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Labor-Only vs. The Traditional Move

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Melrose, MA

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Melrose, MA

Resources for Your Move

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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

Compare confidently. See prices upfront and read verified reviews—no surprises, no games.
Book instantly. Book movers directly online, with no middlemen or unwanted spam.
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Compare the Top 15 Melrose, MA 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.

$99/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Full House Family Moving

4.9 1,285 verified reviews

Lowell, MA

4,476 moves with HireAHelper

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There is no move too big or too small for our team. We are gentle, reliable, and efficient. Call us to move yo… read more

$125/hr

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Classic American Movers

4.9 442 verified reviews

Manchester, NH

1,404 moves with HireAHelper

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We are a moving business. We strive to get the job done carefully and fast. We strive for customer satisfact… read more

$143/hr

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Going Forward Moving

5 242 verified reviews

Leominster, MA

447 moves with HireAHelper

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We provide great customer service and are here to assist you. We would love to be part of your new journey and… read more

$150/hr

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Fortex Moving

5 115 verified reviews

Everett, MA

285 moves with HireAHelper

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We provide skilled Moving Labor and Moving Help services for your last minute or upcoming moves. Our highly sk… read more

$285/hr

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Good Guy Movers

4.9 441 verified reviews

Worcester, MA

1,536 moves with HireAHelper

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Our goal at Good Guys is to ensure that your move goes smoothly and as stress free as possible. Our customers … read more

$200/hr

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Top Movers

4.9 151 verified reviews

Lowell, MA

687 moves with HireAHelper

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$125/hr

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Otto's Moving and Storage LLC

5 182 verified reviews

Boston, MA

838 moves with HireAHelper

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Established in 2014. Licensed and insured! Proof of insurance is available upon request. We start with people … read more

$150/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Rare Moving & Trucking

5 32 verified reviews

Braintree, MA

209 moves with HireAHelper

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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
Price $$$ $
Moving Truck Included You Provide
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Unloading
Packing Add-on Add-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.

The Cost of Moving in Melrose, MA

In Melrose labor-only moving help typically costs between $408.19 and $687.19. 

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 $87.82 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

Melrose, MA

$356.90

$837.06

Massachusetts

$417.64

$910.06

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.

5,957 Melrose Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 309,988 verified customer reviews

Pauline M from North Grafton, MA
(5 out of 5 rating)
Last Minute Movers Profile Image

The team was on time, very professional and respectful of my treasures. They are an asset to your company and deserve a "10" rating. I highly recommend them!!!

Reviewed on: 5/19/2025
James F from Norton, MA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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These guys were totally awesome—prompt,knowledgable, super friendly and fast, and could they get at it—super fast, very strong. Were exceedingly careful with everything, handled with the utmost care. Will recommend these to others we know are moving, would and surely would use them for any future moves— a great crew!

Reviewed on: 6/26/2025
Bobby D from Brookline, MA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Absolutely recommend Wicked Smooth Movers to anyone looking for an easy move. These guys got the job done bringing all my stuff from a 2BR up 4 stories and seriously killed it. Highly recommend for anyone’s move, and it absolutely was a wicked smooth move!

Reviewed on: 6/1/2025
Susan M from Sherborn, MA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I tipped all three directly. Under extremely adverse conditions and handling priceless antiques and memories these three gentlemen handled everything efficiently and with great care. I could not have been more pleased and will not hesitate to use them again or to refer them to everyone on my street and in my town

Reviewed on: 7/10/2025
Silas M from Haverhill, MA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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We had a pretty tight time crunch with our move and these guys DELIVERED! They were knowledgeable and efficient. Would definitely recommend them. Jim and Jimmy took the stress out of our move.

Reviewed on: 7/7/2025
Linette C from Boston, MA
(5 out of 5 rating)
Otto's Moving and Storage LLC Profile Image

On time! Efficient. Friendly. Quick. Neat. I don’t know what else I can even say about this amazing team! I truly appreciate the help moving us to the 3rd floor apartment on this very hot day

Reviewed on: 7/2/2025
Scott M from Lexington, MA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Joe and team at Heavy Foot were excellent in all respects. Would use them again without question. Stellar communication on arrival time, pros at the job, worked patiently with me to make sure things were done right, respectful of property and goods and my requests. This team is a no-brainer; your search for a moving team is over!

Reviewed on: 6/30/2025
Mateusz W from Boston, MA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I truly appreciate the help I got from this company. The guys were great, very professional and courteous. I admire their strength and how easy they made this move for me as it was a lot of hard work.

Reviewed on: 4/28/2025
Janet S from Stoughton, MA
Reviewing: Fortex Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
Fortex Moving Profile Image

I highly recommend Henrique and Marcus as movers. They did a great job and finished with time to spare on a very hot day! All of my belongings are in great shape. 10 out of 10!!

Reviewed on: 6/4/2025
Adelaide M from Cambridge, MA
Reviewing: Fortex Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Wow! We highly recommend Fortex Moving. Henrique, Will, and Marcos were wonderful. They texted us with an ETA and arrived exactly on time. They were prepared, worked hard, and were very respectful. They were very efficient, took good care of our things, and packed our moving container very effectively. We would definitely use them again. Thank you guys!

Reviewed on: 7/11/2025
Kayli M from Merrimack, NH
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Jotham was quick to reach out and set up details with us and Brandon and David were great! They were early and super quick while being respectful of our belongings. With it being so hot, the two of them really powered through. We were very grateful for the reassembly help with our bed frame. I would highly recommend this team for your move!

Reviewed on: 7/16/2025
Yovel L from Cambridge, MA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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First Class Movers live up to the name! We had other movers that fell through last minute, and First Class Movers saved the day. They were friendly, quick, and very communicative. They even unloaded our truck in just 30 minutes. So thankful for their help

Reviewed on: 6/15/2025

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Melrose

On average, most people in Melrose 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 Melrose are booked:

9 days in advance

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

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