Hire Movers in Columbia, NC

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Table of Contents

Labor-Only vs. The Traditional Move

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Columbia, NC

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Columbia, NC

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 1 Columbia, NC 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.

$160/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

M&M Moving Services, LLC

4.7 443 verified reviews

Kill Devil Hills, NC

1,586 moves with HireAHelper

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Full service nationwide moving company with over 35,000 jobs completed.

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 MovingLabor-Only Moving
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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 Columbia, NC

In Columbia labor-only moving help typically costs between $301.44 and $568.71. 

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 $103.35 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 Columbia 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

Columbia, NC

$336.70

$825.14

North Carolina

$336.70

$825.14

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.

196 Columbia Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 314,530 verified customer reviews

Angela S from Moyock, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Our two men showed up ready to work and took what I truly thought would be no less than a two hour job and finished in just over an hour. I am very appreciative of their help!

Reviewed on: 7/26/2023
Margeret K from Elizabeth City, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Richard and Dewight did an amazing job today! We so appreciate their professional service. They showed such compassion to the three ladies in the house! We will definitely use them again!!! Thank you Thank you Thank you!

Reviewed on: 8/12/2022
Ronald B from Edenton, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Jennifer and Leon were exceptional!! They moved some very heavy items and I could not have asked for two better helpers. Would recommend them to everyone. Ron Blietz Edenton, NC

Reviewed on: 6/17/2022
Wilma C from Hertford, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The movers were very professional. They arrived on time and got to work right away. They were very careful and didn't damage anything. I would definitely recommend them to anyone I know that needs their services.

Reviewed on: 11/4/2022
Taylor P from Moyock, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Tom & Speedy were so fabulous. They arrived on time and worked very diligently. I cannot thank them enough for their fabulous work and great communication.

Reviewed on: 2/11/2023
Casey W from Elizabeth City, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Jerry and Travis arrived 15 minutes early and immediately started to work. They had very good manners and were very friendly and respectful. They worked very hard and loaded the 16 foot truck in just under 2 hours. I would definately use these guys and this company again.

Reviewed on: 9/14/2019
Rasheedah A from Elizabeth City, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Ken and Jonathan were superb! They arrived five minutes early and worked nonstop until the job was complete! 2 hours to load a 2 bedroom apartment on the second floor! Thanks guys could not have done it without you! ~R. Alexander

Reviewed on: 8/18/2018
Christian G from Elizabeth City, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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To start off, they called me two days prior and followed up the day before, then that morning called again to confirm. Great communication! They were on time, didn’t stop working and literally busted there tail. Worth every dollar, highly recommend! Very professional packing the truck! Please hire these guys.

Reviewed on: 7/11/2020
Bill C from Moyock, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Actually came early, as they finished another job. Had to scramble a bit to make it work out, but it was fine. Wrapped all the furnature and did exactly what we needed. I would certainly hire them again.

Reviewed on: 12/5/2019
Barbara G from Grandy, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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My helpers called before arriving to give me their ETA. They were very courteous and professional. And quiet! We have two kitties that were not really happy about moving to a new home, but they seemed unperturbed by the helpers. Thanks for your excellent customer services! ??

Reviewed on: 8/31/2021
Jean B from Camden, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They arrived when they had scheduled. Both were professional, pleasant and efficient. As they moved the furniture, they took care not to scratch the furniture or the walls. They were like magicians able to fit a lot into a small space with some room leftover. I would definitely recommend them.

Reviewed on: 5/28/2023
Susan N from Moyock, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Mike and Mark arrived on time and got right to work. They were able to use every inch of the Pod, covered or wrapped each piece, had the right tools to disassemble and made sure we had the hardware organized to reassemble. They were very friendly and listened to our concerns.

Reviewed on: 12/19/2023

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Columbia

On average, most people in Columbia need:

2 Movers

Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

The most popular truck size is a:

24' Truck

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

On average, movers in Columbia are booked:

6 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