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Packing & Unpacking

Here at Rossouw Removals, you can find a removal packing and unpacking service to meet your needs and budget. Whether you’re moving across town, relocating to another province or placing furniture into storage, our convenient packing options will save you time.

At Rossouw’s we believe professional packing is about far more than putting belongings into boxes. It's about using the right materials, the right techniques and the right level of protection for every item, from everyday household goods to fragile heirlooms and valuable furniture.

Whether you would like us to pack your entire home, assist with only your most delicate belongings, or simply provide specialist wrapping before transport or storage, our experienced team can tailor a solution around your move. And when you arrive, we don't just leave you with the boxes - we unpack them too.

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Protect your belongings before Moving Day

Packing rarely gets the attention it deserves. It happens in the days before the move, often late at night, in whatever boxes and newspaper happen to be lying around - and it's usually where things go wrong.

Professional packing removes that burden.

Instead of spending days wrapping glassware, protecting furniture and trying to find enough suitable boxes, you can leave the work to an experienced team that does it every day. our convenient packing options will save you time.

Owner-packed Service

If you’d prefer to pack your own belongings, we can supply all the packing materials you need.

Full packing service

If you'd like to avoid packing yourself, we can pack everything for you. A Rossouw Removals moving team will safely pack everything in your home ready for onward transportation. This is a convenient service designed to save you time and effort. If you’d like to discuss your removals packing needs or get a quote, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team today. And don’t forget that we offer removals insurance if you’d like extra assurance when moving home.

Fragile pack service

Rossouw Removals will supply you with packing materials to pack most items yourself, and our professional crew will pack your kitchen china, glassware, mirrors, pictures and ornaments to maximise the protection of your goods.

Environmentally friendly packing materials

Rossouw Removals uses packing cartons made from 100% recycled materials and which are completely recycled at the end of their useful life. All our storage crates, packing cases and storage containers are made using sustainable timber —we never purchase anything that uses tropical timber or hardwood. Our policy of re-use and recycling ensures that no unnecessary waste is created.

Our professional teams

Your items will be packed by our professional team of experts. Our staff undergo regular training to provide our customers with a reliable and trustworthy service. Our teams have the necessary skills to pack any item, large or small, ready for your move.

How we pack your belongings

Our expertise and professional packing materials allow us to handle every single item with care.

Step 1 — Tell Us What You Need

As part of your inventory and quote, let us know how much packing help you'd like - everything, just the fragile pieces, or simply advice on doing it yourself.

Step 2 — Material Selection

Our team selects the right materials for what's actually being packed - from moving blankets and bubble wrap for general household items, to custom wooden boxes for particularly valuable ornaments and portraits.

Step 3 — Room-by-Room Packing

Packing is carried out methodically, room by room, so nothing is rushed and nothing is missed.

Step 4 — Specialist Wrapping & Labelling

Fragile and valuable items get individual attention and protective wrapping, and everything is labelled clearly so it's easy to track on move day and easy to unpack afterwards.

Step 5 — Loading

Packed items are loaded carefully into our enclosed and closed trailers for transport.

Step 6 — Unpacking

If you've chosen our unpacking service, our team unpacks your belongings at your new home, so you're not left surrounded by boxes on day one.

The Right Material for the Right Item

"Quality materials" is a phrase almost every packing service uses. Here's what it actually means when Rossouw packs your home:

  • Custom wooden boxes, built on request for particularly valuable ornaments and portraits - a level of care most removal companies simply don't offer
  • Heavy-duty plastic tubing, used specifically to protect mattresses and couches during transport
  • Moving blankets, wrapped around furniture to guard against knocks and scuffs
  • Cling wrap, used to secure drawers, cushions and loose components so nothing shifts in transit
  • Bubble wrap, for smaller fragile and breakable items
  • Ropes and ratchets, used to secure larger and bulkier items safely for the journey

Every material is chosen because of what it protects against, not used out of habit. If something in your home needs a level of care beyond the standard materials, just ask, the custom wooden box service exists precisely for those pieces you couldn't bear to see damaged.

What We Pack

Kitchenware

Crockery, glassware and everyday kitchen items, packed and cushioned to prevent chips and breakages.

Bedrooms

Clothing, linen and personal items, packed methodically so unpacking at the other end is simple.

Living Rooms

Furniture wrapped in moving blankets, with cushions, drawers and loose parts secured with cling wrap.

Artwork & Antiques

Portraits, ornaments and other valuable or sentimental pieces, protected with bubble wrap as standard, or a custom wooden box where extra protection is needed.

Mattresses & Couches

Protected in heavy-duty plastic tubing, guarding against dirt, moisture and damage during transport.

Office Equipment & Appliances

Packed and secured for business and home moves alike, using the same care applied to household items.

Packing for Storage & Long-Distance Moves

Packing matters even more when your belongings aren't going straight into daily use. If your move involves storage or a longer journey, proper packing is what keeps everything protected in the meantime.

  • Storage; items packed to the same standard whether they're being delivered immediately or held in one of our secure storage facilities
  • Long-distance removals; the extra time on the road makes proper wrapping and securing even more important, and our materials and process don't change for a longer journey

Whether your belongings are going into storage, onto a long-distance route, or straight into your new home, they're packed by the same team, to the same standard, from day one.

Why Choose Rossouw Packing Services

  • A trained team, not last-minute labour brought in for the day
  • Specialist materials chosen for what they protect, including a custom wooden box service most competitors don't offer at all
  • Flexible help, full packing, fragile-only, or self-pack with guidance, built around what you actually need
  • Unpacking included as an option, so the job isn't finished until you're actually settled in

Proof & Reviews

Anyone can promise to be “professional.” We prefer to demonstrate why customers trust us.
  • Hettie Denysschen Avatar
    Hettie Denysschen
    February 11, 2025
    I'm thoroughly impressed with the exceptional service provided by Jako and his team. From the initial consultation to the final delivery, his team demonstrated outstanding professionalism, efficiency and care. The... read more
    Carla Burger Avatar
    Carla Burger
    May 7, 2025
    I struggled to get ahold of any moving company until I got a recommendation from a friend to use Rossouw Removals. They were quick and efficient with their response, helped... read more
    Anri Terblanche Avatar
    Anri Terblanche
    December 3, 2025
    What a solid team. I know we could not have moved without the help of the strong, trust worthy, efficient and professional team at Rossouw Removals. These guys were able... read more
  • Louise Duvenage Avatar
    Louise Duvenage
    August 1, 2024
    I would suggest Rossouw removals' services to anyone. Their customer service is excellent, they promptly reply, help with adjustments, and offer competitive pricing. I have utilized them multiple times and... read more
    Caryn Julius Avatar
    Caryn Julius
    October 21, 2024
    I recently used Rossouw Removals for my move, and I couldn't be happier! The process was seamless, and the team handled my belongings with care. Their communication was excellent, keeping... read more
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    Anari Olivier
    April 25, 2024
    It was a delight to work with Rossouw Removals. Everything was handled very professionally. From the admin to the move. It really took so much stress off us. Thank you.
  • Lodewyk de Beer Avatar
    Lodewyk de Beer
    April 27, 2024
    Very friendly and professional service. All breakables were treated with care with no breakages. Kudos to Jako, Brendan and their teams!
    Reece David Green Avatar
    Reece David Green
    January 26, 2026
    Great communication & very transparent. Items are stored carefully and in a secure environment. I have been assisted with both my short & long-term storage needs! Highly recommend their services!
    Lynette Kearley Avatar
    Lynette Kearley
    June 30, 2026
    Excellent moving service. They were professional and efficient. They took care of moving all our furniture, wrapping every single item from top to toe. We will definitely recommend them.
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Packing Tips & Advice

  • Start packing non-essential rooms first, and leave everyday items until closer to moving day
  • Keep a small bag of essentials, chargers, medication, a change of clothes, separate from the rest of the packing
  • Let us know in advance about any particularly valuable or sentimental items, so we can arrange the right materials, including a custom wooden box if needed
  • Label boxes by room, not just by content, to make unpacking faster and simpler
  • If you're packing anything yourself, ask our team which materials suit fragile or awkward items, we're happy to advise even on the pieces we're not packing for you

Frequently Asked questions

It depends on how much time you have and how comfortable you feel handling fragile or valuable items. Many customers pack the everyday items themselves and leave the fragile or sentimental pieces to us, you don’t have to choose one or the other.
Yes. If you’d like it, our team will unpack your belongings at your new home once the move is complete, so you’re not left surrounded by boxes.
Yes, just let our team know which items you’ll need access to right up until moving day, and we’ll pack around them.
Yes. For particularly valuable ornaments and portraits, we offer a custom wooden box service, built specifically for the item being protected.
Fragile and valuable items are wrapped individually using bubble wrap as standard, or a custom wooden box where extra protection is needed.
These are protected using heavy-duty plastic tubing, which guards against dirt, moisture and damage during transport.
Yes. Items packed by our team are covered under the same R200,000 Goods-in-Transit insurance that applies to the rest of your move.
Our own trained team handles packing and unpacking, the same way they handle the rest of your move — not outsourced labour brought in for the day.
Packing is built around what you actually need, so let us know how much help you’d like when requesting your quote and we’ll include it clearly, rather than bundling it in as a guess.
Yes. Tell us what you’d like packed, everything, just the fragile pieces, or nothing at all, and we’ll include it in your free, no-obligation quote.

Ready to Have Your Belongings Packed Properly?

Tell us how much packing help you'd like; full-service, fragile-only, or just some advice, and whether you'd like us to unpack at the other end too. We'll build it into your free, no-obligation quote.