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The easiest and most affordable way to handle a local move is often to rent a moving truck and do it yourself, maybe with help from family and friends. Unfortunately, your friends can flake, and loading and unloading your belongings are always harder than you imagine.
Moving Help makes local moving easier. Whether you’re moving from an apartment, townhouse, or single-family home, the skilled, labor-only local movers on the Moving Help Marketplace can help you load, unload, and move efficiently.
A local move typically takes place within the same town or metro area, covers less than 100 miles, and can often be completed in a single day, or even just a few hours.
With Moving Help, you can often hire the same local moving Service Provider to help load your belongings at your current home and unload them at your new one. This streamlined approach helps keep your local move fast, affordable, and stress-free.
No two moves are the same. That’s why our Marketplace makes it simple to customize your local moving services based on your needs.
Maybe you need an extra set of hands to move a few boxes down the street. Maybe you need a full crew to pack and move your entire home across town. Either way, you can find local movers near you for a price you can afford.
On average, two hours of moving labor with two helpers costs between $208 and $402, though prices can vary based on:
The easiest way to see your local moving cost is to enter your move details on our website. We’ll show you hourly rates for available Service Providers near you.
Because local Moving Helpers charge by the hour instead of by weight or distance like full-service movers, you only pay for the help you need, making this one of the most affordable ways to move locally.
Moving Help connects you with local, customer-rated moving professionals who offer affordable, labor-only help for local moves.
The customer-rated Service Providers on the Marketplace are experts at loading/unloading moving truck rentals, portable storage containers, and storage units. You can rest assured your belongings won’t be damaged or lost during relocation.
Plus, our Service Providers live and work in your community. They understand how to complete your move efficiently, whether you’re navigating stairs, tight hallways, or strict apartment rules.
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