Hire Movers in Melrose, MA

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Moving in or around Melrose? HireAHelper makes it easy to book trusted, top-rated moving labor—just a few clicks and you're set. The best part? Hiring hourly movers to load or unload your truck or container is a smart way to save money and cut the stress out of moving.

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The Cost of Hiring Movers in Melrose, MA

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Melrose, MA

How Hiring Moving Labor Works with HireAHelper

Resources for Your Move

How HireAHelper Works

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Step 1: Share Your Details
Give us the most important details about your upcoming move—like your move date, home size, and any stairs or heavy items that might require extra help.
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Step 2: Find Your Match
We instantly match you with the best-value moving services based on what you need, using exclusive data from over 850,000 HireAHelper moves.
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Step 3: Select Your Movers
Hire your movers in just a few clicks. And if you need help, you can call or chat with us 7 days a week — before, during, or after your move.

The HireAHelper 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.
Get real support. Friendly, helpful humans available 7 days a week.
Backed by our guarantee. Our $1,000 Service Guarantee means peace of mind if things don't go as planned.

Compare the Top 15 Melrose, MA Movers

For over 18 years, HireAHelper has partnered with top-rated moving companies to help thousands of people complete successful moves. Each mover on our platform is reviewed by real customers—so you can see exactly how they performed before you book. And with upfront pricing and no hidden fees, you always know what to expect.

$99/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Full House Family Moving

4.9 1,283 verified reviews

Lowell, MA

4,473 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

4.9 441 verified reviews

Manchester, NH

1,398 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

444 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

5 110 verified reviews

Everett, MA

283 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

4.9 440 verified reviews

Worcester, MA

1,534 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

4.9 149 verified reviews

Lowell, MA

676 moves with HireAHelper

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Moving Company in Lowell, MA

$125/hr

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Otto's Moving and Storage LLC

5 181 verified reviews

Boston, MA

835 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

207 moves with HireAHelper

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The Cost of Hiring Movers in Melrose, MA

On average, it costs $356.90 to hire moving helpers in Melrose, MA. Your actual price will depend on how long your move takes—but across Melrose, the typical hourly rate for moving labor is around $87.82.

These average costs reflect “labor-only” moves—where you hire movers to load or unload your rental truck, shipping container (like a PODS container), or storage unit. It’s one of the most cost-effective ways to move and is often far more affordable than hiring a full-service moving company—more on that below.

The Cost of Full-Service Moving

The average cost of a local full-service move in Melrose, MA is $837.06, with an average hourly rate of $136.73. Full-service moves do cost more, but they come with serious convenience—you won’t need to rent a truck, drive it, or coordinate a shipping container.

Prefer the all-in-one, hands-off experience? Full-service might be your move. Here’s how it compares to labor-only options.

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5,946 Melrose Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 309,463 verified customer reviews

Helen B from Boston, MA
Reviewing: Fortex Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Highly recommend this team! They were flexible when my POD was two hours late and got it done sooner than planned. They came prepared with tools and handled everything with care. I would definitely hire them again!

Reviewed on: 7/14/2025
Genevieve H from Walpole, MA
Reviewing: Fortex Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Fortex Moving was an excellent. They took special care with my items. They kept me well informed as to when they would arrive and came in a timely fashion. They helped set up items and were knowledgeable and respectful. I would highly recommend them.

Reviewed on: 7/21/2025
Marie E from Melrose, MA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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These 2 gentlemen were on time, courteous and very professional. They were very hard workers and treated our furniture as if it was their own.They were fast and efficient. I would hire them again in a minute.

Reviewed on: 7/14/2025
Heather G from Quincy, MA
Reviewing: Top Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I cannot say enough about what a fantastic job the team did on our whole house move. We had four PODS and the movers packed them brilliantly. Collaborative, professional, timely, hard working- they were exceptional. You can’t go wrong with Hire a Helper!

Reviewed on: 6/19/2025
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
Kristin S from North Attleboro, MA
Reviewing: Kiki's Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Thank you to Veasna, Hannah and Khris for packing my Pods unit. These guys are the best! They are knowledgeable about packing everything and took great care with all the furniture. They are polite, respectful and hard working as well as efficient.

Reviewed on: 6/27/2025
Joanne B from Wayland, MA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The team from Last Minute Movers was phenomenal. They were incredibly quick and super efficient...we do not know how they fit all our things into the 4 cubes! Hiring them was a most excellent experience!

Reviewed on: 4/22/2025
Jim D from Southborough, MA
Reviewing: Fast Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Ryan and team were on-time, super efficient and professional, friendly, courteous - the best movers I've ever work with. I've moved with them twice, ad I strongly recommend them.

Reviewed on: 6/19/2025
Anita D from Wakefield, MA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I used 2 different movers. Once to load my PODS and the next time to bring my things in to my new place. They were super easy to use and very helpful in choosing movers. They were both great! I would recommend.

Reviewed on: 5/13/2025
Jessica G from Brighton, MA
Reviewing: Fast Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were so amazing. Moved all of my stuff so fast I was amazed. Amazing personalities and overall great people. I highly recommend them for your move!!! 11/10

Reviewed on: 6/13/2025
Ardrianna H from Worcester, MA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Terrell and his team were absolutely amazing. Extremely fast and efficient, and handled all of my belongings with care . They also showed up as a team of 3 though I paid for 2 helpers, and were able to move even quicker due to this. It was very clear that they are experienced movers. I would definitely hire First Class Movers again- they lived up to the name!

Reviewed on: 6/6/2025
Nathan M from Manchester, NH
(5 out of 5 rating)
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These guys were great. They showed up on time, and were immediately ready to go! The team was very quick and efficient, they took care not to damage any items, and ensured that items went where I wanted them. I would recommend them and would hire them again in a heartbeat.

Reviewed on: 5/16/2025

How Hiring Moving Labor Works with HireAHelper

HireAHelper offers a smarter way to get help with your move: labor-only moving. You rent the truck or container, and we connect you with vetted, professional movers to do the heavy lifting. Labor-only moving is a smart way to save money, and it’s incredibly flexible. You stay in control of your move without doing it all yourself. Here are just a few things your movers can help with:

  • Loading or unloading your shipping container or moving truck
  • Moving heavy furniture
  • Packing help
  • Moving into or out of a storage unit

Prefer to skip the driving—or don’t have a container? No problem. Our platform also features full-service moving companies that handle all the details for you, including transportation, loading, and unloading.

Did you know? More than 1 out of 3 HireAHelper customers who select our labor-only moving service use the help to load or unload their PODS container.

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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