Hire Movers in Albany, NY
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Top-Rated Hourly Moving Help, In Your Local Area
With HireAHelper, you can read reviews, compare movers, and research moving costs in Albanyâall in one place. When you hire moving labor through us, we act as your advocate, stepping in if something goes wrong. If your mover cancels, we help you rebook fast. No extra legwork needed.
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How Booking With HireAHelper Works
Give us the key details about your upcoming moveâlike your move date, home size, and any stairs or heavy items that might require extra help.
We instantly match you with the best-value moving companies near you, using proprietary data from over 850,000 HireAHelper moves.
Review your moving quote and hire your movers in just a few clicks. And if you need help, you can call or chat with us 7 days a weekâbefore, during, or after your move.
The HireAHelper Moving Advantage
The Traditional Move
Moving With HireAHelper
Compare the Top 8 Albany, NY Movers
For over 18 years, HireAHelper has partnered with top-rated moving companies to help over 1 million people complete successful moves. With real customer reviews, free estimates, upfront pricing, and no hidden fees, you always know what to expect before you book.
$130/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minHandy Hands Labor
Albany, NY
1,970 moves with HireAHelper
$105/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minReliable Movers
Cohoes, NY
318 moves with HireAHelper
$149/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minCare N Errands Moving & Storage
Schenectady, NY
157 moves with HireAHelper
$149/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minEz does it moving service llc
Latham, NY
113 moves with HireAHelper
$194/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minFrank's Moving Company LLC
Albany, NY
5 moves with HireAHelper
$130/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minChamps Moving and Labor
Schenectady, NY
14 moves with HireAHelper
$70/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minDot Huggins MOVING
Albany, NY
4 moves with HireAHelper
$88/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minMy EzMove
Schenectady, NY
377 moves with HireAHelper
The Cost of Moving in Albany, NY
In Albany labor-only moving help typically costs between $365.34 and $734.69.
If youâre 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 $80.78 an hour.
HireAHelperâs Best Price Guarantee Find a lower price for the same move? Weâll 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 youâd pay for local full-service. Full-service is definitely more convenientâbut 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | $446.29 | $1,177.89 |
| New York | $446.29 | $1,177.89 |
| The United States | $451.87 | $1,167.76 |
Labor-Only Moving Costs by Move Size
As mentioned above, it costs $446.29 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Albany, NY, with an average hourly rate of $80.78. 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 | $365.34 | 2 movers | 2 hours |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | $420.53 | 2 movers | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | $490.78 | 2 movers | |
| 2 Bedroom House | $444.79 | 2 movers | 2.6 hours |
| 3 Bedroom House | $518.13 | 2 movers | |
| 4 Bedroom House | $621.61 | 3 movers | 3.1 hours |
| 5 Bedroom House | $734.69 | 3 movers | 4 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, itâs considerably more affordable.
| Full-Service Moving | Labor-Only Moving | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $$$ | $ |
| Moving Truck | Included | You Provide |
| Loading Help | â | â |
| Unloading Help | â | â |
| Packing | Add-on | Add-on |
1,179 Albany Mover Reviews
On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 321,970 verified customer reviews
Nigel & Harvey were fantastic & professional & made the heavy lifting look easy! Highly recommend them & it was super easy to schedule & payment/tip a breeze. Thanks!!!
Did a great job moving piano, large fish tank, sofa, and recliners. Had enough time left to move all of the boxes back in from the Pod. Very fast and careful.
Great company! Arrived on time, treated my furniture with care. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Company lives up to its name -RELIABLE!! Recommend highly.
Amazing, efficient, friendly, accommodating just an all around first class service!! Would recommend to anyone!! They were worth their weight in gold!!
Hire a Helper finds you help via contractors in your area. The first crew they contracted for us canceled last minute and the contractor's company was not helpful in finding a solution. I called Hire a Helper directly and they found us a new contract crew short notice and they were AMAZING!!! Highly recommend this service!
These guys were awesome! Super friendly, on time, and packed my POD like pros. They got everything done in just a couple of hours and made it way less stressful than my previous experiences with other companies. Highly recommend!
Mike & Rick we’re on time this morning ready to go. They were both professional, communicated clearly with my Wife & I if anything was needed, and we’re extremely efficient. Moving day is stressful, and Mike & Rick made it so much easier for us. Thank you to both Mike & Rick for all of their help. My Wife and I highly recommend them.
The guys were great…. Very kind, respectful , I could not ask for 2 better guys. I was a little concerned they didn’t use ratchet straps that I provided. They said it would be packed so full that nothing would move. I hope they’re right!
Taj and DJ were great! Taj quickly evaluated the items to be moved and quickly worked with DJ to execute the plan. Amazing how much they could fit in a 15 ft truck! They worked with speed and care getting all our items to final destination. I couldn't have asked for anything more and would highly recommend!
I would recommend this moving company they were very reliable and friendly, punctual and took pride in their work performance I was very satisfied with the job
The crew did a great job! They worked quickly and efficiently, and were respectful of the property and items to be removed. They did a superior job of fitting everything into my storage unit, in a way that made it easy to access once we move it out of the unit. I will be using this crew again to move into my apartment when it is ready.
Amazing. So friendly, organized and fast. They know what they're doing and packed our POD well. Wish we could hire them on the other end. Highly recommend.
Real Advice from Albany Movers
"The best place to get a U-Haul storage unit or to rent a truck in the Albany, NY is 2045 Central Ave. 12205. The people there are helpful, personable, and will go out of there way to make sure you have everything you need."
- Handy Hands Labor
Why Book Your Albany Move with HireAHelper?
Frequently Asked Moving Questions in Albany
You've got moving questions, weâve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in Albany.
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 canât 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 clicksâeven 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. HireAHelperâs platform lets you compare rates for different movers, so you can be sure youâre getting a good deal. Found a better price for the same service? Weâll match it. That means you donât pay extra to use HireAHelperâin fact, you may save money.
All Albany 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 SmartProtectionâ˘âan 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 moverâs 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 haveâmake 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.
How to Organize Your Move: A Complete Guide
Bubble Wrap 101: How to Use It, Tips, and Alternatives
Where to Throw Away Furniture: Disposal & Recycling Guide
