Hire Movers in Carmel Valley, CA

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Table of Contents

Browse Movers Vetted Movers

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Carmel Valley, CA

What Is Labor-Only?

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Carmel Valley, CA

Resources for Your Move

Compare the Top 3 Vetted Movers in Carmel Valley, CA

  Vetted & Verified by HireAHelper

Hiring movers online can feel like a gamble — but with HireAHelper, it never will be. Unlike other marketplaces, we screen every mover before their first job and hold them to ongoing performance standards. That way you know the team that shows up at your door is one you can actually trust.

Our Standards

How We Vet Every Mover

Every mover on HireAHelper clears the same core bar.

01 Owner Background Check Every business owner passes a background check before joining.
02 Verified Business & Payment Info W-9, business registration, and payment info — verified before day one.
03 Real Review History 10+ reviews and a 4-star rating on Yelp or Google before they can join.
04 Onboarding Review A one-on-one call with a HireAHelper Account Manager before they take their first booking.
05 Held to Ongoing Standards Customer satisfaction, completion rate, claims, no-shows, and pricing consistency — tracked on every job.
   Backed by HireAHelper’s $1,000 service guarantee — if something goes wrong, we make it right. 

Browse Movers in Carmel Valley

Prefer to compare yourself? Below are top-rated movers serving your area.
3 vetted movers ready to help in Carmel Valley
4.7★ average rating across local jobs
245+ verified customer reviews nearby

$425/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Marcus Chubbs Incorporated

5 2 verified reviews

Seaside, CA

33 moves with HireAHelper

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We are Licensed and Fully Insured, we have been in business sens November 2012. We will Load, Unload, Pack, Un… read more

$225/hr

After 2 movers 4 hr min

Mod MOVERS

5 1 verified review

Monterey, CA

14 moves with HireAHelper

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Mod Movers in Monterey, CA is one of the top moving companies in Northern California that provides a wide rang… read more

$97/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Last Minute Movers

4.7 53 verified reviews

Gilroy, CA

300 moves with HireAHelper

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Need to move NOW? Has your moving company cancelled on you at the last minute? Allow us to come to the rescu… read more
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  Booked & Confirmed
About 2 minutes, start to finish.
1 You Share Your Details Give us the key details about your move — like your move date, home size, and any stairs or heavy items that might require extra help.
2 We Find Your Move Helpers We instantly match you with the best-value moving companies near you, using proprietary data from over 850,000 HireAHelper moves.
3 You Select Your Movers 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.

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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.

vs
The Old Way

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.
The HireAHelper Way

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. 
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The Cost of Moving in Carmel Valley, CA

In Carmel Valley labor-only moving help typically costs between $329.14 and $735.50. 

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 $83.58 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
Carmel Valley, CA$458.12$1,152.13
California$458.12$1,152.13
The United States$451.87$1,167.76
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 $458.12 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Carmel Valley, CA, with an average hourly rate of $83.58. 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$329.142 movers2.2 hours
2 Bedroom Apartment$378.872 movers2.3 hours
3 Bedroom Apartment$442.162 movers2.7 hours
2 Bedroom House$445.282 movers2.6 hours
3 Bedroom House$518.702 movers2.8 hours
4 Bedroom House$622.293 movers3.1 hours
5 Bedroom House$735.503 movers4 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.

  

245 Carmel Valley Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 331,647 verified customer reviews

Charlotte O from Monterey, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Nice young men who wired effectively to insure my things would make to my new house. They went above and beyond my expectations. Would recommend these guys to anyone needing a Hire a helper

Reviewed on: 7/22/2019
Gretchen J from Capitola, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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John and Tony were absolutely amazing. They worked steadily for four hours; lifting very heavy loads down switch-back stairs and wrapping large pieces of furniture. All the while they were pleasant and polite. I recommend them highly!

Reviewed on: 12/17/2019
Lucy L from Soquel, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Quick, easy, and painless! They arrived on time with such a wonderful attitude. They were efficient and careful with the whole moving process. They worked fast and diligently and were willing to make sure that I was happy with the items moved. They're awesome and I recommend them to anyone who is looking for nice people to get the job done fast!

Reviewed on: 1/2/2018
Alyson K from Monterey, CA
Reviewing: EZ MOVE
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I will definitely use EZ MOVE again. They were on time, prepared for the job, worked hard, and were respectful of our property. Very easy to work with them.

Reviewed on: 12/11/2013
Richard M from Gilroy, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They took my bed apart and left the lower pegs lying on the floor. I now must go back thru my stored stuff to find those pegs, otherwise my bed will be sitting on the frame at a much lower level. They did pack all that they could, but the pod was just not big enough to take everything.

Reviewed on: 5/25/2018
Laura I from Capitola, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The two helpers came to my house for 2.5 hours and completely loaded my storage pod with all my furniture. They did an amazing job of packing, utilizing all the space.

Reviewed on: 8/6/2019
James M from Salinas, CA
Reviewing:
5 STAR MOVING
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Lucas and Noah arrived on time (even a few minutes early) and were personable and friendly. Most importantly, they worked hard the whole time and unloaded our PODS container in 1 1/2 hours. They were respectful of our property and handled everything carefully . . . no bumps or scratches. We would definitely use them again and recommend them!

Reviewed on: 11/9/2014
Marcy R from Gilroy, CA
Reviewing:
5 STAR MOVING
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Lucas and Kevin were such a wonderful help! They were friendly, courteous, reassuring, and knew exactly what they were doing. They finished right on time. I highly recommend these packer/movers!

Reviewed on: 10/14/2020
Teresa M from Monterey, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Moving is a very stressful time. I had a situation where my Pod container might not show up before my movers did. They were very kind and told me they would work with me on the timing. Overall the two staff members that arrived were very professional and thorough. It all worked out and I would recommend this company for anyone. Excellent customer service!

Reviewed on: 4/3/2025
Michael R from Pebble Beach, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The team was very flexible and right on time after having to reschedule due to fire emergencies in the Northern California area. Both associates came prepared with moving gear and handled all aspects of the move professionally. I would definitely use them again.

Reviewed on: 11/28/2018
Katie T from Watsonville, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Worked hard each minute they were here. They called to let us know their arrival time, arrived at that time. They asked questions when needed and shook our hands when they left. Great job!

Reviewed on: 8/1/2017
Jerry H from Aptos, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Pat, Andre, and Steven was excellent! They were on time, well prepared, worked hard, were extremely respectful, and I will definitely both use and highly recommend them in the future!

Reviewed on: 11/12/2015

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Carmel Valley

On average, most people in Carmel Valley need:

2 Movers

Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

The most popular truck size is a:

14' Truck

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

On average, movers in Carmel Valley are booked:

11.15 days in advance

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

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Why Book Your Carmel Valley Move with HireAHelper?

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Frequently Asked Moving Questions in Carmel Valley

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

 

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 Carmel Valley 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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