The experts at MovingLabor.com want to help you be prepared for your do-it-yourself move. That is why they created this handy moving guide to help you choose the right number of movers and estimate how long your move will take to complete.
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Home Size/SqFt Load Only Unload Only Load AND Unload Studio Apartment
(400-600 SqFt)2 Movers / 2 Hours 2 Movers / 2 Hours 2 Movers / 3-4 Hours 1-2 Bedroom Apartment
(700-1200 SqFt)2 Movers / 3 Hours 2 Movers / 2 Hours 2 Movers / 4-5 Hours 2-3 Bedroom Home
(1100-1600 SqFt)3 Movers / 3-4 Hours 3 Movers / 2-3 Hours 3 Movers / 5-7 Hours 3-4 Bedroom Home
(1500-2200 SqFt)3 Movers / 4-5 Hours 3 Movers / 3-4 Hours 3 Movers / 7-9 Hours 4+ Bedroom Home
(2000-3000 SqFt)4 Movers / 4-6 Hours 4 Movers / 3-4 Hours 4 Movers / 7-10 Hours Mansion or Royal Palace
(3000+ SqFt)4-6 Movers / 5-8 Hours 4-6 Movers / 4-6 Hours 5-6 Movers / 8-10+ Hours -
Weight Linear Ft Truck Size # 7' Unit # 12' Unit # 16' Unit Load Only Unload Only Load AND Unload (This is a size conversion chart. Example: 2500 Lbs is equal to 6 linear Ft, a 10' truck or a 7' unit) 2500 Lbs 6' 10' 1 2 Movers / 2 Hours 2 Movers / 2 Hours 2 Movers / 3-4 Hours 3600 Lbs 9' 12' 2 1 2 Movers / 2-3 Hours 2 Movers / 2 Hours 2 Movers / 4-5 Hours 4000 Lbs 10' 14' 2 Movers / 2-3 Hours 2 Movers / 2 Hours 2 Movers / 4-5 Hours 5200 Lbs 13' 16' 3 1 2 Movers / 3-4 Hours 2 Movers / 2-3 Hours 2 Movers / 5-7 Hours 7200 Lbs 18' 22'-24' 4 2 3 Movers / 3-4 Hours 3 Movers / 2-3 Hours 3 Movers / 5-7 Hours 8800 Lbs 22' 26' 5 3 Movers / 4-5 Hours 3 Movers / 2-4 Hours 3 Movers / 6-9 Hours 10,500 Lbs 26' 6 3 2 4 Movers / 4-5 Hours 3 Movers / 3-5 Hours 4 Movers / 6-8 Hours
Help With Estimating
Every move is unique and your move could take more or less time than we estimate. Ultimately, there are many variables that contribute to how long you move takes. It's important to understand how these variables may affect your total move time to help you plan accordingly.
Elevator, Long Carry and Stairs: In a perfect world your truck or container would be sitting just a few feet from your home. Unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect world and it's usually much more complicated than that. When the movers have to climb stairs, use an elevator (reserved or not) or walk a long distance (long carry) it can substantially increase the time it takes to complete your move.
Packing, Assembly and Disassembly: Our time estimates are based on the assumption that your items are already packed and there is minimal assembly/disassembly required. Your moving help can absolutely provide these services for you, however, it will impact your move completion time.
Drive Time: Travel time to and from your location is included in your rate and the movers won't begin billing until they arrive. However, if you've booked a single moving crew to both load and unload on the same day, then the drive time between your origin and destination is billable time.