Hire Movers in Lucas, IA
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$120/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minDedicated Movers
Des Moines, IA
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Des Moines, IA
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The Cost of Moving in Lucas, IA
In Lucas labor-only moving help typically costs between $330.98 and $730.63.
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 $81.05 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 convenientābut 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas, IA | $500.99 | $1,143.60 |
| Iowa | $439.64 | $1,143.60 |
| The United States | $451.87 | $1,167.76 |
Labor-Only Moving Costs by Move Size
As mentioned above, it costs $500.99 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Lucas, IA, with an average hourly rate of $81.05. 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 | $330.98 | 2 movers | 2.2 hours |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | $382.60 | 2 movers | 2.3 hours |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | $442.60 | 2 movers | 2.7 hours |
| 2 Bedroom House | $414.69 | 2.09 movers | 2.6 hours |
| 3 Bedroom House | $484.81 | 2.09 movers | 2.8 hours |
| 4 Bedroom House | $584.14 | 3.09 movers | 3.1 hours |
| 5 Bedroom House | $730.63 | 3.09 movers | 4 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 Moving | Labor-Only Moving | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $$$ | $ |
| Moving Truck | Included | You Provide |
| Loading Help | ā | ā |
| Unloading Help | ā | ā |
| Packing | Add-on | Add-on |
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.
92 Lucas Mover Reviews
On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 336,006 verified customer reviews
Ernest and Jake were amazing! On time, courteous, very careful with my belongings, friendly, hardworking--overall exceptional experience! If I find a need for service in the future I will ask for them by name! And Toni was also extremely helpful and professional! Thank you to all ?????
On time! Very prepared and ready to go to work. They worked hard every minute they were scheduled for. Very respectful and polite of us and our property. We'd most definitely use them again. Big KUDOS to Earnest and Eric. Good team work!
They were great!!! They did great job moving things and packing the trailer. It was fast and worry free!! They were super friendly and very accommodating in covering things so none of my belongs got scratched or damaged. Will definately keep them mind if I ever move in Des Mpines area again!
Jeff and Brandon met us 10 minutes earlier (after driving quite a distance to our place), and immediately started sizing up our stuff in our moving truck. They were super careful, very professional, and nice guys on top of everything else. When we wanted a lot of the heavier things in the basement, they were not fazed at all. I would definitely use their service again. Highly recommended!
They were on time, very polite, and got right to work. They were careful to rewrap a few items to protect them before moving them into the house and worked quickly. I would absolutely recommend them and would use them again.
The 2 movers did a great job! They wete on time, managed to get all of my belongings in the POD (which was questionable in the beginning) and did it with time to spare. They were pleasant and professional. I would recommend them!
They were great. They were about 15 minutes early which was nice. Very polite and moved quickly, we had a few tough pieces but they were persistent and nice to the furniture :) they didn't have any tools but luckily we hadn't packed up ours so it worked out. Thanks! We'll be calling to schedule for you to unload our POD soon
The Iowa Moving 1 LLC movers were super fast and efficient. They made my moving process from Des Moines to Lincoln very smooth. They loaded all of my items in a u-haul in around 40 minutes. The guys were friendly and on top of it! Definitely would recommend them to anyone who needs loading and unloading services.
Colton and Parker were fantastic. On time, Polite, Professional, Friendly, Hard Working and moved and packed everything at a good pace. They came to do the work and NOT stand around looking at their phones. We would hire them again and highly recommend them.
very impressed with the service provided. a great team. they were on time, worked hard, and fast. i would recommend this team to a friend who needed a similar service.
Arrived right on time, didn't waste any time and did a very good job in general. Arravied with all the supplies and tolls they needed. I would gladly used them again.
I cannot say enough good things about the 3 young men we had help us load our home Into PODS. They were on time and worked very well as a team. Each one of them were very personable and respectful, we really enjoyed their company! I absolutely am going to use them again to move our belongings into our new home and will definitely recommend Blue Cow to everyone who asks about our experience ??
HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Lucas
Frequently Asked Moving Questions in Lucas
You've got moving questions, weāve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in Lucas.
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 canāt 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 clicksāeven 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. HireAHelperās platform lets you compare rates for different movers, so you can be sure youāre getting a good deal. Found a better price for the same service? Weāll match it. That means you donāt pay extra to use HireAHelperāin fact, you may save money.
All Lucas 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 SmartProtectionā¢āan 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 moverās 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 haveāmake 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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