Make Every Billable Minute Count
Hourly moving labor starts the clock when the crew arrives. Twenty minutes of "let me just finish taping these boxes" is twenty dollars you didn't need to spend. Here's how to be ready.
Box Everything Before They Arrive
Loose items are the biggest time-waster. Every lamp, picture frame, and kitchen item should be in a sealed, labeled box. If it's not boxed, it gets carried by hand — slowly.
Disassemble What You Can
Unscrew bed frames, table legs, and mirror brackets the night before. Bag and tape the hardware to the piece. The crew will disassemble the rest, but everything you do is a paid minute saved.
Clear the Path
Move rugs, trash, and clutter out of the hallways and stairwell. A clear path means the crew can dolly in and out without setting things down.
Reserve the Elevator
Most NYC buildings require a move-in/move-out elevator reservation and a Certificate of Insurance. Book both a week ahead. Without them, the crew waits — on your dime.
Park the Truck Close
Identify the closest legal parking spot and, if possible, have a friend hold it with a car. Every extra 50 feet of carry adds noticeable time to a move.
Have Cash or Card Ready
Tip is custom in NYC moving — 15–20% of the labor cost, given to the lead mover to split. Have it ready so the end of the move doesn't drag.
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