Packing and Unpacking Services in Agra
Good packing is the difference between a move you forget and a move you remember for the wrong reasons. We treat it as a skill, not a chore.
Quick answer: Dev International packs household and office goods using material chosen for each item: bubble wrap and dividers for glass, foam for electronics, corrugated sheet for furniture and wooden crates for very fragile pieces. Every carton is labelled by room, and we unpack at the destination on request.
Material Matched to the Item
Using one kind of wrap for everything is how things break. Our packers carry a range of material and choose it piece by piece:
- Bubble wrap for crockery, glassware, decor items and mirrors.
- Foam sheet for polished furniture, televisions and electronics.
- Corrugated sheet and corner guards for wardrobes, beds, tables and doors.
- Stretch film to seal upholstery and keep dust and moisture out.
- Strong 5-ply cartons sized for books, clothes, utensils and toys.
- Wooden crates for chandeliers, marble tops, artwork and very delicate items.
Labels and Lists
Every carton is numbered and labelled with its room and a short description, and the numbers match a written packing list. Fragile cartons carry a clear mark and are loaded last. At the new home, this system lets the crew put each carton straight into the right room.
Unpacking at the New Home
Unpacking is often skipped, leaving families living among boxes for weeks. On request, our crew unpacks cartons, places crockery in kitchen cabinets, makes beds, arranges books and removes all packing waste the same day. You decide how much you want us to unpack, and it is priced clearly in the estimate.
Packing-Only Service
If you have your own vehicle or employer-arranged transport, you can book packing on its own. We pack, label and list everything, and our loaders can also help load your vehicle through our loading and unloading service.
Special Items We Pack
Pianos and musical instruments, aquariums, gym equipment, large idols, antiques and collections each need their own approach. Tell us about them at the survey and we will bring the right material and extra hands.
Tips If You Pack Some Items Yourself
Use strong cartons and do not overfill them. Put heavy things in small boxes and light things in large ones. Fill gaps with paper or clothes so nothing moves, tape the bottom twice, and write the room and contents on two sides. Leave fragile and valuable items for our team.
Our Packing Order on the Day
We follow the same order in every home, because it keeps the house usable until the end. Decor, books and rarely used items are packed first. Wardrobes and clothes come next, then the kitchen, leaving a few plates and a kettle for the family until the last hour. Electronics are packed after they have been switched off and cooled, and beds are dismantled last so everyone can rest until moving day. Bathrooms and the pooja room are packed with you present, because they often hold personal and sentimental items.
Packing Electronics Safely
Televisions travel upright, never flat, with foam on the screen and a corrugated shell or the original box around them. Remotes and cables are bagged and taped to the back. Laptops, cameras and hard disks should travel with you where possible. Desktop computers are wrapped in anti-static sheet and boxed. Refrigerators are defrosted and dried a day before, the shelves removed and packed separately, and the door taped shut. Washing machines have their drums secured and hoses drained so no water leaks into other goods.
Packing for Long Journeys
For moves of more than a day or two, we add an extra layer. Sofas and mattresses are fully sealed against dust and humidity, wooden furniture gets moisture protection, and cartons are filled so contents cannot shift during braking and turns. Heavy cartons are kept small so they are easier to lift safely at the other end.
Why Cheap Packing Costs More
Some movers win jobs with low prices and then save money on material: old cartons, a single thin layer of wrap, no corner guards. The damage shows up only when you unpack, far from the people who packed it. We price packing honestly and use fresh material every time, because repairing a broken table or replacing a TV costs far more than doing the job properly in the first place.
Room Labels You Can Use
Along with numbered labels, we can colour-code cartons by room on request. A sheet with the same colours goes on each door of your new home, so anyone helping to unload knows exactly where each carton belongs.
Eco-Friendly Choices
Moving creates a lot of waste. Where possible we use cartons that can be reused, collect packing material after unpacking and send it for recycling or reuse. If you want to keep some cartons for storage at home, just tell the crew before they clear up.
Packing and Unpacking Charges
Guide prices for packing and unpacking alone. When combined with a full move, packing is included in the shifting estimate.
| Home size | Packing with material | Unpacking |
|---|---|---|
| Single room | ₹1,500 – ₹3,500 | ₹800 – ₹2,000 |
| 1 BHK | ₹3,000 – ₹6,000 | ₹1,500 – ₹3,500 |
| 2 BHK | ₹5,000 – ₹9,000 | ₹2,500 – ₹5,000 |
| 3 BHK | ₹7,500 – ₹13,000 | ₹3,500 – ₹7,000 |
| 4 BHK / bungalow | ₹11,000 – ₹20,000 | ₹5,000 – ₹10,000 |
Guide ranges in rupees for 2026, excluding GST and optional transit insurance. The written estimate after survey is what you pay; it depends on item count, floors, packing grade and the date you choose.
Packing for Local and Long-Distance Moves
Packing is the foundation of every service we offer. It protects goods during home shifting and office relocation, keeps stored items safe in our warehouse, and supports any claim under transit insurance.
For local moves inside Agra, packing is quick and light because goods are on the road for a short time. For long journeys to cities such as Bangalore, Chennai or Kolkata, we add extra layers and moisture protection because goods spend days in the truck. Tell us your destination at the survey and we will pack for that journey.
Packing Materials We Use and Why
Good packing is not about using more material; it is about using the right material for each item. These are the materials our crew carries to every job.
Corrugated cartons
Three-ply and five-ply cartons in several sizes. Heavy items such as books go into small cartons so they stay liftable; light items such as linen go into large ones.
Bubble wrap and foam sheet
Bubble wrap protects glass, crockery and electronics against shock. Foam sheet goes around polished furniture, mirrors and TV screens to prevent scratches.
Stretch film
Used over sofas, mattresses and wrapped furniture to keep dust and moisture out and to hold padding in place.
Wooden crates
For marble tops, large glass, idols and delicate antiques we build or supply wooden crates on request, quoted separately in your estimate.
Tape, labels and markers
Every carton is taped on all seams, numbered, and marked with the room and contents. The numbers match the packing list you receive, which makes unpacking and any later check simple.
Unpacking
When you choose unpacking, our team opens cartons in each room, places items on shelves or surfaces you point out, and removes the empty cartons and waste so the house is usable the same evening.
Packing Fragile and High-Value Items
Some belongings need more than standard cartons. Glass table tops travel upright in a padded frame, mirrors and paintings are wrapped and boxed with corner guards, and chandeliers are dismantled and packed part by part. Musical instruments, computers and home theatre systems go into padded cartons with the cables bagged and labelled. Antiques and marble items can be crated. If you have an item with emotional value, tell the supervisor during the survey so it receives extra attention and is loaded where it will not be disturbed.
Packing and unpacking: common questions
Is packing material included in the price?
Yes. Our packing estimates include all material; nothing is charged separately on the day unless extra items are added.
How long does packing a 2 BHK take?
A crew of three or four usually packs a 2 BHK in four to six hours.
Can you pack only fragile items?
Yes. Many customers pack clothes and books themselves and leave crockery, glass and electronics to us.
Do you take away packing waste?
Yes. After unpacking we remove cartons, wrap and tape from your new home.
Can you pack for storage?
Yes. Goods going into storage get extra moisture protection and sealing.
Moving Soon? Speak to Dev International, Agra
Share your pickup and drop city. We will plan the move and send a written estimate you can compare.