Hire Movers in Altona, NY
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With HireAHelper, you can read reviews, compare movers, research moving costs in Altona, and get tips for a smoother move—all in one place. Discover how hiring moving labor through HireAHelper can help you save up to 50% vs. a traditional move.
Table of ContentsLabor-Only vs. The Traditional Move The Cost of Hiring Movers in Altona, NY |
How Booking With HireAHelper Works
Give us the key details about your upcoming move—like 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 week—before, during, or after your move.
The HireAHelper Moving Advantage
The Traditional Move
Moving With HireAHelper
Compare the Top 3 Altona, NY Movers
For over 18 years, HireAHelper has partnered with top-rated moving companies to help tens of thousands of 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.
$200/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minHandy Man Moving
Randolph, VT
203 moves with HireAHelper
$175/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minNext Generation Home Pros LLC
Northfield, VT
52 moves with HireAHelper
$285/hr
After 2 movers 3 hr minTWO BROTHERS MOVING SERVICE LLC
Rutland, VT
Labor-Only vs. The Traditional Move
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 movers to load or unload your stuff.
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 | ✅ | ✅ |
| Unloading Help | ✅ | ✅ |
| Packing | Add-on | Add-on |
The Cost of Moving in Altona, NY
In Altona labor-only moving help typically costs between $365.34 and $734.69.
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 $92.02 an hour.
HireAHelper’s Best Price Guarantee Find a lower price for the same move? We’ll match it—because making your move easier and more affordable in Altona is what we’re here for. |
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.
| Labor-Only | Local-Full Service | |
|---|---|---|
| Altona, 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 Altona, NY, with an average hourly rate of $92.02. 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 | 2.2 hours |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | $420.53 | 2 movers | 2.4 hours |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | $490.78 | 2 movers | 2.7 hours |
| 2 Bedroom House | $444.79 | 2 movers | 2.6 hours |
| 3 Bedroom House | $518.13 | 2 movers | 2.7 hours |
| 4 Bedroom House | $621.61 | 3 movers | 3.1 hours |
| 5 Bedroom House | $734.69 | 3 movers | 3.9 hours |
76 Altona Mover Reviews
On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 317,752 verified customer reviews
Absolutely saved my wife and I. I hurt my back late at night and we had to return the truck next day, and they were the only company willing to come out to help us. Very kind and professional.
Joseph and Tyler were very hard workers. They packed the truck well, leaving very little dead space. On top of that, they were very nice to deal with.
Overall great experience! The movers were friendly, respectful and hardworking. They took special effort to communicate throughout the move for items needing specific attention. The movers took extra lengths to ensure fragile and wood furniture were wrapped and taken care of appropriately. I will definitely use this company in the future!
We hired two men for two hours and they were amazing. The men arrived on time, worked hard and had the job done in two hours. These guys were respectful of everything and did the job very well. I didn't place my order for movers until Wed for a Sunday job and O'Hartigan's were the movers to use. Thank you for your help with our move. We would definitely call you again.
Benjamin and Isaiah were great. Had a big clear out of a house and they were on-time, efficient, courteous, and really helped me out a ton. I’d definitely recommend them.
Awesome! Would def recommend! They were quick, polite, friendly and arrived on time and used the 2 hours very productively. They loaded up our 16’ truck with room to spare. Which gave us room to add some things we thought we were going to have to donate. They gave us tips on how to secure those extra things as well. Thank you! Again, would highly recommend!!
The Helpers were on time, and worked to complete the task in a timely fashion. They were respectful of our belongings ans saved my back for the day! Many thanks!
These folks were fast, careful, and friendly. We were so impressed with their hard work!! They moved everything efficiently and as though it were their own. Thank you!
The movers arrived on time and they were very hardworking and efficient, finishing ahead of schedule. They were respectful of our property and were pleasant to deal with. We would definitely use them again!
Brave moving and storage was absolutely wonderful!! They came into a chaotic situation and moved a ton of stuff in just a few hours. They were experts in moving and packing. The two gentlemen were kind and professional. I will absolutely use their service for my moving and storage needs. I recommend without hesitation!!!
The guys were great. They were on time and able to help me move everything into the rental truck within the 2 hour time period they were hired for. In fact, I think they had the truck filled in an hour and half. They were professional and great workers. I would highly recommend them.
The boys were very nice..I would recommend them to anyone. They work extremely hard. They helped us at a time we needed help. Excellent job. Only issue I had really was one of my refrigerators suffered a very large scrape across the whole front of the refrigerator. It looks horrible. Bit other than that it was good. Minor scratches etc on walls.
HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Altona
Why Book Your Altona Move with HireAHelper?
Frequently Asked Moving Questions in Altona
You've got moving questions — we’ve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in Altona.
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 Altona 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 for 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
Is Buying Moving Boxes Worth It?
Help Your Pet Adjust to a New Home: Moving Tips for Dog and Cat Parents
