Hire Movers in Boston, MA
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Compare the Top 23 Vetted Movers in Boston, MA
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$99/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minFull House Family Moving
Lowell, MA
4,690 moves with HireAHelper
$150/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minFortex Moving
Everett, MA
540 moves with HireAHelper
$140/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minGoing Forward Moving
Leominster, MA
489 moves with HireAHelper
$285/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minGood Guy Movers
Worcester, MA
1,579 moves with HireAHelper
$250/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minA-1 Movers
Swansea, MA
2,156 moves with HireAHelper
$125/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minOtto's Moving and Storage LLC
Boston, MA
914 moves with HireAHelper
$175/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minTop Movers
$150/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minRare Moving & Trucking
$100/hr
After 2 movers 4 hr minHalkus Inc.
Brockton, MA
661 moves with HireAHelper
$140/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minPleasant Moving of Boston
Boston, MA
496 moves with HireAHelper
$200/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minNon stop movers
Worcester, MA
72 moves with HireAHelper
$120/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minAllStar Movers
Pawtucket, RI
244 moves with HireAHelper
$95/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minReady2Go Movers
Boston, MA
805 moves with HireAHelper
$129/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minYour Top Movers
Pawtucket, RI
65 moves with HireAHelper
$125/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minBormann Brothers Inc.
Hudson, NH
19 moves with HireAHelper
$150/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minMovers On A Mission
Providence, RI
14 moves with HireAHelper
$144/hr
After 2 movers 4 hr minRA Movers
Plainville, MA
11 moves with HireAHelper
$159/hr
After 2 movers 3 hr minJump Streets Movers
Chelsea, MA
33 moves with HireAHelper
$206/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minBetter Call Moving
Billerica, MA
4 moves with HireAHelper
$135/hr
After 2 movers 3 hr minBinding Moving and Storage
Waltham, MA
$179/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minEast coast Boston movers
Worcester, MA
$140/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minKiki's Movers & Transportation LLC
Providence, RI
$136/hr
After 2 movers 3 hr minRamsure Movers
South Easton, MA
15 moves with HireAHelper
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The Cost of Moving in Boston, MA
In Boston labor-only moving help typically costs between $378.58 and $787.77.
If you're tackling a smaller job, like unloading a PODS-style container, moving into a storage unit, or just need help with the heavy lifting, you can hire hourly moving labor for around $88.50 an hour.
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The Cost of Labor-Only vs. Local-Full Service
Even after factoring in the cost of a rental truck, gas, and supplies, labor-only moving usually costs less than half of what you'd pay for local full-service. Full-service is definitely more convenientābut that convenience comes at a price. For more on the difference between labor-only and local full-service moves, read below.
| Labor-Only | Local-Full Service | |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $433.44 | $1,028.69 |
| Massachusetts | $495.98 | $1,223.17 |
| The United States | $451.87 | $1,167.76 |
Labor-Only Moving Costs by Move Size
As mentioned above, it costs $433.44 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Boston, MA, with an average hourly rate of $88.50. Your final price will depend on how long your move takes.
To get a better sense of what your move might cost, you can see the average cost for different-sized moves in the table below. Learn more about HireAHelper's methodology for calculating average costs based on proprietary data from over 1 million moves.
| Home Size | Average Cost | Average # of Movers | Average # of Hours |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment | $378.58 | 2 movers | 2.2 hours |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | $435.78 | 2 movers | 2.4 hours |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | $508.58 | 2 movers | 2.7 hours |
| 2 Bedroom House | $476.92 | 2 movers | 2.6 hours |
| 3 Bedroom House | $555.56 | 2 movers | 2.7 hours |
| 4 Bedroom House | $666.52 | 3 movers | 3.1 hours |
| 5 Bedroom House | $787.77 | 3 movers | 3.9 hours |
What Is Labor-Only?
When most people think of a moving company, they picture a full-service crew that loads, drives, and unloads everything. For in-town moves, this is known as local full-service.
Labor-only moving works differently. You handle the transportation (like a rental truck or PODS container) and we connect you with professional moving contractors to help load or unload your furniture and boxes.
While labor-only requires a bit more work on your end to coordinate all the details, it's considerably more affordable.
| Full-Service Moving | Labor-Only Moving | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $$$ | $ |
| Moving Truck | Included | You Provide |
| Loading Help | ā | ā |
| Unloading Help | ā | ā |
| Packing | Add-on | Add-on |
Compare Costs for Additional Moving Options
Our Moving Cost Calculator can help you compare and estimate costs for local or long distance moves, across Labor Only, Full Service, and Moving Container moves. You can adjust the distance of your move and home size to compare prices and help plan your budget.
Once you've used the calculator to do your research, you can compare quotes from movers that are available and ready to help near you.
6,902 Boston Mover Reviews
On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 335,004 verified customer reviews
Chevin and his team were outstanding!!! They were thorough, thoughtful, professional, and had excellent manners. They did a fantastic job packing my container, making room for all my belongings on a long trip from RI to TN. Excellent service and would highly recommend.
From the moment they arrived, these two men (Henrique and Marcos) worked extremely hard and quickly filled our POD using every inch of available space. They were very professional and took good care of our property. Would recommend them.
They were absolutely amazing and we have zero complaints. They did the job very carefully and efficiently. They were very careful with even minor things and we had a great time trusting them with our moving.highly recommend them for future visits.
Henrique and Marco did a very professional job of moving my household goods into a 3d floor walkup. They were punctual, friendly and polite, & efficient and careful. I highly recommend Fortex Moving.
The team was great. That were helpful in staging the household furniture into the cargo van and maximizing the space with the “soft goods. I highly recommend them.
We had a very positive experience with Jim and Jimmy from Full House Family Moving. They were on time, messaged when on the way. They were very kind, respectful and worked very hard. We would highly recommend them to anyone!!
Keshawn and Roman were a wonderful, good-natured moving team. They were on time and did an excellent job unpacking our POD and placing things where they belonged. They were respectful of us and our property (not a wall scratched, and we had just painted) and did the job with care and efficiency. Highly recommend.
The two gentleman that came here and loaded my U-Haul were incredibly respectful of my home, knew exactly what they were doing, loaded everything expertly. They were polite and truly a joy to work with. I wish I could hire them to unload it for me the U-Haul is going several states away.
Terrell and Quinn were absolutely amazing. First of all, they were right on time. Then they looked at what was to be moved so they could visualize the best way to pack to use up as much space as possible and I felt that they treated my possessions like they would their own. 100% RECOMMENDED!
This is our second time using Ryan, he is truly fast and hardworking. Ryan is professional, pleasant, and communicates well. Both times, he brought helpers who were also hardworking and pleasant. I would definitely recommend them.
Highly recommend them! Super helpful team, very kind and listens well. So strong and move really fast! So impressed and happy. Very affordable and worth the cost for all they offered!
Aaron and Eric wee super fast respectful and very friendly but professional. ww would definitely hire them. you would not be disappointed. Thank you.
HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Boston
Frequently Asked Moving Questions in Boston
You've got moving questions, weāve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in Boston.
The short answer is that booking with HireAHelper saves you hours of work, helps you get the best price and value, and protects you and your belongings. Here are some of the key ways HireAHelper makes booking movers better:
- Vetted Movers You Can Trust: Every mover on our platform is vetted, background-checked, and held to our high standards. And if anything goes wrong, we act as your advocate to find a resolution with your mover. If we canāt find a resolution, our $1,000 Service Guarantee will cover you and your items.
- Book in Minutes, Not Hours: Contacting multiple local movers, comparing quotes, determining their availability, and researching their reputation can take hours of work. On the other hand, HireAHelper lets you easily compare the reputation of movers, instantly determine availability, see transparent pricing for each, and book online in just a few clicksāeven same-day in many areas.
- Dedicated Customer Support: Last minute questions are normal, and our experienced and friendly team is here 7 days a week to help with anything before, during, or after your move.
- Smart, Affordable Protection Options: HireAHelper offers an easy and affordable way to protect your items during a labor-only move. Our optional SmartProtection covers up to $10,000 worth of belongings, and the lowest tier ($2,500) is only $19.
- Best Price Guarantee: All these benefits must come at a higher price, right? Wrong. HireAHelperās platform lets you compare rates for different movers, so you can be sure youāre getting a good deal. Found a better price for the same service? Weāll match it. That means you donāt pay extra to use HireAHelperāin fact, you may save money.
All Boston movers listed on HireAHelper are required to provide standard repair coverage, which reimburses $0.60 per pound for damaged items. Some states may have different rules, and full-value protection is only required by the federal government for moves that cross state lines.
One of the advantages of booking with HireAHelper is that every move includes our $1,000 Service Guarantee. Plus, you can upgrade your protection by adding SmartProtectionā¢āan optional coverage for labor-only moves that offers up to $10,000 in damage coverage, with multiple tiers to choose from.
Yes, professional movers will typically disassemble and reassemble furniture as part of the moving process. However, there are certain items that movers may not be able to disassemble. Learn more about how furniture disassembly and reassembly works when you hire movers.
One set of stairs is always included in your moverās rate when you book through HireAHelper, but additional sets of stairs may cost more. The best way to get an accurate estimate is to get a quote and indicate the number of sets of stairs that you haveāmake sure to include stairs leading to a basement if you will have any items that need to be moved into or out of it. Read more about when movers charge extra for stairs.
You should start packing at least three to four weeks before your move, but the sooner the better. If you need to downsize or organize, we recommend starting that process 6-8 weeks before your move when at all possible.
Need to move in a hurry or don’t have time to pack? HireAHelper makes it easy to add professional packing as an add-on to your move. When available, you can get packing help for just several rooms or your whole home.
For helpful tips, step-by-step guides, and checklists, go to our packing hub.
Resources for Your Move
Whether you are just starting to plan for your move, or you are dreaming about packing boxes in your sleep, we are here to help. We have loads of advice from professional movers to make your move as smooth as possible.
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