Professional Packing & Unpacking Services in Portland, OR

With comprehensive experience serving every Portland neighborhood from the historic homes of Irvington to the modern condos of Lloyd District, we understand the unique packing requirements of Portland’s diverse housing stock. Our professionally trained packing specialists treat your belongings with the same care we’d give our own, using premium materials and proven techniques that minimize damage risk while maximizing efficiency.

Why Choose Professional Packing Services in Portland?

Portland residents lead busy lives. Between career demands, family responsibilities, and enjoying everything our city offers—from First Thursday in the Alberta Arts District to weekend hikes at Mt. Tabor Park—finding time to properly pack an entire household often feels impossible. Professional packing services provide immediate, tangible benefits that extend far beyond simple convenience.

Save Valuable Time

The average three-bedroom Portland home contains approximately 300-500 boxes worth of belongings. Packing this volume yourself typically requires 20-40 hours spread over multiple weeks. Our professional teams complete the same work in 4-8 hours, letting you reclaim your evenings and weekends. Instead of spending weeks surrounded by boxes, you can maintain your normal routine until moving day arrives.

For families balancing work schedules and children’s activities, professionals relocating for new positions, downsizers overwhelmed by decades of accumulated belongings, or anyone managing a compressed moving timeline, professional packing services transform an exhausting ordeal into a manageable transition.

Dramatically Reduce Damage Risk

The statistics are sobering: self-packed moves experience damage rates 3-5 times higher than professionally packed relocations. Amateur packing mistakes—insufficient cushioning, improper box selection, poor weight distribution, inadequate sealing, and incorrect handling of fragile items—result in broken dishes, scratched furniture, damaged electronics, and shattered heirlooms.

Our Portland packing specialists undergo extensive training in proper packing techniques. We know exactly how much bubble wrap protects fine china, which box strength supports hardcover book collections, how to prevent electronics damage during transport, the right way to protect framed artwork and mirrors, and proven methods for wrapping furniture to prevent scratches and dents.

This expertise matters especially when handling Portland’s eclectic collections. Whether you’re packing vintage treasures from Hawthorne District antique shops, valuable artwork purchased at Portland Saturday Market, craft beer brewing equipment common in many Portland homes, extensive book collections typical of literary Portland, or Mid-Century Modern furniture found throughout neighborhoods like Sunnyside and Laurelhurst, we apply specialized techniques appropriate to each item type.

Eliminate Physical Strain and Injury

Packing an entire household is physically demanding work. Repetitive bending, lifting, reaching into awkward spaces, spending hours on your knees, and managing heavy boxes leads to back strain, knee pain, shoulder injuries, and general exhaustion. These risks increase for seniors, individuals with physical limitations, anyone recovering from injury, or those with health conditions affecting mobility.

Our professional teams handle all physical aspects of packing, allowing you to preserve your energy for the emotional work of transitioning to a new home. This consideration proves especially valuable for Portland seniors downsizing from longtime family homes in neighborhoods like Eastmoreland or Multnomah Village.

Access to Professional-Grade Materials

The packing materials available at retail stores simply don’t compare to professional-grade supplies. We provide heavy-duty corrugated boxes engineered for moving weight loads, commercial-grade bubble wrap offering superior cushioning, professional furniture pads designed for extended transport, high-quality packing paper that won’t transfer ink, specialty boxes for wardrobes, dishes, and mirrors, and industrial-strength packing tape that actually stays sealed.

These superior materials make a measurable difference in protecting your belongings throughout the Portland moving process—from loading through transport across the city through unpacking in your new location.

Professional Organization and Labeling

Perhaps the most underestimated advantage of professional packing is the organizational system we implement. Our detailed labeling system includes room destination, general contents description, fragile/special handling indicators, priority unpacking markers for essential items, and numbered inventory tracking.

This systematic approach means you’ll know exactly which boxes contain your immediate necessities, can prioritize unpacking based on room importance, quickly locate specific items when needed, and have documentation for insurance purposes. No more frantically searching through twenty identical boxes trying to find the coffee maker on your first morning in your new Woodstock neighborhood home.

Our Comprehensive Portland Packing Services

Full-Service Packing

Our most popular option, full-service packing means exactly what it sounds like: we handle absolutely everything. You can leave items exactly where they are—in closets, on shelves, in drawers, throughout your home—and our team systematically works through your entire property, professionally packing every single item.

What’s Included:

• Complete pre-packing walkthrough and strategy session
• All necessary packing materials delivered to your home
• Systematic room-by-room packing with logical organization
• Careful wrapping and protection of all furniture pieces
• Specialized handling for fragile and valuable items
• Detailed labeling and inventory documentation
• Disassembly of furniture requiring breakdown for transport
• Final walkthrough ensuring nothing is overlooked

Full-service packing is ideal for busy professionals, families with young children, anyone managing health limitations, seniors downsizing from longtime homes, people relocating for work with compressed timelines, and those who simply prefer delegating this enormous task to experienced professionals.

Partial Packing Services

Many Portland residents prefer handling some packing themselves while delegating challenging aspects to professionals. Partial packing offers perfect flexibility, allowing you to pack clothing, linens, and personal items while we handle the complex work.

Common Partial Packing Requests:

• Kitchen packing (dishes, glasses, appliances, pantry items)
• Fragile items throughout the home (artwork, collections, electronics)
• Heavy items requiring professional handling (books, tools, garage equipment)
• Specialty items needing custom crating (antiques, sculptures, musical instruments)
• Specific rooms you prefer not to tackle (garages, basements, storage areas)
• Final packing during the last 24 hours before moving day

Partial services let you control costs while ensuring the most challenging packing receives professional attention. We’ll work with you to determine the optimal division of labor based on your budget, timeline, physical capabilities, and stress tolerance.

Fragile-Only Packing

Portland homes contain countless treasured fragile items: heirloom china passed through generations, vintage glassware collected from Sellwood antique stores, framed artwork and photographs documenting family history, handmade pottery from local artisans, delicate electronics and musical instruments, mirrors and glass-top furniture, specialty lighting fixtures and lamps, and collectibles of immeasurable sentimental value.

Our fragile-only packing service provides specialized protection for these precious items without requiring full-service packing. We use multi-layer cushioning systems, custom-sized boxes to prevent shifting, professional-grade dividers for dishes and glassware, foam corner protectors for framed items, and special crating for extremely valuable or irreplaceable pieces.

Each fragile box receives clear “FRAGILE” labeling, strategic positioning in the moving truck, and careful handling throughout the process.

Professional Unpacking Services

Moving into your new Portland home should be exciting, not exhausting. Our unpacking services transform piles of boxes into a functional, organized living space—often within a single day.

Unpacking Services Include:

• Removal of all items from boxes
• Placement of items in appropriate locations (cabinets, closets, shelves)
• Furniture positioning in rooms according to your direction
• Bed assembly and bedroom setup for immediate use
• Kitchen unpacking and organization
• Bathroom setup with towels and essentials
• Removal of all empty boxes and packing materials
• Final walkthrough to address any questions or adjustments

Unpacking services are invaluable when you’re starting a new job immediately, have limited mobility or physical restrictions, simply want to enjoy your new home without weeks of box-unpacking, or are helping elderly parents transition to senior living.

Many Portland clients choose our combination service: we pack at their old residence, they settle paperwork and last-minute details, we load and transport, then immediately begin unpacking at the new location. This turnkey approach means you leave a packed home in the morning and return to a substantially unpacked home by evening.

Custom Crating for High-Value Items

Some possessions require protection beyond standard packing. Our custom crating service builds wooden crates specifically designed for your unique items including valuable artwork and sculptures, antique furniture with fragile components, large mirrors or glass pieces, chandeliers and specialty lighting, delicate musical instruments, irreplaceable heirlooms, and specialty items with irregular shapes.

Custom crating provides museum-quality protection, particularly important for Portland’s significant population of art collectors, musicians, and antique enthusiasts.

Packing Materials and Supplies

If you prefer packing yourself but want access to professional-grade materials, we sell supplies individually or in convenient moving kits. Our premium materials significantly outperform big-box store options while remaining competitively priced.

Available Supplies:

• Heavy-duty boxes in all standard sizes plus specialty configurations
• Professional bubble wrap and packing paper
• Furniture blankets and pads
• Dish and glassware dividers
• Wardrobe boxes with hanging rods
• Mirror and picture boxes
• Mattress bags in all sizes
• Heavy-duty packing tape and dispensers
• Labels and permanent markers

We deliver supplies directly to your Portland home and can recommend quantities based on your property size and contents.

Packing Services Across Portland’s Unique Neighborhoods

Alberta Arts District & Mississippi District

These vibrant Northeast and North Portland neighborhoods attract creative professionals and artists whose homes often contain unique packing challenges: extensive vinyl record collections, handmade artwork and craft supplies, vintage furniture from local shops, musical instruments and recording equipment, and eclectic decor reflecting Portland’s creative spirit.

We approach Alberta Arts and Mississippi moves with special attention to your creative collections, understanding that many items have artistic or sentimental value beyond monetary worth. Our team carefully packs instruments, protects artwork, and organizes supplies so you can resume creative work immediately upon arrival at your new Portland studio or home.

Beaumont-Wilshire & Rose City Park

These family-oriented Northeast Portland neighborhoods feature spacious homes filled with the accumulations of busy family life: extensive children’s toys and sports equipment, home office setups for remote work, large furniture suites in multiple bedrooms, complete kitchen collections reflecting Portland’s food culture, and garage workshops and hobby spaces.

Our family home packing services account for the volume typical of Beaumont-Wilshire and Rose City Park residences while organizing contents so your family can resume normal routines quickly. We pack children’s rooms with particular care, understanding these spaces contain both practical items and treasured comfort objects important to young ones during the moving transition.

Belmont District, Division-Richmond & Hawthorne

These iconic Southeast Portland neighborhoods showcase Portland’s vintage charm with restored bungalows containing architectural details worth protecting. Original hardwood floors, built-in cabinetry, period light fixtures, and decorative elements require careful handling during the packing and moving process.

Additionally, these walkable neighborhoods attract residents who appreciate Portland’s independent retail scene, meaning homes often contain curated collections from local shops, vintage finds from neighborhood stores, locally-made artisan goods, and Portland-branded items reflecting community pride.

We pack these items with appreciation for their significance to Portland residents who’ve consciously chosen to support local businesses and preserve neighborhood character.

Burnside & Old Town

Central Portland’s Burnside and Old Town areas feature a mix of historic buildings and modern lofts. These properties present unique packing situations with apartment-style storage constraints, industrial loft spaces with high ceilings and open plans, historic buildings with architectural character, and urban living typical of downtown Portland.

Our team efficiently packs for these space-conscious environments, maximizing organization in limited storage areas and working within the building access requirements common to downtown Portland properties.

Cathedral Park, St. Johns & Piedmont

These North and Northeast Portland neighborhoods offer diverse housing from charming historic homes to newer construction. Cathedral Park’s proximity to the dramatic St. Johns Bridge creates a distinct community identity, while St. Johns’ small-town feel within Portland and Piedmont’s historic character attract residents who value community connection.

We understand these neighborhoods’ strong community identities and pack with attention to locally significant items while navigating the varied property types common throughout North Portland.

Eastmoreland, Westmoreland & Sellwood-Moreland

These established Southeast Portland neighborhoods feature some of Portland’s most beautiful homes with significant square footage and mature landscaping. Eastmoreland’s golf course proximity, Westmoreland’s traditional family atmosphere, and Sellwood’s antique district character create communities where residents often remain for decades, accumulating substantial household contents.

Our packing teams regularly handle larger Eastmoreland, Westmoreland, and Sellwood-Moreland moves, efficiently managing the volume typical of these well-established homes while providing particular care to the antique and vintage furnishings common in Sellwood’s collector community.

Foster-Powell, Woodstock & Sunnyside

These affordable, accessible Southeast Portland neighborhoods attract diverse residents including young families, first-time homebuyers, and longtime Portlanders who appreciate authentic neighborhood character. Foster-Powell’s emerging dining scene, Woodstock’s classic Portland charm, and Sunnyside’s tree-lined streets create welcoming communities with varied housing stock.

We provide efficient, affordable packing services scaled appropriately for these neighborhoods’ typically modest home sizes while maintaining the same professional standards we bring to every Portland move.

Goose Hollow & Nob Hill

These compact urban neighborhoods near downtown present interesting packing logistics. Goose Hollow’s mix of vintage apartments and modern condos, combined with Nob Hill’s walkable 21st and 23rd Avenue corridors, create high-density living situations where efficient packing and organization are paramount.

Our urban packing specialists understand space constraints typical of these desirable Northwest Portland neighborhoods, implementing organizational systems that maximize livability in smaller footprints while navigating building access requirements and limited parking situations common throughout the area.

Hillsdale & Multnomah Village

These charming Southwest Portland neighborhoods feature distinct village atmospheres with local businesses and strong community identity. The hillside terrain and winding streets characteristic of Southwest Portland present logistical considerations for moving, while the established nature of these communities means many homes contain decades of accumulated belongings.

We regularly serve Hillsdale and Multnomah Village residents, understanding both the physical challenges of Southwest Portland’s topography and the careful handling required for longtime homes filled with treasured possessions and memories.

Irvington, Laurelhurst & Ladd’s Addition

These prestigious historic neighborhoods showcase Portland’s finest early 20th-century homes with architectural significance and original details. Irvington’s grand homes along tree-lined streets, Laurelhurst’s designated historic district status, and Ladd’s Addition’s unique diagonal street pattern create communities where preservation and careful handling are essential.

Residents of these neighborhoods often possess valuable antiques, original architectural elements, fine art collections, and period-appropriate furnishings. Our packing specialists receive special training in handling valuable items and protecting historic home details, understanding that moves in these neighborhoods require elevated care and expertise.

Lloyd District & Pearl District

Portland’s urban core neighborhoods feature high-rise living, modern condos, and converted warehouse lofts. Lloyd District’s proximity to the Convention Center and Rose Quarter, combined with Pearl District’s transformed industrial spaces, create contemporary urban environments with specific packing and moving requirements.

We coordinate extensively with building management in these neighborhoods, securing elevator reservations, adhering to move-in/move-out protocols, protecting common areas and amenities, working within designated moving windows, and meeting certificate of insurance requirements.

Our teams efficiently pack for urban living, understanding the organizational systems that work best in Lloyd District and Pearl District’s contemporary spaces while maintaining the professional standards expected in these premium Portland locations.

Mt. Tabor

This Southeast Portland neighborhood surrounding the extinct volcanic butte offers stunning views and unique topography. Hillside homes, winding streets, and the neighborhood’s connection to one of Portland’s most beloved parks create a distinct community character.

Mt. Tabor packing services account for the longer carrying distances and stairs common in hillside properties while protecting the belongings of residents who’ve chosen this neighborhood for its natural beauty and community atmosphere.

Richmond

This central Southeast Portland neighborhood offers excellent walkability, diverse dining, and convenient access throughout the city. Richmond’s mix of housing types from compact apartments to larger family homes attracts diverse residents who appreciate authentic Portland neighborhood life.

We provide flexible packing services scaled to Richmond’s varied property types, from efficient apartment packing to comprehensive services for larger family homes, always maintaining the professional standards that have earned our reputation throughout Portland.

South Portland, Southeast Portland, Southwest Portland, North Portland & Northeast Portland

Serving all Portland quadrants, we understand the distinctive characteristics defining each area. Northeast Portland’s family-friendly neighborhoods and diverse communities, Southeast Portland’s eclectic mix of vintage charm and modern energy, Southwest Portland’s hillside terrain and suburban comfort, North Portland’s blend of historic character and urban renewal, and South Portland’s downtown accessibility and mixed-use development each present unique packing considerations.

Our comprehensive service area and neighborhood expertise ensure appropriate, professional packing assistance regardless of where you’re located in Portland or where you’re headed next.

Our Professional Packing Process

1. Detailed Pre-Packing Consultation

Every successful packing project begins with thorough planning. We schedule a consultation—available in-person at your Portland home or via virtual video walkthrough—to understand your specific situation.

During Your Consultation We Discuss:

• Your property size, layout, and unique features
• Estimated volume of belongings requiring packing
• Specific items needing special attention or custom crating
• Your preferred timeline and any scheduling constraints
• Which services you want (full-service, partial, fragile-only, unpacking)
• Access considerations (stairs, elevators, parking, building requirements)
• Your budget and cost management priorities

Following this consultation, we provide a detailed written estimate with transparent pricing, realistic timeframes, and no hidden fees. Unlike competitors who provide vague estimates only to increase prices on packing day, we deliver accurate quotes you can trust.

2. Strategic Packing Plan Development

Based on your consultation, we develop a customized packing strategy for your specific Portland property. This includes determining optimal crew size for efficient completion, sequencing rooms to minimize disruption, identifying items requiring special handling or materials, planning for furniture protection and disassembly, and coordinating with your overall moving timeline.

This planning phase ensures our team arrives fully prepared to execute efficiently without wasting your time with mid-project supply runs or staffing adjustments.

3. Materials Delivery and Preparation

Several days before your scheduled packing date, we deliver all necessary supplies to your Portland home. This advance delivery allows you to perform any final sorting, keeps materials dry and protected, and ensures our team can begin working immediately upon arrival rather than spending your paid time unloading supplies.

Materials arrive organized by type for easy access and include more than estimated to prevent shortages. We’d rather remove a few unused boxes than pause work waiting for additional supplies.

4. Professional Packing Execution

On packing day, our uniformed, professionally trained team arrives promptly with additional equipment and tools. We work systematically through your home, implementing proven processes refined through thousands of Portland moves.

Our Packing Method:

• Start with non-essential rooms to build momentum
• Pack room-by-room to maintain organization
• Wrap all furniture in protective blankets and stretch wrap
• Use appropriately sized, weight-appropriate boxes
• Apply multi-layer cushioning to fragile items
• Distribute weight properly throughout each box
• Seal boxes securely with professional-grade tape
• Label clearly with room destination and contents
• Create numbered inventory for tracking
• Stack completed boxes strategically for efficient loading

Throughout the process, we maintain open communication, consulting with you on questions about item placement or handling while working efficiently to respect your time and budget.

5. Quality Control and Final Walkthrough

Before completing the packing phase, our team leader conducts a thorough walkthrough with you, ensuring every item is packed as requested, nothing is forgotten in closets or storage areas, all boxes are properly sealed and labeled, and fragile items are clearly marked and positioned. We address any final questions or concerns and confirm coordination with your overall moving timeline.

This final quality check ensures complete satisfaction before our team departs.

How Long Does Professional Packing Take?

One of the most common questions Portland residents ask is about timing. The answer depends on several factors, but we can provide general guidelines.

Typical Packing Timeframes:

• Studio or 1-bedroom apartment: 2-4 hours with 2 packers
• 2-bedroom apartment or small house: 4-6 hours with 2-3 packers
• 3-bedroom house: 6-8 hours with 3-4 packers
• 4-bedroom house: 8-12 hours with 3-4 packers
• Large homes (5+ bedrooms): 12-16+ hours, possibly spread over two days

Factors Affecting Packing Time:

• Total volume of belongings (minimalists vs. collectors)
• Number of fragile items requiring careful wrapping
• Furniture requiring disassembly
• Access challenges (stairs, narrow hallways, storage locations)
• Level of organization in current home
• Specialty items needing custom crating

We provide realistic time estimates during your consultation, properly staff your project, and work efficiently to meet promised timeframes. Most Portland packing projects finish within estimated windows or even sooner thanks to our experienced teams’ efficiency.

Professional Packing Costs in Portland

Packing service pricing varies based on your specific needs, but we believe in transparent, upfront pricing that respects your budget.

Pricing Factors:

• Scope of service (full, partial, fragile-only, unpacking)
• Property size and total volume
• Number of packers required
• Estimated hours to complete
• Specialty items requiring custom crating
• Packing materials quantity and type

General Investment Ranges:

• Packing materials only: $150-400 depending on home size
• Partial packing services: $300-800
• Full-service packing (2-bedroom): $600-1,200
• Full-service packing (3-bedroom): $1,000-2,000
• Full-service packing (4+ bedroom): $1,800-3,500+

While professional packing represents an additional moving expense, consider the value proposition: significant time savings (20-40 hours of your personal time), dramatically reduced damage risk (potential thousands in avoided replacement costs), eliminated physical strain and injury risk, peace of mind knowing belongings are properly protected, and faster move-in and settling process with unpacking services.

Many Portland clients discover that professional packing actually reduces overall moving costs by preventing damage, avoiding hasty last-minute packing mistakes, and eliminating storage needs from extended packing timelines.