{"id":6640,"date":"2023-08-31T07:51:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T11:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=6640"},"modified":"2025-03-04T18:08:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T22:08:17","slug":"how-long-to-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/how-long-to-move\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does It Take to Move?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/time-for-moving-house.jpg\" alt=\"Moving house takes a lot of time.\" class=\"wp-image-40372 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/time-for-moving-house.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/time-for-moving-house-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hl-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-e61c05\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\";\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\";\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#_Finding_an_Appropriate_New_Home\">1) Finding an Appropriate New Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Selling_Your_Old_Home\">2) Selling Your Old Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Ensuring_Professional_Moving_Assistance\">3) Ensuring Professional Moving Assistance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Taking_Care_of_the_Paperwork\">4) Taking Care of the Paperwork<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Organizing_Your_Belongings_and_Getting_Rid_of_Unwanted_Items\">5) Organizing Your Belongings and Getting Rid of Unwanted Items<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Packing_Your_Belongings\">6) Packing Your Belongings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Final_Moving_Preparations\">7) Final Moving Preparations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Moving_Day\">8) Moving Day<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Transporting_Your_Items_to_Your_Final_Destination\">9) Transporting Your Items to Your Final Destination<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Unpacking_and_Settling_In\">10) Unpacking and Settling In<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some things people never have enough of and <strong><em>time<\/em><\/strong> is definitely one of the most important among them. It seems that if only there was more time, life would be so much better, easier, and happier \u2013 we would be able to finish all our work, have rest, spend time with our families and friends, practice our hobbies, complete our projects, etc\u2026 But time is always ticking away faster than we\u2019d like to and we need to prioritize our tasks and organize every minute of every hour in order to be able to do everything <em>on time<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is all the more true when it comes to moving house. There are so many things to do when organizing a move that time seems to be moving at double speed. No matter how good one\u2019s organizational skills may be, it is incredibly difficult to find the time to complete all the tasks that need to be taken care of prior to the Big day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t watch the clock!<\/strong> <strong>Find out how to get the best price on your long-distance move!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83d\ude9a How Much Does It Cost to Hire Long-Distance Movers in 2025? \ud83d\udce6\ud83d\udcb8\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NGdF8-m2S-g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>But how long does it actually take to move house?<\/em><\/strong> What is the average time to relocate? How long does the moving process take? How much time do you need to organize and perform a smooth and trouble-free relocation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These questions are very difficult to answer as the time it takes to move house depends on a number of factors, unique for every relocation scenario. Yet, you can get a rough idea of how long you\u2019re going to need to move to your new home \u2013 just factor in all the time-demanding tasks listed below and create a <a href=\"\/move\/moving-timeline\/\">customized moving timeline<\/a> that will help you keep track of your progress and stay one step ahead at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Finding_an_Appropriate_New_Home\">1) Finding an Appropriate New Home<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/306\" width=\"450\" height=\"306\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/appropriate-home.jpg\" alt=\"Finding the perfect new home takes time.\" class=\"wp-image-40374 lazyload\" style=\"width:440px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/appropriate-home.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/appropriate-home-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Just the right place to call home.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>House hunting is both exciting and nerve-racking &#8211; and quite time-consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a house or apartment that meets all your needs and preferences can take <strong><em>from a single week to a couple of months<\/em><\/strong>, depending on your specific requirements and the status of the real estate market in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the very least, you\u2019ll have to find the time to research your housing options and gather all the information you need in order to make the right choice. You may even decide to <a href=\"\/move\/moving-to-temporary-housing\/\">move into temporary housing<\/a> at first, so that you have the chance to see the available properties in person and get a better idea of the atmosphere in the different neighborhoods of the city before deciding on a suitable property to buy or to rent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/move\/move-to-good-neighborhood\/\">How to choose a good neighborhood to move to<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have found the perfect new house or apartment for you and your family, you need to allow <strong>about 10 weeks for the transfer of ownership to take place<\/strong> (making an offer, negotiating the details, completing the conveyancing process, performing a house survey, closing the deal).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you\u2019re renting, you will only need <strong>a couple of days<\/strong> in order to come to an agreement with your future landlord and sign the lease contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/move\/how-long-after-closing-can-you-move-in\/\">How soon after closing can you move in<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Selling_Your_Old_Home\">2) Selling Your Old Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The time it will take you to sell your old home depends primarily on the desirability of the area where it is located and the price you set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, you will need a couple of weeks to <a href=\"\/move\/prepare-house-for-sale\/\">stage the house for sale<\/a> and get a few valuations. Then, there will be viewings and negotiations with potential buyers, home surveys, and various other more or less time-consuming details to be taken care of before you can at last sell your home and get your money.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/298\" width=\"450\" height=\"298\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sold-property.jpg\" alt=\"The home selling process can last several months.\" class=\"wp-image-40378 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sold-property.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sold-property-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Goodbye old home!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The process usually takes <strong><em>about two months<\/em><\/strong> in the best case scenario when you find buyers quickly and no unforeseen problems arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re moving out of a rented property, you need to review the terms and conditions in your lease agreement and notify your landlord about your move about a month in advance. (See also: <a href=\"\/move\/renters-moving-out-checklist\/\">Renters\u2019 move-out checklist<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Ensuring_Professional_Moving_Assistance\">3) Ensuring Professional Moving Assistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you\u2019re moving just across town or have very few items to relocate, you\u2019re going to need professional moving assistance in order to ensure your safe and successful relocation experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, be sure to allow yourself enough time to research your moving options and find the best movers for your needs &#8211; ask for recommendations, <strong><a href=\"\/moving-cost-estimator.php\">get a free moving quote<\/a> <\/strong>to see what different moving companies have to offer, ask three or four movers that seem to best suit your requirements for on-site estimates of your moving costs, compare the offers, research the movers in detail, and pick the best moving partners for you. Make sure you book their services as early as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire research and selection process will take you <strong><em>at least a week<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; and it\u2019s a good idea to start shopping around for movers about two months before your desired moving date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Must-read:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-choose-a-moving-company\/\">How to choose a moving company<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Taking_Care_of_the_Paperwork\">4) Taking Care of the Paperwork<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is plenty of paperwork to take care of prior to your move. You need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collect and organize your personal documents, financial documents, property-related documents, etc.;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain yours and your family\u2019s medical records;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain your pets&#8217; health certificates and vaccination records;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain your children\u2019s school records;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/change-address-when-moving\/\">Change your address with the USPS<\/a>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/transfer-utilities-when-moving\/\">Transfer utilities<\/a>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cancel subscriptions and memberships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that obtaining and\/or updating all the necessary documents can take a long time (<strong><em>a month or so<\/em><\/strong>), so you need to start preparing the paperwork as early as possible. Don\u2019t forget that you will need some time to review and properly organize your papers, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/335\" width=\"450\" height=\"335\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/documents.jpg\" alt=\"There is a lot of paperwork to deal with when moving house.\" class=\"wp-image-40384 lazyload\" style=\"width:425px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/documents.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/documents-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Having all your paperwork in order will save you a lot of headaches.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/move\/important-documents-when-moving\/\">Documents to take with you when moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even after your move is over, there will still be paperwork to deal with &#8211; you will need to update your driver\u2019s license and car registration, update your insurance policies (or get new ones, depending on how far away you\u2019re moving), update your voter\u2019 registration, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are strict deadlines for changing or updating these documents (<em>usually <strong>30 days after the move<\/strong><\/em>), so you need to make sure to take care of the paperwork on time &#8211; no matter how exhausted you may be after the arduous relocation process and how busy you may be with <a href=\"\/move\/visual-moving-house-checklist\/\">urgent post-relocation tasks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Organizing_Your_Belongings_and_Getting_Rid_of_Unwanted_Items\">5) Organizing Your Belongings and Getting Rid of Unwanted Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When moving house, you need to go through all your earthly possessions and decide the fate of each and every one of them \u2013 set aside the things you\u2019re going to take to your new home, throw away useless, worn out, or damaged items, and find a way to <a href=\"\/move\/get-rid-of-unwanted-items\/\">get rid of everything else<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have in mind that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Selling your no-longer-needed items &#8211; especially if you want to sell them at a profit &#8211; will take a lot of time. You\u2019ll need to list the items online and it\u2019s impossible to tell how long it will be until you find a buyer. You will be able to sell your unneeded stuff much faster if you <a href=\"\/move\/moving-sale-tips\/\">organize a garage sale<\/a>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/where-to-donate-used-items\/\">Donating your unwanted items<\/a> will not take much of your time \u2013 you will be able to just drop them at the charities that want them (and many charities will even pick them up from your home). All you need to do is make sure everything is in good condition and ready for donation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Giving items away to friends and neighbors will not require any extra time or effort on your part \u2013 you can do it during your <a href=\"\/move\/throwing-moving-party\/\">farewell party<\/a> or whenever they come to visit you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not forget though that sorting out your belongings can take anywhere <strong><em>from a few days to a few weeks<\/em> <\/strong>(depending on how much stuff you own and how sentimental you are while going through it) and should be completed about 6 weeks before moving day, so that you have enough time to deal with all the things you\u2019re not taking with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow yourself <strong><em>a couple of days<\/em><\/strong> to inventory the items you\u2019re going to move to your new home as well \u2013 your <a href=\"\/move\/moving-inventory-sheet\/\">moving inventory list<\/a> will help you keep track of your possessions, will double as a packing list, and will serve as proof of the condition of your belongings should any of them get lost or damaged while in the movers\u2019 custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use some <a href=\"\/move\/apps-that-help-you-moving\/\">advanced moving apps<\/a> to speed up the inventorying process (you\u2019ll be able to take photos, make videos, add audio comments, easily edit your entries, etc., as well as send the completed inventory directly to a moving company for estimation of your moving costs) but it will still take some time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Packing_Your_Belongings\">6) Packing Your Belongings<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/314\" width=\"450\" height=\"314\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/packing.jpg\" alt=\"it's important to know how long it will take to pack up your home.\" class=\"wp-image-40388 lazyload\" style=\"width:435px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/packing.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/packing-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Professionals can pack about 6 boxes in an hour. What about you?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Without a doubt, packing is the most laborious and time-consuming task you\u2019ll have to take care of when moving house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact time it will take you to pack your belongings for moving depends on the number of items you want to relocate to your new home, as well as on the complexity of the job \u2013 the number of delicate and fragile items you need to prepare for shipment (<a href=\"\/move\/pack-fragile-items-for-moving\/\">packing breakables<\/a> requires great care), the number of large furniture pieces that need disassembly, and the number of specialty items that require specialized packing techniques or any other special preparations before they can be safely packed for moving (such as works of art, pianos, pool tables, aquariums, and other <a href=\"\/move\/difficult-things-to-move\/\">difficult to move items<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, how long does it take to pack a house?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_nbsp;If_you\u2019ve_decided_to_pack_your_belongings_yourself_or_with_the_help_of_family_and_friends\"><em>1) &nbsp;If you\u2019ve decided to pack your belongings yourself (or with the help of family and friends)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Provided that you spend the majority of the day packing, you\u2019re going to need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>about 2 days to pack a studio or one-bedroom apartment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>about 3-4 days to pack a two-bedroom house or apartment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>about 5 days to pack a typical three-bedroom home;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>about a week to pack a standard four-bedroom house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to allow some extra time in your schedule for packing the storage areas in your home \u2013 garage, basement, attic, etc. &#8211; as they\u2019re full of all kinds of items and take plenty of time to pack. Also, make sure that you have all the <a href=\"\/move\/packing-supplies-for-moving\/\">packing supplies<\/a> necessary for providing the best possible protection for your items stacked in your home \u2013 running to the store for a few more boxes or some extra wrapping materials will take time you can\u2019t afford to waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, it makes much more sense to start packing as early as you can instead of waiting for the last week before your move. If you spend an hour or two each day boxing up the items you\u2019re not going to need until moving day, you will have only your everyday essentials left to pack in the last days before your move \u2013 this way, you\u2019ll be able to pack your belongings at your own pace and to take proper care of each and every one of them. Refer to our detailed <a href=\"\/move\/packing-timeline\/\">packing timeline<\/a> for more detailed information on what to pack when for moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good to remember:<\/strong> A packing marathon right before moving day is likely to result in lots of stress and possible damage to your items, as you won\u2019t have the time to pack them carefully enough and ensure their safety during transit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Must-read:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/move\/when-to-start-packing-for-a-move\/\">When to start packing for a move<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_If_you\u2019ve_hired_professional_packing_help\"><em>2) If you\u2019ve hired professional packing help<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your packers (a team of three or four experienced professionals) will pack up your home in about:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/288\" width=\"450\" height=\"288\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/unloading.jpg\" alt=\"Loading can take anywhere from 2 to 10 hours, depending on the size of the move and the numebr of movers working on the job.\" class=\"wp-image-40391 lazyload\" style=\"width:440px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/unloading.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/unloading-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The pros will complete your move in the safest and fastest way possible.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2-3 hours \u2013 for a studio or one-bedroom apartment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3-4 hours \u2013 for a two-bedroom home;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 hours \u2013 for a three-bedroom home;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8-10 hours \u2013 for a four-bedroom house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/move\/self-packing-vs-full-packing\/\">Self-packing vs professional packing services<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Final_Moving_Preparations\">7) Final Moving Preparations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of how many relocation-related tasks you have successfully taken care of as early as possible, you\u2019re still going to need <strong>about a week<\/strong> to complete your moving preparations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/open-first-box\/\">Pack a box of essentials<\/a>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reserve a parking place for the moving truck close to the entrance of your home and an elevator for the exact time of your move (if applicable);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Say your <a href=\"\/move\/say-goodbye-to-friends-when-moving\/\">goodbyes to your friends<\/a> and to <a href=\"\/move\/say-goodbye-to-family-home\/\">your home<\/a>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare all the household appliances and furniture pieces you\u2019re going to take with you for moving;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take measures to <a href=\"\/move\/avoid-injuries-when-moving\/\">prevent accidents and injuries on moving day<\/a>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/prepare-home-for-moving\/\">Prepare your home for the movers<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Moving_Day\">8) Moving Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The actual time your movers will need to take your possessions out of your old home and load them onto the moving truck depends on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The number of boxes to be loaded onto the moving truck;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The number of furniture pieces and household appliances you want to relocate;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The number and type of specialty items you have for moving;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The specialized services required in your particular circumstances \u2013 crating, handling of delicate items, handling of bulky items, furniture disassembly, appliance servicing, hoisting, shuttle services, etc.;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How well prepared you are (whether there are any unpacked items or some unresolved issues that need to be taken care of in the last moment);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The flights of stairs your items need to be taken down &#8211; or the free access to an elevator;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The distance from your home to the parked moving truck;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The weather conditions at the time of your move;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The number of movers you have hired for your relocation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"350\/400\" width=\"350\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/moving-day.jpg\" alt=\"Do your best to ensure a safe and smooth moving day.\" class=\"wp-image-40393 lazyload\" style=\"width:325px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/moving-day.jpg 350w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/moving-day-263x300.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It may be hard to believe that Moving day is just one day.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Assuming that everything is ready and no unforeseen problems occur, the process typically takes about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2-3 hours<\/strong> for moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4-5 hours<\/strong> for moving a two-bedroom home;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>about 6-7 hours<\/strong> for moving a three-bedroom home;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>8-10 hours<\/strong> for moving a four-bedroom house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>(The above times apply to a residential move performed by a team of four professional movers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/move\/moving-day\/\">Moving day checklist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Transporting_Your_Items_to_Your_Final_Destination\">9) Transporting Your Items to Your Final Destination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the actual distance between your old home and your new one, as well as on the traffic and the weather, the transportation of your items may take from <strong>several hours<\/strong> (for a <a href=\"\/move\/moving-across-town-tips\/\">move across town<\/a>) to <strong>about a week<\/strong> (when <a href=\"\/move\/coast-to-coast-moving\/\">moving from coast to coast<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Unpacking_and_Settling_In\">10) Unpacking and Settling In<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It won\u2019t take the movers long to unload your goods and take them into your new home (several hours, depending on the size of your shipment) &#8211; especially if you know where you want each and every item to go. Upon your request, the moving experts will also help you reassemble furniture, connect appliances, and unpack your most essential items \u2013 all within a few hours. Using professional help at that last stage of the relocation process will allow you to speed things up at a moment when you have no energy left to deal with anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and kids\u2019 rooms are all set up and ready to use, everything else can wait for a while. In fact, unpacking all your belongings, arranging them, and <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-make-your-new-house-feel-like-home\/\">making your new place feel like home<\/a> may take you any amount of time from a single week to several months \u2013 after all, you won\u2019t be in a hurry anymore, so you\u2019ll be able to take your time and do a little bit of work every day until you create the home of your dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>So, how long does moving house take?<\/em><\/strong> The average length of time to move house is <strong>about 2-3 months<\/strong> \u2013 any smaller amount of time won\u2019t be enough to complete all the necessary relocation tasks in a safe and efficient manner. 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