CityGrip / Removals & Man and Van
Packing Services in London
Make the packing plan before moving day. Tell us which rooms and items need help, and we will confirm the scope and price.
Packing from £290
Removals daily, 8am–8pm.
CityGrip Recovery offers packing help in London on request, with packing materials available on advance notice. Starting prices are £290 for 1–2 bedrooms and £500 for 3–4 bedrooms. The number of bedrooms is a guide to the enquiry, not a substitute for describing the contents, access and work required. Confirm the agreed packing scope and full price before booking.
1–2 bedrooms from £290; 3–4 bedrooms from £500. Confirm the contents, materials and full inclusions in your quote.
Begin with what needs packing, not just the room count.
Two homes with the same number of bedrooms can contain very different amounts. List the rooms, the furniture and the loose belongings that need packing. Tell us about a kitchen full of crockery, shelves of books, pictures, mirrors, electronics and anything already packed.
Say if you want help with the whole planned load or only selected items. If you are packing some rooms yourself, agree which items remain for the packing team so there is no confusion on the day. Keep the inventory consistent with the removal enquiry if both services are being arranged.
For a house move, include the loft, garage or other storage areas in the description. A bedroom-based starting price does not mean unlimited contents or every outbuilding is included.
Packing prices and the details to confirm.
Packing for 1–2 bedrooms starts from £290. Packing for 3–4 bedrooms starts from £500. These are starting figures; the contents, scope, access and preparation needed determine the full quote.
Ask which rooms and items are covered, whether any materials are included, what materials need arranging separately and whether the quote includes all applicable charges. We do not describe materials as automatically included or automatically extra: confirm the actual arrangement before accepting it.
Transport is a separate part of the move. If you also need a van and movers, request the complete plan and price rather than assume a packing starting price includes a removal journey. Unpacking and packaging disposal are not promised as included services.
Arrange materials before the day they are needed.
Packing materials are available with advance notice. Tell us what needs packing early enough to discuss suitable supplies and the quantity. Do not assume boxes or wrapping will arrive with a vehicle unless this has been agreed.
If you are supplying your own materials, say what you have and how much is already packed. Avoid overfilling boxes; make the contents and destination room easy to identify. Point out any item whose original packaging or handling instructions you have kept.
Keep passports, keys, essential paperwork and belongings needed immediately separate. Decide what is travelling with you, what is moving in the van and what is not being moved, and make that distinction clear before packing begins.
Fragile pieces, large furniture and assembly requests.
Describe fragile or unusual pieces and send photographs where useful. Include dimensions and known weights for anything large or awkward. Acceptance and the proposed handling must be confirmed for the actual item; a general packing enquiry is not a promise of specialist artwork, piano or hazardous-item handling.
Taking furniture apart and assembly are available on request. Mention them at the quote stage, including the furniture type and any instructions or fittings available. Do not assume every piece can be dismantled or that the work is included in the packing figure.
If an item belongs to a landlord or is staying behind, identify it before the work starts. Keep small fittings with the item they belong to and agree how parts and boxes will be labelled for the destination.
Coordinate packing with the actual move.
Give the collection address, planned moving date and any building restrictions. For a flat, check whether lifts can be booked and whether the building sets working or moving hours. Tell us what access will be available when packing is proposed.
If CityGrip is also arranging the transport, confirm how packing, loading and delivery fit together. A quote request is not a reserved date or a guarantee that all work can be completed in one visit. The plan needs to match your contents and the access at both ends.
Read the house removals or flat removals guide for the transport planning, or ask about transport to customer-arranged storage if the destination is not another home.
Compare the crew options.
Confirm vehicle, minimum hours, inclusions and total. Booking, payment and cover information.
Your questions, answered.
How much does packing help cost?
Packing for 1–2 bedrooms starts from £290 and 3–4 bedrooms from £500. The full price depends on the contents, agreed scope and access. Confirm materials and all applicable charges in the quote.
Are boxes and packing materials included?
Materials are available on advance notice. Confirm which supplies and quantities are included in your particular quote; automatic inclusion or a separate fixed material charge is not assumed.
Does the packing price include the removal journey?
Do not assume transport is included in a packing starting price. If you need packing and a van with movers, request a complete plan and quote for both.
Can I ask for selected items to be packed?
Describe the rooms and items that need help, and what you will pack yourself. The proposed scope and availability are confirmed before booking.
Can you take furniture apart and assemble it?
These services are available on request. Give the furniture details, dimensions and any instructions at the quote stage so suitability, scope and price can be confirmed.
Is unpacking included?
Unpacking is not stated as included in these packing starting prices. Explain any additional help you want and confirm whether it is available and what it would cost before booking.
A little preparation, a clearer moving day.
Make a list of furniture and packed boxes, including belongings in cupboards, lofts, garages or storage that are part of your move. Send dimensions and known weights for large or awkward items. Photographs can help explain the load and any difficult access.
Driver and van starts from £60/hour with no loading or unloading help: arrange your own helpers at both ends. One mover and van starts from £80/hour, or two movers and van from £95/hour. Tell us which help you need, then confirm the suitable vehicle, minimum hours, inclusions, any applicable charges and complete price.
Student moves from £100 with ground-floor loading help · Packing from £290 for 1–2 bedrooms or £500 for 3–4 bedrooms. Confirm the actual scope and whether materials and any applicable VAT are included in your quote.
Booking and moving information.
How do I get a removals quote?
Use the online quote form, call 07960 200253 or message us on WhatsApp with the postcodes, date and what is being moved. We give you the price upfront, before you book.
Is a quote a booking?
No. A quote request does not reserve a date. Nothing is booked until you have agreed the details and the price with us.
What size of van do you use?
We use small vans such as the Ford Transit Custom and Renault Trafic, Ford Transit short, medium and long wheelbase vans, and Luton vans. Luton vans with a tail lift are available. We recommend the van when we quote, and photos of the larger items sent on WhatsApp help.
What hours do you work?
Removals run seven days a week, from 8am to 8pm, and you can book for the next day until midnight.
Do you offer packing and furniture assembly?
Yes. Packing, taking furniture apart and assembly are available on request, and packing materials are available on advance notice only. Tick what you need on the quote form or tell us when you call, and we give you the price upfront.
What insurance do you have?
We hold hire and reward insurance. Goods in transit insurance is available at extra cost if you need it: ask for it when you request your quote, and check your own contents insurance as well.
What is your cancellation policy?
An £80 cancellation fee applies if you cancel with at least 24 hours' notice. If you cancel less than 24 hours before your move, 50% of the quoted fee applies. Cancellations cannot be accepted within 8 hours of the move, so the full quoted fee applies and is not refunded, unless the cancellation is because of a medical emergency supported by hospital records, in which case 50% of the quoted fee applies.
How can I pay?
You can pay by card or bank transfer.
Tell us what still needs packing.
Identify rooms, selected items and materials you want discussed. Confirm the preparation scope separately from transport, including what will be ready before the team arrives.
Enquiry only. Agree the details and total before booking.