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Packing and Crating Services in London

Professional packing and custom crating solutions for your most valuable possessions. From delicate antiques to sensitive electronics, Happy2Move’s specialist services ensure your items reach their destination in perfect condition.

Expert packing for all item types
Custom wooden crates built to specification
International shipping preparation
Insurance coverage for high-value items

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Packing and Crating In Four Simple Steps:

01. Get in touch

02. Book our service

Choose a convenient time for our team to come and undertake the work.

03. Confirm & Prepare

We’ll confirm your appointment and make sure our technicians are equipped with the right tools.

04. Efficient Assembly

Our team arrives, crates your items safely, and leaves your space neat and tidy.

What We Can Offer

When standard packing isn’t enough, Happy2Move’s specialist packing and crating services provide museum-quality protection for your most precious possessions. Our experienced team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern materials to create custom solutions for items that require extraordinary care.

Custom Wooden Crating

Our skilled craftsmen build bespoke wooden crates designed specifically for your items:

Fine art and paintings – Floating suspension systems and climate barriers
Antique furniture – Structural support and protective compartments
Sensitive electronics – Shock-absorbing materials and static protection
Fragile collectibles – Custom-fitted foam inserts and secure mounting
Industrial equipment – Heavy-duty construction with reinforced corners

Specialist Packing Techniques

Different items require different approaches. Our team is trained in:

Museum-standard packing for artworks and antiques
Archive-quality materials for documents and photographs
Export packing standards for international shipping
Fragile item handling using conservation techniques
Electronics protection with anti-static materials

International Shipping Preparation

Preparing items for overseas transport requires additional expertise:

Export documentation assistance and compliance
Fumigation certificates when required by destination countries
Custom declarations support and accurate valuations
Shipping crate specifications meeting international standards
Insurance coordination for high-value international moves

Areas Covered: London and Beyond

Happy2Move’s Packing & Crating services are available throughout London, catering to both residential and commercial clients in all boroughs. Whether you’re in the city centre or in the surrounding suburbs, our team can reach you with the tools and expertise needed for a perfect job.

Additionally, for those situated across the broader UK or even relocating to Europe, we offer services to meet your needs wherever you are.

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Why Choose Happy2Move?

Handled with exceptional care

Our award-winning team (2024 Packer of the Year) treats every item as if it were priceless, using techniques developed over years of handling valuable possessions.

Custom-built protection

Every crate is built specifically for your items, ensuring perfect fit and maximum protection during transport and storage.

Premium materials only

We use only the highest grade materials – from museum-quality tissue paper to marine-grade plywood for custom crates.

Full insurance coverage

Comprehensive coverage available for high-value items, with detailed photographic documentation of the packing process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Custom wooden crating is recommended for items that are particularly valuable, fragile, or unusually shaped. This includes original artwork and oil paintings, antique furniture over 100 years old, sensitive electronic equipment, musical instruments, sculptures, and items worth over £5,000. We also build custom crates for awkwardly shaped items that won’t fit safely in standard boxes, anything requiring international shipping, and items that need climate-controlled protection during transport or storage.

The timeline for custom crate construction varies significantly depending on your specific requirements. After our initial assessment, simpler crates for single items can often be built within 1-2 days. However, many of our crates are actually assembled on-site during the packing process, which allows us to ensure the perfect fit and make any necessary adjustments. For more complex projects involving multiple items, specialised climate barriers, or unusually large pieces, we may need 3-5 working days for pre-construction. During our consultation, we’ll assess your items and provide an accurate timeline based on their specific protection requirements and our current workload.

Yes, we can assist with necessary export documentation for international moves. This includes preparing detailed packing lists, photographic inventories for customs declarations, certificate of origin documents when required, and coordination with shipping agents for proper customs paperwork. Our team stays current with international shipping regulations to ensure your items meet all destination country requirements.

We offer comprehensive insurance coverage for items of any value through our specialist high-value insurance partners. Our policies cover damage during packing, transport, and storage, and we provide detailed photographic documentation of the packing process to support any claims. We also offer separate coverage for international shipping and can coordinate with your existing fine art or valuable items insurance policies.

Absolutely. We regularly collect items from auction houses, galleries, museums, and private collectors throughout London and the UK. Our team is experienced in working with these institutions and understands their specific requirements for collection schedules, documentation, and handling procedures. We can coordinate with gallery staff for after-hours collections, provide the necessary insurance certificates, and ensure all items are properly receipted and documented. Many London galleries and auction houses already work with us regularly.

Yes, we can offer storage facilities featuring comprehensive climate control systems maintaining stable temperature (18-20°C) and humidity levels (45-55% RH) year-round. This is often essential for wooden furniture, artwork, musical instruments, wine collections, and documents. We can also offer additional protection such as UV-filtered lighting, air filtration systems, and individual climate monitoring for extremely sensitive items. Our facilities are regularly monitored and maintained to museum standards, with backup systems ensuring consistent conditions even during power outages.