How Much Does Moving Help® Cost?
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Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, a move requires all hands on deck. That means gathering moving supplies, figuring out how to pack boxes for moving, and setting up your travel agenda, which can be overwhelming and time-consuming. In these situations, you might consider hiring movers or a local moving company to help. But, how much will it cost, and how far in advance do you need to schedule?
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Key Takeaways
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Believe it or not, hiring Moving Help® can be easy, flexible, and affordable. With Moving Help, you can sort through Service Providers by overall rating, lowest cost, and services offered.
Moving Help Service Providers are labor-only professionals who can pack, load, unload, and unpack your belongings. Certain Service Providers also specialize in professional cleaning services.
Below is a breakdown of the most common Moving Help services and what you can expect to pay.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire Movers?
Moving Help load and unload services cost an average of $208-$402 for two labor-only movers for two hours. You can also visit the Moving Help Marketplace to choose how many labor-only movers you need for your move. You can select one Service Provider, all the way up to five, for your move.
What Is the Cost of Packing Services?
Moving Help professional packing services cost between an average of $202-$318 for two labor-only packers for two hours. Look on the Moving Help Marketplace for labor-only movers that offer packing services. Remember, with labor-only movers, you must provide the packing supplies and equipment.
Moving Help Service Providers who offer packing services can ensure every inch of your U-Haul truck rental, U-Box® container, or U-Haul self-storage unit is packed securely, leaving no wasted space.
How Much is a Professional Cleaning Service?
Most full-service moving companies offer packing, loading, driving, and unloading services, but they don’t handle cleaning. With Moving Help, you can find a Moving Help Service Provider who also offers home cleaning services!
Moving Help professional cleaning services cost an average of $193-$308 for two labor-only cleaners for two hours.
This can get your moving and cleaning needs taken care of all in one booking! When making your reservation, simply adjust the filter to find providers who offer cleaning services.
How Does Moving Help Work?
The Moving Help Marketplace connects you with local, independent helpers who can provide a variety of moving services. Hiring Moving Help is simple:
- Tell us where and when you need moving services.
- Browse reviews and compare rates to find your helpers.
- Customize your order and book your moving team.
How Do You Estimate Additional Moving Costs?
Most expenses are determined by the size of the move, distance traveled, and hours needed to finish the job. Other factors you need to consider when it comes to additional moving costs include:
Travel Expenses
No matter how far you’re going, expect to pay travel expenses. This includes fuel costs, food, and water on the road and lodging during a long-distance move. Depending on your move, you may also need temporary pet boarding or car shipping services.
Learn more about Moving on a Budget: 10 Tips for Saving on Moving Expenses.
Moving Add-Ons
When you hire professional Moving Helpers, keep in mind that add-ons, such as furniture assembly services and moving insurance, will incur additional costs. Another common add-on is moving specialty items, such as pianos, pool tables, and gun safes.
You can find experienced Moving Help Service Providers ready to load and unload all your large belongings by selecting from the filters on the Moving Help Marketplace!
Self-Storage
Moving Help can load and unload your storage unit whenever you need and can even complete the job that same day.
It’s common for downsizing families to use self-storage after their move. This allows you to keep unused furniture, clothing, and other belongings safely stored while not in use. If you’re interested in storage, U-Haul moving and storage locations offer one month of free storage with the reservation of a one-way truck or trailer. Or, if you are looking for portable storage, consider renting a U-Box container!
Learn more about What a Portable Storage and Moving Container is.
Moving Supplies
Moving supplies include cardboard boxes, packing tape, plastic stretch wrap, etc. These may be small items, but they can add up quickly. You may be able to score some used boxes from friends and family, but other items may need to be purchased. Check U-Haul® Customer Connect for free or low-cost supplies and use the U-Haul Moving Supply Calculator to get an approximate supply list.
Learn more about 4 Ways to Get Free Moving Boxes or Save on New Boxes.
Extra Bills
Cancellation and activation fees for your utilities, internet, cable, and other services can quickly pile up. Try to find out what you’re responsible for well ahead of time so you can budget accordingly.
How Much Should You Tip Movers?
Don’t forget to tip! Although it’s not mandatory, Moving Help Service Providers are industry pros and, like everyone, appreciate being tipped after a job well done.
Ask yourself, how much you should tip your Service Providers. For a smaller job, 10-15% is common, while larger jobs call for a tip closer to 15-20%.
When your move is done, and you want to tip your labor-only movers, go through the review process on MovingHelp.com, and you can leave a tip there! This ensures your tip securely gets to your Service Provider!
Wondering how to find Moving Help? The easiest way to find affordable, trustworthy, professional providers is by heading over to the Moving Help Marketplace. Moving Help has more than 7,500 providers all over the country ready to help you carry out your next move. Sign up today!
Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, a move requires all hands on deck. That means gathering moving supplies, figuring out how to pack boxes for moving, and setting up your travel agenda. What about hiring moving labor to help you? What much will that cost? How far in advance do you to schedule them for?
Believe it or not, hiring Moving Help® can be easy, flexible, and affordable. With Moving Help®, you can sort our Service Providers by overall rating, lowest cost, and services offered.
Moving Help® Service Providers Cost by State
To give you an idea of how much you can expect to pay for moving labor through Moving Help®, we have compiled the average cost of a two-person crew for two hours, by state.
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Average Cost of 2 Labor-Only Movers for 2 Hours by State* |
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| State | Average Cost | State | Average Cost | |
| Alaska | $276 | Montana | $414 | |
| Alabama | $256 | North Carolina | $254 | |
| Arkansas | $282 | North Dakota | $430 | |
| Arizona | $226 | Nebraska | $328 | |
| California | $250 | New Hampshire | $318 | |
| Colorado | $280 | New Jersey | $266 | |
| Connecticut | $256 | New Mexico | $298 | |
| Delaware | $264 | Nevada | $224 | |
| Florida | $216 | New York | $294 | |
| Georgia | $222 | Ohio | $252 | |
| Hawaii | $330 | Oklahoma | $220 | |
| Iowa | $334 | Oregon | $250 | |
| Idaho | $324 | Pennsylvania | $278 | |
| Illinois | $280 | Rhode Island | $306 | |
| Indiana | $260 | South Carolina | $234 | |
| Kansas | $242 | South Dakota | $360 | |
| Kentucky | $278 | Tennessee | $246 | |
| Louisiana | $294 | Texas | $212 | |
| Massachusetts | $300 | Utah | $282 | |
| Maryland | $260 | Virginia | $264 | |
| Maine | $372 | Vermont | $422 | |
| Michigan | $250 | Washington | $290 | |
| Minnesota | $312 | Wisconsin | $272 | |
| Missouri | $274 | West Virginia | $346 | |
| Mississippi | $290 | Wyoming | $354 | |
* The prices shown are to be used as estimates for December 2025 only. Actual prices may vary.
Now you you need to figure out how many hours of help you will need and how many Moving Help Service Providers you'll need. Reference the chart below for a rough estimate:
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Crew Size & Time Estimate |
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Sq. Ft. |
2 Helpers |
3 Helpers |
4 Helpers |
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Under 800 |
2 hrs |
2 hrs |
N/A |
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800-1000 |
2 hrs |
2 hrs |
N/A |
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1000-1500 |
3 hrs |
2-3 hrs |
2 hrs |
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1500-2000 |
4 hrs |
3-4 hrs |
2-3 hrs |
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2001-3000 |
6 hrs |
4-5 hrs |
3-4 hrs |
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3000-4000 |
6-8 hrs |
5-6 hrs |
4-5 hrs |
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4000+ |
10+ hrs |
8-10 hrs |
6-8 hrs |