Hire Movers in Lake City, SC

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Table of Contents

Browse Movers Vetted Movers

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Lake City, SC

What Is Labor-Only?

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Lake City, SC

Resources for Your Move

Compare the Top 30 Vetted Movers in Lake City, SC

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Browse Movers in Lake City

Prefer to compare yourself? Below are top-rated movers serving your area.
30 vetted movers ready to help in Lake City
4.7★ average rating across local jobs
261+ verified customer reviews nearby

$138/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Cape Fear Provisioners of NC LLC

4.9 1,201 verified reviews

Leland, NC

3,697 moves with HireAHelper

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Loading and Unloading help. In business since 1992.

$106/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

DASH

4.9 439 verified reviews

North Charleston, SC

1,095 moves with HireAHelper

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We provide quality moving help when you need it - in a DASH. Located in beautiful and centrally located in Nor… read more

$81/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Master Movers LLC

4.9 312 verified reviews

Columbia, SC

1,082 moves with HireAHelper

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Master Movers, Need help moving your belongings from one place to another ? Master Movers has you covered! We … read more

$95/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Makin Moves

4.9 447 verified reviews

Myrtle Beach, SC

1,391 moves with HireAHelper

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Makin Moves Inc. is proud to serve the Carolinas and surrounding areas the Since 2013, and we are now proud t… read more

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Gold Medal Moving LLC

4.8 583 verified reviews

Summerville, SC

2,154 moves with HireAHelper

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Gold Medal Moving is a small locally owned company in South Carolina. With hard work ethic and our clients wor… read more

$134/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Expert Moving Services

4.8 258 verified reviews

Myrtle Beach, SC

906 moves with HireAHelper

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When planning a move, you should choose the Experts at Expert Moving Services as your professional local movin… read more

$110/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Made Moves 007

4.9 99 verified reviews

Myrtle Beach, SC

279 moves with HireAHelper

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We are Made Moves 007. We were Established in November of 2021. Our motto is from the Pod to the Penthouse. We… read more

$118/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Richard and Company Enterprises LLC

4.9 150 verified reviews

Little River, SC

475 moves with HireAHelper

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Hi, we are Treat It Like Ours Moving Company. We are based on the east coast mainly in the Carolinas. We are f… read more

$140/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

A & M Friendly Movers

4.9 127 verified reviews

Calabash, NC

670 moves with HireAHelper

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A & M Friendly Movers LLC offers Quality service at an affordable price. The only Licensed & Insured Company i… read more

$120/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Speedy Moving

4.8 205 verified reviews

Little River, SC

779 moves with HireAHelper

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We have been in operation for up to 10+ years. Master Mover Service is professional, experienced, customer-fri… read more

$120/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

R.J. Movers

4.9 77 verified reviews

Columbia, SC

327 moves with HireAHelper

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We are two professional movers with over 10 years experience. We are trying to build clientele and get our nam… read more

$275/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

The Good Help Guys

4.9 74 verified reviews

Charleston, SC

207 moves with HireAHelper

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The Good Help Guys

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

One Call Move

4.7 45 verified reviews

Charleston, SC

265 moves with HireAHelper

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We don’t just show up - we show out. From loading up to locking in, we move with skill, respect, and straight … read more

$160/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Elite Movers LLC

5 2 verified reviews

North Charleston, SC

6 moves with HireAHelper

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ELITE MOVERS is a full service moving company that provides all the necessary equipment to accommodate any loc… read more

$150/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Dern Moving

5 2 verified reviews

Charleston, SC

8 moves with HireAHelper

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New Company with a limited-time deal for new customers with top of the line service!

$145/hr

After 3 movers 3 hr min

Fairway Moving Services

5 4 verified reviews

Myrtle Beach, SC

17 moves with HireAHelper

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We are a Full Service Licensed & Insured Moving Company. We have been moving Horry & Georgetown Counties since… read more

$95/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Economy Moving

5 8 verified reviews

Charleston, SC

20 moves with HireAHelper

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Established in 2010

$135/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Sease2Move - Moving Services. LLC.

4.9 8 verified reviews

Columbia, SC

41 moves with HireAHelper

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Loading &unloading of your truck or trucks -- loading & unloading of pods, we also provide drivers for long d… read more

$160/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Legends Moving Services

5 1 verified review

Murrells Inlet, SC

10 moves with HireAHelper

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WE are a family owned/operated moving company . We offer loading for trucks, pods , trailers ect. No job to … read more

$105/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Blue Chip Moving Company, LLC

0 0 verified reviews

Columbia, SC

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We strive to satisfy all moving needs, if we are not doing so, we are not doing our job. We are simply the bes… read more

$95/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Fuse Movers and Relocations

4.5 552 verified reviews

Orangeburg, SC

2,632 moves with HireAHelper

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Fuse Movers and relocations where your service is our #1 priority! If you are looking for a quality, stress fr… read more

$90/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Top of the Line Moves & More

4.6 187 verified reviews

Summerville, SC

795 moves with HireAHelper

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Our name says it all...We know that moving from an apartment, house or storage unit can be an easy and pleasan… read more

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Master Movers

0 0 verified reviews

North Charleston, SC

7 moves with HireAHelper

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Need help moving or just need help heavy lifting. No job is too big or small for Master's of Moving. Here expe… read more

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Green Team Charities

4.6 16 verified reviews

Charleston, SC

70 moves with HireAHelper

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We have been in service for 2 years, we do up to 5 crew members per job, we hire only experienced movers that … read more

$135/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Moving Re-Imagined

0 0 verified reviews

North Charleston, SC

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Welcome to Moving Re-Imagined, I’m new to hire-a-helper, but you can look me up on google or thumbtack.Your on… read more

$140/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

UniMovers Charleston

0 0 verified reviews

Charleston, SC

1 move with HireAHelper

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Established in 2022

$60/hr

After 2 movers 3 hr min

True Team Movers

0 0 verified reviews

North Charleston, SC

26 moves with HireAHelper

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At True Team Movers, we believe moving should be stress-free, efficient, and handled with care. Based in Charl… read more

$189/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Liberty Moves Charleston

0 0 verified reviews

Mount Pleasant, SC

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We are a family owned and operated moving company located in Mt. Pleasant SC since 2018. We are licensed and … read more

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Elevate Professional Services LLC

0 0 verified reviews

Columbia, SC

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Whatever I need to obtain or provide I can do so ASAP

$115/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Indigo Premier Movers

0 0 verified reviews

Fayetteville, NC

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We operate an experienced moving crew with a strong background in logistics and customer service. We specializ… read more
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The Cost of Moving in Lake City, SC

In Lake City labor-only moving help typically costs between $323.97 and $626.03. 

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 $82.10 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-OnlyLocal-Full Service
Lake City, SC$420.74$1,138.09
South Carolina$420.74$1,138.09
The United States$451.87$1,167.76
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 $420.74 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Lake City, SC, with an average hourly rate of $82.10. 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 SizeAverage CostAverage # of MoversAverage # of Hours
1 Bedroom Apartment$323.972 movers2.1 hours
2 Bedroom Apartment$372.912 movers2.3 hours
3 Bedroom Apartment$435.222 movers2.7 hours
2 Bedroom House$379.002 movers2.5 hours
3 Bedroom House$441.502 movers2.6 hours
4 Bedroom House$529.673 movers2.9 hours
5 Bedroom House$626.033 movers3.8 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, it’s considerably more affordable.

 Full-Service MovingLabor-Only Moving
Price$$$$
Moving TruckIncludedYou Provide
Loading Help✅✅
Unloading Help✅✅
PackingAdd-onAdd-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.

  

261 Lake City Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 331,518 verified customer reviews

Michael C from Conway, SC
(5 out of 5 rating)
Makin' A Move Professional Moving LLC Profile Image

Chad and Jacob arrived on time. They worked non-stop and were very careful with our belongings. They got so much more unloaded than I expected in the time frame scheduled which was a great delight to us. They were polite and friendly. Would definitely hire them again.

Reviewed on: 6/23/2024
Nora P from Georgetown, SC
Reviewing: Speedy Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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These guys worked hard and efficiently and got the job done fast! Up 2 flights of stairs and never stopping. They were very courteous and professional. They put everything where I wanted it and were worth every penny! I’d recommend them and use them again!

Reviewed on: 7/27/2022
Beth G from Florence, SC
(5 out of 5 rating)
Low Rate Services, LLC Profile Image

We had such a wonderful experience with Melvin and Jim today. I would recommend this service as well as our helpers today. They were courteous, timely and very hard working!! We will use your service again in the very near future for an additional move! Please thank Melvin and Jim for us. They are awesome!!??

Reviewed on: 9/17/2016
Cindy D from Conway, SC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were actually early and worked really hard and fast. Very well prepared too. The even put protective sheets on my doors and floors. I highly recommend them!!!

Reviewed on: 11/17/2019
Kimberly C from Georgetown, SC
Reviewing: Made Moves 007
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Brandon and Marquise showed up on time and worked non-stop until our 26-foot U-Haul was unloaded. They did not damage any of my items or anything in the house while moving. They were completely respectful, and I could tell they cared about the items I told them were invaluable to me. I would recommend them to anyone and I would definitely use them again!

Reviewed on: 10/6/2025
Maryann M from Conway, SC
Reviewing: Speedy Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Anthony and Cortez were prompt,. Worked their butts off. Very respectful. Very polite. Would NOT let my daughter or me lift a finger. I sent a review in to your company that night, so this is a second one. Happy to do this. Keep hiring who you hire. Great job. ??????????

Reviewed on: 9/2/2018
Cheryl M from Conway, SC
(5 out of 5 rating)
Expert Moving Services Profile Image

The helpers were efficient, courteous, polite, and hard working. They were finished in a little over an hour. I wish there had been a choice to contract for a minimum of two hours instead of three. I feel as though I was over charged.

Reviewed on: 11/2/2015
Ronald B from Conway, SC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They called and said what time they would be there, and they were. They were done in an hour and 45 mins. with all the items put in the right place, and all the bed's we're set up. Yes, if ever we move again, we would use them.

Reviewed on: 5/29/2015
Jeff O from Florence, SC
Reviewing: D&D Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Darren and crew arrived early to review the job, started on time and were able to load the everything within the time we hired them for. They were very helpful, came prepared to work, asked questions, worked hard and were respectful of our property. Would hire again and highly recommend their services.

Reviewed on: 8/29/2014
John W from Conway, SC
Reviewing: Makin Moves
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Two men showed up from Makin Moves on time to help unload our 16 foot Pod. They came prepared for the job. We had some expensive and heavy furniture. They worked very hard to move us in. They moved us in with no issues. They even helped put the dinning room table together and the hutch. If you need help moving make sure to ask for these guys from Makin Moves.

Reviewed on: 4/15/2019
Dorothy R from Conway, SC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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the 2 guys worked hard and were very polite. and very caring about our things, always asking if they could help lifting things high on top. they both deserve a raise. they were nothing like moving staffers who broke things and damaged our new home the wall and woodwork thank you for good help.

Reviewed on: 12/29/2015
Valarie P from Sumter, SC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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A+++++ Job! These young men did a great job helping me pack up my home. They were very respectful of my space and items, and made sure to communicate any prior damage to items, and any possible challengers. HIGHLY recommend them and will DEFINITELY be using their services again!

Reviewed on: 5/16/2025

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Lake City

On average, most people in Lake City need:

2 Movers

Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

The most popular truck size is a:

10' Truck

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

On average, movers in Lake City are booked:

10.38 days in advance

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

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Frequently Asked Moving Questions in Lake City

You've got moving questions, we’ve 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 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 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 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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