Unpacking & Packing Service: Set Up Your New Home on Move Day
Our unpacking service gets your new home ready the day you move in. Boxes emptied, items placed, packaging taken away. From £65.
Giant Van's unpacking and packing service sends a trained team to your new home to unpack boxes, place items in the correct rooms, and remove all packaging on move day or the day after. Available as an add-on to any removal booking or as a standalone service. Prices start from £65 for a studio flat.
Where We Operate
Giant Van provides professional unpacking and packing services across the United Kingdom. We cover London (all boroughs), the South East, Midlands, Yorkshire, the North West, and nationwide for larger removals. Our packing services in London are available seven days a week with same-day options subject to availability.
London
Manchester
Birmingham
Leeds
Bristol
Edinburgh
Cardiff
Liverpool
Sheffield
Glasgow
What Our Unpacking & Packing Service Includes
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All Boxes Unpacked
All boxes — or your specified rooms for partial bookings — unpacked carefully and methodically.
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Kitchen Setup
Dishes, glasses, and cookware arranged neatly into cupboards and drawers for a usable kitchen from the start.
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Bedroom Setup
Clothes, bedding, and personal items unpacked and put away so your bedroom is comfortable and ready to use.
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Living Room Setup
Books, decorative items, and electronics positioned (not wired) to create a tidy, welcoming space.
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Home Office Unpacking
Files, stationery, and desk items arranged so you can get back to work without the boxes.
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Bathroom Unpacking
Toiletries, towels, and accessories unpacked and placed where they belong.
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Items Placed as Directed
Items placed in the rooms and positions you direct — your home, set up your way.
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Full Packaging Removal
All cardboard and wrapping taken away, so you never spend your first week breaking down boxes.
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Cardboard Recycled
Cardboard is sent for recycling where local facilities allow, leaving your new home clutter-free.
Unpacking & Packing Service Pricing
All prices include packaging removal and VAT.
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| Service | Starting Price |
|---|---|
| Studio flat — full unpack | From £65 |
| 1-bed flat — full unpack | From £95 |
| 2-bed house — full unpack | From £149 |
| 3-bed house — full unpack | From £199 |
| 4-bed house — full unpack | From £279 |
| 5-bed house — full unpack | From £349 |
| Partial unpack (per room) | £39 per room |
| Hourly rate (custom scope) | £35/hr |
10% discount when booked with your removal
Get a QuoteSee our price transparency page.
Get a QuoteFull vs Partial Unpacking
Choose complete setup or focus only on the rooms you need first.
Our full unpacking service covers every box, every room, and all packaging removal. It is our most popular option for families moving to a larger property, elderly customers who need support settling in, and anyone who has also booked our full packing service at the old address.
- Every box unpacked across all rooms
- Items placed exactly where you want
- Complete kitchen, bedroom, and living setup
- All packaging removed and cleared away
Our partial unpacking service lets you choose which rooms we tackle first — useful when you are working to a budget or simply want to prioritise comfort on night one.
- Kitchen and bathrooms unpacked first
- Bedrooms set up for immediate comfort
- Priority rooms based on your needs
- Flexible option to match your budget
Whether you choose full or partial, our moving company packing and unpacking teams bring the same care and efficiency to every booking.
Packing Services Near You — How to Book
Booking our packing service near you is straightforward:
Get an instant quote online
Select your property size and add unpacking as an option on the online quote form.
Call or WhatsApp us
Our team will confirm availability, agree a time, and send a confirmation email.
Add to an existing booking
If you already have a removal booked, call or email to add unpacking and qualify for the 10% bundle discount.
For packing services in London with same-day availability, call before midday where possible.
Combine Unpacking with Other Services
A complete move often needs more than just unpacking — combine these services for a fully hands-free move:
Full packing service
We pack at the old address and unpack at the new one, so you never lift a box.
House removals
Add unpacking to your removal for a fully hands-free move.
Packing materials
Properly labelled boxes make our unpacking faster and your life easier.
Man and van
Smaller moves with an unpacking option available.
Furniture assembly
Our team builds flat-pack furniture while we unpack your boxes simultaneously.
Disassembly and reassembly
Dismantled at the old property, rebuilt at the new one.
Storage solutions
Store excess items until you are ready to unpack them.
Part packing service
We handle fragile items while you manage the rest.
Antique furniture delivery
Specialist handling for valuable pieces requiring extra care.
Get a quote
Instant online pricing with unpacking included.
Customer reviews
Read our verified customer reviews.
Contact us
Speak to a real person about your move.
Why Choose Giant Van for Packing and Unpacking?
Trained teams
Every operative is fully trained in careful handling before joining a live crew, with experience spanning studio flats to five-bed family homes — your belongings unpacked safely and your new home left undamaged.
Moving company packing expertise
We are not a general labour hire firm — unpacking and packing for house moves is a core service, not an afterthought. Our unpacking teams know how to work efficiently without damaging walls, floors, or your belongings, placing every item exactly where you direct.
Flexible timing
Unpacking available on move day itself or scheduled for the following day, giving you full control to settle in at your own pace without feeling rushed.
Packaging gone
Every scrap of cardboard, bubble wrap, and tissue paper leaves with us — our team breaks boxes down on-site as we go, so you will not spend your first week in a new home breaking down boxes.
Trusted reviews
Our house move packing service is trusted by households across the UK for consistent quality and reliability across our packing and unpacking work. Read our reviews.
Our unpacking and packing service follows BS 8522, the BSI Code of Practice for Moving Services.
Frequently Asked Questions: Unpacking Service
We recommend being present, or having a trusted person on hand, to direct placement — particularly for kitchens and bedrooms where personal preference matters most. If you cannot be there, leave written placement instructions with the team leader before the session.
All cardboard, bubble wrap, and tissue paper is broken down and taken away at the end of the session. Cardboard is sent for recycling where local facilities allow.
Yes. Our teams handle fragile items with care throughout. Flag particularly delicate or high-value items when booking so we can note it for your team.
Ready to Come Home to a Fully Set-Up Space?
Add unpacking to your removal and save 10%. Your new home set up on move day, from £65.