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Packing Services: What Professional Packers Cost
Published September 24, 2026 · Last updated September 30, 2026
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The short answer
Professional packers charge about $60 per hour, or roughly $280 to $2,200 to pack a whole home. The price depends on your home's size, how much you own, how many packers come, and the materials used.
Packing is often the most time-consuming part of a move. Paying for it can save days of work and may reduce damage, since pros know how to pack fragile items.
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What packing services cost
Price range
- Hourly: about $60 per hour.
- Full packing: about $280 to $2,200, depending on home size, the weight of your items, the number of packers, and materials.
Not a quote or an offer. Your price comes from the provider. Source: Angi, 2026.
What moves the number
- Home size and how much stuff you have.
- Fragile or high-value items, like art, glassware, or electronics.
- Materials. Boxes, tape, paper, and specialty cartons are often added to the bill.
- Full vs. partial packing.
- Unpacking, if you add it at your new home.
Full packing vs. partial packing
Full packing: the crew packs everything. It's the fastest option, and useful for busy families or long-distance moves.
Partial packing: you pack the easy things, like books, clothes, and linens. The pros handle the kitchen, fragile items, art, and electronics. This often gives you the most value for the money.
Unpacking: some companies will also unpack, set up your kitchen, and haul away boxes.
Why who packs can matter for damage claims
When a mover packs a box, they're generally responsible for how it was packed. When you pack it yourself, a mover may argue that damage came from poor packing. Ask your mover how they handle claims on boxes you packed, and read the long-distance movers guide to understand released value vs. full value protection.
How to get a fair quote
- Get an in-home or video walkthrough so the estimate reflects what you actually own.
- Ask if materials are included or billed separately.
- Point out special items, like artwork, mirrors, or a piano.
- Get the price in writing, along with what's included and what isn't.
What to ask
- "Is this priced by the hour or as a flat fee?"
- "Are boxes and materials included?"
- "Who's responsible if something you packed breaks?"
- "Do you label boxes by room?"
- "Do you offer unpacking and box removal?"
The catch: packing by the hour can run long if your home isn't ready. Clear out junk and decide what's not moving before the packers arrive. See junk removal.
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Doing the rest yourself? See truck rental and moving labor.
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