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| Studio/1 Bedroom | 2 helpers | 2-3 hours |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 helpers | 3-4 hours |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 helpers | 4-5 hours |
| 4 bedrooms | 3-4 helpers | 4-6 hours |
| Studio | 2 movers and a truck | 2-3 hours |
| 1 bedroom | 2 movers and a truck | 2-4 hours |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 movers and a truck | 3-5 hours |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 movers and a truck | 5-7 hours |
| 4 bedrooms | 3-4 movers and a truck | 6-8 hours |
It is never too soon to start preparing for your move. Avoid last-minute stress by creating a to-do list of tasks to complete in the weeks before moving day.
Moving Timeline
Beyond full-service movers and hired labor, two cost-effective alternatives, PODS units and rental moving trucks, offer flexibility but differ in logistics, pricing, and the physical effort involved. PODS, which stands for Portable On Demand Storage, works well for staggered moves or storage-focused transitions, especially in cities where on-site loading flexibility matters. Rental trucks from companies like Penske or U-Haul are better for direct moves when time is limited.
Moving Containers and Rental Trucks
If you decide not to hire professionals and to move on your own, check out this post to find out more about self-moving and what you can do about it.
Moving by Yourself
What type of storage unit do you need, climate-controlled or conventional? This section explains what climate-controlled storage is, how it differs from conventional units, and when the extra protection is needed. By the end, you will know whether climate control protects items you plan to store or adds costs you can avoid.
Climate Control or Conventional Storage
Plasma and LCD TVs are items you need to take extra care with, especially if you don't have the original box. Here are some tips on how to pack a flat screen TV to avoid damage during a move.
How to Pack a Plasma or LCD TV
No matter how well you prepare for a move, damages to property and household items can happen. Proper documentation is crucial when filing a complaint about items damaged by a moving company.
Filing Claims for Damages
| Labor-Only Prices (No Truck) | ||
| # of Movers | First 2 Hours | Additional Hours |
| 2 | $180.00 | $70.00 |
| 3 | $240.00 | $100.00 |
| 4 | $310.00 | $135.00 |
| Prices for Movers with Truck | ||
| # of Movers | First 2 Hours | Additional Hours |
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