Full-service packing means our crew packs the entire home, and partial packing means we handle specific rooms or fragile items while you pack the rest yourself. CG Moving Company offers both options because not every move needs the same level of help, and the right choice usually comes down to timeline and how much of the fragile, high-risk packing you want off your plate. Our services page has details on both.
What Does Full-Service Packing Include?
Every room packed, wrapped, boxed, and labeled by our crew.
Full-service packing means our team packs the entire household, from the kitchen and closets down to the garage, using the same materials and techniques covered throughout this packing guide series, including quilt-pad wrapping on furniture and individual wrapping on fragile items. Every box is labeled by room and contents as part of the process, so unpacking on the other end is as organized as the packing was.
- Every room in the home packed by our crew
- Fragile items individually wrapped, furniture quilt-padded
- Boxes labeled by room and contents throughout
What Does Partial Packing Include?
Specific rooms or fragile items handled by us, the rest by you.
Partial packing lets you choose which rooms or item categories our crew handles, while you pack the rest ahead of moving day. This option works well for people who are comfortable boxing up clothes, books, and everyday items but want the kitchen, the artwork, or the electronics handled by people who do it daily. It’s also a common choice when the move is scheduled quickly and only certain rooms need professional packing to stay on track.
- You choose the specific rooms or categories we pack
- Fragile or high-value items most commonly assigned to us
- You handle the straightforward packing on your own timeline
How Do You Decide Which Option Fits Your Move?
Weigh your timeline, your comfort with fragile items, and your schedule.
If the move date is close and the household is large, full-service packing removes the biggest time pressure from your plate. If you have the time but dread packing the kitchen, the artwork, or the electronics specifically, partial packing lets you focus our crew where it matters most. Either way, our crews use the same materials and methods, so the difference is really about how much of the job you want to hand off.
- Tight timeline and large household: full-service usually fits best
- Time to spare, but dread specific rooms: partial packing works well
- Either option uses the same materials and the same crew standards
Full-Service vs. Partial Packing
Full-Service Packing | Partial Packing | |
Who packs | Our crew packs the entire home | Our crew packs chosen rooms or items |
Best for | Tight timelines, larger households | Flexible timelines, specific fragile items |
Your time commitment | Minimal, mostly oversight | Packing the rooms left to you |
Materials used | Full range: paper, bubble wrap, quilt pads | Same materials, applied to fewer rooms |
Both options rely on the same crew standards and materials. The real question is how much of the packing you want to hand off, not whether the job will be done well either way. If you’re still deciding, our client-pack vs. full-service guide breaks down what stays on your plate no matter which option you choose, or you can reach out to us directly with questions about your specific move.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I switch from partial packing to full-service packing after I've already booked?
Yes, just let your coordinator know as early as possible so the crew size and packing materials can be adjusted ahead of moving day. Switching the morning of the move is harder to accommodate than a request made even a few days out.
Will the crew re-check boxes I've already packed myself?
The crew will do a quick visual check during loading to make sure fragile items are reasonably protected, but they won’t unpack and repack boxes you’ve already sealed. If a box feels under-protected, the crew lead will flag it with you before it goes on the truck.
What packing materials are included if I book full-service packing?
Packing paper, bubble wrap, quilt pads for furniture, and the boxes themselves are all supplied by our crew as part of full-service packing. You don’t need to buy or source any materials in advance for the rooms we’re packing.
If I only have the crew pack my kitchen, do they still wrap large furniture in other rooms?
No, partial packing only covers the specific rooms or categories you select. Furniture protection and wrapping for loading happens separately on moving day regardless of which packing option you chose, since that’s part of the moving service itself, not the packing service.
Not sure which mix of full-service and partial packing fits your move? Contact CG Moving Company and we’ll help you split the job in a way that matches your timeline.
