The longer answer
Plan for most of a day
A four-bedroom house of about 2,200 square feet usually takes 7 to 9 hours. Homes this size get a crew of 4 movers at $235 an hour for the team and truck, which puts the labor between about $1,645 and $2,115 before materials.
The numbers at 4 movers
| Hours | Cost at $235/hr |
|---|---|
| 7 | $1,645 |
| 8 | $1,880 |
| 9 | $2,115 |
We use a 4-mover crew for 3-bedroom homes over 1,800 square feet and for anything with four or more bedrooms. One truck holds about 1,750 cubic feet, which covers most homes in this range in a single trip.
Why an on-site estimate helps on a big house
On a big house, the gap between a light load and a heavy one can be several hours, so a phone estimate is only a rough guide. We suggest the free on-site inspection. You get a not-to-exceed price: if the move goes well and finishes early, you pay less, and if it runs long, the bill still stops at that ceiling.
Keeping a large move on schedule
- Finish packing the day before, so the crew starts loading the minute it arrives.
- Empty drawers and the refrigerator, and seal any liquids in boxes.
- Clear a path and save curb space for the truck and its ramp, about 40 feet.
- Decide where each bedroom's furniture goes at the new house and label the doors.
- Send photos ahead of anything over 300 pounds so David can confirm the plan.
More on what a full-house move includes is on our residential moving page, or start an estimate through the quote form.
More on large moves
Questions and answers
Can a 4-bedroom move be done in one day?
Most of the time, yes. Very large or heavily furnished houses can be split across two days if needed.
Why 4 movers instead of 3?
It is our crew rule for homes this size: 3-bedroom homes over 1,800 square feet and every home with four or more bedrooms get 4 movers. Smaller homes get our standard 3-mover crew.
Should I have you pack the kitchen?
That is up to you. We can pack some or all of it, and the Silver and Golden packages bundle packing supplies into the hourly rate. You can decide on a package at the end of the move.
Does a bigger house mean a bigger minimum?
No. The minimum is 3 hours for every local move. A four-bedroom simply runs well past it.
