Hire Movers in California, MO
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With HireAHelper, you can read reviews, compare movers, and research moving costs in California—all 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 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.
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Compare the Top 2 California, MO 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.
$170/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minWESTERN LIGHT SERVICES
Jefferson City, MO
98 moves with HireAHelper
$95/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minFuse Movers and Relocations
Columbia, MO
2,521 moves with HireAHelper
The Cost of Moving in California, MO
In California labor-only moving help typically costs between $335.83 and $727.52.
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 $82.00 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-Only | Local-Full Service | |
|---|---|---|
| California, MO | $445.70 | $1,142.03 |
| Missouri | $445.70 | $1,142.03 |
| The United States | $451.87 | $1,167.76 |
Labor-Only Moving Costs by Move Size
As mentioned above, it costs $445.70 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in California, MO, with an average hourly rate of $82.00. 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 | $335.83 | 2 movers | 2.2 hours |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | $386.56 | 2 movers | 2.4 hours |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | $451.14 | 2 movers | 2.8 hours |
| 2 Bedroom House | $440.45 | 2 movers | 2.6 hours |
| 3 Bedroom House | $513.07 | 2 movers | 2.8 hours |
| 4 Bedroom House | $615.54 | 3 movers | 3.2 hours |
| 5 Bedroom House | $727.52 | 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, 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 |
104 California Mover Reviews
On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 321,130 verified customer reviews
They arrived when they were told to arrive and worked quickly and efficiently. They were very respectful and careful with our belongings. Helpful and courteous the entire time. There was a small mixup between when the service told them to arrive and when we expected them, but it wasn't their fault. We would use them again for another move.
The guys were amazing, they were super nice and got everything moved super fast. They took care with our items and deserve full rating. Amazing job, would use them anytime!
These guys were machines! We had a lot of frustrating situations arise with heavy items, narrow doorways, and general unpreparedness on our side, but Jaydun took everything in stride and completed the move with pleasant efficiency. Great job, guys!
Rich May and his team performed an excellent job. They loaded our truck at the house very efficiently, effectively, and with great care. They were prepared with the tools the needed to disassemble the appropriate furniture. They unloaded it at the storage facility in the same fashion. They completed the job within the 4 hour estimate. I definitely recommend them and I would use them again.
I needed 2 workers to help me move out of an apartment. Joe and Keith showed up on time, worked very hard, and both were very polite and helpful. I would definitely use Hire A Helper again. Joe and Keith were a big help! Thank you.
Great decision on my part. Richie was the gentleman who helped us out and he was great. he was a few minutes early and at the end pointed out that he still had time left that was paid for if I needed anything further. Would recommend
The 2-man unloading team I hired from Royalty Movers 417 arrived on-time, were polite to my parents, and successfully unloaded my small household with care and in the two hours I hired them for. The manager at Royalty called each time I updated the date of arrival of the load with U-Pack, so we all stayed on the same page to avoid confusion. Great experience.
They were on time, very professional , and were very careful with my possessions . They were upbeat and friendly and worked solidly for four hours with no break. I would hire them again.
BellHops of Columbia, Missouri, is THE BEST! My daughter and I moved her to an apartment there, and we could not have done it without Tyler and Amos--both great guys, students at Mizzou. Nice, friendly, and hard-working--and when they were done unpacking our u-haul, they even helped us assemble some furniture! We were so thrilled to find BellHops--best money I ever spent!
Noah and his team did an excellent job! They showed up on time, worked quickly, were friendly, and even offered to help with any additional furniture set up. Would highly recommend Royalty Movers 417!
Yes they were on time .. they called to let me know they were on their way & they worked very hard, Yhey were very respectful of my goods. I would highly recommend them!!!
Guys did outstanding work, packed everything very well with an aisle for us to be able to get to everything, and they finished in less time than expected. Highly recommend!
HireAHelper's Moving Guide for California
Why Book Your California Move with HireAHelper?
Frequently Asked Moving Questions in California
You've got moving questions, we’ve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in California.
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 California 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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