Hire Movers in Carmel, CA

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Labor-Only vs. The Traditional Move

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Carmel, CA

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Carmel, CA

Resources for Your Move

How Booking With HireAHelper Works

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Step 1: You Share Your Details
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.
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Step 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.
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Step 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—before, during, or after your move.

The HireAHelper Moving 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 2 Carmel, CA 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.

$75/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

The Moving Company

4.6 67 verified reviews

Santa Cruz, CA

227 moves with HireAHelper

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The Moving Company provides moving and other labor services to Monterey & San Francisco Bay Areas. The owner, … read more

$100/hr

After 2 movers 4 hr min

Mod MOVERS

5 1 verified review

Monterey, CA

10 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

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.

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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.

The Cost of Moving in Carmel, CA

In Carmel labor-only moving help typically costs between $414.46 and $663.28. 

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 $99.63 an hour.

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Find a lower price for the same move? We’ll match it—because making your move easier and more affordable in Carmel 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

Carmel, CA

$431.22

$480.00

California

$370.37

$796.70

The United States

$356.65

$821.07

Did you know? More than 1 out of 3 HireAHelper customers use their move helpers to load or unload their PODS container.

271 Carmel Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 315,127 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
Beth S from Carmel By The Sea, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Adriano and David arrived on time, worked hard at a steady pace and moved our belongings were we wanted them to be placed. They were very respectful and careful too! They unloaded our Pod faster than I anticipated. Before leaving they checked with us to ensure everything was completed.

Reviewed on: 9/5/2023
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
Susan S from Salinas, CA
Reviewing:
5 STAR MOVING
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were very professional and helpful....as well as personable yet worked quickly and efficiently. They were on time and went right to work quickly but yet carefully. Loved their work. Would be happy to use them again. I highly recommend them.

Reviewed on: 11/16/2014
Nick Z from Santa Cruz, CA
Reviewing: A2B Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Absolutely perfect. They were professional in every way and definitely know what they are doing. Very prompt, efficient, strategical, and remember where everything goes. They probably did it in half the time it would have taken me to move everything. 100% couldn't recommend them enough.

Reviewed on: 7/8/2024
TShala O from Soquel, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The worker who came to help, actually brought other helpers for free, all three of whom were efficient, great packers, and kept up a positive attitude. They worked hard, were efficient, listened to my input and drove from far away just to help me for two hours. I would highly recommend them.

Reviewed on: 5/28/2018
Janet P from Marina, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Wow!! Excellent job!! So professional, courteous, and friendly. They worked very hard and were able to get everything in the Pod! I didn’t realize how much stuff we had until they started loading and I don’t know what kind of magic they worked - everything fit! I would not hesitate to use them again and highly recommend them!

Reviewed on: 11/20/2024
Scarlet K from Seaside, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were on time and worked until they were done. They were careful and courteous. I would recommend them. But I don’t think I will use Hire the helper ever again. They charged way to much and the guy on the phone talked me into more movers and more hours which I didn’t need. He is the expert I had no idea how long it takes.

Reviewed on: 7/3/2024
Charles K from Scotts Valley, CA
Reviewing: Larry's Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I used two people. Larry was courteous, on time, worked hard and did quality work! Very good. They had brought two Dolly's with them and both were used which was great.

Reviewed on: 8/23/2015
Lori H from Soquel, CA
(4 out of 5 rating)
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Moving is never simple or easy but these guys did a good job. And they both had very good attitudes, and kept moving. I appreciated them. I’d hire them again.

Reviewed on: 2/23/2023
Stan G from Santa Cruz, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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These guys did an amazing job of packing our things into our pods, the people on the receiving end commented on how well it was packed. And nothing was broken or dented. They were on time, worked hard and I would absolutely use them again. Great Job!!!!!

Reviewed on: 6/27/2012
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

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Carmel

On average, most people in Carmel 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 Carmel are booked:

12 days in advance

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

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$1,000 of damage coverage included for free
Best Price guaranteed!
1,700+ vetted movers in our network nationwide
Over 1,000,000 moves (and counting!)
Special moving needs? Call our Moving Specialists at (800) 995-5003