Hire Movers in Alameda, CA

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Top-Rated Move Help, In Your Local Area

Moving in or around Alameda? HireAHelper makes it easy to book trusted, top-rated moving labor—just a few clicks and you're set. The best part? Hiring hourly movers to load or unload your truck or container is a smart way to save money and cut the stress out of moving.

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The Cost of Hiring Movers in Alameda, CA

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Alameda, CA

How Hiring Moving Labor Works with HireAHelper

Resources for Your Move

How HireAHelper Works

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Step 1: Share Your Details
Give us the most important details about your upcoming move—like your move date, home size, and any stairs or heavy items that might require extra help.
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Step 2: Find Your Match
We instantly match you with the best-value moving services based on what you need, using exclusive data from over 850,000 HireAHelper moves.
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Step 3: Select Your Movers
Hire your movers in just a few clicks. And if you need help, you can call or chat with us 7 days a week — before, during, or after your move.

The HireAHelper Advantage

The Traditional Move

Waste hours calling around and filling out forms—just to compare prices.
Navigate unreliable customer service and unclear expectations on your own.
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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Moving With HireAHelper

Compare confidently. See prices upfront and read verified reviews—no surprises, no games.
Book instantly. Book movers directly online, with no middlemen or unwanted spam.
Get real support. Friendly, helpful humans available 7 days a week.
Backed by our guarantee. Our $1,000 Service Guarantee means peace of mind if things don't go as planned.

Compare the Top 22 Alameda, CA Movers

For over 18 years, HireAHelper has partnered with top-rated moving companies to help thousands of people complete successful moves. Each mover on our platform is reviewed by real customers—so you can see exactly how they performed before you book. And with upfront pricing and no hidden fees, you always know what to expect.

$190/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

MovingZoom

5 2,529 verified reviews

Albany, CA

7,241 moves with HireAHelper

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MovingZoom stands proud as the #1 ranked service provider nationwide on HireAHelper, a testament to our commit… read more

$180/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

ProLoad

4.9 719 verified reviews

Oakland, CA

2,413 moves with HireAHelper

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Welcome to our moving company, your reliable partner for all your moving needs! With years of experience in th… read more

$145/hr

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Mcleod Moving

4.9 139 verified reviews

Fairfield, CA

679 moves with HireAHelper

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Mcleod Moving is a family owned company and we work extra hard to ensure our staff of 15 movers is qualified a… read more

$120/hr

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ABC Movers

5 61 verified reviews

Benicia, CA

245 moves with HireAHelper

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We're not your average moving company we’re here to provide QUALITY moving at affordable prices!! We take mov… read more

$145/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Alfa Moving

4.9 115 verified reviews

San Francisco, CA

686 moves with HireAHelper

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ALFA MOVING CO.is a locally owned and operated professional moving service offers a full range of services to … read more

$162/hr

After 2 movers 4 hr min

Bay Area Moving & Storage

4.9 106 verified reviews

Rodeo, CA

509 moves with HireAHelper

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Bay Area Moving and Storage is a proud member of Better Business Bureau (BBB) with an outstanding "A+ rating".… read more

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

TC Family Movers

4.8 157 verified reviews

San Leandro, CA

948 moves with HireAHelper

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TC Family Movers is a family company owned and founded by brothers, Tony and Carlos Hernandez. Established in … read more

$110/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Pyramid Movers

4.8 98 verified reviews

Martinez, CA

828 moves with HireAHelper

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Pyramid Movers is a family owned business with years of experience in the transportation and moving industry. … read more

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Alameda, CA

On average, it costs $409.64 to hire moving helpers in Alameda, CA. Your actual price will depend on how long your move takes—but across Alameda, the typical hourly rate for moving labor is around $88.09.

These average costs reflect “labor-only” moves—where you hire movers to load or unload your rental truck, shipping container (like a PODS container), or storage unit. It’s one of the most cost-effective ways to move and is often far more affordable than hiring a full-service moving company—more on that below.

The Cost of Full-Service Moving

The average cost of a local full-service move in Alameda, CA is $750.90, with an average hourly rate of $152.89. Full-service moves do cost more, but they come with serious convenience—you won’t need to rent a truck, drive it, or coordinate a shipping container.

Prefer the all-in-one, hands-off experience? Full-service might be your move. Here’s how it compares to labor-only options.

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6,242 Alameda Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 309,620 verified customer reviews

Nichole H from Albany, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
Bay Area Moving & Storage Profile Image

They movers were extremely professional and competent. They were able to pack our entire house into three U-pack cubes (we should have ordered four). They helped break down beds, cover furniture in sheets, and even brought their own moving supplies when we ran out. I would highly, highly recommend them.

Reviewed on: 7/20/2025
Tina M from San Mateo, CA
Reviewing: Conner moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Conner Moving was excellent! They were on time, efficient, and took great care of our things. You could tell they were very experienced. They worked hard and were pleasant and responsive to our needs. I would definitely use them again!

Reviewed on: 7/11/2025
Michele S from Concord, CA
Reviewing: Mcleod Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Those 2 men worked so very hard. Yes I would use those 2 men again, but my final destination is Los Angeles and I know I will have to hire different men for unloading my stuff. I'm sure your company will have more wonderful movers in the Los Angeles area.

Reviewed on: 7/12/2025
Craig R from El Cerrito, CA
Reviewing: ProLoad
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Professional!!! Not only were they early (they called and asked if it was OK), but they were focused on the task. Courteous , kind, careful and thorough. I wish I could hire them for the other end of my move. We have moved dozens of times and the two gentlemen we had today were among the best ever. Really appreciate their speed and efficiency. 10/10 recommend

Reviewed on: 5/12/2025
Christian E from Palo Alto, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The movers were friendly, respectful, and hardworking. They were knowledgeable about packing our truck and strapping everything down, and nothing was damaged during our move. Only downside was that I did not get a confirmation phone call the day before, and they were late arriving to our home, but besides those two things I highly recommend Square-One. I would use them again.

Reviewed on: 7/3/2025
Kerstin and Skip M from San Ramon, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The Lewis Brothers were prompt and attentive. They packed our POD efficiently and quickly. It’s clear they strive for excellence in their profession.

Reviewed on: 6/11/2025
Svetlana B from Pleasant Hill, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I was really impressed with quality of this work! Hard to believe how they put all staff in! So nice to communicate ! With all my respect highly recommend this brothers team!

Reviewed on: 6/10/2025
Gloria P from Sunnyvale, CA
Reviewing: Everest Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were extremely polite, got to work in a well organized, hard working manner. They checked in with me regularly to be sure all the pieces and aspects of the loading process were satisfactory and had been included. I definitely would request this team in the future.

Reviewed on: 6/18/2025
Danielle W from Oakland, CA
Reviewing: Conner moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They worked hard, managed to get everything in despite my fears there wasn’t enough space, and were extremely pleasant to interact with. Great job, great folks.

Reviewed on: 5/10/2025
Harrison W from Hayward, CA
Reviewing: Mcleod Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Highly rate this team. They showed up on time and got the job done. They were very proactive with communication and showed up with 4 guys ready to do the work. I used them to load up my home into two pods that were going into storage. You could tell they had experiences loading these containers and were very methodical with their approach.

Reviewed on: 5/27/2025
Vanja V from Alamo, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Second time ive used movingzoom and they were as good as the last time. On time, respectful, careful with breakables and furniture. Couldnt recommend them more

Reviewed on: 7/5/2025
Thai L from Fremont, CA
Reviewing: A2B Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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A2B are great and professional yes we love to recommend to anyone’s friends relatives or strangers five stars service ????????????????????????????????

Reviewed on: 5/24/2025

How Hiring Moving Labor Works with HireAHelper

HireAHelper offers a smarter way to get help with your move: labor-only moving. You rent the truck or container, and we connect you with vetted, professional movers to do the heavy lifting. Labor-only moving is a smart way to save money, and it’s incredibly flexible. You stay in control of your move without doing it all yourself. Here are just a few things your movers can help with:

  • Loading or unloading your shipping container or moving truck
  • Moving heavy furniture
  • Packing help
  • Moving into or out of a storage unit

Prefer to skip the driving—or don’t have a container? No problem. Our platform also features full-service moving companies that handle all the details for you, including transportation, loading, and unloading.

Did you know? More than 1 out of 3 HireAHelper customers who select our labor-only moving service use the help to load or unload their PODS container.

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Alameda

On average, most people in Alameda need:

2 Movers

Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

The most popular truck size is a:

26' Truck

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

On average, movers in Alameda are booked:

12 days in advance

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

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