Quick, tidy room-by-room work
A crew moves from room to room, clearing as it goes, so the house is packed in an organized way and you can find what you need.
Packing & Unpacking
Packing help organized by room
Packing is a job on its own: wrapping glassware, boxing books so they can be lifted, protecting art and mirrors, and labeling everything for the room where it will land. A packing crew works room by room so you can keep living in the rest of the house.
Choose the scope that fits your week. Some customers pack the kitchen only, some hand over the whole house, and some only want the fragile items boxed. Tell us the rooms and the tasks and the quote is built from that list and nothing more.
Pick the packing scope
Whole home: every room is packed and labeled, usually in one to three working days before the move
Selected rooms: kitchen, closets, garage, or any group of rooms you name
Fragile items only: glass, china, mirrors, art, and electronics get custom wrapping
Unpacking: the crew opens boxes and places items in the rooms you choose, with the paper and cartons removed if requested
Before the packing crew arrives
Set essentials aside: keep documents, medicine, chargers, and daily items with you
Walk through with the lead: point out fragile pieces and what should not be packed
Clear a work surface: a kitchen table or a cleared counter speeds up the wrapping
How packing is priced
Packing is billed by the packer’s hour plus the supplies used. Two packers can usually clear a one-bedroom apartment in a day and a larger home in two to three, depending on the number of rooms and how much is fragile. The estimate lists the rooms, the crew, and the materials.
Packing jobs we plan for
Full house before a move
A crew packs the house in the days before moving day, so the truck loads quickly. Boxes are labeled by room and a short inventory is left with you.
Kitchen and fragile rooms only
The kitchen, the china cabinet, and the art wall take the most time to pack. We wrap the delicate pieces and leave the everyday items for you.
Unpacking at the new home
After the move, a crew opens boxes, places items on shelves and in cabinets, and breaks down the cartons. You stay in charge of where things go, so the home is ready to live in sooner.
Packing as its own service or part of the move
Packing can be a standalone job or part of a full move. The crew brings boxes, paper, tape, and protective wrap for the agreed work; if you have boxes you want used, say so when you ask for the quote. Packing and moving together are quoted in one estimate so the schedule matches.
Helpful resources for your move
Pack with the season in mind: Moving in a Texas Summer: Heat, Hydration, and Early Starts lists what heat does to boxes, candles, and electronics in a Texas summer, and What a Move Across Dallas-Fort Worth Actually Costs explains how packing hours show up in a Metroplex quote.
Ready to plan your move?
Share the date, addresses, and size of your move to request a written estimate.
Why choose Dash Moving for Packing & Unpacking?
The right materials
Dish packs for glassware, wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes, and heavy-duty cartons for books come with the crew for the agreed scope.
Fragile items treated with care
Mirrors, art, and electronics get custom wrap, and each fragile box is marked on the top and side so the movers handle it correctly.
Labels that help you unpack
Every box is marked with the destination room and a short contents line, so the unpacking order follows how you will use the home.
Packing & Unpacking cost guide
Packing is billed by the packer’s hour, plus the supplies used. Our rate is about $50 to $65 per packer per hour. Unpacking by a moving crew is billed at the regular crew rates, which start at $130 an hour for two movers. The written estimate has the final price. The ranges below are common starting points.
| Move scope | Crew | Base service | With packing | Access needs | Other costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 room | 1 packer | 2-4 hrs · $100-$260 | supplies priced by use | stairs add crew time | travel fee $60-$150 depending on distance |
| 2-3 rooms | 2 packers | 3-5 hrs each · $300-$650 | supplies priced by use | elevator or long carry counted in the hours | fragile wrap counted in the hours |
| Full house (3+ rooms) | 2-3 packers | 1-2 days · $800-$3,100 | supplies priced by use | frames and mirrors wrapped on site | art and mirrors counted in the hours |
| Unpacking day | 2-3 movers | 3-6 hrs · $390-$1,140 | box breakdown included | stairs add crew time | furniture setup counted in the hours |
| Supplies only | None | delivered · priced by box count | boxes, paper, tape | None | None |
Estimates are confirmed in writing before the move is booked.
Send the rooms and the wrap list
Rooms or items: list the rooms to pack and the fragile groups to wrap
Materials: say whether you want our boxes and wrap or will use your own
Access: share stairs, elevators, and parking so supplies and boxes can move easily
Timing: name the packing days and how long before the move they should happen
Request a packing estimate
Leave your name, email, and phone number. We call to settle which rooms get packed and when the first crew can start.
Frequently asked questions
Can you pack only the kitchen?
Yes. Rooms are priced by the work in them, so a kitchen quote covers the dishes, glassware, and small appliances you name. Add other rooms later if you change your mind and the coordinator will update the estimate.
Do you bring the boxes and tape?
Yes, for the agreed packing scope the crew brings cartons, paper, tape, and protective wrap, and the cost is included in the quote. If you already have boxes you want used, tell us and we will pack into them.
Can you unpack and arrange the kitchen?
The crew opens the boxes you approve and places items on counters and shelves where you point. Putting dishes in the cabinets is part of unpacking when it is written in the scope. Paper and empty boxes can be hauled off if requested.
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