Hire Movers in Manatee, FL

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Table of Contents

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Manatee, FL

What Is Labor-Only?

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Manatee, FL

Resources for Your Move

How Booking With HireAHelper Works

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Step 1: You Share Your Details
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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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Moving With HireAHelper

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Compare the Top 22 Manatee, 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.

$110/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

EASY LIFT MOVERS

4.9 722 verified reviews

Tampa, FL

2,109 moves with HireAHelper

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Family Owned and Operated , offering Residential & Commercial Quality Moving Services. We arrange your moving … read more

$140/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Pro Movers Express

4.7 959 verified reviews

Tampa, FL

3,376 moves with HireAHelper

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FOR ANY LONG DISTANCE MOVING CONTACT US DIRECTLY FOR BEST PRICES. Local moving company dedicated to upholdin… read more

$163/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Philly's Finest Movers & Storage

4.8 325 verified reviews

Ruskin, FL

1,644 moves with HireAHelper

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The Immaculate Movers Professional Moving Labor Services ? Fast • Reliable • Fully Equipped ?? No Job Too Smal… read more

$95/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

All in One Tampa Bay

4.9 35 verified reviews

Tampa, FL

103 moves with HireAHelper

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"Leveraging our extensive experience and expertise gained from working with various moving companies, we have … read more

$119/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Stars and Stripes (Veteran owned and operated)

4.8 378 verified reviews

Valrico, FL

1,111 moves with HireAHelper

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Marines are "The Last to Let You Down" Stars and Stripes is a licensed and insured Marine Corps veteran owned… read more

$70/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Trifecta Moving Labor Inc

4.8 121 verified reviews

Largo, FL

300 moves with HireAHelper

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Discover a superior moving experience with Trifecta Moving Labor, located in the heart of Largo, Florida. Whet… read more

$150/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Veterans Moving Florida

4.7 95 verified reviews

Riverview, FL

368 moves with HireAHelper

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At Veteran Moving Florida, we take immense pride in being more than just a moving company; owned by a team of … read more

$90/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Buzzy Bee professional movers and cleaner

4.7 85 verified reviews

Tampa, FL

300 moves with HireAHelper

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Family Owned since 2015. Our goal is to place honest, experienced, hard working movers with satisfied customer… read more

$95/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

The Right Way Labor & Relocation LLC

4.8 166 verified reviews

Tampa, FL

1,343 moves with HireAHelper

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The Right Way Labor & Relocation Has Been Providing Quality Service Since 2017. We Provide Top Performing Crew… read more

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Strong Hands Moving

4.7 48 verified reviews

Tampa, FL

158 moves with HireAHelper

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We are fast and professional

$145/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Integrity Moves Moving Labor LLC

5 80 verified reviews

Riverview, FL

266 moves with HireAHelper

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Integrity Moves Moving Labor is a Licensed, Insured, and Bonded Moving Labor Company in the Tampa Bay Area tha… read more

$95/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Pinks Express Service

4.7 18 verified reviews

Valrico, FL

63 moves with HireAHelper

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WE ARE NOT NEW! Let me prove it with our 5-star customer reviews.

$130/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

NAT Services Moving & Junk Removal

5 2 verified reviews

Clearwater, FL

22 moves with HireAHelper

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NAT Services (Need A Truck?) is a family-owned and operated moving, hauling, and junk removal company based in… read more

$119/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Zippy Shell of FL

3.7 3 verified reviews

Tampa, FL

50 moves with HireAHelper

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Zippy Shell stands as the largest full-service moving company in the region, uniquely positioned to offer unpa… read more

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

AMP Movers

4.3 11 verified reviews

Saint Petersburg, FL

22 moves with HireAHelper

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Established in 2014

$125/hr

After 2 movers 3 hr min

Favored Movers

5 4 verified reviews

Tampa, FL

30 moves with HireAHelper

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Trustworthy, Affordable, Stress Free Moving. We are five star rated Google moving company! We are dedicated to… read more

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Tiny Muscle Movers

5 1 verified review

Pinellas Park, FL

5 moves with HireAHelper

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Established since 2020

$104/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Scotts Moving Company

0 0 verified reviews

Saint Petersburg, FL

3 moves with HireAHelper

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"Hey St. Petersburg neighbors! Are you planning a move? Let Scotts Moving Company make it a breeze! As a local… read more

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

American Made Movers

0 0 verified reviews

Saint Petersburg, FL

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At AMM, we greet our customers with a friendly smile and do everything in our power to satisfy your relocation… read more

$150/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Wellen Moving Services

0 0 verified reviews

Venice, FL

5 moves with HireAHelper

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Since 2024. We provide 5 star service and are effective and efficient at tackling any job. We have tons of exp… read more

$95/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Wonder Way Movers

0 0 verified reviews

Tampa, FL

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Wonder Way Movers is a professional moving company serving Tampa and surrounding areas. We specialize in loadi… read more

$197/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Panther Moving

0 0 verified reviews

Tampa, FL

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We are a full service Moving Company based out of Tampa, FL, servicing the surrounding areas. We specialize in… read more

The Cost of Moving in Manatee, FL

In Manatee labor-only moving help typically costs between $313.25 and $651.82. 

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 $76.27 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
Manatee, FL$399.36$1,048.76
Florida$399.36$1,048.76
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 $399.36 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Manatee, FL, with an average hourly rate of $76.27. 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$313.252 movers2.3 hours
2 Bedroom Apartment$360.582 movers2.4 hours
3 Bedroom Apartment$420.822 movers2.8 hours
2 Bedroom House$394.623 movers2.5 hours
3 Bedroom House$459.693 movers2.7 hours
4 Bedroom House$551.504 movers3 hours
5 Bedroom House$651.824 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 Helpāœ…āœ…
Unloading Helpāœ…āœ…
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.

7,039 Manatee Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 331,043 verified customer reviews

Franchesca B from Riverview, FL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Mike and his team are amazing. Definitely I will recommend them to everyone. Very professionals, treat your furniture with care. Manny awesome guy??. Highly recommended.Thank you so much. Definitely I will continue supporting them for my next moving job. Thank you

Reviewed on: 3/6/2026
MaryLou S from Riverview, FL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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This team was awesome. Highly recommend. On time. Never took a break. Packed the POD to where there wasn’t an inch of unused space. Hard workers and very pleasant and nice. Treated our things like they would treat their own. Took away any stress.

Reviewed on: 4/11/2026
James D from Seminole, FL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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These guys are incredible! Made the most out of the time and space. I wish I had them at the other end too. Darren kept everything organized, made room for stuff I hadn't packed yet and was super careful moving everything. Could not ask for anything more.

Reviewed on: 3/26/2026
Tabitha B from Tampa, FL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Charles and Will did a tremendous job getting my move completed efficiently and safely to protect my belongings and the surroundings from damage. Thank you and would definitely use them again in the future and recommend to others.

Reviewed on: 3/28/2026
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Charles and Will were Amazing!!! Knowledgeable, pleasant and careful with the furniture!!! Super fast too. They were so good we were able to cancel the second pod that we thought we would need!!!!

Reviewed on: 2/26/2026
Maria A from Tampa, FL
(4 out of 5 rating)
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The company representative was very responsive every time I called to collaborate. The reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because the unloaded came late. Overall they did a good job.

Reviewed on: 2/8/2026
Koby C from Tampa, FL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Came early, worked quick. Were super friendly and helpful and made sure everything was done to my liking before leaving. Would definitely use them again!

Reviewed on: 4/8/2026
LaShea H from Clearwater, FL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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These guys are absolutely amazing and extremely professional. They handled my mom's things with respect and were patient when we were trying to decide what order and placement we wanted everything to go. I have no complaints or suggestions. If you are hesitating about using them please hesitate no further because they are the right choice.

Reviewed on: 2/10/2026
Keagan S from Tampa, FL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Von and Chris were a tremendous help in moving us out of our second floor apartment. They were respectful, personable, and professional making the experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible

Reviewed on: 4/29/2026
Gregory H from Lithia, FL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I’m very happy with the service I received. Communication was great and they were on time, ready to go. Hard working guys who were also very polite and professional. The crew had my home emptied in no time, all while being very respectful of our property. 5 stars all the way!

Reviewed on: 3/1/2026
Jerica F from Riverview, FL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They arrived way before time and they made sure to protect my furniture and everything was excellent with them. I definitely recommend them to help you with your next move they’re the best.

Reviewed on: 4/13/2026
Ron F from Sarasota, FL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were behind schedule so I had to call them. However, they switched days upon my request, so that definitely helped. Once they arrived, they worked fast, careful and efficiently. Highly recommend! Thank you fellas!

Reviewed on: 3/4/2026

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Manatee

On average, most people in Manatee need:

2 Movers

Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

The most popular truck size is a:

16' Truck

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

On average, movers in Manatee are booked:

14.05 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 Manatee

You've got moving questions, we’ve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in Manatee.

 

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 Manatee 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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