House Moving: Step-by-Step Plan and Tips
In short: moving a house is a bigger job than moving an apartment: there are more belongings, plus the shed, garage, basement and garden furniture. With a good plan a house can be moved in one day. Here is a step-by-step plan and tips to make a house move go smoothly.
How moving a house differs from moving an apartment
- There are usually noticeably more belongings than in an apartment of the same size.
- Besides the rooms, the basement, attic, garage and shed have to be emptied.
- Heavy items: garden furniture, a grill, tools, gym equipment, sometimes a piano or a safe.
- There is often more room for the vehicle in front of a house, but a narrow driveway can stop a large vehicle.
House moving plan step by step
- Make an inventory room by room – write down the large furniture and estimate the number of boxes. Do not forget the basement, attic and garage.
- Get rid of what you do not need – the fewer things, the cheaper the move. Old furniture and construction waste can be removed.
- Ask for a quote – send a list of items or photos so we can choose the right vehicle and number of movers.
- Pack gradually – start with the basement, attic and seasonal items.
- Prepare the garden and garage – empty the fuel from the lawnmower and trimmer, clean the garden furniture.
- Moving day – large furniture and boxes first, fragile items last.
How much does moving a house cost
Moving a house is charged by the hour, like an apartment move: two movers and a 21 m³ box van cost 96 €/h on weekdays. For a bigger house you often need 3–4 movers or two vehicles to finish in one day. On the outskirts of Tallinn and in Harju County travel time is added. Example prices: how much does moving cost.
What to tell the movers in advance
- whether the vehicle can reach the house and how far things have to be carried;
- whether there are heavy items – a piano, safe, stone bathtub, gym equipment (items over 80 kg are special lifts);
- whether large furniture has to be dismantled and assembled in the new home;
- whether packing or boxes are needed too.
We move houses in Tallinn and Harju County – Viimsi, Rae, Saue, Harku and elsewhere. See also apartment and house moving.
Frequently asked questions
Can a house be moved in one day?
Usually yes, if things are packed and there are enough movers. For a bigger house 3–4 movers or two vehicles are needed.
How much does moving a house cost?
By the hour: two movers and a 21 m³ box van cost 96 €/h on weekdays. The final price depends on the amount of belongings, distance and access.
Can you also remove old furniture?
Yes. On the same day we can take old furniture and construction waste to the waste station; the waste station fee is added.
Do you move heavy items?
Yes. Two movers lift up to 80 kg; heavier items such as a piano or safe are special lifts with a separate price.
Need help with your move?
Send the addresses and a list of items – we will tell you how many movers and which vehicle you need.
