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Moving Labor Only
Two to six-man crew to load/unload your rental truck or inside labor
- Details:
No truck provided, you rent one
Two to six-man crew available
Packaging/unpackaging labor available- Load/unload labor
Truck + Labor Crew
We provide truck, labor and insurance for loading/unloading your home or office
- Details:
Truck and insurance included- Two to six-man crew available
No packaging/unpacking labor
Load/unload labor plus our truck
Full Moving Service
Packing your boxes and moving of your household goods or office space
- Details:
- Truck, insurance & moving supplies
- Two to six-man crew available
- Packaging/unpacking labor
- Load/unload labor plus our truck
Crew Size Recommendations for Different Moving Scenarios
This guide provides recommendations for crew sizes based on the size of the move, location, and specific conditions. These guidelines are designed to ensure efficiency, safety, and proper resource allocation for Low Country Moving Specialists, LLC.
2-Bedroom Apartment (2nd Floor or Under)
Recommended Crew Size: 4 Men
Estimated Time: 4-5 hours
Details: For a 2-bedroom apartment located on the 2nd floor or lower, a crew of 4 movers is typically sufficient. This allows for efficient loading and unloading of furniture and boxes, while managing staircases or elevators.
2-3 Bedroom Apartment (3rd Floor or Above)
Recommended Crew Size: 5 Men
Estimated Time: 5-6 hours
Details: Moving apartments located on the 3rd floor or higher introduces more challenges, especially if elevators are unavailable. Therefore, an additional crew member is recommended to handle the extra effort required for stairs.
2-3 Bedroom House
Recommended Crew Size: 5 Men
Estimated Time: 4-5 hours
Details: For larger homes with 2-3 bedrooms, a crew of 5 movers ensures that large furniture and numerous boxes are moved efficiently. An additional crew member helps with disassembly, packing, and heavy lifting.
4+ Bedroom House
Recommended Crew Size: 6 Men
Estimated Time: 6-7 hours
Details: For homes with 4 or more bedrooms, a team of 6 movers is ideal for efficiently handling large furniture pieces and a high volume of boxes. The extra team member contributes to tasks like disassembly, packing, and managing heavy lifting, ensuring a smoother moving process.
Raised House with Drive-Under Garage
Recommended Crew Size: 5 Men (Second Truck May Be Needed)
Estimated Time: 6-7 hours
Details: A raised house with a drive-under garage often requires more time and effort, especially for navigating stairs. A crew of 5 movers is recommended, and in some cases, a second truck may be necessary if the volume of items is significant.
Disclaimer: Please note that the crew size recommendations for house moves are based on our previous experience with similar jobs. However, each move is unique and may require adjustments in crew size depending on specific circumstances. We will charge for the total time worked, so our estimates are suggestions, not guarantees of how long the job will take. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we’ll always aim to complete the job efficiently and professionally.
Crew Size Guide for Storage Units
| Unit Size | Crew Size | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Floor Units | ||
| 5×5 to 5×10 | 2 movers | 2-3 hours |
| 10×10 | 3 movers | 3-4 hours |
| 10×15 | 4 movers | 3-4 hours |
| 10×20 or larger | 4-5 movers | 4-5 hours |
| 2nd Floor or Higher | ||
| 5×5 to 5×10 | 2-3 movers | 2.5-3.5 hours |
| 10×10 | 2-3 movers | 3.5-4.5 hours |
| 10×15 | 3-4 movers | 3.5-5 hours |
| 10×20 or larger | 5-6 movers | 4-6 hours |
Disclaimer:
The crew size and estimated time suggestions for storage unit moves are based on past experiences with different unit sizes and floor levels. However, every storage move can vary based on several factors such as the accessibility of the unit, the number of items, and their weight. While these are helpful guidelines, we will charge for time spent working, and unforeseen variables may affect how long the job takes.
Residential & Commercial Movers
Low Country Moving Specialists, LLC is a full-service moving company in the tri-counties area. Low Country Moving Specialists has successfully worked with thousands of customers since 2008.
What began as a small grassroots company, has developed into a full moving service operation. We also specialize in delivering newly purchased furniture, transporting antiques, and disassembling and assembling your entire home.
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Licensed & Insured Movers
Our movers are made up of individuals carefully chosen, screened, and trained to handle your belongings safely. Each team member is experienced in handling every aspect of your residential or commercial move – from the most delicate antiques to the largest industrial pieces.
We are a licensed and insured company focusing on efficiency and customer satisfaction. Low Country Moving Specialists' goal is to offer you the peace of mind you need during your move. Entrust your move to us and we will help you make the adjustment to your new home or business location a pleasant experience.
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The crew was very friendly and used a lot of care our items and our walls.
Tom Nelson
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Excellent experience and the second time they have moved me. They will not disappoint! Phil and his crew are awesome.
Tony Lund
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Punctual, pleasant and professional.
Roy Rathbun
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Used them multiple times, great company!
Katherine Donohoe
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The team (led by Tracy) did a great job. They were efficient and took wonderful care of all of my items. Great personalities and really nice guys!
Tracy Cassino
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They were early, worked extremely hard and all the guys were appreciative and respectful. Will use again.
Keaton Green
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The guys moved a really heavy piece of furniture quickly and carefully. Great service!
Laura Dargan
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Jarheem & Hosea were amazing. Hard working and got job done quickly. Would recommend.
Braydon Kelly
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The staff was professional, courteous and respectful of personal property. Thank you.
Jackie Glover
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