The longer answer
01It is possible, with a catch
We do run afternoon starts, with an arrival window of 12 to 4 PM. Because that crew is coming off a morning job, the window is wider and the timing is not something we can guarantee. If your day is flexible, an afternoon slot can work well. If you need certainty, a morning start is the stronger choice.
02Morning versus afternoon
| Morning start | Afternoon start | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival window | 8-10 AM or 9-11 AM by region | 12-4 PM |
| Your place in the day | First customer | After another job |
| Predictability | Window is held | Depends on the morning job |
| Hourly rate | Same | Same |
03How David decides
When you ask for an afternoon, David looks at what the crew has in the morning, how large that job is, and how far it is from your pickup. If it fits, he offers the slot. If the morning move is big, he will tell you a morning start is safer.
An exact hour, like 2 PM on the dot, is hard to promise. If the crew finishes early, we cannot keep them waiting idle until a set time. Either way, they call 30 minutes before they reach you.
Our article on the best time to move in the Bay Area covers other timing choices, like days of the month and seasons.
04Afternoon moves work best when
- Your keys or elevator access do not begin until midday
- The home is small enough to finish before evening
- Your building allows moves later in the day
- You can keep a flexible start time and wait for the crew's call
Ask for an afternoon slot on the quote form and mention why, so David can weigh it against the calendar for your local move.
FAQ Questions and answers
Is the afternoon rate cheaper?
No. The hourly rate is the same in the morning and the afternoon.
Can you guarantee a 1 PM start?
We cannot guarantee an exact afternoon time, since it depends on the morning job. We aim for the earliest point in the window we can.
Why is the afternoon window four hours long?
The crew is finishing another move first, and that job's length is not known in advance.
Will my elevator booking cover an afternoon start?
Reserve it for the full 12-4 PM window plus the time you expect the move to take.
