Dec 24, 2024 Moving

You vs. Vancouver Movers: How Long Does It Take to Pack Up a Home?

Posted by: Mcmmanager

The average 3-bedroom house takes a full 3 to 5 days to pack up. And that’s not a relaxed hour or two during the evenings; these are full days of decluttering, organizing, packing, and labelling. Of course, how long it will take you depends on how much stuff you have and how organized you are, but you get the idea: that packing up a family home is a huge job that requires time, patience, and a solid plan. But did you know, what can take you a week can be completed in a day by professional Vancouver movers?

Studio or 1-bedroom Apartment

With a smaller footprint and less space to accumulate belongings, studios and small apartments are pretty quick to pack up and move. You could probably get a home of this size ready to move in a weekend, and a team of Vancouver movers could manage it in a few hours.

On the flip side, while packing may be less time-consuming in smaller spaces, many apartments and condos in Vancouver are located in high-rise buildings, which presents a slew of other challenges for movers. Making sure things are packed correctly — fragile items protected, large furniture disassembled, and boxes clearly labelled and evenly weighted— is key to making moving day go as smoothly as possible. So even without a lot to pack, how you pack matters.

2-Bedroom Condo or Townhouse

Packing up a 2-bedroom condo or townhouse can take a little more effort, especially if you’ve been living there for a while. With more storage space than a one-bedroom, you’re likely dealing with more stuff and potentially even outdoor storage. For a DIY packer, this can take anywhere from 2 to 3 full days, depending on how organized you are and how much decluttering needs to happen first.

For professional Vancouver movers, this is a manageable day’s work. With a team of experienced packers, they can typically pack up a 2-bedroom space in 4–6 hours. The trick is their efficiency: they know how to pack fragile items, maximize box space, and have tricks to manage things like bulky dressers without removing clothing.

3-Bedroom Home

Once you move from condos to townhomes or detached homes, the time and effort it takes to pack up for a move grows exponentially. All of a sudden, there are basements, attics, garages, and sheds to consider, and all the extra stuff that goes with them. If you’re planning on undertaking the packing of a house on your own, budget at least 3–5 full days to get the job done. This doesn’t need to be consecutive hours, but overall, if you chip away at it room by room, expect to spend at least 24 to 40 hours organizing and packing your belongings.

Professional Vancouver movers can typically turn this grueling 40-hour pack-fest into a 5–8-hour day. There are a couple of reasons why: they bring the right packing materials, know how to organize items systematically and work as a team to divide and conquer the job. Plus, they don’t have the emotional attachment to that old box of photos or the random drawer of knick-knacks that might slow you down.

4+ Bedroom House

Packing a home with 4 or more bedrooms takes moving to a whole other level. More rooms equals more stuff, and usually a lot more hidden surprises. For a DIY move, packing a house of this size can easily take 5 to 7 days, or even longer if you’re trying to squeeze packing into your already busy schedule. It’s a monumental task that often leads to late nights and a frantic last-minute scramble on a moving day.

On the other hand, professional movers can handle this kind of project in 8–12 hours. With multiple packers working simultaneously, they are like a well-oiled machine, systematically going room-to-room and getting everything neatly and safely packed away. Plus, they come prepared with specialized supplies for packing supplies, so everything from your wardrobe to your 84-inch TV is secure for moving day.

The Bottom Line

Packing up your home is a huge task, no matter the size. While you can tackle it on your own with enough time and determination, professional Vancouver movers can save you days (and a lot of stress) by packing up your home quickly and efficiently.