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Table of Contents

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Downingtown, PA

What Is Labor-Only?

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Downingtown, PA

Resources for Your Move

How Booking With HireAHelper Works

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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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Compare the Top 24 Downingtown, PA 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.

$150/hr

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Lucas Moving & Home Services

4.9 1,071 verified reviews

Philadelphia, PA

2,137 moves with HireAHelper

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Responsible for moving business/industrial and residential furniture; to or from contracted locations. Fast-pa… read more

$200/hr

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Good To Go Professional Movers

4.9 405 verified reviews

Philadelphia, PA

1,054 moves with HireAHelper

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Safe , Reliable, and Affordable Professional Movers. Satisfaction Guaranteed !

$150/hr

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Moving Minions

4.9 667 verified reviews

Westville, NJ

1,537 moves with HireAHelper

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Able to provide efficient and experienced Movers.

$200/hr

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We Pick Things Up and Put Them Down

4.9 278 verified reviews

Philadelphia, PA

788 moves with HireAHelper

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We Pick Things Up and Put Them Down is a local moving company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We offer knowledg… read more

$145/hr

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Vyking Moving Co

4.9 519 verified reviews

Philadelphia, PA

1,302 moves with HireAHelper

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Vyking Moving Co founded in February 2019. We've been hard at work growing our name and still going strong. No… read more

$150/hr

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We Move

4.9 203 verified reviews

Philadelphia, PA

899 moves with HireAHelper

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We treat your belongings as if they were our own. Our goal is to become you and your friends go-to movers. We … read more

$90/hr

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Moving right along

4.9 36 verified reviews

Philadelphia, PA

58 moves with HireAHelper

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We been servicing clients over 4yrs we know times get hard where clients have alot of items but not enough mon… read more

$97/hr

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Last Minute Movers

4.8 44 verified reviews

Philadelphia, PA

218 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

The Cost of Moving in Downingtown, PA

In Downingtown labor-only moving help typically costs between $360.42 and $672.01. 

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 $74.40 an hour.

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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
Downingtown, PA$431.32$1,116.60
Pennsylvania$439.61$1,058.99
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 $431.32 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Downingtown, PA, with an average hourly rate of $74.40. 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$360.422 movers2.2 hours
2 Bedroom Apartment$414.872 movers2.4 hours
3 Bedroom Apartment$484.182 movers2.7 hours
2 Bedroom House$406.842 movers2.6 hours
3 Bedroom House$473.932 movers2.7 hours
4 Bedroom House$568.583 movers3.1 hours
5 Bedroom House$672.013 movers3.9 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
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Moving TruckIncludedYou Provide
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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.

6,655 Downingtown Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 320,670 verified customer reviews

Yolanda G from Philadelphia, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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D and his crew were amazing! They were extremely respectful of our property, and respectful of us and our needs. They were running one hour late, but they were communicative about the delay and bought an extra man to make sure they finished on time. They were prepared, professional, and did an excellent job. I would definitely recommend the service!

Reviewed on: 10/14/2025
Annalisa T from Aston, PA
Reviewing: We Move
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Isaac and Wes were very professional! Isaac was very strategic with packing all of our items to make it fit in the PODS! So glad it all fit into the 16 ft PODS container! They finished within the 2 hours as planned.

Reviewed on: 8/25/2025
John N from Philadelphia, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Lamont and Shamir showed up on time and they hustled. We were on a tight schedule to return our van and they wasted no time getting us unloaded and everything up to the third floor apartment. They were super friendly and professional. I would definately use this service again and would hope I got these guys.

Reviewed on: 9/18/2025
Maureen W from West Chester, PA
Reviewing: We Move
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Great job. Wolfgang and Wally went above and beyond. Worked the whole time. Very personable and professional. Highly recommend their services. Maureen W

Reviewed on: 8/27/2025
Jennifer O from Bear, DE
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Kevin, DJ and Joe were prompt and very helpful with loading my items for storage! I would highly recommend this company to my friends and family! It was very convenient!

Reviewed on: 9/7/2025
Tiffany V from Glendora, NJ
Reviewing: H&M Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I cannot recommend Hector and his team enough. They were extremely kind, respectful and hard working! They arrived on time and were very organized! I would 1,000% recommend them and will be using them in the future.

Reviewed on: 10/26/2025
Carol H from Philadelphia, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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J'von and K'shaun were friendly and professional, and treated everything with care. They were very efficient, and finished moving my furniture and boxes into the truck earlier than I expected. Great job!

Reviewed on: 8/18/2025
Richard D from Philadelphia, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Absolutely the best movers I've ever hired! Right on time, professional, and fully loaded a 16' PODs container in exactly 2 hours! Don't overthink it -- hire them! You won't be disappointed.

Reviewed on: 11/6/2025
Tamica D from Audubon, NJ
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Mike and Lucas were very professional, on time and very careful with all my belongings and also got done in Record time! They were very quick and efficient and did not waste time!

Reviewed on: 10/2/2025
Molly K from Philadelphia, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I would recommend Karim and his crew to anyone! Efficient, friendly, fast, professional, and excellent at what they do. I would absolutely turn to them again in the future.

Reviewed on: 8/17/2025
Andi M from Wynnewood, PA
Reviewing: Stein & Co
(5 out of 5 rating)
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These guys did an amazing job! I would hire them again in a minute! They were very friendly, respectful, and handled things with care. highly recommend!

Reviewed on: 10/19/2025
Linda G from Honey Brook, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I don’t know how to rate, they worked hard, very professional, respectful of property I find that $356 for one hour was extremely expensive, since half of job was done. They brought up the sectional but couldn’t bring down the sofa and love seat. Although they did try, it never went down and was still charged. So my disappointment is not with the young men, but with the company

Reviewed on: 11/5/2025

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Downingtown

On average, most people in Downingtown 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 Downingtown are booked:

10.42 days in advance

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

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Why Book Your Downingtown Move with HireAHelper?

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Frequently Asked Moving Questions in Downingtown

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

 

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 Downingtown 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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Knowing how to use bubble wrap is one of the most important skills when you’re prepping your belongings for a big move. In almost every packing guide, you’ll see advice to get and use bubble wrap, and for good reason. This common packing material features plastic bubbles filled with air that effectively cushion your valuables […]
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