Professional packing services in Philadelphia from CarePhilly Movers ensure your belongings are secured for local transit, starting at $150 per hour for a crew of two movers and a truck. We provide wrapping and packing for residential moving, using packing supplies to protect household items, including fragile items. CarePhilly Movers is licensed by the Pennsylvania PUC as a household goods carrier, utility code 8928034. Our service clock starts when our truck leaves our Northeast Philadelphia terminal and stops once unloading is done. To receive an estimate, we encourage you to provide photos or a video of your inventory today.
Key takeaways: Packing in Philly
- Rates start at $150/hr for 2 movers; a 3-hour minimum applies.
- Licensed by PA PUC (8928034) for intrastate Pennsylvania moves only.
- Furniture disassembly and assembly can be done during the move, billed as part of the hourly time.
- High-value items like cash, jewelry, and medications must stay with the customer.
What Our Professional Packing Service Includes
Our packing service includes a crew arriving with a truck and furniture disassembly for items that cannot fit through doorways. Besides boxing, we use packing supplies to wrap furniture and mattresses before they leave the home. If we take a bed frame or table apart for the move, we also handle the furniture assembly at your new location. This applies to both apartment moves and larger house moves.
While we handle the heavy lifting, we have clear rules about what goes on the truck: high-value items such as cash, jewelry, documents, and medications must travel with you personally. This ensures your most irreplaceable belongings are never out of your sight during the transition.
Philadelphia Packing Prices & Hourly Rates
Packing services in Philadelphia are billed at a transparent hourly rate based on the size of the crew. We maintain a 3-hour minimum for all services. Time runs from the moment our truck leaves our Northeast Philadelphia terminal until unloading is done; driving between addresses is billed, but the return trip is not. To secure your moving date and time, a non-refundable $150 deposit is required, which is applied to your final bill. The estimate provided is non-binding: the bill is the hourly rate for the time actually worked.
| Crew Size | Hourly Rate (Truck Included) |
|---|---|
| 2 Movers | $150/hour |
| 3 Movers | $200/hour |
| 4 Movers | $250/hour |
How Long Does Packing Take?
Packing adds time to a move, and how much depends on the volume of your belongings and the layout of your home. As a very rough guide for a whole move (not packing alone), a studio apartment takes 3–4 hours, a one-bedroom 4–6 hours, and a two-bedroom 6–8 hours. For a full-sized house, expect 8–12 hours or more. Small moves may fall near the 3-hour minimum.
Time depends on how much stuff there is, stairs and floors, elevator availability, and how far the truck can park from the entrance. The number of fragile items and the amount of furniture that requires disassembly also impact the duration. Because the return trip to our terminal is on us, you only pay for the active time spent moving your life forward.
Licensed, Insured, and Trusted in Philly
CarePhilly Movers is a licensed residential moving company. We hold an active registration with the Pennsylvania PUC under utility code 8928034 and USDOT 4479673. Regarding the safety of your belongings, basic released-value protection is $0.60 per pound per article, and it is not full replacement value. Our insurance filings for Cargo (Form H) and liability (Form E) are on public record.
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Service Areas: Philadelphia and Suburbs
We serve the Philadelphia area, including Northeast Philadelphia, Fox Chase, and Bustleton. In Montgomery County we serve Plymouth Meeting, King of Prussia, and Norristown. For commercial moving and residential packing we also cover Willow Grove, Glenside, and Abington. USDOT 4479673 is registered for moves within Pennsylvania only. We do not perform moves that cross state lines; our crating and wrapping services are for moves within Pennsylvania.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much do people charge for packing in Philadelphia?
Our rates start at $150 per hour for a 2-man crew with a truck. The total cost is non-binding and based on actual hours worked, including the time from our Northeast Philadelphia terminal to completion of unloading. We require a 3-hour minimum for all jobs. - What does your packing service include?
We provide the crew and truck to wrap and pack your belongings. Furniture disassembly and assembly can be done during the move as needed, billed as part of the hourly time. Packing materials are used to secure items, but high-value items like documents and medications must travel with you. - Can I get an exact estimate for my move?
We provide estimates based on photos, a video, or an in-person look at your items, but they are not exact prices. The estimate is non-binding: the bill is the hourly rate for the time actually worked. - What is your policy on fragile or high-value items?
Every move includes basic released-value protection of $0.60 per pound per article, which is not full replacement value. Items like jewelry, cash, and important documents are not permitted on the truck and must be moved by the customer. - Do you move outside of Pennsylvania?
No, our USDOT 4479673 registration is for intrastate moves only. We focus on Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs like King of Prussia, Norristown, and throughout Montgomery County. - What is the deposit and cancellation policy?
A non-refundable $150 deposit is required to hold your date. You can reschedule once with at least 72 hours’ notice without losing it. Canceling less than 72 hours before the move may add a cancellation fee.
Ready to plan your move? Show us what needs to be moved: use the quote form on our home page to send photos or a video of your items, and we will provide a non-binding estimate for your upcoming Philadelphia move.