxes, tape, bubble wrap and wrapping paper. This is usually included in the price, but always check this in advance.
Yes, professional packing services have liability insurance. If anything damaged that they packed, you can file a claim. Always save photos of valuable items before packing them.
Yes, many packing services offer a sharing service. You can choose to only have tableware, glassware and other fragile items packed. This makes a significant difference in costs.
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