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Three practical packing guides for a London move: how many boxes you actually need, how to pack fragile glass, china and art, and what a packing service costs.

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How Many Boxes Do I Need to Move House? A London Room-by-Room Count

A real box count by bedroom and by room, plus the three things that push it up by a third.

Read the guide · 8 minTwo Hello Services movers carrying a blanket-wrapped item of furniture into a branded van outside a UK home

How to Pack Fragile Items: Glass, China, Mirrors and Art

The wrapping method professionals use, why plates travel on their edge, and what insurers will not cover.

Read the guide · 9 minThe Hello Services team of movers lined up in front of a fleet of branded removals vans

What Does a Packing Service Cost in London — and Is It Worth It?

Real prices by home size, the hidden costs of packing yourself, and the four cases where it is a clear yes.

Read the guide · 8 minHello Services removals van with a crew member at the wheel, signwritten with cleaning, removals and clearance services

When to Start Packing for a Move: A London Week-by-Week Timeline

A six-week countdown built around London completion dates, tenancy ends and the rooms nobody starts early enough.

Read the guide · 9 minTwo Hello Services movers carrying a blanket-wrapped item of furniture into a branded van outside a UK home

How to Pack a Kitchen for Moving: The Room That Takes Longest

Order of attack, the cell-divider rule for glassware, and what to do with food, oils and appliances.

Read the guide · 8 minThe Hello Services team of movers lined up in front of a fleet of branded removals vans

Unpacking Services in London: What Actually Happens on Move-In Day

What gets unpacked, in what order, what it costs, and why the boxes leave the same day.

Read the guide · 7 min

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★★★★★Trustpilot
Mostafa’s Loqman team were lovely. Mostafa is extremely accommodating. I had a logistically difficult clean (lots of boxes due to moving in) but he managed to instruct carefully how the clean should be carried out. Will definitely call again in the future.
Natalie A · · View on Trustpilot
★★★★★Trustpilot
Amazing moving Abd did an amazing moving services for us. He stayed with us for 11 hours. Everything was done in the most appropriate way. He did the packing, also was very careful with the loading and unloading. Thanks guys and keep the quality like this
jason hardin · · View on Trustpilot
★★★★★Trustpilot
Excellent company. Ordered moving boxes and moving services together. Really great service and reasonable cost
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