Stardew Valley provides players with a canvas for creativity, allowing them to craft the farm of their dreams. With full control over their farm layout, players decide which animals to raise and the best crops to cultivate - but that's not all. One of the most exciting features of the game is constructing various farm buildings that gives players access to new farm activities, such as raising animals.
Stardew Valley: How Long Does Construction Take
Wondering how long it takes Robin to complete construction on the farm in Stardew Valley? Here’s an exact figure.
As the farm evolves, players may find the need to reorganize their buildings. Whether it’s to optimize the crop layout, redesign animal enclosures, or simply give the farm a fresh look, players now have the ability to move buildings on their farm in Stardew Valley.
Updated on August 9, 2024, by Ashely Claudino: Whether players have reached Stardew Valley late game or simply want to improve their farm, this guide focuses on showing them how to move farm structures so they can turn it into the best gaming farm ever. It has now been improved and includes Robin's Carpenter's Shop schedule so gamers can easily figure out when she'll be available to move their buildings.
How to Move Buildings in Stardew Valley
As players progress in Stardew Valley, they might change their minds about their farm layout or simply want to move some buildings around for the sake of efficiency.
To move buildings in Stardew Valley, players must first visit Robin at the Carpenter’s Shop in the Mountain area of Pelican Town.
The Carpenter’s Shop is open every day from 9 AM to 5 PM, except Tuesdays. On Fridays, the shop closes early at 4 PM. 
Robin is Pelican Town’s local carpenter so she manages all construction projects on the player’s farm. Therefore, gamers must resort to her help if they'd like to move any of their buildings in Stardew Valley. Here is when players can expect to find Robin at the Carpenter's Shop:
|
Day of the week |
Schedule |
Rainday schedule |
|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
9 AM - 5 PM |
9 AM - 5 PM |
|
Tuesday |
Closed |
9 AM - 5 PM |
|
Wednesday |
9 AM - 5 PM |
9 AM - 5 PM |
|
Thursday |
9 AM - 5 PM |
9 AM - 5 PM |
|
Friday |
9 AM - 4 PM |
9 AM - 5 PM |
|
Saturday |
9 AM - 5 PM |
9 AM - 5 PM |
|
Sunday |
9 AM - 5 PM |
9 AM - 5 PM |
Besides Tuesdays when it doesn't rain, Robin won't be available at the shop in the following days:
- Spring 16
- Summer 18
- Green Rain Event
- Desert Festival
- When creating an upgrade or building for the player
Players can initiate a conversation with Robin, who stands behind the wooden counter. Once gamers are talking to Robin, they must select the following options to start the moving process:
- Choose the "Construct Farm Buildings" dialogue option
- Select the "Move Buildings" icon (four outward-pointing arrows) on any of the building options
- Use the cursor to select which farm building should be moved
- Then, pick where the farm building should go and confirm
The building can be placed anywhere on the farm as long as all the squares are green. Farm buildings are moved instantly and do not cost anything at all.
Stardew Valley
- Released
- February 26, 2016
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- E for Everyone (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco)
- Developer(s)
- ConcernedApe
- Publisher(s)
- ConcernedApe
- Engine
- Proprietary
- Multiplayer
- Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- Stardew Valley does not currently support crossplay between different consoles and PC
- Cross Save
- cross-progression is only available between the PC and mobile versions of the game
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical or Horizontal
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Simulation
- How Long To Beat
- 53 Hours
- File Size Xbox Series
- 1 GB (November 2023)
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-4 Players
