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Moving in San Diego? Here’s a Budget-friendly Guide

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Looking for cheap San Diego movers?

I hear ya. Cost is definitely one of the most important factors for people planning a move — however, it’s not the only one! Moving is stressful, time-consuming, and you’re handing most of your stuff over to relative strangers. A slightly higher cost for better quality and peace of mind is worth every penny. 

One of the key things to look for is a trustworthy moving company with professional, responsible movers. This is especially important in California, which has become notorious for moving fraud (especially for out-of-state moves). 

 

“Don’t be afraid to hire additional moving helpers. While it might feel like you’re paying more, if you’re hiring moving labor by the hour, you could wind up shaving some time off the move…”

 

But what does a reliable moving company look like?

For one, make sure that they have their insurance policies up to date and licenses (MC#/DOT) in order. You’ll also want to search for some positive reviews from real former customers. Moving insurance can give you peace of mind as well — so can opting for a moving provider that offers a service guarantee. 

Below are some must-know’s for moving to and around San Diego!

San Diego Moving Options

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There are generally three options for moving in San Diego: do-it-yourself, hybrid, and full-service.

  • DIY is going to be your most budget-friendly option. You’re not hiring professionals to help you out, so you just need to pay for your truck, your supplies, and so forth. The tradeoff is all of the extra time and labor your move will require.
  • Hybrid is the option where you pay for help for part of the move, but still do the transportation yourself. In other words, you pay for moving helpers to load or unload your things, while you rent and drive the moving truck.
  • Full-service means that movers come to your house, pack your things onto their own moving truck, drive your belongings to your new place, and unload everything into the proper rooms. There are some options that have you pack your own stuff into boxes first, but typically full-service takes care of your move from start to finish. Naturally, this means it’s the most expensive option. 

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San Diego Moving Costs

The moving style you pick from above will greatly impact how much you pay for your move. Keeping in mind that a number of factors can vastly skew the overall total cost of a move (including things like gas, moving insurance, overnight lodging, and more), here’s a quick overview of how moving costs might compare for these different options:

  • Local DIY move: $175–$475
  • Local hybrid move: $350+
  • Local full-service move: $700+
  • Long-distance DIY move: $1,000–$5,000+
  • Long-distance hybrid move: $1,300+
  • Long-distance full-service move: $2,000+

San Diego Moving Cost by Move Size

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Your costs will, of course, depend on the size of your own move. In most cases, final price is determined by the total volume of your belongings. But if you’re like me, trying to guess that number before you’ve packed a single box feels like some kind of high-pressure carnival game. The easier way to know how expensive your move will cost is to go by how many rooms you have.

 

“Most people in San Diego use a 20-foot truck to move their stuff. Naturally, people with less furniture might get away with something smaller…[while] those with very large homes might want to go for a large truck (18–24 feet long).”

 

Below, you’ll find cost estimates for different move sizes (including both loading and unloading) in San Diego:

Size Movers Needed Number of Hours Square Feet Avg. Move Cost*
Studio/Small Apt 2 4 Up to 800 $632
2–3 Bedroom Apt 2 5 800–1,200 $787
2–3 Bedroom House 3 7 1,000–1,500 $1,370
4+ Bedroom House 4 7 1,500–2,000 $1,960
*Labor only for a short-distance local San Diego move. This doesn’t include truck rental costs.

Of course, you’ll want to account for any additional factors, like whether your building has a lot of stairs (movers often charge for extra stairs) or if you have fragile or extra-heavy items (not a fridge, more like a hot tub).

Pro tip: Don’t be afraid to hire additional moving helpers. While it might feel like you’re paying more, if you’re hiring moving labor by the hour, you could wind up shaving a ton of time off the move — which will save you way more money in the long run.

San Diego Movers FAQ

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Now that we’ve covered the big-picture details, let’s take up some of the finer points. Here are some of the most popular questions about moving in San Diego.

How much do movers in San Diego cost?

In San Diego, an average move costs about $429*. 

That is the average cost of two movers working approximately three hours in San Diego. (See more averages in the chart above, or get a custom quote directly from HireAHelper.)

*Median cost of labor-only moves purchased within San Diego on HireAHelper.com in 2023

How long does moving take in San Diego?

Most moves in San Diego take three hours per job.

Factors include the size of the home you’re moving, if you’re having movers help with both loading and unloading, and the distance you’re traveling in between. Traffic and time of day also matter — a friend of mine once paid an extra $300 for her move simply because the truck got stuck in rush hour on the highway! Yikes!

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How many movers do I need for my move in San Diego?

With two movers, you can complete most moves in San Diego in a reasonable time. Adding at least one more mover might expedite the process, which is recommended for larger homes.

Keep in mind moving companies have a minimum number of movers you’re required to hire per job, and that number is typically two. 

What size truck do I need when moving in San Diego?

Most people in San Diego use a 20-foot truck to move their stuff.

Naturally, people with less furniture might get away with something smaller — and, likewise, those with very large homes might want to go for a large truck (18–24 feet long). But for most people, a 20-foot truck should be just right.

When is the best time to move to San Diego?

The day of the week and time of year you choose to move can significantly impact your overall moving costs. Here are the best times to move for budget-conscious planners:

  • Expect to save in February: One reliable truth no matter where you’re moving in the U.S. is that it’s going to be more affordable during the winter — and the same is true in southern California. The most wallet-friendly month to move in San Diego is February.
  • Try to move on Mondays: Another helpful insight is the fact that weekdays, and especially Mondays, are prime moving days, as they’re less busy. Avoid rush-hour windows, like early morning and later in the afternoon, and instead aim to start your move at about 11 a.m.

It’s tough to know exactly how much any move will cost (financially, emotionally, or otherwise) at the start of your planning process. But by breaking down the essential choices about your move and using the data above, you can set realistic expectations and set the stage for a successful moving day.

5 Ways To (Possibly) Get Customers To Tip You More

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People all over the internet are constantly asking, “How much should I tip my movers?”

Sometimes, my customers would ask me directly what a standard tip would be. Call me crazy, but I would give them two different amounts: one a little below what I thought was average for that job, and another that was higher. I’d tell them that would be the normal range for a tip corresponding to the job we were doing for them.

Then I’d challenge my crew to make the customer want to give them that higher amount.

Customers might have a general idea of what they’ll tip their movers, but for some of them, it doesn’t take much to make them want to give more (or less). The following are a few ways (aside from generally being great movers, naturally) to give yourself and your crew a shot at a happier customer.

1. Show up early, but just a little!

Customers universally stress about two things on move day:

  1. Being all ready and having the movers not show.
  2. Having the movers show and not being ready.

(Some customers stress about both, simultaneously.)

Calling each customer the day before their move is a no-brainer, and so is showing up on time. You can do one better though, by showing up five or ten minutes early — but let them know over the phone you’d be happy to wait a few minutes until they are ready for you to get rolling, if they’d like.

If they aren’t quite ready, they’ll appreciate the gesture. If they are ready, they’ll say so. Either way, the show will be off to a positive start.

Protip: While It may seem harmless to tell the customer you are ready whenever they are, this sometimes leaves you sitting in your truck for half an hour while the customer slowly finishes breakfast. Try phrasing it along the lines of, “We’re happy to wait five or ten minutes.” This gives them a bit of breathing room without opening up the door to your schedule being destroyed for the day.

2. After you arrive, go over your game plan with the customer

mover with customer

Once you’ve done your walk-through, let your customer know exactly what’s coming. This is huge!

Make sure to tell them things like:

  • Which rooms you’ll be tackling first
  • What you’ll be taking apart
  • Where you’ll be staging stuff
  • If you might have to remove any doors or stairwell light fixtures to keep the risk of damage to a minimum
  • What the timeframe goals everyone should be trying to hit are

Also worth mentioning is if one mover is going to be mostly on the truck doing the loading; communicate that to the customer so they don’t start wondering why their move is short a worker who’s just hanging out outside all morning.

Protip: You also need to let them know what you need from them.

This could mean keeping their kids and pets from getting stepped on, making sure hallways and staircases are clear, and generally being available in case any issues arise (not that they should expect any problems). Also, if it applies, let them know you’ll be taking thirty minutes for lunch and ask them if there is a specific timeframe that might be convenient for you to do so; they may need and appreciate the chance to run a quick errand.

The point here is to give them a sense that you know what you are doing beyond just hauling everything out the door.

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3. Give them their own space you won’t touch

On moving day, customers can be as busy as their movers.

You might overhear them canceling utilities, cleaning the bathtub, wrapping things up with the landlord, and all while working remotely. Make things a bit easier for them by suggesting ahead of time that, if necessary, they designate a room that the movers know to leave alone.

Alternatively, ask them if they could use some kitchen counter space to keep any paperwork, notebooks, pen and paper, phone chargers and any other miscellaneous things they’d like to keep handy. Anything in that designated space can be recognized as stuff the movers should ignore and not put on the truck.

4. Keep your own stuff out of their house

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Don’t do this.

I know it makes sense to leave your Gatorade in an easy-to-grab place as you haul stuff in or out of the house. When things heat up, you may be tempted to shed that sweatshirt before you finish packing the kitchen. Or if it’s raining, maybe you just want to keep a towel handy, to keep your hands dry.

We work best when we’re safe, but let’s not confuse that with overly comfortable. Leaving drinks, shirts and towels lying around the customer’s home might not make a welcome impression, especially if the whole crew is doing it. Who knows? They may not care. But in either case, they likely won’t say. Try and keep all of your items on the truck.

If the customer offers you and your crew drinks, gratefully accept and then either leave them where the customer put them out for you, or bring them out to the truck.

Protip: Tape, shrink wrap and hand trucks are a different story — sort of. If you need them, keep them handy. But as soon as you’re finished with them, get them out. If there’s equipment all over the place, it’s a subconscious stressor for the customer at minimum.

5. Look every bit the pro you are

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Very early in my career, I got a tongue-lashing from the owner of the moving company I was working for.

My crime? Wearing jeans on the job.

He said I looked like some random guy they just picked up off the street who he gave a t-shirt to wear. And quite frankly, he was right.

You may have made a great impression over the phone. You may have looked sharp when you went to their house to give them an estimate. But when the entire crew shows up on move day, how you look matters. And if this is your crew, investing in uniforms is a big step toward becoming a “real” business. Hey, I know you don’t need a tongue-lashing from me, so I won’t bother with the style details; you know what to do.

Protip: I should also mention that how you talk matters too. Err on the side of politeness first — use “Mr.” and “Ms.” or “sir” and “ma’am” first, and only change if they ask you to call them otherwise. 

At the end of the day, just do the job safely and correctly

furniture pads packed neatly in a moving truck

Impressing your customer with these extra touches might help make them feel generous when everything is on or off the truck, but at the end of the day, how well you do your job remains the biggest factor in scoring a nice tip from your customer. (After all, being super polite won’t negate the fact that half their stuff is damaged.)

Keep in mind there will always be customers who will tip you by buying lunch instead of simply giving you cash. There will also be those who won’t offer you a thing. It’s not the greatest feeling; I’ve been there more times than I care to remember. But that’s part of the job, unfortunately.

But for those customers who are inclined to tip you, and just haven’t decided how much, every little thing you can do to impress and instill confidence will help your crew feel well compensated for their 5-star move.

How Many Movers Do You Actually Need? A Guide Based on 5 Real-Life Moves

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Planning on hiring moving labor for your move? 

Moving labor is typically charged by the hour, so if you’ve ever tried to book labor-only movers, you know pretty much the first thing they ask you is, “how many movers do you need?”

While it might seem daunting to realistically know the answer, have no fear! I spoke with several of my friends about their recent moves and straight-up asked them how much labor help they ultimately required. Because while moving size charts are great, there’s nothing like talking to someone who’s been through it themselves to tell it like it is.

How long do movers take to finish?

Generally, it can take anywhere from 2 to 8 hours on average to move a house. That’s a huge spread!

The number of hours YOU will end up needing depends on how many movers you hire, how much stuff you have, and whether your move involves any special circumstances, like moving specialty items or navigating stairs.

Here are some things to consider when booking moving labor:

  • Consider the factors that could make your SPECIFIC move a pain. It’s pointless to rely on typical moving labor estimates if your apartment is on the eighth floor with no elevator, or you own five baby grand pianos
  • Keep in mind that for the sake of operational efficiency, it’s standard for moving companies to maintain a minimum of two movers for two hours, so that’s the lowest amount of labor you’ll be able to reserve. But that’s okay! You very likely won’t need less than this anyway
  • The general consensus seems to be: It takes longer to load than it does to unload. As you’ll see below, it usually took about an hour less for my friends to unload than it did to load up. Since you no longer have to worry about things like stacking boxes or arranging the furniture inside the truck, unloading is kind of like riding your bike downhill versus uphill

Why hire more movers when you could hire them for longer hours? 

You’ll see some recommendations below for booking up to four (or more) movers at a time. While this might not seem cost-effective at first glance, it’s definitely time-effective, which should ultimately lead to a smaller moving bill at the end of the day.

This is because not surprisingly, even superhumanly strong moving professionals get tired after a while. Making sure you have enough helpers keeps the whole team from losing steam.

How Many People Do You Need to Help You Move? Here’s What My Friends Recommend

 

Studio/Small Apartment

  • Square feet: Up to 800
  • Recommendations:
    • Loading time: 2 movers for 2 hours
    • Unloading time: 2 movers for 2 hours

When a former colleague of mine decided to move out of her 800-square-foot Tampa apartment into a new one closer to work, she couldn’t believe how fast the actual move went after weeks of preparing for it. 

As mentioned above, the minimum amount of moving labor she could hire was two movers for two hours, but she felt this was perfect for the size of her apartment. The only hiccup was that she forgot to tell the movers her apartment was upstairs — which most movers charge extra for — so her final bill was a little higher than she expected. 

When collecting quotes, make sure you don’t forget to let your movers know if there will be stairs involved! (HireAHelper automatically accounts for this during your online booking.)

 

2-3 Bedroom Apartment

  • Square feet: 800–1200 square feet
  • Recommendations:
    • Loading time: 2 movers for 3 hours
    • Unloading time: 2 movers for 2 hours

When my bestie moved from Big Bear, California back to her home in Los Angeles in order to be closer to family, she and her husband decided to go the budget-friendly route of hiring a U-Haul for the day. 

Her 1,100-square-foot cabin had what she calls “two-and-a-half” bedrooms, the half bedroom being a hard-to-classify, den-like room that eventually became a storage room. While packing took over a week, the move itself was accomplished over the course of a very long day. 

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She hired two movers who loaded everything into their moving truck in three hours that morning. Unloading was definitely faster, especially since she was moving in temporarily with her parents and only had to unload her stuff into a storage unit, which took about two hours. 

 

2-3 Bedroom House

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  • Square feet: 1,000–1,500
  • Recommendations:
    • Loading time: 3 movers for 4 hours
    • Unloading time: 3 movers for 3 hours

Recently, my cousin stayed with us in our guest room for a bit after selling her 1,250-square-foot, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. 

She decided to opt for a portable storage container since she would need to keep most of her things in storage for a few months, and she wanted to save herself time unloading and reloading her stuff. She did all of the packing herself and hired a few friends to help her finish loading her container on moving day. 

 

“Think about other houses… Do you typically have more or less stuff than they do? Do you have an attic, garage, or basement filled with exercise equipment, tools, or holiday decorations? All of this factors into your moving labor calculations.”

 

While they weren’t professional packers and loaders per se, they were incredibly proficient (read: buff) and boasted some mad Tetris skills, so she’s confident they were fairly up-to-par with the pros. They had her container loaded in just four hours. Months later, when it was time for her to unload her items into her new apartment, it took about three hours to unload everything from her container. 

 

3-4 Bedroom House

  • Square feet: 1,500–2,000
  • Recommendations:
    • Loading time: 4 movers for 4 hours
    • Unloading time: 4 movers for 3 hours

Some old friends of ours moved from Oregon to Florida using a full-service moving company, as they were not about to drive a rental truck with their three little ones across the country. 

Their 1,700-square-foot home took about 4 hours to load with the help of their four-person moving team. Their loaders even helped with some last-minute packing. After racing across the country in their minivan to beat their movers to their new city, they quickly found a 3-bedroom home in just the nick of time so they could avoid being charged storage fees. 

There were only three movers this time to help them unload the truck, and it took about 4 hours. If there had been a fourth mover, it most assuredly would have taken less time.

 

4+ Bedroom House

  • Square feet: 2,000–3,000+ 
  • Recommendations:
    • Loading time: 4+ movers for 5 hours
    • Unloading time: 4+ movers for 4 hours

After getting remarried last year, a family friend decided it was finally time to move out of his 3,200-square-foot Tampa Bay home, a place he had shared with his previous wife for nearly twenty years before she passed away. The kids were all grown, and Florida real estate prices are insane right now, so it was a great time to cash in. 

His home was not only enormous — 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms — but it was also filled with stuff he had collected for decades. Months before the move, as soon as he listed his home for sale, our friend and his new wife began the “Great Purge”. But once they had sold and donated everything they needed to, they still had a decent amount of stuff on their hands. 

 

“It’s pointless to rely on typical moving labor estimates if your apartment is on the eighth floor with no elevator, or you own five baby grand pianos.”

 

They hired a local full-service moving company for their move and a team of four was tasked with loading and unloading their items. It ended up taking the whole day (about 8 hours) to complete the move. 

Something to keep in mind: our friend is a musician and collects guitars and other instruments. The movers didn’t feel comfortable moving these valuables, so he ended up having to take them in his own vehicle. Definitely make sure to let your moving help know ahead of time if you have any collectibles or other specialty items.

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What about drive time?

It counts.

Regardless if you’re hiring moving company for labor-only OR if the company is driving their own truck, if both ends of the move are happening on the same day, incorporate the drive time into the hourly cost AND combine both estimations.

If you’re worried that might cost a fortune, the good news is that hiring movers by the hour for both your load and unload (the good ol’ Hybrid move!) is still incredibly cost- and time-effective, especially relative to full-service van lines or other huge moving companies. If you’re at all worried and want to know how to keep your costs down, you can chat with someone for free and they’ll quickly figure out what your situation might cost you.

Now it’s your turn: calculate your moving labor needs

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Admittedly, the examples above are all anecdotes from people I know. But the actual data from tens of thousands of moves match up with these estimates pretty well, as those who have been in the moving business for over a decade will tell you.

To make your own moving labor estimate as accurate as possible, you’ll need to keep the following in mind: 

  • How much stuff do you honestly have? Think about other houses you’ve visited. Do you typically have more or less stuff than they do? Do you have an attic, garage, or basement filled with exercise equipment, tools, or holiday decorations? All of this factors into your moving labor calculations. (Note: My friends above had a pretty average amount of stuff for the most part.)
  • What’s your mode of transport? If you’re moving with a portable container and take full advantage, you’ll likely load some of your items in advance of your move. In this case, you’ll want to shave off some loading time when estimating your moving labor needs
  • Does your move have any unique needs? If your movers have to specially handle unique items, or carry your stuff up or down stairs, or walk a city block to get to the moving truck, you’ll need to add some time to your move
  • Will you need help with packing or unpacking? Nearly all of my friends below did the packing themselves, although a couple of them had their pros help with some last-minute boxing on moving day. If you need any packing help on top of loading and unloading, make sure to keep this in mind

While this guide isn’t accurate down to the minute or a legally binding guarantee or anything like that, it should definitely give you a realistic idea of how much labor you might need for your home. With all this in mind, you can use your new moving labor estimate to calculate the cost of your move pretty quickly!

How Many Movers Do I Need?

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Four zillion. Wait, no. That’s not how many movers you’ll need … that’s how many questions you’ll be asking yourself while tackling your move.

If you make a smart, economical choice to book moving labor for your rental truck or container, one of your four zillion questions is bound to be: “how many movers do I need to hire?”

So what’s the answer?

Generally, moving labor companies give you the option to choose between:

  • 2-4 Movers (and occasionally more, if they’re staffed and available)
  • How many hours you want those movers

Update: Want a deep dive into how many movers you need based on your HOUSE SIZE? Read our new guide for 2022 here.

Based on extensive data from HireAHelper pulled from thousands of booked movers across the country, here are two ways of looking at your options.

The median cost per additional mover

Cost per mover

2 Hours

  • 2 Movers – $155.00
  • 3 Movers – $235.00
  • 4 Movers – $268.75

3 Hours

  • 2 Movers – $215.50
  • 3 Movers – $253.88
  • 4 Movers – $337.30

4 Hours

  • 2 Movers – $273.75
  • 3 Movers – $394.16
  • 4 Movers – $478.75
Prices listed in median, data based on analysis of over 50,000 labor-only jobs booked on HireAHelper.com in 2019.

The median cost per mover, by the hour

Cost per hour

2 Movers

  • 2 Hours – $155.00
  • 3 Hours – $215.50
  • 4 Hours – $273.75

3 Movers

  • 2 Hours – $235.00
  • 3 Hours – $253.88
  • 4 Hours – $394.16

4 Movers

  • 2 Hours – $268.75
  • 3 Hours – $337.30
  • 4 Hours – $478.75
Prices listed in median, data based on analysis of over 50,000 labor-only jobs booked on HireAHelper.com in 2019.

Note: Almost every single moving company maintains a standard “2 mover, 2 hour” minimum, so as to maintain a reasonable work schedule. (You can imagine the potential chaos of trying to send out individual employees in separate vehicles all across creation for 30 minutes at a time.)

So how many movers do I need and for how long?

So now you know the ballpark cost. But the number of movers you should hire and the amount of time you should hire them for your move depends on these specific things:

  • How big is your place? (And how much stuff do you have?)
  • How big (and weird) are the things you own?
  • How far is it from the door to your truck (and how many stairs)?
  • How much time do you have?

Let’s talk about how each changes the equation.

How big is your place?

This step is relatively easy. Check the chart below to see how many movers you’ll most likely need to get your world moved, along with how many hours it is likely to take, and how big of a truck you’ll need to rent.

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Simple right? But not so fast! Your move is unique! (Just like you.)

…and how much stuff do you have?

Judging your moving needs based on how big your place is doesn’t matter if, say, you have three grand pianos in your one-bedroom apartment.

Taking the legs off pool tables and pinball machines, unhooking and moving major appliances, disassembling bed frames and dining room tables… these things take time. It may be beneficial to look into more movers or hours if you think your things might call for the extra help.

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There’s an easy way to think about this. Think about how much stuff your friends generally have and compare that to your own situation. Everyone has a dining room table. Do you have a lot of them? Do you have a lot more books – and bookshelves? Got an overload of electronics, or paintings, or exercise equipment? Moving lots of extra stuff takes extra time – and so does packing it up!

Note: Doing your own packing is cost-efficient. Having the pros do your packing is time-efficient (plus they know how to do it right). Not all moving companies offer packing services, but when they do, it’s your call.

How far is it from your door to the truck?

If you live in a house, your main consideration is how close you can get the moving truck to the front door. (Or maybe even better, the garage!) Still, narrow staircases and narrow doorways inside the house can also slow your movers down if they have to handle lots of those larger items.

If you live in an apartment building, the time (and price) required to complete your move goes up automatically because movers typically charge by how many flights of stairs there are, which are often prevalent with apartments. The price also will go up based on:

  • Whether or not there’s an elevator
  • If not, how many flights of stairs your movers will have to haul your stuff
  • How close to the building’s point of access you can get the truck

Note: Are there specific hours you are allowed to move in or out of your building? Do you have to reserve an elevator, or get permission to use the service elevator? Check with your building manager ahead of time!

How much time do you have? (And is it better to get more movers, or more hours?)

Are more movers better, or are more hours better? Using the data above, you could figure things out by the dollar amount alone. But there’s another way to look at it.

Here is an example: If you need eight hours of person power, you could hire 2 movers for 4 hours ($273.75) or 4 movers for 2 hours ($268.75). On paper, this looks close to equal.

But in the second scenario, your crew is done in just 2 hours, instead of four. That’s a huge difference. Also, a move needing that much work done will tire a crew of 2 movers by hour four, meaning they’ll probably slow down and might even need a fifth hour!

On the other hand, if your place is tiny, lots of extra people may be unnecessary, if not plain problematic when they just get in each other’s way. This is especially true if there are not many extra heavy pieces of furniture that require team-work.

The Final Tally

The advice above is based on averages: average amount of stuff, average amount of stairs inside, and average distance to the truck outside.

From the baseline figure that applies to you, add or subtract a mover or two – and an hour or more – depending on your answers to the questions above.

If you’re still unsure of your math, just call us. (1-855-992-8691) We’ve seen it all. We can help you figure out whatever moving service we know is the absolute best value for you. If you’re planning a long distance move, check out  Moving Place, and get a full service long distance move at a fraction of the traditional cost. 

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For rookies or veterans alike, our "I'm a Mover" section is filled with extensive industry news, crucial protips and in-depth guides written by industry professionals. Sharing our decade of moving knowledge is just one way we help keep our professional movers at the top of their game.
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