How Long Will Your Move Take? You can budget and plan for your relocation more effectively by estimating how long it will take. A planned move requires setting up your timetables and deadlines. You may need to schedule cleaning, key handover, reservations for the loading zone and elevators, and more.
Additionally, it is a good idea to estimate how long your relocation would take because the majority of movers charge by the hour. Using your time estimate, you may compare hourly rates and make sure your relocation is within your budget. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to estimate the duration of your move.
Do a volume calculation!
Determine what goods you are transferring and how much space they will require first. The most straightforward method for calculating volume is to write down a list of all your things and enter them into an online quote form. Do not forget to include minor household things like floor lamps, small appliances, and cleaning supplies in addition to the number of boxes you anticipate having packed. There are many online volume calculators available from storage and removal businesses. It may be good to enter your stuff into three separate sites and get an average.
Measure your objects and calculate the volume!
Each one occupies by multiplying the width, height, and length of each item to arrive at the cubic metre figure. This is an alternative method for estimating volume. Although it takes some time, this is the most precise number you will find. A quicker method might involve stacking all the items in the living room and measuring their height, breadth, and length as a whole. However, moving the items around might be awkward and laborious.
Consider your access and parking!
Calculate how long it will take to transport everything after you know the total volume. Your townhouse may be a double storey with some items in the attic. Maybe the narrow corridors and staircases will force you to move larger items over the balcony. In some situations, limited height restrictions in the garage might mean you need a Ute to ferry your household items.
Parking and access will affect how long it takes. According to experienced movers, “golden access” refers to the situation when everything is on the ground level and there is parking just outside the front door. Professional movers can load and unload 10 cubic metres per hour with golden access.
A typical two-bedroom house has a volume of 22 cubic metres, so packing and unloading it at the new address would take little over two hours. Realistically, the majority of individuals do not have golden access.
You might be relocating from a third-story apartment to one on the second floor. The vehicle may park up to 30 metres away from you. As a general rule, add 30 minutes for every 10 cubic metres for each flight of steps. Add another 10 minutes for every 10 cubic metres for every extra 10 metre walk. It will be challenging for you to determine times for your move if it involves difficult access.
The usage of multiple cars, and valuable or huge objects like grand pianos or spas. In these cases, you are best off acquiring a set price. The separation between addresses add this time to your relocation after measuring the distance between each address. Fortunately, we can now use Google Maps and other GPS devices to determine how long it takes to go from point A to point B.
Get quotes from removalists!
Finding time to pack, organise your move, organise your lease or property settlement is difficult enough without adding the above tasks. To make your life easier you could simply ask professional removalists how long they think your move will take. When you contact them have your inventory. Parking and access information handy as it will help them with the quote. We recommend you ask for quotes from 3 different providers, so you can compare.
