Packing Services in Los Angeles — Materials Included
Full-home, kitchen-only, or fragile-only packing — with every box and roll of tape included.
Packing options
- Full packing — we pack every room the day before your move; you pack nothing.
- Kitchen & fragile only — the most popular option: dishes, glassware, art and lamps packed by pros, everything else by you.
- Partial / by room — pick the rooms you hate packing.
- Unpacking — boxes emptied, contents shelved, debris hauled away the same day.
Materials included — never sold by the box
Double-walled boxes, dish barrels, wardrobe boxes, picture crates, packing paper, bubble wrap and tape are all included in the hourly packing rate. Competitors commonly add $200–$400 in material fees; Best Movers LA's quote already covers it.
Typical packing costs (2026)
| Home size | Packers | Hours | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1BR | 2 | 2–3 | $160–$240 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2–3 | 3–5 | $240–$600 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 5–7 | $600–$840 |
| 4+ bedrooms | 4 | 6–9 | $960–$1,440 |
How many boxes a home actually needs
The question that decides a packing quote is not square footage, it is box count — and almost everyone underestimates it by about a third. These are the counts our packers actually use when loading a van with supplies:
| Home | Boxes | Typical packing crew |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 15–25 | 2 packers · 2–3 hrs |
| 1 bedroom | 25–40 | 2 packers · 2–3 hrs |
| 2 bedrooms | 45–65 | 2–3 packers · 3–5 hrs |
| 3 bedrooms | 70–100 | 3 packers · 5–7 hrs |
| 4+ bedrooms | 100–140 | 4 packers · 6–9 hrs |
The mix matters as much as the count. Roughly four in ten are mediums, which carry most of a household; a quarter are smalls, because books and tools in a large box become a box nobody can lift; two in ten are larges for linens, pillows and lampshades; the rest are dish packs with double walls and cell dividers, plus a few wardrobes so hanging clothes travel on the hanger and need no ironing at the other end.
Two rooms consistently take longer than people expect: the kitchen, which is about a quarter of all packing time on its own, and the garage, where nothing is a standard shape. If you want to pack some yourself and hire out the rest, hand us those two.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to empty my dresser drawers?
Light clothing can stay in drawers — we at Best Movers LA shrink-wrap the dresser shut. Heavy or fragile contents should be packed, and we can do it for you.
When does Best Movers LA pack — moving day or before?
For 2+ bedroom homes we at Best Movers LA recommend pack day the day before the move. Studios and 1-bedrooms can be packed the same morning.
Are packing materials really included?
Yes — boxes, paper, bubble wrap, tape, dish barrels and wardrobe boxes are in the hourly rate. No materials invoice, ever.
Can Best Movers LA pack just my kitchen?
Yes, kitchen-and-fragile-only packing is our most popular option: typically 2 packers, 2–3 hours, $160–$240.
Does Best Movers LA unpack too?
Yes. Unpacking is billed at the same hourly rate, including hauling away all boxes and paper when we at Best Movers LA finish.
How many boxes do I need for a 2 bedroom apartment?
Between 45 and 65, with about 40% mediums, 25% smalls for books and heavy items, 20% larges for bedding and light bulky things, plus dish packs for the kitchen and a few wardrobe boxes. Two or three packers finish a typical 2-bedroom in 3–5 hours ($240–$600).
Can I pack some rooms myself and have you do the rest?
Yes, and it is the most common arrangement. Most people keep clothes and personal items and hand over the kitchen and garage — the two rooms that take the longest and break the most when packed casually.
Do I pay extra for boxes and materials?
No. Boxes, paper, bubble wrap, tape and wardrobe boxes are included in the hourly packing rate. We at Best Movers LA do not sell materials by the box or count them at the end.
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