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How much more expensive is full service moving, including the packing of all items?

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Asked by Lennart

January 12, 2014 under Others

The full packing of the moving items by the moving company, including dissasembling and reassembling furniture.


Answered by Nicole La Capria

January 14, 2014

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Full-service moving with packing services can cost a little extra than opting to pack your own goods. But just how much extra? The cost of packing services will depend on the size of your home, the volume of our belongings, the time spend packing and the cost of necessary supplies.

How much does packing service cost?

The packing service may charge you an hourly rate, or a flat-rate based on the volume of your belongings. Estimates for packing services will vary greatly from company to company, as well as the region you live. The table below will offer you some rough estimates for packing services for several different-sized residences:


Size of ResidencePacking LaborPacking Materials
One-bedroom apartment (3,500 lb) $218 $105
Two-bedroom apartment (5,000 lb) $320 $150
Three-bedroom apartment (7,500 lb) $468 $225
Three-bedroom house (10,000 lb) $625 $300
Four-bedroom house (15,000 lb) $937 $450
Five-bedroom house (20,000) $1250 $600

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