Packing Services

Yes. Packing-only is a standalone service. Use your own mover or arrange your own transport.

Yes, all materials are included in the packing service price. No hidden costs.

Fragile items like glassware, crockery, and artwork are packed using bubble wrap, foam sheets, and double-walled cartons designed to absorb shock during transit. Mirrors and framed pictures get corner protectors and are packed flat rather than upright wherever possible. For particularly delicate or high-value pieces, custom foam-lined crating is used instead of a standard box. Every fragile carton is also marked clearly so it gets handled with extra care during loading, transit, and unloading, right through to the moment it reaches your new home.

Yes, wardrobe boxes are available and let you move clothes on their hangers exactly as they hang in your closet, so there is no need to fold and refold everything into suitcases or regular cartons. This saves time on both ends and keeps clothes wrinkle-free during transit. They are especially useful for suits, dresses, and anything you would rather not crease. Just let the packing team know how many you expect to need so enough boxes are brought along on packing day.

A 2 BHK home typically takes a trained team of two to three packers around four to six hours to pack completely, depending on how much you own and how much is already boxed up beforehand. Kitchens and wardrobes usually take the longest since they involve the most fragile or loosely stored items. If you have an unusually large collection of books, artwork, or specialty items, it can take a little longer, so mention that when booking so the right team size is planned.

Yes, packing is available as a standalone service. You can book just the packing team, have them pack your entire home professionally, and then arrange your own transport or mover separately if that suits your situation better. This is a popular option for people who already have a truck booked or are moving with help from friends or family but want their fragile and valuable items packed properly. Materials and labour for the packing itself are included either way.

Yes, kitchen items are packed separately from the rest of the home because they need different handling. Crockery, glasses, and ceramics get individually wrapped and cushioned inside compartmentalised or double-walled cartons, while pots, pans, and larger cookware go into sturdier boxes. Spices, liquids, and anything that could leak are sealed and packed upright to avoid spills onto other items. This room-by-room approach also makes unpacking easier later, since everything from the kitchen arrives together rather than scattered across mixed boxes.

Unpacking can be added on if you would like the team to also unbox and place items at the destination, though the standard packing-only service focuses on the packing side. If you book packing and moving together, unpacking and basic arrangement of furniture and boxes is typically included as part of that full package. Let your coordinator know your preference when booking so the right service level, and the right size team, is arranged for your move.

Electronics such as televisions, computers, and audio systems are wrapped in anti-static material and cushioned with foam before going into a sturdy carton, ideally the original box if you still have it. Appliances like washing machines and refrigerators are secured to prevent internal parts from shifting during transit, and cables are labelled to make reconnection easier later. For larger or particularly sensitive electronics, custom crating is used instead of a standard box to reduce the risk of damage from bumps in transit.

Some partners in the ShiftingHub network offer reusable plastic moving crates as an alternative to cardboard cartons, which cuts down on packing waste and works out convenient if you would rather not deal with disposing of boxes after the move. Availability depends on your city and the partner assigned to your booking, so ask about it specifically when requesting a quote if sustainability is a priority for you. Standard cardboard cartons remain fully recyclable either way.

Standard packing covers everyday household items with quality cartons, bubble wrap, and tape, which suits most homes well. Premium packing adds extras like custom crating for artwork or antiques, foam-lined boxes for electronics, wooden crating for very fragile or high-value pieces, and sometimes a more experienced team for homes with a lot of delicate items. If your home has pieces you are particularly anxious about, mention them during booking so your partner can recommend whether premium packing makes sense for your specific items.

Yes, artwork and antiques are handled with specialised packing methods rather than standard cartons. Framed art is wrapped in glassine paper and cardboard corners, then boxed or crated depending on size and value. Antique furniture and delicate pieces often get custom wooden crating built to their exact dimensions for maximum protection. If you own pieces like this, flag them clearly during your survey so the packing team arrives with the right materials instead of having to improvise on packing day.

Yes, every box is labelled with its contents and the room it belongs to, whether that is kitchen, bedroom, or study, so unpacking at the new home is straightforward. This system also helps the loading team stack boxes logically in the truck and helps the delivery team place them in the correct room immediately rather than piling everything in one hallway. If you have a colour-coding or numbering preference of your own, you can mention it and the team will follow it.

There is no strict minimum, though very small bookings, such as a handful of boxes, may be less cost-effective on a per-item basis compared to a full home packing service. Most packing-only bookings are for at least a 1 BHK or a few rooms worth of belongings. If you only need a couple of fragile items packed carefully, mention that clearly when requesting a quote, and your partner can advise whether it makes sense as a standalone booking or fits better bundled with something else.

Packing-only pricing depends on home size and the volume of fragile or specialty items involved, and is typically quoted after a quick survey or a description of your belongings over the phone. It generally costs less than a full move since it excludes transport and loading labour. Homes with a lot of delicate items like glassware, electronics, or artwork cost a bit more due to the extra materials and time involved. A written quote before booking means there are no surprises on packing day.

Yes, you can use your own boxes, though the packing team may recommend swapping out anything that looks worn, too small, or unsuitable for heavier items, since a weak box is more likely to fail during transit and cause damage. Bringing your own supply can reduce cost slightly, but for fragile or valuable items it is usually worth letting the team use proper double-walled cartons and cushioning material instead, since that is where most transit damage tends to happen.

Basic dismantling of furniture like bed frames, dining tables, and modular units is included as part of preparing them for transit, since flat-packed furniture is safer to move and less likely to get damaged than an assembled piece. Reassembly at the new home is usually bundled with the moving service rather than packing alone, so if you are booking packing only, confirm with your partner whether you will need separate help putting furniture back together once it arrives.

If an item is packed by our trained team and gets damaged in a way that is clearly linked to how it was packed, that is covered under the service guarantee and your partner will address it directly, which usually includes filing a claim under transit insurance if the item was also part of a move booking. This is one of the advantages of using a verified packing service instead of doing it yourself or hiring an unverified local team with no accountability.