Self Packing vs Full Packing service
Packing is often the hardest and most time consuming part of moving.
Here's a quick comparison to help you pick the best option.
Quick Comparison
Self-Packing:
· Requires a lot of time and physical effort
· You must buy and manage all packing materials
yourself
· You handle all dismantling, reassembly, and
heavy lifting
· Higher chance of packing mistakes or injuries
· Low convenience, high stress
· Best for tight budgets and those with plenty of spare time
Full Packing Service:
· Minimal effort and preparation required
· All materials supplied by professionals
· Furniture dismantled and reassembled for you
· No heavy lifting or physical strain
· Professional-quality packing for better
protection
· Ideal for a smooth, organised, stress-free move
Packing time comparison ( average )
· 1-bedroom: 10–15 hours self-pack vs 2–3 hours with our team
· 2-bedroom:
20–30 hours vs 4–5 hours
· 3-bedroom:
35–50 hours vs 6–8 hours
· 4-bedroom: 50–80+ hours vs 8–10 hours
A full packing service can cut preparation time by up to 80%.
packing materials: the hidden workload
Self-packing: You must research, buy, collect, and later dispose of all materials—often resulting in wasted supplies or insufficient protection.
Full service: We bring all professional materials and remove leftover waste afterwards.
Furniture Dismantling and reassembly
Self-packing: You dismantle and rebuild furniture yourself, often without the right tools and with a risk of losing parts.
Full service: We handle all dismantling and reassembly safely and correctly.
physical strain and health risks
Self-packing involves bending, lifting, and carrying—common causes of
injuries and fatigue.
A full packing service eliminates all physical strain and allows you to sit back and relax.
Stress Levels
Self-packing can take days or weeks and becomes overwhelming.
Our service is fast, organised, and clearly labelled, making unpacking simple.
Cost vs value
Full packing may cost more, but it saves your time, prevents injuries, eliminates stress, and protects your belongings better. Most customers who try it never return to self-packing.
Final recommendations
The full packing service is the best choice if you want a faster move, zero stress, no sourcing of packing materials, no risk of injuries, no dismantling or assembling of furniture, no heavy lifting, and no waste to clean up afterwards.