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Table of Contents

Labor-Only vs. The Traditional Move

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Essex, MD

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Essex, MD

Resources for Your Move

How Booking With HireAHelper Works

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Step 1: You Share Your Details
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.
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Step 2: We Find Your Move Helpers
We instantly match you with the best-value moving companies near you, using proprietary data from over 850,000 HireAHelper moves.
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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

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 18 Essex, MD 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, upfront pricing, and no hidden fees, you always know what to expect before you book.

$150/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

MBK Moving &Hauling

4.9 723 verified reviews

Middle River, MD

2,102 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

$80/hr

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MD Expert Movers

4.8 1,063 verified reviews

Takoma Park, MD

3,563 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

4.9 478 verified reviews

Essex, MD

1,253 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

4.9 529 verified reviews

Elkridge, MD

1,760 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

4.8 643 verified reviews

Washington, DC

1,842 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

$121/hr

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Sebastian Moving Baltimore

4.9 302 verified reviews

Columbia, MD

932 moves with HireAHelper

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Sebastian Moving Baltimore L.L.C specializes in making your move as easy as possible! We are a private contra… read more

$130/hr

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3m Movers

4.8 119 verified reviews

Baltimore, MD

399 moves with HireAHelper

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3M Movers provides a wide array of affordable quality, professional moving services to help families in the Ba… read more

$100/hr

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Smooth Move Movers LLC

4.7 95 verified reviews

Baltimore, MD

300 moves with HireAHelper

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Moving can be a stressful process, but with our team of expert movers, you easy knowing that your move is in g… read more

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. 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 less expensive.

Full-Service Moving Labor-Only Moving
Price $$$ $
Moving Truck Included You Provide
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Unloading
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.

The Cost of Moving in Essex, MD

In Essex labor-only moving help typically costs between $305.46 and $376.90. 

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 $80.76 an hour.

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

Essex, MD

$285.54

$505.15

Maryland

$331.92

$785.41

The United States

$356.65

$821.07

Did you know? More than 1 out of 3 HireAHelper customers use their move helpers to load or unload their PODS container.

5,778 Essex Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 310,142 verified customer reviews

Wendy B from Parkville, MD
(5 out of 5 rating)
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This crew was outstanding! How they managed to get so much stuff in the 2 pods was mind boggling. Every item was shrink wrapped before it went into the pod. They all worked constantly and everyone seemed to know what needed to be done when. Very respectful group and our items were handled with care even during a torrential rain storm. Great job everyone!!

Reviewed on: 6/22/2025
Randy S from Elkton, MD
Reviewing: 3m Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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These guys are the best!!!! Unloaded two 16 foot pods containers into a single 20 foot trailer. Unloading , loading and packed the trailer so that everything fit perfectly. Signed up for 4 hours they completed the job in just a little over 2 hours!!!! Mike and his crew are very friendly and hard working! We will definitely get them when we move again!

Reviewed on: 6/12/2025
Kaya A from Baltimore, MD
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The movers were professional, punctual and quick! They were attentive to fragile stickers and handled items with care. They staged my apartment according to the virtual floor plan I created. Very happy with the service!

Reviewed on: 6/3/2025
Stewart A H from Baltimore, MD
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They arrived a little late but worked extra hard to get the stuff off my PODS super fast because they had to take it away. Very friendly and gentle with my stuff!

Reviewed on: 5/2/2025
Ed P from Silver Spring, MD
(5 out of 5 rating)
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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
Katherine P from Mount Airy, MD
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Anthony and Jay were awesome. They were communicative, friendly, and handled each piece of furniture with care. Their "can-do" attitude and willingness to problem solve on tricky pieces was much appreciated!

Reviewed on: 5/1/2025
Alicia J from Odenton, MD
(5 out of 5 rating)
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MBK Moving is top notch! Anthony & Jay were prompt, professional, expert problem solvers & friendly. They worked harmoniously & efficiently. I highly recommend that anyone needing movers enlist their services.

Reviewed on: 5/5/2025
Michelle R from Baltimore, MD
Reviewing: I & O moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Excellent crew. Professional and polite. Worked hard. Took great care of our stuff and they packed everything so well that we were able to fit everything in the truck! Couldn’t be happier with the service and would highly recommend them. You won’t be disappointed.

Reviewed on: 5/18/2025
Wendy S from Towson, MD
Reviewing: Affix Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Affix Movers did a fabulous job moving my daughters out of their apartment. They arrived on time and ready to work. They worked so hard in the heat! They did a great job wrapping mattresses, dressers and couches.Very impressed! Would definitely use them again .

Reviewed on: 7/19/2025
Christine B from Annapolis, MD
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The 3 men were absolutely awesome. Worked well as a team, very polite and helpful. I would recommend them any day. They came right on time and worked without stopping. So impressed.

Reviewed on: 7/7/2025
Alexander M from Severna Park, MD
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Fantastic job. Not a lot of downtime and they worked hard. In and out with loading, unloading and reloading in just over two hours. Guys were professional, helpful, and careful. Really appreciated them..

Reviewed on: 5/23/2025
Teresa T from Dayton, MD
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They did an excellent job getting the PODS door open and were very willing to work on it for a while until it finally opened. They were very efficient emptying the POD and stacking everything where advised.

Reviewed on: 7/14/2025

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Essex

On average, most people in Essex 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 Essex are booked:

20 days in advance

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

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