Who unpacks after your move and why it matters
Moving day is over but the hard part isn’t
After the final box is loaded into your new home, many people breathe a sigh of relief, until they realise the unpacking has just begun. The question is: who’s actually responsible for unpacking those boxes? Do moving companies handle it? And how does that differ from a professional unpacking service like Settle in Style?
Let’s unpack the truth.
Do moving companies unpack in the UK?
Most UK removal companies focus on transportation and basic logistics, offering packing, loading and sometimes furniture reassembly. Unpacking, however, is often limited to simply placing boxes in the correct rooms or opening them and laying contents onto flat surfaces—nothing more.
If you want more (think: items put away neatly, kitchen organised, wardrobe styled), you’ll likely need to hire an unpacking specialist.
The limitations of traditional removal companies’ unpacking services
Here’s what you can typically expect:
✅ Furniture reassembly (if they disassembled it)
✅ Boxes placed in correct rooms
✅ Basic unboxing if requested (see photo!)
❌ An overwhelming mess
❌No organisation or styling
❌ No system for where things go
In short, you’re still left with the hardest job: making your house feel like a home.
How much does unpacking add to your moving costs?
Some removal firms offer add-on unpacking services at rates of around £35–£50 per hour, but these services are usually:
Limited in scope
Staffed by movers, not organisers
Focused on speed, not functionality or aesthetics
It’s an extra spend without the transformation.
What makes Settle in Style different
We go far beyond the basics, our team brings order to every room:
✅ Complete unpacking of every box
✅ Organised and styled spaces, from day one
✅ Wardrobes arranged by category and colour
✅ Kitchen systems created around your lifestyle
✅ Turnkey transformation – you arrive to a home that’s ready to live in
Why this matters who unpacks
If you’re a busy professional, a young family, or simply someone who wants to feel at home quickly, the difference is night and day. Traditional movers unload. We transform.
By the time we’re finished, you can:
🛏️Sleep in a made bed
🔪Find every utensil in the kitchen
👗Walk into a wardrobe that feels like a boutique
No chaos. No stress. Just calm, curated living from day one.
Final thoughts: the true cost of not unpacking well
Unpacking isn’t just a task, it sets the tone for how you live in your new home.
Instead of spending weeks living out of boxes and searching for essentials, you could start your next chapter fully settled.
Ready to Settle In Style?
Book your luxury unpacking service today or request a free consultation.