Expert Packing and Unpacking Services

From boxes to belongings, we pack and unpack with expert care. 

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What Customers Love About Our Packing and Unpacking Services

As America’s #1 Mover®, United understands that one of the most crucial aspects of ensuring a seamless move experience is the packing phase. Our packing and unpacking services are designed to take the stress out of moving, save you time and help you feel organized when moving day arrives. 

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Why Choose United®

Skilled Professionals

Trained movers with years of hands-on experience handle your belongings with care.

Tailored Packing

Materials and methods matched to each item’s unique needs.

Proven Techniques

Packing and unpacking are perfected to a science for efficiency and peace of mind. 

Care You Can Trust

We treat every item as if it were our own, with respect and care.

Packing Services Tailored to Your Moving Needs

United offers flexible packing services to fit your budget, timeline and preferences. Your move coordinator will help you choose the best option to add to your full-service move with us. 

Full Packing

Our team handles your packing from start to finish within a day*. Every item in your home is packed with the right materials, labeled clearly and secured for transport. * Packing time varies based on how many rooms you need packed, the number of fragile or high-value items and whether custom crating is required.

Partial Packing

Choose which items or rooms you’d like us to handle, while you take care of the rest. It’s a flexible option that blends convenience with control.

DIY Packing

Prefer to pack yourself? After you finish packing, we wrap your furniture, then load and unload your belongings as part of your full-service moving package.

Custom Crating

Protect your most valuable or fragile belongings — such as antiques, fine art and heirlooms — with custom-built crates.

Unpacking Services That Help You Settle in Faster

Skip the stress of scattered boxes. Our unpacking services get you out of “moving mode” and into living comfortably, faster. 

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Organized Unpacking

We carefully unpack the items we packed for you, placing them in your new home so you can focus on settling in.

Debris Removal

If you don’t unpack everything right away, we’ll return within 30 days after delivery to pick up empty cartons and packing materials.

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Our Past Customers Say It Best

  • Rating: 5 stars

    Highly impressed with the follow up, quality of communication and each individual that I worked with. They did a great job from packing to moving the items from CA - TX.

    Page B.

    Moved from Napa, CA to Pilot Pt, TX

  • Rating: 5 stars

    The process and communication was complete and professional from the bid through the move. The portal was easy to use and the response back on messages was timely. The mover showed up as promised and the loading/unloading process was efficient and professional.

    Mike B.

    Moved from Chewelah, WA to Evergreen, MT

  • Rating: 5 stars

    From the estimate, to pre-move coordination, loading, driver communication, and unloading, every aspect of the move was excellent in every way possible. I had a great team from the start to the finish.

    Jeff L.

    Moved from Indianapolis, IN to Vero Bch, FL

Packing and Unpacking Services for Seamless Moves, Near or Far

Whether you’re moving across town or across the world, United ensures your belongings are packed and delivered with care.

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Long Distance Moves

United’s full-service, long-distance move includes a personal move coordinator, professional loading, transport and unloading, Full-Value Protection and standard furniture placement.

Long-Distance Moving
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Local Moves

United Van Lines’ interstate agents independently provide professional, local moving services under their own businesses and brands.

Local Moving
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International Moves

From customs to delivery, United International coordinates end-to-end international moving services to streamline your journey.

International Moving
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Corporate Relocation

Count on our custom solutions for simple, stress-free employee relocations, no matter the company size.

Employee Relocation
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Snapmoves by United

Our streamlined Snapmoves service delivers flexibility, convenience and confidence — all backed by United Van Lines®, America’s #1 Mover®.

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FAQs About Packing and Unpacking Services

Many United agents offer high-quality moving boxes, tape, wrapping and specialty packing materials. Ask your move coordinator for details. 

Plan Your Move with Confidence — Packing and Unpacking Made Simple

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Decluttering Tips Before a Move

Practical tips to reduce belongings before moving, saving time, stress and moving costs.

Tips to Lighten Your Load
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Moving Supplies List

Essential moving supplies and packing tips to help you protect belongings and pack efficiently. 

Best Moving Supplies List
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Packing 101 Checklist

Packing your whole house or part of it yourself? Explore our step-by-step tips on smart packing.

Packing Tips
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First Night Box Checklist

Know what you need to keep with you for a comfortable first night in your new home. 

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Non-Allowable Checklist

Before you start wrapping and boxing your belongings, make sure you understand what items are allowed or restricted. 

Non-Allowable Checklist
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Unpacking Tips After a Move

Practical tips and tricks to streamline the unpacking process so you can settle into your new abode quickly.

Tips for Unpacking After a Move

More Moving Tips from Expert Movers

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  • Step-By-Step Guide to Packing Bedrooms for Moving

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    Step-By-Step Guide to Packing Bedrooms for Moving

    Need help with how to pack a bedroom? Use the professional movers’ guide to pack your bedrooms.

  • Tips for Unpacking After Your Move

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    Tips for Unpacking After Your Move

    Feeling boxed in? Check out our tips for taking charge of your unpacking process.

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