Crew size by home size, why more movers often costs less, and how stairs change everything, from a family owned company serving San Diego since 1997.
Quick answer: Most San Diego apartments need 2 movers, most 2 to 3 bedroom homes need 3 movers, and larger homes need 4 or more. The right crew size depends on how much furniture you have, stairs at either location, and how quickly you need the move finished. Get an instant recommendation with our free crew calculator.
After more than 50,000 moves since 1997, here is what actually works for San Diego homes. A studio or 1-bedroom apartment is a job for 2 movers at $109 per hour, typically finished in 3 to 4 hours. A 2-bedroom home fits 2 or 3 movers depending on furniture volume. A 3-bedroom home almost always benefits from 3 movers at $159 per hour, and a 4-bedroom or larger home should have 4 movers at $209 per hour or a 5-person crew at $259 per hour.
This surprises people: a bigger crew at a higher hourly rate frequently produces a smaller total bill. Three movers at $159 per hour who finish in 4 hours cost $636. Two movers at $109 per hour who need 7 hours for the same job cost $763. The bigger crew saved $127 and three hours of your day. Speed matters more than rate.
Stairs are the single biggest factor people underestimate. A third-floor walkup apartment can add hours to a 2-person move. If either your current or new home has more than one flight of stairs and no elevator, add a mover to your crew. Carrying a couch up three flights is exactly the kind of work where an extra set of hands pays for itself.
Our free moving crew calculator asks a few quick questions about your home, stairs, and furniture, then recommends the exact crew size and shows your hourly rate instantly. No email required to see your result. Or just call us at (858) 490-0155 and we will size the crew for you over the phone. Family owned and serving San Diego since 1997.
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