Hire Movers in Durham, CT

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Top-Rated Move Help, In Your Local Area

Moving in or around Durham? HireAHelper makes it easy to book trusted, top-rated moving labor—just a few clicks and you're set. The best part? Hiring hourly movers to load or unload your truck or container is a smart way to save money and cut the stress out of moving.

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The Cost of Hiring Movers in Durham, CT

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Durham, CT

How Hiring Moving Labor Works with HireAHelper

Resources for Your Move

How HireAHelper Works

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Step 1: Share Your Details
Give us the most important 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: Find Your Match
We instantly match you with the best-value moving services based on what you need, using exclusive data from over 850,000 HireAHelper moves.
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Step 3: Select Your Movers
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 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 20 Durham, CT Movers

For over 18 years, HireAHelper has partnered with top-rated moving companies to help thousands of people complete successful moves. Each mover on our platform is reviewed by real customers—so you can see exactly how they performed before you book. And with upfront pricing and no hidden fees, you always know what to expect.

$133/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Fast Movers

4.9 1,478 verified reviews

Suffield, CT

4,116 moves with HireAHelper

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Fast Movers is just that. We move Fast! Our number one priority is customer satisfaction. From loading and unl… read more

$140/hr

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Heavy Foot Movers

5 1,715 verified reviews

Enfield, CT

3,615 moves with HireAHelper

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Heavy Foot Movers are professionals. We maintain a strict load procedure to secure, and utilize truck, (or pod… read more

$125/hr

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A Plus Moving LLC

4.9 463 verified reviews

East Haven, CT

1,512 moves with HireAHelper

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A Plus Moving LLC is Connecticut’s go-to moving labor company, specializing in efficient loading, unloading, p… read more

$120/hr

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Elite Movers

4.9 345 verified reviews

Wolcott, CT

1,229 moves with HireAHelper

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We are here to make your moving experience as safe, fast, and stress-free as possible. We offer a great backgr… read more

$130/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Heavy Camp Movers

4.9 142 verified reviews

New Britain, CT

469 moves with HireAHelper

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We do it all when it comes to moving, with 16 yrs of moving experience!! We will treat your belongings like th… read more

$100/hr

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My Guys Moving Service

4.7 476 verified reviews

Hartford, CT

1,590 moves with HireAHelper

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My Guys Moving Service specializes in load and unloading furniture of all types. We have experience in moving … read more

$165/hr

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Cherry Wood movers

4.9 114 verified reviews

South Windsor, CT

361 moves with HireAHelper

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Cherry Wood Movers treat your belongings as if it was our own. We have all right equipment to get the job done… read more

$120/hr

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First Class Movers, LLC

4.6 132 verified reviews

New Haven, CT

526 moves with HireAHelper

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Serving all of Connecticut · Fast & Reliable, Hassle Free Moving Services · Top Rated Professionals · We’ve go… read more

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Durham, CT

On average, it costs $362.53 to hire moving helpers in Durham, CT. Your actual price will depend on how long your move takes—but across Durham, the typical hourly rate for moving labor is around $82.03.

These average costs reflect “labor-only” moves—where you hire movers to load or unload your rental truck, shipping container (like a PODS container), or storage unit. It’s one of the most cost-effective ways to move and is often far more affordable than hiring a full-service moving company—more on that below.

The Cost of Full-Service Moving

The average cost of a local full-service move in Durham, CT is $742.17, with an average hourly rate of $114.12. Full-service moves do cost more, but they come with serious convenience—you won’t need to rent a truck, drive it, or coordinate a shipping container.

Prefer the all-in-one, hands-off experience? Full-service might be your move. Here’s how it compares to labor-only options.

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3,881 Durham Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 309,740 verified customer reviews

Claire L from New Haven, CT
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Justin and Rick couldn’t have made my move easier. They were totally flexible with my schedule which I really appreciated. They did a great job moving and packing my POD. Would definitely recommended them to anyone. Thanks!

Reviewed on: 7/18/2025
Victoria S from Fairfield, CT
(5 out of 5 rating)
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We had a good experience with Sharp Van Lines this month. The crew carefully packed and unpack for us. Nothing was damaged and the team was very professional and polite. So glad that we hired them.

Reviewed on: 5/23/2025
Angel S from New Haven, CT
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Justin and Rick were great— they got everything I needed done within exactly the time I reserved and they even helped me with additional moving, and packing things plus the provided experienced suggestions and help with getting it done efficiently. Would definitely use them again!!

Reviewed on: 6/30/2025
Jeremiah B from Vernon Rockville, CT
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Fantastic job and service. Booked for 2 hours and finished in just about an hour and showed up a few minutes early. Respectful with all my property making sure they did not damage the furniture or walls. Highly recommend Last Minute Movers.

Reviewed on: 6/4/2025
Melissa S from Vernon Rockville, CT
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Adrian and his team were so sweet and super fast. They packed my pod so well and still left room for additional things that I hadn’t packed yet. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on: 7/23/2025
Pat S from Meriden, CT
Reviewing: Fast Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Mike and Dan were fantastic. They were prompt and took great care with moving the furniture to the storage pod and my garage. I’m impressed. I will need them back in about 8-9 days to put the furniture back after my floors are refinished. Thank you for a great experience!

Reviewed on: 7/13/2025
Robert M from Washington Depot, CT
(5 out of 5 rating)
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These two movers arrived promptly and immediately went to work. They worked super hard, efficiently, and were polite and thoughtful. Packing a pod requires a different strategy than just loading a truck and they were good at repositioning and resetting already packed items. I appreciate the amount of dedication they put into this work. I would recommend them and use them again.

Reviewed on: 7/21/2025
Josie F from Farmington, CT
Reviewing: Fast Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Eric and Ronin were on time and prepared with moving equipment. They moved everything efficiently and were great about asking questions on where we wanted things. They made sure to not damage anything and were respectful of our property. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for helpers in their move!

Reviewed on: 5/20/2025
Amanda O from New Haven, CT
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The guys communicated well and even were able to come early! It took longer than we booked, but that is because we just had more stuff than anticipated! Glad to pay for their good service!

Reviewed on: 5/20/2025
Kim B from Southington, CT
Reviewing: Fast Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Ryan and Robin were absolutely amazing! They came in like a very professional hurricane! They moved so fast, were very clean and professional! I would ABSOLUTELY recommend them!

Reviewed on: 5/15/2025
Diana N from Waterbury, CT
(5 out of 5 rating)
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David and Justin were amazing, polite and very efficient . Our Pod was packed very organized. They are a Great Team ! I would request them again.. Thank you !

Reviewed on: 6/4/2025
Makenzie G from New Haven, CT
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Dave and Justin did a fantastic job loading my truck. They fit everything with room to spare and finished early! To top it off they were also really nice and respectful.

Reviewed on: 6/6/2025

How Hiring Moving Labor Works with HireAHelper

HireAHelper offers a smarter way to get help with your move: labor-only moving. You rent the truck or container, and we connect you with vetted, professional movers to do the heavy lifting. Labor-only moving is a smart way to save money, and it’s incredibly flexible. You stay in control of your move without doing it all yourself. Here are just a few things your movers can help with:

  • Loading or unloading your shipping container or moving truck
  • Moving heavy furniture
  • Packing help
  • Moving into or out of a storage unit

Prefer to skip the driving—or don’t have a container? No problem. Our platform also features full-service moving companies that handle all the details for you, including transportation, loading, and unloading.

Did you know? More than 1 out of 3 HireAHelper customers who select our labor-only moving service use the help to load or unload their PODS container.

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Durham

On average, most people in Durham need:

2 Movers

Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

The most popular truck size is a:

17' Truck

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

On average, movers in Durham are booked:

2 days in advance

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

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