One essential factor in making your move cost-efficient and damage-free is determining the correct number of movers you'll need.
The hourly rate for three movers is higher than two, so having two movers will save you money, right? Well, not necessarily! By adding a third mover, especially in the situations below, the move will typically be faster (reducing the billing time), so the overall price is often the same and sometimes even less. Plus, certain situations require a third mover for the safety of the crew and your belongings.
LONG WALK/ELEVATED FLOOR
Let's start with the distance from your parking space to your home's entrance (think about both the pick-up and drop-off locations). If you're moving into a San Diego home with a short distance between the entrance and the truck, two movers might be enough for the job. But if the crew needs to carry your belongings a long distance (more than 100’) between your home and the truck, adding a third mover will help optimize the crew’s time and energy. Moving up and down stairs also can add significant time and effort. Having a third mover is necessary to keep the crew fresh and maneuver tight corners without damaging furniture or the home.
ELEVATOR
It seems having an elevator would eliminate the need for a third mover because they don’t have to use the stairs. However, elevator moves are notoriously inefficient with only two movers. That’s because each time the crew needs to bring one load to the truck, they both must walk it to the elevator, wait for it to come, go down, unlock the truck, set the ramps, unload the item, put away the ramps, close the truck, wait for the elevator, and go back up – just for one load! If the building is downtown or in a high-traffic area, it is necessary to lock the truck each time to avoid theft while the truck is unattended.
A much smoother solution is to have a third mover on your elevator move. This allows us to work like an assembly line: the first mover preps furniture and moves items to the elevator, the second mover is moving up and down the elevator to load and unload, and the final mover is unloading items from the elevator on the truck. Each mover stays busy, and your belongings are always watched.
SPECIALTY ITEMS
Now, what about those special pieces that require extra care, like pianos, safes, and grandfather clocks? A third mover ensures the safety of the piece and of the crew by providing extra manpower. And when moving in San Diego, where homes and apartments often have narrow hallways or staircases, you definitely want to make sure these items are moved with precision and care.
SIZE OF YOUR HOME
If you're moving into a cozy San Diego apartment with one bedroom, two movers should do the trick. But if you're moving into a larger space with more bedrooms, a third mover can help avoid delays and ensure that the move is done efficiently. A quick rule of thumb is to have one mover per room, that way you know each space is being taken care at the same time. While one is packing the living room, the other one is in the master bedroom and the third mover is in another bedroom. Having an extra person can help to reduce the time required to pack and move all your belongings.
IN CONCLUSION...
Hiring a third mover can make your move in San Diego a lot more enjoyable and stress-free. But don't just take our word for it, here's what some of our happy customers had to say:
"They added a third person, and the move was done in record time. Very careful with our belongings, all involved were very personable. In all, it was a great moving experience." – Russ, El Cajon
"The three men who moved us are an asset to your business. Cooperation was great, they worked hard and took no breaks, and had pleasant attitudes." – Dawn, La Jolla
So there you have it! Now, you can focus on the fun parts of moving, like finding the best taco spots and checking out the local surf scene. Don't forget to plan ahead and consider these factors when making your move. Happy moving!
