Hire Movers in Dayton, IA
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With HireAHelper, you can read reviews, compare movers, research moving costs in Dayton, 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 Dayton, IA |
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 7 Dayton, IA 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.
$170/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minIowa Moving 1, LLC
Urbandale, IA
539 moves with HireAHelper
$150/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minKBA Movers
Des Moines, IA
41 moves with HireAHelper
$100/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minNexMove
$100/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minEasy Moving Company
Melbourne, IA
2 moves with HireAHelper
$175/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minUniMovers Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
$120/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minDedicated Movers
Des Moines, IA
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 Dayton, IA
In Dayton labor-only moving help typically costs between $330.98 and $730.63.
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 $82.25 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 Dayton 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton, IA | $439.64 | $1,143.60 |
| Iowa | $439.64 | $1,143.60 |
| The United States | $451.87 | $1,167.76 |
Labor-Only Moving Costs by Move Size
As mentioned above, it costs $439.64 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Dayton, IA, with an average hourly rate of $82.25. 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 | $330.98 | 2 movers | 2.2 hours |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | $382.60 | 2 movers | 2.3 hours |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | $442.60 | 2 movers | 2.7 hours |
| 2 Bedroom House | $414.69 | 2 movers | 2.6 hours |
| 3 Bedroom House | $484.81 | 2 movers | 2.7 hours |
| 4 Bedroom House | $584.14 | 3 movers | 3.1 hours |
| 5 Bedroom House | $730.63 | 3 movers | 3.9 hours |
30 Dayton Mover Reviews
On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 316,231 verified customer reviews
Fast but careful. very professional. hepful.came on time, worked hard and were prepare. Were respectful of us and our property. would definitely ave again
The guys were REALLY terrific! They were polite and speedy. I wasn't able to take my desk apart, but they did it for us. They were very good workers, and I would whole-heartedly recommend them to anyone.
Very thorough job completed with attention to detail on protecting furniture and with loading tightly and in a manner that will protect stuff in transit. Would recommend using them!
The movers arrived 10 minutes early after driving 45 minutes to get here. They were ready to go, and wasted no time getting our stuff from the pod into the house. They did everything we asked them to do to the letter without damaging the house at all. I would highly recommend this company.
Both Nick & Nate were supportive of each other and great common sense and zipped thru with me for first load in ! Really kind and efficient ! Excited for 20th to do storage move and I got 16 ft truck so 10am is perfect! ?? Thank you so much !
The guys were on time and prepared to go to work. They worked really hard and was very responsible of my things. I would definitely use them again and I highly recommend them! They did an awesome job!!!!
The two guys that came arrived on time and worked quickly and efficiently and had my POD filled in the two hours that I had them booked for. They were really polite and the POD was packed in such a way that nothing would move during the transit. Would definitely recommend these guys to anyone
Exceptional workers. Efficient, quiet, and careful. We were amazed at how much they could pack in a POD. They were so careful moving and wrapping our furniture. They listened to our requests to be cautious about some antique pieces. It took them less than 3 hours to load a POD, and the temperature was bitter cold.
The guys were super fast and efficient, professional, really caring and honest. I would recommend bluemoon in a second, and would absolutely use this company again. thanks!!
They were on time and prepared with moving supplies and equipment. They worked hard and quickly, but also carefully and did not damage anything. I was really impressed by them and they earned every penny!
The 2 movers were on time, professional, personable, polite and considerate. They worked nonstop and were very careful when hauling furniture out of house and when loading. I would highly recommend them again. The hire a helper process is very professional and organized. The follow up and communication from both them and the movers was excellent customer service.
HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Dayton
Why Book Your Dayton Move with HireAHelper?
Frequently Asked Moving Questions in Dayton
You've got moving questions — we’ve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in Dayton.
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 $19.
- Best Price Guarantee: All these benefits must come at a higher price, right? Wrong. HireAHelper’s platform lets you compare rates for different movers, so you can be sure you’re getting a good deal. Found a better price for the same service? We’ll match it. That means you don’t pay extra to use HireAHelper—in fact, you may save money.
While some Dayton movers may offer basic moving coverage, the federal government only mandates insurance for movers that start and end in different states. HireAHelper is committed to protecting your move by offering automatic repair protection ($.60/lb), a $1,000 damage protection guarantee, and SmartProtection™, which is our optional coverage for labor-only moves with three tiers between $2,500 and $10,000.
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.
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