Are movers cheaper on weekdays?

When it comes to moving houses, there’s always one question which never seems to be answered, once and for all: should you move on a weekday or a weekend? Well, you’ve come to the right place – because that’s what we’re going to answer today.

Both options have their benefits. In short, it’s a trade-off.
So here’s the ultimate pros and cons list of when to move house.

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Weekdays

PROS

• The price – There’s no shame in trying to save a buck where you can. Many moving companies offer discount rates for weekday moves, so it’s definitely something to consider when moving to a new place.
• The flexibility – Most movers and packers are quieter during the week. This will save you a headache in trying to squeeze in a time that suits both parties, and going back and forth with dates and times. It also means you should (in theory) be able to move into your place quicker.
• Connecting utilities – If you move in and find you’ve got an issue with your electricity, water, gas or (god forbid) internet connections, a weekday move will ensure you can sort those problems out without listening to that awful hold music for hours on end.

CONS

• Time off work – If you work full time, there’s a fair chance you’ll have to eat into your personal leave to move houses during a weekday. And if you’re a casual worker, it’s even more important to consider whether taking time off work is worth moving on a weekday. You may still find that it is, but that’s for you to consider.
• School pick up – Parents try their best not to let kids get in the way of things. But this one’s unavoidable. Working around school pick up could take up a large chunk of your moving time.
• Working around peak hours – there’s little point in paying for your moving truck to be stuck in peak hour traffic. Try to book after 9am and before 5pm.

Weekends

PROS

• Convenience – If you work during the week, then a weekend move means you don’t have to chew up your precious personal leave or chuck a cheeky sickie. C’mon, we’ve all been there.
• An extra set of hands – You might be the kind of person who enlists your friends as cheap labour during the move. There’s (mostly) nothing wrong with this, and moving on a weekend increases your odds of getting them on board.

CONS

• The price – Yep, most movers will charge you extra for the convenience of moving on a weekend. As mentioned previously, it’s up to you to decide whether taking a day off work during the week works out better than being charged extra on a weekend.
• Finding a slot – Moving companies’ weekend slots are known to be booked up well in advance. You don’t want to get the keys to a place, only to be moving in 5 weeks later. Or maybe you do. I don’t know.
• Kids – This could either work as a pro or a con. If your kids are too young to help with the move, then they’ll most likely be getting in the way during a weekend move. But if they’re a bit more mature, then sweet! You’ve got some more cheap labour under your belt.