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Moving in or around Ellicott City? 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 Ellicott City, MD

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Ellicott City, MD

How Hiring Moving Labor Works with HireAHelper

Resources for Your Move

How HireAHelper Works

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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.
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Compare the Top 34 Ellicott City, MD 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.

$85/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Samuel Services

4.9 2,214 verified reviews

Germantown, MD

8,518 moves with HireAHelper

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Can assist with loading and unloading, we are professional and speedy, check out our reviews and book us today… read more

$175/hr

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MBK Moving &Hauling

4.9 718 verified reviews

Middle River, MD

2,089 moves with HireAHelper

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MBK stands for My Brother's Keeper. We are a locally, black owned business, in the Baltimore, MD area. We offe… read more

$104/hr

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DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning

4.7 478 verified reviews

Washington, DC

1,712 moves with HireAHelper

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Our team of dedicated professionals promises you 100% satisfaction and guarantee you a stress free true red ca… read more

$125/hr

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All Aboard Moverz

4.9 401 verified reviews

Washington, DC

1,977 moves with HireAHelper

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At AllAboard we are always active. We won’t stop until the job is done. It’s our pleasure to make your move st… read more

$80/hr

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MD Expert Movers

4.8 1,060 verified reviews

Takoma Park, MD

3,558 moves with HireAHelper

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No hidden prices. Free shrink wrap. Serving FL,MD, DC, VA.PODS Experts! PackRat, ABF trailers/containers, and … read more

$140/hr

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On Go Moving And Hauling

4.9 477 verified reviews

Essex, MD

1,246 moves with HireAHelper

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On Go Moving And Hauling offers customizable moving services to meet your needs. With 5 years of experience, w… read more

$125/hr

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I & O moving

4.9 526 verified reviews

Elkridge, MD

1,756 moves with HireAHelper

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Since our founding, I&O MOVING has been known for quality services, exceptional efficiency and the highest lev… read more

$135/hr

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Key Movers

4.8 642 verified reviews

Washington, DC

1,830 moves with HireAHelper

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Group of motivated professional movers prepared to work as a team to assist clients with integrity and efficie… read more

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Ellicott City, MD

On average, it costs $338.74 to hire moving helpers in Ellicott City, MD. Your actual price will depend on how long your move takes—but across Ellicott City, the typical hourly rate for moving labor is around $77.72.

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 Ellicott City, MD is $820.74, with an average hourly rate of $109.95. 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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12,395 Ellicott City Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 308,964 verified customer reviews

Ed P from Silver Spring, MD
(5 out of 5 rating)
DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning Profile Image

Arrived on time. Worked hard and took the lead got more stuff on my truck than I expected .very courteous and friendly. I would definitely use them again.

Reviewed on: 6/17/2025
Doris A from Silver Spring, MD
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Got here on time! Did an excellent job. Right after booking they confirmed. Day before booking they confirmed. They worked through out and got the job done well within the 2hours and I have a 4bedroom house with a large basement! Wish I were richer to give a bigger tip. Thank you guys!

Reviewed on: 6/27/2025
Donna P from Edgewood, MD
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Great team. Anthony and his team are incredible! Professional, timely, friendly and very courteous. He came in and listened and they worked without taking breaks and packed the Uhaul well. Thank you Anthony and team!!!

Reviewed on: 6/5/2025
Ciara M from Herndon, VA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Charles and his team did really well. They tried to move a huge mattress which will now go into the trash but I appreciated the effort just the same. Definitely recommend them .

Reviewed on: 6/27/2025
Elizabeth H from Washington, DC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Ziggy ane Ben were a great team! They were very professional, knowledgeable about packing a POD and efficient. They came prepared with tools for disassembling our bed and extra packing supplies. We were a mother and daughter moving out of a college apartment. It was nice to feel so safe with this kind team. They dove right in after looking at the apartment and needed no instruction.

Reviewed on: 5/8/2025
Benjamin R from Baltimore, MD
Reviewing: Key Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Key movers showed up 15 minutes early for the job and were prepared to get started right at the scheduled time. They did a great job of unloading everything out of our packed 16 ft PODS container into the house. Efficient, friendly, and effective, the moving team managed to finish the job with time to spare. They made my move much easier, and I highly recommend paying for this service.

Reviewed on: 4/19/2025
John B from Alexandria, VA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Alex and crew were great! They made the stress of moving easier and took care of things seamlessly. I really appreciate the help and would recommend him to family and friends.

Reviewed on: 7/1/2025
Tomas J from Herndon, VA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Devine and his team were incredible! The crew was polite, competent, and able to complete a difficult move in a short amount of time. We will definitely work with Prince Asong should we need to move again in the future, and will be recommending them to our friends!

Reviewed on: 5/25/2025
Holly W from Fairfax, VA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Kendall and Dave were so helpful and efficient and put us at ease, even though we weren’t fully ready or packed. Great communication pre-move. Would use them again anytime.

Reviewed on: 6/2/2025
Kristen C from Parkville, MD
Reviewing: I & O moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Well done! I recommend & will use them again. Damon & Marshall were polite and professional. They got the job done efficiently and gave me good advice on my move.

Reviewed on: 6/28/2025
Tracy & Mark R from New Market, MD
(5 out of 5 rating)
DMV Discount Moving & Cleaning Profile Image

The helpers were both on time and went to work right away getting our belongings into the container. The packer was amazing and was great at securing our belongings inside the container for secure shipment. I would highly recommend John and his team.

Reviewed on: 7/16/2025
Joslin M from Mc Lean, VA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Step by Step did a great job unpacking our POD! Alex was the lead on the job and was very polite & helpful with everything. All items were handled with care and I would definitely use them in the future if ever needed.

Reviewed on: 6/22/2025

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 Ellicott City

On average, most people in Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City are booked:

13 days in advance

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

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