Packing Services Melbourne
Nobody ever looks back on a move and says, "I really loved the packing part." It's slow. It takes over every room. You run out of tape at 11pm, the boxes are either too big or too small, and somehow there's always a drawer full of random cables that no one knows what to do with.
The good news is you don't have to do it yourself. Plus Movers offers professional packing services in Melbourne for homes, apartments and offices. Our packers turn up with all the boxes and materials, work through your place room by room, and have everything wrapped, sealed and labelled before the truck arrives. You get your evenings back, and your belongings get packed properly.
Why Packing Makes or Breaks a Move
Here's something most people don't realise until moving day. How your possessions are packed determines how they will be received. Even the most careful movers in town cannot help if the box containing your plates is filled with nothing but a tea towel, or if a weighty box is placed above a partially filled box.
There are some general principles in good packing. Heavy items go in small boxes, and light items go in big ones. Plates are packed on their side, not flat. Every gap is filled so nothing can move around. Each box is properly sealed and labeled according to the room that it’s from and what is contained within the box. This may seem simple, but it requires some time and practice. That's exactly what our packers bring.
What Our Packing Service Melbourne Covers
Every home is different. Some people want the whole house packed, while others just need help with the tricky parts. You choose what suits you.
Full Home Packing
This is the "hand over the keys and relax" option. Our team packs everything, from the kitchen cupboards and linen press to the garage shelves and the back of the wardrobe. It's the most popular choice for busy families, people moving on short notice, and anyone who'd rather spend the week before the move doing literally anything else.
Partial Packing
Happy to do the easy stuff yourself? Pack your clothes, books and linen, and leave the harder rooms to us. Most people ask us to handle the kitchen, because it has the most breakables and usually takes the longest.
Fragile and Special Items
The items that are included in this category are mirrors, pictures, glass table tops, lamps, televisions, crystals, and antique furniture. These products require something better than bubble wrap. We use appropriate packing material for each product and package the items appropriately with clear labeling.
Packing Before Storage
However, if your items will be stored for weeks or months, then the process of packing is done in a particular manner. There is a need for proper stacking of boxes which have to be strong and easily accessible. We pack with storage in mind and can take everything straight to our storage solutions in Melbourne.
Office Packing
Files, IT equipment, stationery cupboards and shared kitchens add up quickly. We pack offices by department or desk and label everything so your team can settle in without a treasure hunt. This pairs well with our office removalists for a full commercial move.
Boxes and Materials Supply
Doing it all yourself? We will be able to provide you with quality moving boxes, tapes, papers, and bubble wraps, instead of having to use those supermarket boxes which collapse halfway down the stairs.
Packing and Moving Services in Melbourne, All in One Booking
Most of our packing customers also book their move with us, and there's a good reason for that. When the same company handles the packing and moving services, Melbourne moves just run more smoothly. Our packers know how the crew will load the truck, so boxes are packed and grouped in a way that makes loading quicker and safer. There's also one point of contact, one booking and one team responsible from start to finish.
We can pack for any move, including:
Local home moves with our house removalists in Melbourne
Long-distance moves with our interstate removalists, where packing needs to hold up over hundreds of kilometres
Smaller jobs with our furniture removalists, when only a few rooms are moving
You can see the full list on our services page.
How Our Packing Day Works
We talk it through first.
Contact us or request a free quote by filling out our free quote form. Tell us how large your home is and the particular rooms you want us to pack, as well as whether you have any valuables.
We send you a quote and a plan.
This will tell you how much time it takes for the packing to be done, how many people will be packing, and what time it will be. In most cases, we do the packing the day before we bring the moving van.
We turn up with everything.
Boxes, tape, paper, bubble wrap and mattress covers all come with us. You don't need to buy a thing.
We pack room by room.
We will be moving around your home in a logical fashion, saving the items you will be needing for the last. Each box will have a label with the name of the room and a description of the contents inside.
We keep the essentials aside.
We'll set up a clearly marked "open first" box with the things you'll want on the first night, like the kettle, a few mugs, toilet paper, chargers and bed linen.
Ready to move.
The moving team finds that everything has been boxed, sealed, and stacked, making the loading process fast and ensuring that your relocation moves along smoothly.
Packing Service Prices
Packing is priced according to the size of your home and how much of it you'd like us to pack. As a rough guide, here's how our packing options compare:
| Packing Option | What's Included | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Fragile Items Only | Kitchenware, glassware, art, mirrors, electronics | People who'll pack the rest themselves |
| Partial Pack | Selected rooms, usually kitchen and living areas | Saving money while avoiding the hard bits |
| Full Home Pack | Every room, cupboard and storage area | Busy households and short-notice moves |
| Materials Only | Boxes, tape, paper, bubble wrap supplied | Confident DIY packers |
If you're booking a move too, here are our standard rates for a truck with two movers. Packing can be added to any of them:
| Truck & Crew | Hourly Rate | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 Tonne Truck & 2 Men | $120/hr | 1 bedroom move |
| 6 Tonne Truck & 2 Men | $130/hr | 1-2 bedroom home |
| 8 Tonne Truck & 2 Men | $140/hr | 2-3 bedroom home |
| 10 Tonne Truck & 2 Men | $150/hr | 3-4 bedroom home |
| 12 Tonne Truck & 2 Men | $180/hr | 4+ bedroom home, full packing option |
Things that affect your packing quote include the number of rooms, how full the cupboards are, the number of fragile or oversized items, and whether you'd like packing done on a separate day. The best way to get an accurate price is to request a free quote and send a few photos of your home.
Melbourne Packing Services That Come to You
We pack homes and offices right across Melbourne. Being based in Williams Landing means we're often out in the west, packing up family homes in Point Cook, Tarneit, Werribee and Truganina, as well as apartments in Footscray and Yarraville. We regularly work further afield too, from Brunswick and Coburg in the north to Box Hill and Glen Waverley in the east, and down to Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
If you're wondering whether we can reach you, check the suburbs we cover page or just give us a call.
Why Choose Plus Movers for Your Packing
There are plenty of Melbourne packing services out there. Here's why people trust us with their homes.
We're careful with the things that matter.
Grandma's china, the kids' artwork, the good wine glasses you only use at Christmas. We know these aren't just "items", so we wrap them properly and treat them that way.
Packers in our organization are trained rather than being given a roll of tape to do their work. Each packer knows how to pack different items without damaging them, how to pack items in such a way that boxes do not get crushed, and how to mark items.
We bring quality materials.
Sturdy, double-walled boxes and proper protective wrap make a big difference to how things arrive. We don't cut corners on materials.
Our labelling actually helps.
Each box indicates which room it belongs to and its contents. When you need the kettle at 9pm on moving day, you’ll know right where to look.
One team from packing to delivery.
When we pack and move you, nothing gets lost between two different companies. The people who packed the box are part of the team that loads and delivers it.
People keep recommending us.
In 2+ years on the road, we've earned ratings of 5/5 on Google and 4.9/5 on ProductReview and Facebook. Read more about Plus Movers, to see everything we do.
A Few Things to Do Before Your Packers Arrive
Have a clear-out first. It is much cheaper to travel light. Sell or donate all your items that you won’t be using in your new place.
Decide what you will keep with you and put it somewhere else. This should include your passport, jewelry, any medication, laptop and paperwork and let us know not to touch that area.
Empty your fridge and freezer. Try to consume your perishable food before packing and clean your fridge beforehand.
Tell us about anything tricky. Mention any hanging TVs, chandeliers, large mirrors or other unusual items at booking so we bring the right supplies. Finish your laundry too - packing damp clothing for storage never ends well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Packing Services in Melbourne
Let Us Handle the Packing
Your time is worth more than a week of taping boxes. Tell us about your home and your moving date, and we'll send you a clear packing quote, usually within the hour. Then you can sit back while we take care of the rest.