(800) 995-5003
They were awesome. Quick, efficient, friendly. Greatly appreciated!!
Read moreReviewed on: June 24, 2026
Cost:$1,376.07
Helpers:2 / 3.5hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:MoversPlusTruck
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$141/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Los Angeles, California
8846 moves with HireAHelper
As an Industry Leader in Transportation and Relocation Services. Our Mission is to serve our Customers with a Professional Service and do Everything in our Power to satisfy their relocation needs. As one of the largest companies in Southern California we count with the Experience and Equipment to complete your relocation needs in the right manner. We are a one stop moving company. We do everything in the Moving Industry, we can do Local, Long Distance, Labor Only, Packing, Assemble, Storage and more. If you hire us for any future services you can be 100% sure that we are going to show up to your job site on time and date you request it. We are the moving company with the most completed jobs at HireAHelper and that speaks by itself of how professional we are.
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After 2 movers, 2 hr min
$149/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Murrieta, California
1410 moves with HireAHelper
Are you on the brink of a big move, fearing the furniture fiasco that usually follows? Fear not, because FACEMOOVE is here to turn your moving woes into moving whoas! Seasoned Pros: Our team has more moving experience than your aunt has cat figurines (and trust us, that's a lot). We've disassembled and reassembled more furniture than you've changed your profile picture, and we can load and unload trucks and containers like it's a competitive sport (we might consider joining the Olympics). Vehicle Whisperers: Whether it's an ABF Truck, Pods, U-Haul, Penske, U-Pack, or a magical moving carpet (okay, not really, but wouldn't that be cool?), we've mastered the art of handling them all. No moving vehicle intimidates us, except maybe a hot air balloon. Gentle Giants: Your stuff is precious, and we treat it that way. We handle your belongings with such care that they might just think they're on a spa vacation, minus the cucumber eye masks (unless, of course, you specifically request those). Choose FACEMOOVE for your move, and you'll be choosing a moving experience that's almost as smooth as sliding on a hardwood floor in your socks (but hopefully without the collisions). Contact us today because we're the moving wizards you never knew you needed!
$149/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
$180/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Escondido, California
1968 moves with HireAHelper
We are a premium moving services company equipped to deliver exactly what you need for even the most complex moving situations. Our #1 priority is excellent customer service. We are here to ensure your next move is your best move! The owner, Anthony Sitter, is a former Marine Corps Officer and graduate of the United States Naval Academy. Anthony moved around quite a bit during his time in the military (literally all over the world) and felt he could better serve customers from a place of understanding the stresses involved. Several of the members of our team are also former military. We have been serving our customers with excellence since 2013. We look forward to meeting you soon!
$180/hr
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$216/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
San Diego, California
2565 moves with HireAHelper
We move your thing quickly and carefully. We don't stop until the job is completed to or beyond your satisfaction. References available on request.
$216/hr
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$180/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Chula Vista, California
914 moves with HireAHelper
Sd247movers is the only 24/7 moving company in California . The movers are all certified, background checked, and all have security clearances. —— Please contact us directly to ask for military / first responder discounts.—— All of the residual Money after the movers have been paid, goes to the WOUNDED WARRIOR FOUNDATION. All of your money is going to a very good cause. —————— Please read reviews and preview our photos, to confirm we are the right fit for you! Note: We have expanded to LA, and Riverside county. However a 4 hour minimum is required for these jobs. Please contact us for further information. Thank you.
$180/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
$145/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Oceanside, California
2785 moves with HireAHelper
For the price of the movers, you get a team of moving professionals that include moving coordinator, quality assurance mgr and a logistics person. Our team will be there to help with the stress that goes with change.
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The Cost of Moving in El Cajon, CA
In El Cajon labor-only moving help typically costs between $355.52 and $739.77.
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 $89.02 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-Only | Local-Full Service | |
|---|---|---|
| El Cajon, CA | $464.81 | $1,180.64 |
| California | $458.02 | $1,151.83 |
| The United States | $451.90 | $1,167.84 |
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 $464.81 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in El Cajon, CA, with an average hourly rate of $89.02. 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 | $355.52 | 2 movers | 2.1 hours |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | $409.23 | 2 movers | 2.2 hours |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | $477.60 | 2 movers | 2.6 hours |
| 2 Bedroom House | $447.86 | 2 movers | 2.6 hours |
| 3 Bedroom House | $521.71 | 2 movers | 2.7 hours |
| 4 Bedroom House | $625.91 | 3 movers | 3.1 hours |
| 5 Bedroom House | $739.77 | 3 movers | 3.9 hours |
Did you know? More than 1 out of 3 HireAHelper customers use their move helpers to load or unload their PODS container.
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 Moving | Labor-Only Moving | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $$$ | $ |
| Moving Truck | Included | You Provide |
| Loading Help | ✅ | ✅ |
| Unloading Help | ✅ | ✅ |
| Packing | Add-on | Add-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.
Compare Costs for Additional Moving Options
Our Moving Cost Calculator can help you compare and estimate costs for local or long distance moves, across Labor Only, Full Service, and Moving Container moves. You can adjust the distance of your move and home size to compare prices and help plan your budget.
Once you've used the calculator to do your research, you can compare quotes from movers that are available and ready to help near you.
Top-Rated Moving Services According to Real Customer Reviews
On average, customers rate Moving Companies through HireAHelper 4.8 stars out of 5 after 341,320 customer reviews. Our trusted movers are committed to delivering outstanding service, making your move smooth, affordable, and completely hassle-free.
These guys were awesome. I mean they did such a great job. I can’t say enough. On time, prompt, worked quickly, very polite.
Read moreReviewed on: March 31, 2026
Cost:$757.05
Helpers:3 / 2.5hr
Vehicle:ReloCube
Service:Elite
Day 3: POD number 3 mostly yard, garage and last minute items.
Once again Andrew was flexible, arriving once I informed him the pod was on the driveway.
Because of the contents of the POD Andrew was able to spend time assembling beds and furniture while his team mate filled the garage with boxes etc.
Today's above and beyond item involved disassembling a 14 foot wheelchair ramp that had been loaded on the last minute as a single unwieldly item.
Great job over all three days, a pleasure to work with.
Read moreReviewed on: October 30, 2025
Cost:$464.80
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Standard
Day 2 and the second pod. I unlocked it to find the door only rose one foot.
A big thanks to Andrew and his can-do attitude who got it higher, pulled out a mattress, then got inside the pod and moved a bedframe out of the way.
The packers at my previous home did not do a good enough job keeping items tied down and away from the door.
Andrew was again flexible, arriving after I informed him he pod was on the driveway. We used SD247 because we had just one pod per day and their minimum job is 2 hours. Andrew went above and beyond, a large cabinet had lost one plastic foot making unbalanced and likely to scratch the floor. He replaced all four with soft pad material.
Read moreReviewed on: October 30, 2025
Cost:$414.80
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Standard
We had a complicated situation with three 16ft PODS to unload with only one arriving each day due to space constraints.
Andrew was very flexible to accommodate the delivery schedule. Three two hour sessions with him and his helper.
Day one: My wife and I just watched and answered questions about unmarked boxes and matching furniture to rooms.
Andrew pointed out some issues with packing that caused marking on unwrapped dining chairs.
Completed the task in the scheduled two hours.
Read moreReviewed on: October 23, 2025
Cost:$414.80
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Standard
Tay & crew did a fantastic job! Highly recommend!!
Read moreReviewed on: September 27, 2025
Cost:$448.86
Helpers:2 / 3hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Both Jason and Isiah showed up on time & ready to work. They were very professional extremely friendly and took great care with all of my items that had to be moved two flights of stairs.
We thought a table wouldn’t fit through the door. They offered to disassemble the table and reassemble it.
Luckily, it did fit so disassembly was not required.
I highly recommend these two movers. They were extremely courteous and respectful. I highly recommend them, and I am giving them five stars!
- Carmen
Read moreReviewed on: August 31, 2025
Cost:$296.42
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Anthony and his partner were great in helping us with our move. They were on time, communicated clearly and were very respectful with our items. Everything went smoothly and we would definitely use them again. Highly recommended!
Read moreReviewed on: August 27, 2025
Cost:$635.88
Helpers:2 / 3hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Tay wooka were very helpful and handled everything with care and were very respectful.
Read moreReviewed on: August 21, 2025
Cost:$364.09
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Elite
So helpful and thorough.
Read moreReviewed on: August 6, 2025
Cost:$764.64
Helpers:2 / 4hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Elite
Charles and Tay were awesome! Moved everything quickly and efficiently. Would definitely recommend.
Read moreReviewed on: August 5, 2025
Cost:$305.79
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Elite
Andrew and his helper were two of the best movers I've ever had helping me move. I would recommend them on any project to anybody Top Notch movers thank you
Read moreReviewed on: May 19, 2025
Cost:$344.02
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
I would recommend them. They were very helpful to me and my move to the Bay Area. Thanks Andrew.
Read moreReviewed on: December 17, 2024
Cost:$335.44
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Tony and Zastrow did a wonderful job. Couldn't have asked for better. Thanks so much.
Read moreReviewed on: December 13, 2024
Cost:$543.60
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:FreightTrailer
Service:Elite
They were awesome
Read moreReviewed on: August 24, 2024
Cost:$333.25
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Didn’t pick up their trash.
Read moreReviewed on: August 16, 2024
Cost:$633.45
Helpers:2 / 3hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Elite
Absolutely incredible job! On time, worked hard, and didn't break a single thing. Would absolutely hire again!
Read moreReviewed on: July 10, 2024
Cost:$379.73
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
On time, worked quietly and quickly, were respectful of property. I really appreciated Misha and Voa, our movers. Yes, I would definitely recommend them and if I were in need of movers again, I would not hesitate to hire them!
Read moreReviewed on: May 14, 2024
Cost:$599.40
Helpers:2 / 3.5hr
Vehicle:Truck
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Great crew and amazing loadout. No issues, they were on time and professional.
Read moreReviewed on: December 12, 2023
Cost:$526.90
Helpers:2 / 4hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
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Hired 2 worker only one showed up. Hour later the 2nd showed up. No adjustment in payment amount. they caused damage to the screen door. They would not admit damage, forced my daughter tot text and say there was no damage. Then asked for a tip. They also gave their phone number so we could hire them and not go through the company. I would not use them again.
KS El Cajon,CA
Read moreReviewed on: July 28, 2023
Cost:$355.83
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Standard
Cliff and Thomas were professional and hard working. I would very much recommend them.
Read moreReviewed on: July 18, 2023
Cost:$251.91
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Andrew & other mover were AMAZING!! I will highly recommend them along with your company. Thank you for a great job ??
Read moreReviewed on: July 17, 2023
Cost:$381.15
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
This has nothing to do with the job that my two helpers did, but the extra hours turned out to be way expensive. It was already more than I expected, but with the extra hours needed (due to the heat of the day and distance from the unit to the parking lot), it ended up being almost twice what I expected.
Read moreReviewed on: July 17, 2023
Cost:$833.10
Helpers:2 / 3.5hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Elite
on time,were hard working
Read moreReviewed on: July 9, 2023
Cost:$248.53
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Polite, hard working. Respectful of me being handy caped. This was my second time using hire a helper. Both times the crew was great.
Read moreReviewed on: July 5, 2023
Cost:$194.88
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Standard
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Two guys were OUTSTANDING!!
Read moreReviewed on: June 22, 2023
Cost:$553.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Elite
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Tay and Gregory were a phenomenal team, on time, fast helpful, professional I highly recommend them!
Read moreReviewed on: December 27, 2022
Cost:$260.10
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Service:Standard
Real Advice from El Cajon Movers
We asked local movers about what you should know about moving in El Cajon. (They’re really nice!)
Please note most of the buildings in California require to have general liability insurance to be presented by your moving company. It can take up to 2 business days to make the certificates, so please ask your manager if the building has that requirement to save your time on the move day.
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Frequently Asked Moving Questions in El Cajon
You've got moving questions, we’ve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in El Cajon.
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 El Cajon 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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If you have ever tried to guess how many boxes it takes to pack up your entire home, you are not alone. Most people discover they need far more than they expected, usually somewhere in the range of 60 to 100 boxes, plus tape, bubble wrap, markers, and a handful of other essentials. Once everything
Read moreDecember 09, 2025
How to Store Furniture in a Storage Unit
If you’re putting your stuff in storage while you’re moving or renovating, knowing how to store furniture in a storage unit is a must. Even your sturdiest pieces can be vulnerable to things like moisture and pests — store them incorrectly, and you could end up with a moldy mattress or a warped table. Whether
Read moreDecember 09, 2025
2025 Denver Moving Report
Moving to Denver has been a steady trend for years. Even though Colorado as a whole saw a net loss in 2025, Denver gained 237,197 new residents, which is almost 19% of the state’s total movement. You can explore the statewide trends in our 2025 Colorado Migration Report, which breaks down where people are moving
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How to Downsize Your Home: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide for Moving
If you’ve been wondering how to downsize your home, you’re not alone. With the average home equity around $250,000 for those aged 65 or older, it makes sense that retirees would want to tap into that value and reduce their monthly expenses. And even for those who aren’t retiring, a smaller home can simplify life
Read moreDecember 09, 2025
How To Pack and Protect Your Books During a Move
If you’re among the 25% of Americans who own at least 100 books, you know how challenging it can be to decide how to pack books for moving. Your beloved volumes are vulnerable to moisture, and even a small collection can become surprisingly heavy. In general, the best way to pack books is to load
Read moreDecember 09, 2025
Calculating Your Move-Out Cleaning Costs
If you’ve ever moved out of a home or apartment, you probably know how stressful cleaning can be when you’re already surrounded by boxes and deadlines. It’s no surprise that move-out cleanings are one of the most commonly booked cleaning services in the U.S., especially for renters hoping to get their deposits back. Most move-out
Read moreDecember 09, 2025
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