Packing Services in Chicago
Packing Services in Chicago
You can probably think of 100 things you’d rather do than fill boxes with your belongings and packing material. Packing can be one of the most tedious parts of the moving process. But do you know how important packing is?
Careful packing is the single most important step in making your moving experience quick, safe, and cost-effective. Failing to properly contain loose or fragile items inside boxes increases the chance that something could be lost or damaged. Also, when a mover has to make an extra trip or two to carry items that could’ve fit inside a box, they waste a ton of time. And since your moving company will charge by the hour, time is literally money!
So, save yourself time, money, and stress. Let us handle your pack for you!
Packing Services
Prepping and packing for move day can be stressful and difficult. But don’t worry—we’re here to help! Whether you’re looking for a professional packing team to handle the labor or just need a trusted partner to give you some tips and tricks , we’ve got your back! We can even store your inventory items in our warehouse if you need a safe place to stash them for a while before your new home is ready for you.
Full-Service Packing
Not looking forward to packing up those breakables, fragile items, and clothes? No problem! Move-tastic! is the Chicago’s full-service packing expert. We’ll bring skilled labor and packing supplies to your home a day or two be fore your move. By the time we’re done, you’ll have stacks of packed, organized, and labeled boxes!
If you’re moving within the Chicagoland area, we can be your one-stop-shop for packing and moving. Get a free moving estimate and let us take away all of the stress of your big day.
We can also help if you’re moving out of the Chicagoland area! We’re happy to load up your rental truck, Pods, or containers to help your long-distance move go smoothly.
Self-Service Packing
Feel like packing up your own belongings to prep for your move day? We’ve got you covered! We can provide all the packing material you could possibly need. Here’s a short list of the packing supplies that we can provide for you:
- Sturdy plastic moving bins for a reusable and eco-friendly alternative to cardboard
- Professional recyclable newsprint to wrap those breakable items
- Hanging wardrobe boxes for all of the clothes and coats in your closet
- Packing tape to secure everything together
Here are a couple of professional mover and packer tips to keep in mind as you work your way through the packing process:
- Pack heavy items on the bottom of each box and lighter or fragile items on top.
- Be careful not to overload the moving boxes!
- Use luggage like that old suitcase or backpack to pack up clothes and breakables. Your belongings will be protected, and you won’t have to use as many boxes!
Contact us today for pricing and delivery availability for all the packing materials under the sun!
Unpacking Services
We love our hometown of Chicago, and we want to give you a warm welcome when you move to our city! We’ll handle unloading and unpacking your rental truck or portable storage containers when you arrive at your new home. Long distance moving—and the travel that comes with it—are exhausting. So sit back, relax, and let us take care of the hard work!
Full-Service Unpacking
We’ve been packing, moving, and unpacking in Chicago for a long time, and we’ve seen it all! Our team of experts can unpack your rental truck or portable storage containers with their eyes closed. But since that’s not safe or efficient, our team will keep their eyes wide open while we’re helping you!
Self-Service Unpacking
You decide how much labor you want on your unpacking day. Would you like us to fully unwrap and unpack all of your belongings and help set up your new home? No problem! Want us to just schlep the furniture and boxes into your new home and you do the rest? Consider it done! We’re here to make you happy and help you have a pleasant unpacking and moving experience.
Learn how we bill for packing services
Packing is not billed by the hour. This is because packing is completely dependent on the exact items you want packed instead of the size of your home. We charge for the packing material used plus the labor to pack each box.
Download our packing guide for additional information on setting up a packing appointment, as well as some ballpark averages for packing fees. Then contact our team to fill in any gaps and schedule the appointment. We’re here to help!
Can I get an estimate?
Unfortunately, we’re unable to estimate the cost of packing because the cost is completely dependent upon the exact items you want to have packed. Three identically sized apartments could have three totally different pack amounts as each household is unique and each client has different requests! Some clients simply want help packing up their kitchen, whereas other clients want a full-service packing team. Depending on the level of service that you desire, it’s possible that your pack could cost as much as your move.
If you have specific rooms that you’d like help packing, please inform us in advance and your crew will work with you to prioritize those unpacked items.
Packing costs vary greatly, but below we’ve included some historical data averages of packing appointment costs based on dwelling size*:
| Dwelling size | Average | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $650 | $450 - $750 |
| 1-bedroom | $850 | $650 - $1,000 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,050 | $725 - $1,500 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,350 | $1,000 - $2,000 |
| 4-bedroom+ | $2,500 | $1,500 - $3,500 |
*We cannot guarantee these ranges. You will be charged based on your unique pack.
Here in Chicago, “Packer” is considered a bad word—especially during football season! But we’ll give you a team of Packers that you can really root for.
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We make it easy
We’ll bring packing material like boxes, tape, packing paper, bubble wrap, and anything else you might need right to your door.
We’ll clearly label each box with its contents, destination room, and care instructions.
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We pack it fast
Packing a house or apartment can easily take one or two people an entire week. Our experts will do it all in just one day!
We pack you a day or two before your move so you can think about more important things—like where to put your punch bowls and Super Nintendo at your new home.
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We’re packing professionals
While you might pack up your kitchen or dining room once every few years, we do it multiple times each week. Our guys know their stuff!
We assume full responsibility for the contents of every box that we pack. Learn more about moving insurance here.