How long does it take to pack for a move? House moving is a process—with a series of steps. From planning and prep to the morning of your move, take a look at what you need to know before you estimate the overall packing time.
How Many Rooms Will You Need to Move?
The larger the home (and more rooms it has), the more time it may take you to pack. But the key word here is "may." While a higher number of rooms typically equals longer packing times, you also need to factor in the number of items in each space and whether you use the areas or not.
How Many Items Are In Each Room?
More specifically, how many items will you need to pack from each room? Even though you may need to move from a four-bedroom home, it's possible you won't bring everything with you. To calculate your total packing time, inventory the items you'll actually move. Sort everything in the space into two groups—items to move and items to sell, donate, or discard.
After you get a clear picture of what you will pack (and what you won't), you're ready to estimate the total time this activity may take. If you have a large "to move" pile, increase your packing time by hours or days. But if you will only bring a few items, it may not even take you one day to pack.
How Much Furniture Do You Have?
Are the bulk of your to-move items larger pieces of furniture? Some types of furniture (such as desks or bed frames) are easier to move after you disassemble them. If you will need to take apart several pieces of furniture or have complex items to disassemble, add extra time to the packing process. Not only will you need time to read instruction manuals, remove hardware, and complete other similar tasks, you will also need to organize these items, wrap them in protective materials, and pack smaller pieces into bags or boxes.
You won't need to budget much time for oversized pieces that you can't disassemble. This includes sofas, love seats, recliner chairs, dining room table chairs, some tables, and some china cabinets. Instead of packing these items, you will only need to cover them with moving quilts.
How Much Help Do You Have for the Move?
The more help you have during the home moving process, the shorter the packing, prep, and overall move time will take. If you're busy with work, school, child care, or anything else, you can reduce the move-time by hiring professional help. Some movers offer packing services or a full-service option.
Contact a house moving service for more information.
