Hire Movers in Lackawanna, PA

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Table of Contents

Browse Movers Vetted Movers

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Lackawanna, PA

What Is Labor-Only?

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Lackawanna, PA

Resources for Your Move

Compare the Top 45 Vetted Movers in Lackawanna, PA

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45vetted movers ready to help in Lackawanna
4.8★average rating across local jobs
401+verified customer reviews nearby

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Top Shelf Labor Services LLC

4.9 951 verified reviews

Raritan, NJ

3,162 moves with HireAHelper

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Got a truck?In need of help loading/unloading your moving vehicle or packing/unpacking your household items? C… read more

$150/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Full Time Movers

4.9 420 verified reviews

Jersey City, NJ

948 moves with HireAHelper

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Full Time Movers is America’s best professional full-service moving company located in the heart of New York. … read more

$65/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

On The Go Moving Services

4.9 695 verified reviews

Poughkeepsie, NY

1,392 moves with HireAHelper

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On The Go Moving Services is a professional moving company that provides great rates and exceptional services.… read more

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Friday's Moving services

4.9 380 verified reviews

Jersey City, NJ

872 moves with HireAHelper

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Friday's Moving Services wants to provide a safe and secure moving experience to its customers. With well equi… read more

$140/hr

After 2 movers 4 hr min

Sharp Van Lines

4.8 199 verified reviews

Bayonne, NJ

692 moves with HireAHelper

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Sharp Van Lines – WE ARE NOT A BROKER- we are a fully licensed and fully insured moving company – you will be … read more

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Efficient Moving Labor

4.8 773 verified reviews

Jersey City, NJ

3,616 moves with HireAHelper

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RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE MOVING SERVICES. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS OUR NUMBER 1 PRIORITY!!!!!!

$160/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Tc Moving

4.9 211 verified reviews

Bethlehem, PA

799 moves with HireAHelper

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We help you move! We have been servicing Pennsylvania, New Jersey and surrounding areas since 2015. No job is … read more

$170/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Holiday Helpers

4.8 307 verified reviews

Lansford, PA

992 moves with HireAHelper

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Family owned business with over 10yrs experience in the moving industry. We do it all, from pack/unpack load/u… read more

$165/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

BingServ

4.9 140 verified reviews

Spencer, NY

472 moves with HireAHelper

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You can depend on BINGSERV for experienced moving laborers that will get the job done. We have a five star re… read more

$275/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Little Justins Moving Co.

4.8 318 verified reviews

Ephrata, PA

806 moves with HireAHelper

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At Little Justin's, we understand that your belongings aren't just items; they're a part of your life, filled … read more

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Brother's Moving and Cleanouts

4.7 36 verified reviews

Reading, PA

206 moves with HireAHelper

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We are brothers moving and clean Outs and we would go over and above to make our customers happy you can see … read more

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Tetris master movers

4.8 74 verified reviews

South Plainfield, NJ

198 moves with HireAHelper

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We started our company 7 years ago with the goal to help our customers pack/unpack, load/unload we are very re… read more

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

JumpStart Moving

4.5 13 verified reviews

Wayne, NJ

102 moves with HireAHelper

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Welcome to JumpStart Moving, you'r trusted moving experts Since 2010. We're a professional, reliable team read… read more

$120/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

SureTrip Express LLC

4.7 81 verified reviews

Middletown, NY

368 moves with HireAHelper

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No matter how big or small your move will be, SureTripExpress Moving Co. can help. Our team of expert apartmen… read more

$150/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

HZR Deliveries LLC

4.8 32 verified reviews

Manhattan, NY

170 moves with HireAHelper

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We are an professional experience team who’s gift is to move things. We put our hearts into our moves. We trea… read more

$138/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Kenneth Affordable Labor

5 22 verified reviews

Beacon, NY

98 moves with HireAHelper

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Punctual, detailed, and careful movers. Always here to make your move safe and affordable.

$80/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Smooth Transition Movers

5 8 verified reviews

Hyde Park, NY

26 moves with HireAHelper

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Smooth Transition Moving Services is a moving company with 10year experience. We do all work that ranges from … read more

$60/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Atkins movers

4.7 170 verified reviews

Manhattan, NY

790 moves with HireAHelper

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When it comes time to move, whether it be for yourself or for an entire company, you want someone you can trus… read more

$130/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Expert Movers

4.7 40 verified reviews

Jersey City, NJ

154 moves with HireAHelper

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Here at Expert Movers we are happy to provide you with the best moving experience possible! Our movers have 10… read more

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Swifty movers

5 29 verified reviews

Poughkeepsie, NY

112 moves with HireAHelper

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Swifty Movers take great pride in our speedy and efficient performance. Swifty Movers always puts your needs a… read more

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

The HoneyMovers

4.8 18 verified reviews

Jersey City, NJ

47 moves with HireAHelper

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The HoneyMovers is a family owned LICENSED and COI INSURED labor/handyman service with over 15 years of expert… read more

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Easy Peazy

4.6 9 verified reviews

Jersey City, NJ

59 moves with HireAHelper

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We are 3+ years in business and have crew members that have over 10+ years of experience. We are professionals… read more

Family Moving LLC

4.3 6 verified reviews

North Bergen, NJ

18 moves with HireAHelper

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We are a family-owned and operated interstate moving company equipped to relocate your home both across the st… read more

$135/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Welcome Wagon Moving

5 7 verified reviews

Kearny, NJ

85 moves with HireAHelper

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Established in 2014. Welcome Wagon Moving is a family owned and operated business. We take pride in being a… read more

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Packhorse Moving

5 2 verified reviews

Norristown, PA

57 moves with HireAHelper

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Packhorse Moving® is a professional moving company on a mission to provide the best move possible for our clie… read more

$136/hr

After 2 movers 4 hr min

Delicato Transport, LLC

4.7 3 verified reviews

Augusta, NJ

47 moves with HireAHelper

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Delicato Transport LLC Moving and Storage is a full service moving company offering professional Residential a… read more

$120/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Reliable & On-Time Movers

5 1 verified review

Irvington, NJ

1 move with HireAHelper

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Reliable & On-Time Movers provides dependable, stress-free moving services with a focus on punctuality, profes… read more

$90/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Extra Help Movers

5 6 verified reviews

Beacon, NY

36 moves with HireAHelper

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We are a Local affordable Moving Company looking to serve our surrounding areas

$110/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Luxury movers

4.5 4 verified reviews

Irvington, NJ

11 moves with HireAHelper

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Here at luxury movers we move items from point A to point B in a professional and anxiety free manner. we offe… read more

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

A & A Professional Movers, LLC.

4.2 9 verified reviews

Bethlehem, PA

68 moves with HireAHelper

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Whether moving your home or office across town or across the country, A & A Professional Movers, LLC is your o… read more

$157/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

A positive movers

4.7 558 verified reviews

Kingston, NY

1,465 moves with HireAHelper

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Independent moving company with strong honest young men looking to Satisfying your every moving need..... W… read more

$99/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

RIGHT BUDGET LABOR SERVICE

4.9 360 verified reviews

Avenel, NJ

1,282 moves with HireAHelper

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At RIGHT BUDGET LABOR SERVICE We provide quality & professional services. We are very flexible and our rates a… read more

$220/hr

After 2 movers 3 hr min

All About Moving

3.6 15 verified reviews

Allentown, PA

196 moves with HireAHelper

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We are a full service moving company .We can provide full packaging and crating services. We can do Local and… read more

$150/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Kobyx Moving & Services Llc

0 0 verified reviews

Bronx, NY

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Kobyx Moving’s Mission Statement: Our professional moving company in New York City strives to treat every cli… read more

$120/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Prince Asong Moving

4.6 255 verified reviews

Union City, NJ

1,308 moves with HireAHelper

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I have a registered and insured moving and delivery company with a well experience team with over five years o… read more

$200/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Bucks County

0 0 verified reviews

Hatfield, PA

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Our location in Hatfield, Pa was established in 2015. We employee about 50 team members on average. We pride o… read more

$200/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Moving of America

0 0 verified reviews

Ridgefield, NJ

1 move with HireAHelper

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Welcome to Moving of America! With a rich history of excellent service to New Jersey customers since 2007, Mov… read more

$130/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Fleming Moving LLC

0 0 verified reviews

Cortland, NY

4 moves with HireAHelper

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Fleming Moving LLC is a trusted provider of professional labor services designed to help you save money withou… read more

$150/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

White Rose Moving LLC

0 0 verified reviews

Mohegan Lake, NY

1 move with HireAHelper

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White Rose Moving is a moving labor business based in Northern Westchester County. Started in 2023, we handle … read more

$160/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Royalty Moving systems LLC

0 0 verified reviews

Carteret, NJ

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We are a licensed, insured and family moving company. We do local, long distance and commercial jobs. Also loo… read more

$90/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

CKS Elite Inc.

0 0 verified reviews

Hawthorne, NY

1 move with HireAHelper

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We believe that moving day should be a milestone to celebrate, not a chore to dread. We don’t just move furnit… read more

$133/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Moo-vers

0 0 verified reviews

West Orange, NJ

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A trusted and dependable moving company committed to delivering safe, efficient, and stress-free relocation se… read more

$200/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

The Haul Guys

0 0 verified reviews

Lansdale, PA

1 move with HireAHelper

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We are based in Lansdale, PA and provide a wide range of moving and hauling services. Our offerings include fu… read more

$110/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Essential Delivery

0 0 verified reviews

Poughkeepsie, NY

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Essential Delivery LLC is a reliable moving and delivery company based in the Hudson Valley, proudly serving r… read more

$115/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Blue Heron Moving Services LLC

0 0 verified reviews

Hackettstown, NJ

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Welcome to Blue Heron Moving Services LLC, your premier white glove moving labor specialists based in Hacketts… read more
Our Standards

How We Vet Every Mover

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01 Owner Background Check Every business owner passes a background check before joining.
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There's a reason over a million moves have been booked through us. Here's how we compare to the old way of finding movers.

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The Traditional Move

✕Waste hours calling around and filling out forms just to compare prices.
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✕Endure spam calls and endless follow-ups from vendors.
✕Expect to pay out of your own pocket if something goes wrong.
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The Cost of Moving in Lackawanna, PA

In Lackawanna labor-only moving help typically costs between $356.29 and .

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 an hour.

HireAHelper's Best Price Guarantee


Find a lower price for the same move? We'll match it. You can book with the confidence that you are getting the best value for your move. Learn more.

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 convenient—but that convenience comes at a price. For more on the difference between labor-only and local full-service moves, read below.

 Labor-OnlyLocal-Full Service
Lackawanna, PA$439.61
Pennsylvania$439.61
The United States$451.87
Did you know? More than 1 out of 3 HireAHelper customers use their move helpers to load or unload their PODS container.

Labor-Only Moving Costs by Move Size

As mentioned above, it costs $439.61 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Lackawanna, PA, with an average hourly rate of . 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 SizeAverage CostAverage # of MoversAverage # of Hours
1 Bedroom Apartment$356.29
2 Bedroom Apartment$410.112 movers2.3 hours
3 Bedroom Apartment$478.632 movers2.7 hours
2 Bedroom House$450.073 movers2.5 hours
3 Bedroom House$524.293 movers2.7 hours
4 Bedroom House$629.004 movers3 hours
5 Bedroom House4 movers3.9 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 MovingLabor-Only Moving
Price$$$$
Moving TruckIncludedYou Provide
Loading Help✅✅
Unloading Help✅✅
PackingAdd-onAdd-on

Prefer hands-off? If you'd rather skip the driving and prioritize convenience, you can book a vetted full-service moving company right through HireAHelper.

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.

  

401 Lackawanna Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 335,588 verified customer reviews

Patricia S from Hawley, PA
Reviewing: Tc Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
Tc Moving Profile Image

The 4 gentlemen were absolutely wonderful. They arrived on time and did the job in the 3 hours allotted. They worked together like a well-oiled machine. They were strong and able to lift items like they were nothing. I would highly recommend Hire a Helper.

Reviewed on: 6/27/2025
Carolynn T from East Stroudsburg, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
Brother's Moving and Cleanouts Profile Image

Overall good experience, the team arrived early and finished early ( the house was small so not a whole lot of stuff). They were strategic about placement and made sure to pack the truck to prevent things moving around too much.

Reviewed on: 11/3/2025
Janine B from Albrightsville, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
Holiday Helpers Profile Image

These guys were terrific! They packed our truck with precision and care. We never would have been able to pull off this move without their help. Kudos and a BIG thank you from all of us!

Reviewed on: 6/29/2025
Karen K from Effort, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
Holiday Helpers Profile Image

Danny and his team were professional and pleasant to work with. They were careful with the items and making sure they ended up in the right places. Would recommend.

Reviewed on: 7/16/2025
Bill M from Canadensis, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Charles and George are true pros. They were on time, on task, friendly informative, careful and complete. I will recommend them for any move anywhere. Do yourself a favor and hire Charles and George!

Reviewed on: 5/19/2026
Carolina R from Hazleton, PA
Reviewing:
Affordable Guys Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They did an amazing job, this was the best decision I made to hire Affordable Movers. If moving again will definitely hire them again and will of course recommend them as well to anyone moving. Takes so much stress off your hands during an already stressful time. Thank you so much

Reviewed on: 7/6/2025
Haze M from Gouldsboro, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
Brother's Moving and Cleanouts Profile Image

Both of the Brothers team members arrived on time and ready to work. They worked efficiently and were very respectful of myself and my things. In fact, working with them made that part of this move seem easy. So much so that I would absolutely hire them again.

Reviewed on: 1/16/2026
Daria L from Lake Ariel, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
SureTrip Express LLC Profile Image

The team did a great job. They were on time, very prepared for the job and extremely efficient with filling the POD. They were friendly and professional and careful with every item they packed. Highly recommended and would definitely use their services in the future.

Reviewed on: 12/18/2025
Sharon W from East Stroudsburg, PA
Reviewing: Tc Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
Tc Moving Profile Image

TC Movers texted me to let me know what time they would arrive on packing day. They arrived on time! I had hired them to pack a POD. I showed them what needed to be packed & they got started! They worked quickly & efficiently. Very friendly! I would highly recommend TC Movers!

Reviewed on: 8/13/2025
Stephen W from Duryea, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
Holiday Helpers Profile Image

Easiest 5 star review ever! The guys were on time, professional, and efficient. Very hard working in both the rain and the brutal heat. Highly recommend and hope to work with them again! Thank you!

Reviewed on: 6/22/2025
Amanda E from Scranton, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
SureTrip Express LLC Profile Image

Suretrip Express LLC was a fabulous company to work with. The young men were prompt, respectful, and overall amazing. I would definitely recommend to someone else looking for movers!!

Reviewed on: 12/9/2025
Tammy G from East Stroudsburg, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
Holiday Helpers Profile Image

Excellent experience! We were cleaning out an apartment. Had heavy furniture, including a piano. The crew has great communication before arriving. Got everything moved. Very nice, very efficient, very professional. Would absolutely recommend. Thank you!

Reviewed on: 12/13/2025

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Lackawanna

On average, most people in Lackawanna need:

2 Movers

Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

The most popular truck size is a:

17' Truck

Read our guide to choosing the right rental truck for your move.

On average, movers in Lackawanna are booked:

12.4 days in advance

Pro tip: Book ahead as far as possible to get the best rates!

Frequently Asked Moving Questions in Lackawanna

You've got moving questions, we’ve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in Lackawanna.

 

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 can’t 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 clicks—even 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. HireAHelper’s platform lets you compare rates for different movers, so you can be sure you’re getting a good deal. Found a better price for the same service? We’ll match it. That means you don’t pay extra to use HireAHelper—in fact, you may save money.

All Lackawanna 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 SmartProtection™—an 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 mover’s 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 have—make 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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Bubble Wrap 101: How to Use It, Tips, and Alternatives
The correct way to use bubble wrap for moving is to wrap your items with the bubbles facing inward. This simple trick ensures those little air pockets press right up against your fragile belongings to cushion them properly and prevent breakage. Knowing exactly how to handle this popular packing material is a brilliant skill to […]
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Where to Throw Away Furniture: Disposal & Recycling Guide
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