Spring compressors can be very dangerous. I helped a friend change out his struts/springs on his Acura Integra, and we had one of them slip -- could have easily lost a couple of fingers or ended up in the emergency room. Even seasoned mechanics don't really enjoy working with them.
Like Smiffy says, about 3 to 4 hours for all four wheels. The better shops have a wall-mounted spring compressor that makes things much easier and safer.
Chip H.
ex-MINI Cooper S owner  and all around good-guy |