Moving Help® Marketplace 101: How Labor-Only Moving Works

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If you want moving help without hiring a full-service moving company, the Moving Help® Marketplace offers a flexible alternative. The Marketplace connects you with independent, local Service Providers who offer labor-only moving services like loading, unloading, packing, and cleaning. You stay in control of your moving truck, portable storage unit, and schedule, while experienced Moving Helpers handle the heavy lifting.

What Is the Moving Help Marketplace?

The Moving Help Marketplace is an online Marketplace where you can shop and compare independent, local Service Providers who offer labor-only moving services. These providers assist with tasks such as:

Service Providers operate independently. They aren’t employees or contractors of U-Haul® or Moving Help, and they set their own prices, availability, and service areas.

What Does “Labor-Only Moving” Mean?

Labor-only moving means the Moving Helpers provide the physical work, not the moving supplies or transportation. You supply the truck rental, trailer rental, or moving container, and the helpers focus on safely moving your belongings.

This setup gives you more flexibility and control compared to traditional full-service moves. You choose the equipment, the timeline, and the level of help you need, without paying for services you don’t plan to use.

How the Moving Help Marketplace Works

Here’s how it works, step by step:

  1. Enter your ZIP code and move details on UHaul.com/MovingHelp/ 
  2. Browse available local Service Providers in your city
  3. Compare prices, services, and real customer reviews
  4. Book online in minutes
  5. Pay only after the job is completed and approved

Learn more about How To Find Quality Moving Help.

All reviews on the Marketplace are real and unedited, so you can make a confident decision based on past customer experiences.

Why Customers Use the Moving Help Marketplace

Customers choose the Marketplace because it makes finding dependable labor-only moving help easier. Key benefits of Moving Help include:

  • Transparent pricing set by local providers
  • Real customer reviews and ratings
  • Same-day and next-day availability in many areas
  • No truck driving required from helpers
  • Optional Safeload® coverage for added peace of mind

Because you’re hiring labor-only help, you stay in charge of your move while getting help where it matters most.

Learn more about How Many Hours You Need for Moving Help Providers.

Moving Help and U-Box Storage Containers

Many Service Providers also offer loading and unloading services for U-Box containers. This pairing creates a hybrid move. You control container delivery, storage, and scheduling, while Moving Helpers handle the physical work.

This option works well for local moves, long-distance moves, storage needs, or situations where your plans may change.

Learn more about How to Get a Full-Service Move for Half the Cost 

Is the Moving Help Marketplace Right for You?

The Marketplace is a good fit if you:

  • Want help without hiring a full-service moving company
  • Prefer to control your move and equipment
  • Need help with only part of your move
  • Are using a U-Haul truck rental, U-Haul trailer, or U-Box container

Ready to get started? Compare local Moving Help Service Providers and book labor-only help for your move today.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moving Help

Are Moving Helpers employees of U-Haul or Moving Help?
No. Moving Helpers are independent Service Providers who offer labor-only moving services through the Moving Help Marketplace.

Do Moving Helpers drive the moving truck?
No. Moving Helpers do not drive trucks or provide transportation. They focus on loading, unloading, packing, and other labor-only services.

Can I use Moving Help with a U-Box container?
Yes. Many Service Providers can offer U-Box delivery only, U-Box load or unload only, or U-Box delivery with loading and unloading.

How do reviews work on the Marketplace?
Reviews are written by real customers after a job is completed. They are not edited, helping future customers compare providers confidently.

When do I pay for Moving Help services?
Payment is released after the job is completed and you’re satisfied with the work using your Payment Code to pay your providers.

Is coverage/insurance available if something is damaged?
Optional Safeload coverage is available for qualifying jobs when booked with eligible Service Providers.

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