What are the best times for moving at night?
Traditional working hours for movers are between 7am and 9pm. Night movers — or 24/7 movers — are available after 9pm and for moves before 7am. Moving at night may prove a little more costly, as convenience can cost. Chat with the team at Liffey about whether it will suit you. Last-minute movers is the related service page.
Reducing stress
If you prefer moving at night you are reducing strain on your professional life. Prepare a “moving night suitcase” with phone and charger, clothing, necessary medications, and whatever else you cannot go without. Having a set of bedding is also a good idea. If you are moving your family, consider checking your partner and kids into a hotel where they can sleep while you spend the night with the movers.
Light and noise
Keep a flashlight in case your new home has not been set up with electricity. Headlamps are usually easier. Keep the session within the NYC Noise Code, which restricts noise from 10pm to 7am. If the building was built pre-war or has tight spaces, let us know so we can be prepared with equipment to get the job done quietly.
How to prepare
Avoid leaving anything to the last minute — especially when last minute could be 3am. Pick up keys before you meet your movers. If you are meeting the building owner or broker on-site, double-check the details. Be prepared with extra supplies and tools; it is incredibly hard to find stores open past 9pm. We have five decades of experience moving thousands of families across the five boroughs. Call us.