How Long Does It Take To Move House?

Moving homes is an overwhelming experience for most, particularly for those who haven’t done it before. This is because there are a lot of things to do and challenges that can come up during the process. 

Over the years, our experts at We Move Sydney have worked alongside homeowners, so we know what to expect and help to guide you to be all set for the day. Something a lot of moving homeowners ask us is “How long does moving take?”

On our end, moving all your items usually will take no longer than a half day. This includes packing, moving, and unpacking. The specific hours depend on how many belongings you have and how difficult they are to move securely. 

Typically on your end as the person moving, the entire process (including researching, planning, and preparing the location) takes between 6 to 10 weeks. 

Our guide will help give you some better insight into generally how long you can expect your move to take, and even give you some tips to make your move faster. 

What Makes a Move Shorter or Longer?

Earlier we’ve said that it generally takes no longer than half a day to move, but the specific amount of hours depends on a few factors. For instance, if some problems come up along the way. 

From small to larger moves, we’ve witnessed the common challenges of moving and understand how to plan to get a better experience when your moving day comes. These are the factors that will generally influence how long it will take to move to a new home.

1. Size of the Move: When you have more items, naturally it’ll take longer to pack up everything and move. If you have a larger household, you will require more time for the whole process of packing, loading, and unloading. So expect a larger scale process to take longer.
2. The Moving Distance: The further you’re moving, the longer it’ll take. If you’re looking to relocate interstate, expect a longer timeline than average. On the other hand, a local move will be a much shorter process. Trust our experts to guarantee a time-efficient process.
3. Accessibility: Are you moving into a home or apartment building? The ease of access to your current and new location can impact the time. So if you’re moving out of or into a multi-level building, it’s likely that moving will take a bit longer. Several challenges can be experienced within an apartment. Including but not limited to narrow staircases and no elevators.
4. Weather Conditions: Sometimes poor weather on the day is unexpected. This can cause more delays to the overall moving process. 
5. Professional Assistance: Your move will be faster depending on the help involved. If you have multiple people helping you, and if they’re professionals who are good at what they do. Our extensive moving experience will make your move easier. We’re both careful and efficient in expediting the moving process while keeping your items intact.
6. Delicate & Specialty Items: If you have a range of items that require extra care, unfortunately, you’ll need to expect a longer timeline. This is because the items must be packaged correctly. Which efficiently prepares them for transit. Doing otherwise can mean damaged valuables.

Average Moving Times

Most of the time, the smoothness of the move depends on the size of the home. The larger the space, the larger the items involved within the process.

Our experts have provided you with simple to understand estimates. Remember that every move is different, and each timeline is based on the circumstances. 

Find your home below:

One-Bedroom House: This is typically considered a very simple process. A one bedroom house involves very little belongings, and as a result can take only 2-4 hours.

Two-Bedroom House: Not as simple as its one bedroom counterpart, expect a little more work involved for this. Generally, a two-bedroom move lasts between 4-6 hours with our professional assistance.

Three-Bedroom House: For much larger homes such as this, expect a 6-8 hour move. It’s more likely that problems can happen with more belongings involved.

Apartments/Units: Each apartment and unit move is entirely different. More factors go into this including size, floor level and the elevator access available. Expect a timeline of roughly 2 to 5 hours for this type of move.

Packing Time Estimates

You can’t relocate belongings unless they’ve been prepared right. Even if the transport is smooth, poor packing can damage them in the process. Which is why it’s important that you use durable moving boxes and cushioning packing materials. But you don’t need to worry about the materials, we’ll bring our own strong moving boxes and pack your items ourselves.

See our rough estimates on the timeline for packing. Find your home below:

One-Bedroom House: Smaller homes involve much less items. This makes it a hassle free process for any homeowner. Packing for a small house can take approximately 2-3 hours.

Two-Bedroom House: If you’re moving for a two bedroom home, expect a simple process. Packing a medium-sized home is estimated to take 3-4 hours.

Three-Bedroom House: For larger homes, expect a more complicated process. It’s crucial that the labelling is clear to separate the larger items available. This packaging could require 4-5 hours.

Tips to Accelerate Your Move

We understand what factors go into moving, but a common question by homeowners is ” How can I make my move quicker?” More complicated relocations can take up a lot of time. Which in turn results in a range of disruptions.

Our removal company understands this, which is why we’ve outlined simple tips for you. So you can experience the convenience of a hassle-free move. 

1. Early Planning:  A crucial step to moving is planning. Take the time to understand your budget, and discuss it with those involved. Consulting for our booking process earlier is also a good idea. So you can avoid attempting to book a last-minute removal.
2. Item Organisation and Packing: If your items are cluttered, take the time to organise them beforehand. If you choose to do some packing yourself beforehand, you can reduce the time it takes on the day to move. Please remember to ensure that all the boxes are labeled clearly if you do. 
3. Professional Help: Determine whether or not you’d like to move yourself, or with a professional. At We Move Sydney, we have years of experience in providing smooth moves. Turn to our furniture moving and storage solutions in Sydney.

Turn to us – Affordable removalist services in Sydney

Our moving professionals understand what it takes to streamline a move. We come with our experience, proactive approach, and helpful tips so you don’t experience any major disruptions during the move.

This is why you should turn to us for your upcoming relocation. Trust our comprehensive services to find the right solution. From packing to unpacking, our removal services guarantee that you have a hands-off move.

Turn to us whether you’re facing a local move or a more extensive relocation. Our removalist company is equipped to handle any project, regardless of the size. All while maintaining the complete security of your valuables throughout.

When you reach out to our furniture movers in Sydney and discuss with us your move, you can expect transparency. We will give you a time estimate and free no-obligation quote upfront, without any hidden feeds.

Remember that the relocation process isn’t determined by physical moves. The journey of planning to settling in can take up to 10 weeks. When you choose us, you’re choosing the ultimate moving convenience. From the beginning to the end, we’ll provide you with the right support.

Highly recommended by homeowners, see the difference with us. Contact our removalists in Sydney today!