Kallio to Arabianranta with no elevator

The starting point

The customer was moving from a studio on the 7th floor in Kallio, in a building with no elevator, to a brand-new two-room flat in Arabianranta. There was about 30 m³ of belongings, so we booked the big truck and three movers.

How the day went

• Loading in Kallio: 1.5 hours. Seven floors down the stairs. This is where three movers is exactly right: two carry while one loads the truck, so nobody stands around waiting.
• The drive to Arabianranta: a short leg, with everything protected under moving blankets.
• Carrying in: 2.5 hours. The new building had an elevator, but the whole house was moving in on the same day, so there was a queue. The team decided on the spot to take the stairs to the third floor, which was faster than waiting.

What it cost

This is a good example of how a move changes on the day. The estimate is made in advance, but stairs, elevator queues and carrying distances show up in the final hours. That is why we give you the hourly rate and an honest estimate up front, and bill only the actual time.

What you can learn from this move

• A top floor with no elevator is doable; it just adds hours. The third mover pays for itself in speed.
• Moving into a new building? Ask the housing company how many households are moving in on the same day, and plan the elevator booking or the stairs option in advance.
• Agree the starting package and hourly rate in writing. Then even an overrun is easy to follow, as it was here: €240 → €420, with no surprise lines.