Hire Movers in Lake City, FL
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With HireAHelper, you can read reviews, compare movers, and research moving costs in Lake Cityâall in one place. When you hire moving labor through us, we act as your advocate, stepping in if something goes wrong. If your mover cancels, we help you rebook fast. No extra legwork needed.
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How Booking With HireAHelper Works
Give us the key details about your upcoming moveâlike your move date, home size, and any stairs or heavy items that might require extra help.
We instantly match you with the best-value moving companies near you, using proprietary data from over 850,000 HireAHelper moves.
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 weekâbefore, during, or after your move.
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Compare the Top 1 Lake City, FL 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.
$98/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minThoroughbred Moving Services
Gainesville, FL
1 move with HireAHelper
The Cost of Moving in Lake City, FL
In Lake City labor-only moving help typically costs between $318.83 and $625.27.
If youâre 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 $77.75 an hour.
HireAHelperâs Best Price Guarantee Find a lower price for the same move? Weâll match it. You can book with the confidence that you are getting the best value for your move. Learn more. |
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 youâd pay for local full-service. Full-service is definitely more convenientâbut 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lake City, FL | $399.36 | $1,048.76 |
| Florida | $399.36 | $1,048.76 |
| The United States | $451.87 | $1,167.76 |
Labor-Only Moving Costs by Move Size
As mentioned above, it costs $399.36 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Lake City, FL, with an average hourly rate of $77.75. 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 | $318.83 | 2 movers | 2.2 hours |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | $367.00 | 2 movers | 2.3 hours |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | $428.31 | 2 movers | 2.7 hours |
| 2 Bedroom House | $378.54 | 2 movers | 2.5 hours |
| 3 Bedroom House | $440.96 | 2 movers | 2.7 hours |
| 4 Bedroom House | $529.03 | 3 movers | 3 hours |
| 5 Bedroom House | $625.27 | 3 movers | 3.8 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, itâs considerably more affordable.
| Full-Service Moving | Labor-Only Moving | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $$$ | $ |
| Moving Truck | Included | You Provide |
| Loading Help | â | â |
| Unloading Help | â | â |
| Packing | Add-on | Add-on |
157 Lake City Mover Reviews
On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 322,021 verified customer reviews
Got right to work, loaded an amazing amount of furniture in a short amount of time. They did an excellent job in every aspect of the move. We would recommend them in a minute!
These guys could pack a greyhound bus into a dog house! They were happy, fun-loving, hard workers who packed my POD in short order. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needed help moving.
I booked three guys for three hours. They were fast, efficient, friendly, and very careful with everything. They unloaded two pods - 16' and 20' within an hour and a half! I was very impressed and would definitely use them again!
The guys did a great job, very careful in moving the furniture into the house. They were very helpful! They were very professional, wore uniforms kept me informed on everything. I would definitely hire them again! Thank you
The owner stayed in touch prior to move to ensure everything was on schedule. The young men who arrived for the job were on time and started the immediately. They were curteous and considerate of our belongings. We would highly recommend this company for your next move.
The team arrived as scheduled and worked incredibly efficiently in the oppressive heat. They were both respectful and appreciated us keeping them hydrated through the job. There was some confusion in communication but in the end they arrived as scheduled and did an amazing job.
Carl and Justin with Marty the Mover we’re awesome! We booked 2 hours and they had everything moved up 2 flights of stairs in just under 1 hour. They weee super professional and extremely helpful overall. 5/5 definitely use these guys.
Strick-Fos Moving did a fantastic job! They were extremely professional, courteous, and efficient despite the absolutely baking heat on the day of my move. They were able to move all my items (a 2 bedroom apartment) in less than 2 hours, which was extremely impressive! I had an excellent experience and would recommend them for future moves.
The two gentlemen were awesome! They were professional and friendly. I will recommend Orange & Blue to family, friends, and acquaintances. Thank you! Nelly C. Coia
The guys did a fantastic job of packing my POD and utilizing the space to the fullest. They were friendly and fun, and I really appreciated all of their help! Thank you!
Tim and Tony came on a very hot Gainesville afternoon to help unload a storage POD in our driveway. They were fast and intuitively knew after a brief tour where things should go. No scratches or damage occurred which is always a concern with moving. We would use them again if we need to move additional items in our home.
Thank you for the awesome job!! The men that came out to load my stuff were extremely prompt, polite, professional and well prepared. You could not have picked two nicer young men for the job. Thank you so very much, L. Palm
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Why Book Your Lake City Move with HireAHelper?
Frequently Asked Moving Questions in Lake City
You've got moving questions, weâve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in Lake City.
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 canât 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 clicksâeven 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. HireAHelperâs platform lets you compare rates for different movers, so you can be sure youâre getting a good deal. Found a better price for the same service? Weâll match it. That means you donât pay extra to use HireAHelperâin fact, you may save money.
All Lake City 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 SmartProtectionâ˘âan 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 moverâs 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 haveâmake 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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