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Labor-Only vs. The Traditional Move

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Lake Forest, CA

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Lake Forest, CA

Resources for Your Move

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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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Compare the Top 31 Lake Forest, CA 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

BC Moving Labor

5 756 verified reviews

Corona, CA

1,408 moves with HireAHelper

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If you are looking for honest, clean and professional Movers let us show you why we are your best option. We … read more

$127/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Rigo's Moving & Storage, Inc

4.8 1,538 verified reviews

Los Angeles, CA

7,841 moves with HireAHelper

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As an Industry Leader in Transportation and Relocation Services. Our Mission is to serve our Customers with a … read more

$70/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

We the States Moving

4.8 705 verified reviews

Long Beach, CA

2,957 moves with HireAHelper

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Greetings my name is Jon Winston. With many years in the moving industry I'm here to bring my experience to yo… read more

$150/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Speedy Movers

5 364 verified reviews

Ontario, CA

690 moves with HireAHelper

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We do the hard work for you. We are very honest and we are very responsible when moving peoples things.We take… read more

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

SoCal Brothers

4.9 146 verified reviews

Anaheim, CA

563 moves with HireAHelper

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SoCal Brother is a small family owned moving company serving our clients since 2022 based in Anaheim. We provi… read more

$135/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

B.E.M LABOR SERVICE

5 193 verified reviews

Maywood, CA

412 moves with HireAHelper

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B.E.M LABOR provides the moving services in town. We are a crew dedicated to serve you in the most efficient m… read more

$149/hr

After 2 movers 3 hr min

JFK Moving Company

4.8 177 verified reviews

Moreno Valley, CA

1,061 moves with HireAHelper

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Established in 2017. JFK Moving is one of the best moving companies in Los Angeles County, the Inland Empire, … read more

$145/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Speed Loaders

4.7 551 verified reviews

Oceanside, CA

2,455 moves with HireAHelper

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For the price of the movers, you get a team of moving professionals that include moving coordinator, quality a… 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
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Moving Truck Included You Provide
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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 Lake Forest, CA

In Lake Forest labor-only moving help typically costs between $445.93 and $826.21. 

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 $85.09 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

Lake Forest, CA

$298.19

$728.97

California

$370.37

$796.70

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.

7,000 Lake Forest Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 310,024 verified customer reviews

Mary S from Temecula, CA
Reviewing: Ah moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The gentlemen I had were funny! I had to apologize to them because I lived on the 2nd floor but we laughed it out and they got everything unload within a 1hr and 20.

Reviewed on: 7/4/2025
Rob S from Anaheim, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Called an hour before they were to show up to confirm. Showed up on time. Were very courteous, professional, careful and methodical. Got everything done in the alotted time. If I could give a higher rating, I would. Thank you John!

Reviewed on: 7/20/2025
Ahmed Y from Wildomar, CA
Reviewing: SoCal Brothers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Amazing job. Professional, quick, punctual, and did amazing on the job! I will be recommending them to anyone needing movers and will definitely be using them for my next move.

Reviewed on: 6/9/2025
Dave C from Orange, CA
Reviewing: SoCal Brothers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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These guys are the best of the best. I hired them for 2 hours. They came in, saw what needed to be done, packed 2 full pods, and were done in that timeframe. It was impressive how quick they worked and how efficiently they got it done. Easily would recommend these guys to anyone.

Reviewed on: 6/4/2025
Omotayo A from Long Beach, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were on time and fast. They worked hard and packed my trailer tightly saving me so much space and money. I recommend 3 movers, the extra person was key in keeping things moving during disassembling and demounting furniture and TV. I would book them again for a future move.

Reviewed on: 6/29/2025
Debi M from San Bernardino, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They arrived on time. They were very courteous and helpful. Furthermore, they completed the job in the time allotted. I would highly recommend them for your job!

Reviewed on: 5/21/2025
Caryn L from Huntington Beach, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The movers showed up on time and were amazing! They packed the storage unit like a Jenga game, and were very careful with our belongings. 10/10 review.

Reviewed on: 6/22/2025
Lisa S from Fullerton, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Fantastic service. Mr. Winston knew his job inside and out. He and his partner moved out items from the 3rd floor apartment to the moving truck. They are professional, efficient and super friendly. No complaints, only praise! Call them; they will do you right!

Reviewed on: 6/23/2025
Whitley C from Buena Park, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The guys were amazing. Brian and Todd did an awesome job helping us unload our 26’ budget truck within the time frame we had reserved. Thanks, guys! Y’all were wonderful!

Reviewed on: 7/3/2025
Jeanie F from Ladera Ranch, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Bernard and Ivan were wonderful. They were courteous and very professional. They wore booties to protect our newly installed carpet and took exceptional care with our furniture. I would highly recommend them for your move.

Reviewed on: 7/25/2025
Renee F from Seal Beach, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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John & Brian were AMAZING! One of our concerns was, did we order the right size container for all our stuff. We measured it, but thankfully John’s 11 years of experience allowed him to assess our situation and over deliver on our expectations. We HIGHLY recommend them for your moving needs.

Reviewed on: 7/9/2025
Kelli L from Westminster, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They accommodated an earlier start time for me. They were quick , efficient, and respectful of my things and home. I would recommend them, they were very friendly and professional. Thanks so much.

Reviewed on: 7/24/2025

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Lake Forest

On average, most people in Lake Forest need:

2 Movers

Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

The most popular truck size is a:

20' Truck

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

On average, movers in Lake Forest are booked:

10 days in advance

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

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