Packing Services Melbourne: How Packers and Movers Prepare Your Move
Packing is the part of a move most people underestimate. It takes longer than expected, it is where most of the stress sits in the week before moving day, and badly packed boxes are a common reason things get damaged in transit. That is why many people look for packers and movers in Melbourne who can handle the packing as well as the move itself.
This guide explains how packing services work, what can be packed, how fragile items are protected, and how to prepare for moving day, whether you want Apex Moving to pack your whole home, just the difficult rooms, or nothing at all.
Packing Services in Melbourne
When people look for packers and movers Melbourne-wide, they usually want one team to handle both the boxes and the truck. Apex Moving offers full or partial packing as part of a move, using cartons, paper and bubble wrap, with fragile items wrapped individually. Unpacking at the other end can be added to the same booking. You can mix and match, so the service fits the way you want to move.
| Option | What it means | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Pack it yourself | You pack and seal your boxes before the crew arrives. We wrap, protect and move the furniture. | People with time before the move who want to keep the cost down |
| Partial packing | We pack the fragile, awkward or slow rooms, such as the kitchen and glassware, and you pack the rest. | Busy households that are happy to pack clothes, books and linen themselves |
| Full packing | We pack the whole home and label boxes by room, so the move itself is just loading. | Families, people working through the move, or anyone short on time |
Whichever option you choose, wrapping and protecting furniture is part of every Apex Moving job, and so is taking apart and reassembling beds and flat-pack furniture. If you want packing included, say so when you enquire so it is priced into your quote rather than added later.
What Can Be Packed
A packing service can cover most of the everyday contents of a home. Typical areas include:
Kitchen
Plates, bowls, glasses, cookware, utensils and small appliances. The kitchen is usually the slowest room to pack and the one with the most breakables, which is why many people ask us to pack it even if they do the rest.
Living areas
Books, ornaments, picture frames, lamps, media and decor. Mirrors and artwork need extra protection and should be mentioned when you enquire. If you have a piano, read our guide to piano removalists in Melbourne before moving day.
Bedrooms and wardrobes
Clothing, shoes, linen, bedding and personal items. Mattresses and soft furnishings are covered before they go on the truck.
Bathroom, laundry, garage and shed
Towels, toiletries, cleaning supplies, tools and the contents of the garage and shed. Some items, such as fuel, gas bottles, paint and chemicals, need special consideration, so check with us before packing anything flammable or hazardous.
What to keep with you
Some things are better travelling with you rather than on the truck: medication, important documents, keys, chargers, jewellery and other valuables, plus a change of clothes and the kettle and mugs for the first night.
Packing Fragile Items
Fragile items are where good packing matters most. When Apex Moving packs for you, fragile items are wrapped individually using paper and bubble wrap before they go into cartons.
If you are packing fragile items yourself, these basics help:
- Use proper moving cartons rather than supermarket boxes, which can be weak or unevenly sized.
- Wrap each item separately in packing paper or bubble wrap, and never pack glass or ceramics loose.
- Stand plates on their edge rather than stacking them flat, with padding between each one.
- Fill the gaps with scrunched paper so nothing shifts when the box is lifted.
- Keep boxes of breakables light and put heavier items at the bottom.
- Label the box as fragile and mark which way is up.
- Tell us about high-value or delicate pieces, such as mirrors, artwork, glass-topped tables or stone benchtops, so they are planned for before the day.
How Our Packing Service Works
- Tell us about your move. Send both addresses, your moving date, a rough inventory and which rooms you would like packed.
- We quote the job. Packing is priced into the same written quote as the move, so you know the full picture before you book.
- Packing day. Depending on what you booked, packing is done on moving day or beforehand. For a full pack, we can arrive before moving day, pack the home and label boxes by room.
- Moving day. The crew protects floors and doorways, wraps and pads your furniture, disassembles what needs to come apart, and loads the truck in an order that keeps everything secure.
- Delivery and unpacking. At the new address, furniture is placed in the rooms you nominate and reassembled. If you booked unpacking, we unpack as well, and packing debris is taken away.
Full or Partial Packing: Which Suits You?
Full packing makes the most sense when time is the problem: you are working through the move, moving with young children, or handing back a rental that has to be empty on a fixed date. It also suits larger homes, where packing alone can take most of a weekend.
Partial packing is a good middle ground. Most of the risk and time sits in a few rooms, usually the kitchen, glassware and any fragile decor. Having those packed properly while you box up clothes, books and linen keeps the cost lower without leaving the hardest parts to the last night.
Packing also affects your overall moving cost. Our guide to removalist costs in Melbourne explains how rates, call-out fees and stair charges come together.
Preparing for Moving Day
A few weeks out
- Book your move and decide whether you want full, partial or no packing.
- Declutter: sell, donate or dispose of what you do not want to take.
- If you are packing yourself, start with the rooms and items you use least.
One week out
- Finish the bulk of your own packing and label every box on the side with the room it belongs in.
- Arrange any lift booking, loading dock or parking your building or street needs.
- Measure large furniture and the doorways, stairwells and lifts it has to pass through.
The day before
- Empty drawers and cupboards in furniture that is being moved.
- Empty and defrost the fridge.
- Pack an essentials box to keep with you, and set aside valuables and documents.
On moving day
- Be there when the crew arrives so you can walk through the property together and agree what goes where.
- Keep walkways and doorways clear.
- Check cupboards, the garage, the shed and the roof space before the truck leaves.
Packing for Interstate Moves
Interstate loads spend longer in transit and are handled more often than a local move, so packing needs to be firmer: strong cartons, gaps filled so nothing shifts, and manageable box weights. We can take care of the packing and wrapping as part of an interstate move.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer packing and unpacking services in Melbourne?
Yes. Apex Moving offers full or partial packing as part of your move, and unpacking at the other end can be added to the same booking.
Can you pack just part of my home?
Yes. You can have us pack everything, pack only the fragile or awkward items such as the kitchen and glassware, or leave the packing to you.
What packing materials do you use?
We pack using cartons, paper and bubble wrap, and fragile items are wrapped individually.
Is furniture wrapping included?
Yes. Wrapping and protecting furniture is part of every move, and so is taking apart and reassembling beds and flat-pack furniture.
When does packing happen?
Packing is done on moving day or beforehand, depending on what you booked. For a full pack, we can arrive before moving day so the move itself is just loading.
How much does a packing service cost?
It depends on how much needs packing and whether you choose full or partial packing, so it is quoted with your move. Tell us which rooms you want packed when you enquire and it will be priced into your quote.
Are my belongings insured during the move?
We provide fully guaranteed transit insurance to protect your goods throughout the move. Full cover details and policy terms are confirmed directly at booking.
Get a Quote for Packing and Moving
If you are looking for packers and movers in Melbourne, tell us about your home, your moving date and which rooms you would like packed, and we will send you a written quote covering the packing and the move. Request your quote online, get in touch or call 0470 515 895.
Moving a whole home? See our house removalists service, browse all our removalist services, or read about furniture removals and our Melbourne removalists.
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