Hire Movers in Modesto, CA

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Browse Movers Vetted Movers

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Modesto, CA

What Is Labor-Only?

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Modesto, CA

Resources for Your Move

Compare the Top 9 Vetted Movers in Modesto, CA

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Hiring movers online can feel like a gamble — but with HireAHelper, it never will be. Unlike other marketplaces, we screen every mover before their first job and hold them to ongoing performance standards. That way you know the team that shows up at your door is one you can actually trust.

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How We Vet Every Mover

Every mover on HireAHelper clears the same core bar.

01 Owner Background Check Every business owner passes a background check before joining.
02 Verified Business & Payment Info W-9, business registration, and payment info — verified before day one.
03 Real Review History 10+ reviews and a 4-star rating on Yelp or Google before they can join.
04 Onboarding Review A one-on-one call with a HireAHelper Account Manager before they take their first booking.
05 Held to Ongoing Standards Customer satisfaction, completion rate, claims, no-shows, and pricing consistency — tracked on every job.
   Backed by HireAHelper’s $1,000 service guarantee — if something goes wrong, we make it right. 

Browse Movers in Modesto

Prefer to compare yourself? Below are top-rated movers serving your area.
9 vetted movers ready to help in Modesto
4.8ā˜… average rating across local jobs
778+ verified customer reviews nearby

$110/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Conner moving

4.9 251 verified reviews

Stockton, CA

899 moves with HireAHelper

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This company is a family based business that thrives on aiming to please. Conner moving has been doing moves f… read more

$185/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Harris Move out the way moving company

4.8 477 verified reviews

French Camp, CA

1,650 moves with HireAHelper

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Harris Moving Company offers professional and quality service for all of your moving and hauling needs. We pr… read more

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Elijahboyz moving service LLC

4.9 36 verified reviews

Stockton, CA

76 moves with HireAHelper

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No job we can't handle, we just started this Company about eight months ago but Our workers have been working … read more

$145/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

The Precise Movers

4.6 11 verified reviews

Manteca, CA

79 moves with HireAHelper

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New to the hire a helper platform but not new to the moving world. We The Precise Movers have been in business… read more

$80/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

JB Moving

5 15 verified reviews

Stockton, CA

43 moves with HireAHelper

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We are JB moving! Helping customers move for over 6 years. We are experienced in loading and unloading pods, t… read more

Mid Cal Moving & Storage - Bekins

0 0 verified reviews

Stockton, CA

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Mid Cal Moving & Storage - Bekins

$190/hr

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Petes Moving Services

4.4 58 verified reviews

Salida, CA

270 moves with HireAHelper

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Petes Moving Services provides safe and reliable moving services at the lowest cost. We are: - Reliable Movers… read more

$140/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Central Valley Movers

5 1 verified review

Modesto, CA

42 moves with HireAHelper

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Central valley movers, a family owned and operated business has been offering quality moving services for over… read more

$97/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Last Minute Movers

4.7 53 verified reviews

Manteca, CA

300 moves with HireAHelper

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Need to move NOW? Has your moving company cancelled on you at the last minute? Allow us to come to the rescu… read more
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1 You Share Your Details Give us the key details about your move — like your move date, home size, and any stairs or heavy items that might require extra help.
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The Traditional Move

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  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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The Cost of Moving in Modesto, CA

In Modesto labor-only moving help typically costs between $329.14 and $735.50. 

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 $81.03 an hour.

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Find a lower price for the same move? We’ll match it. You can book with the confidence that you are getting the best value for your move. Learn more.

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
Modesto, CA$458.12$1,152.13
California$458.12$1,152.13
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 $458.12 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Modesto, CA, with an average hourly rate of $81.03. 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$329.142 movers2.2 hours
2 Bedroom Apartment$378.872 movers2.3 hours
3 Bedroom Apartment$442.162 movers2.7 hours
2 Bedroom House$445.282 movers2.6 hours
3 Bedroom House$518.702 movers2.8 hours
4 Bedroom House$622.293 movers3.1 hours
5 Bedroom House$735.503 movers4 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
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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.

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.

  

778 Modesto Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 331,652 verified customer reviews

David W from Stockton, CA
Reviewing: Mcleod Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The two gentlemen that showed up were courteous and respectful. They worked hard and finished the job a couple hours earlier than I expected. I would recommend these guys to anyone who needs a POD packed. Thank you! DW

Reviewed on: 6/19/2025
April F from Stockton, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
Let's Get Movin' Profile Image

Amazing guys. They went above and beyond. They knew what they were doing, efficent, respectful and kind. They took very good care of handling my belongings. I would definitely recommend, and they were very reasonable

Reviewed on: 5/4/2020
Audrey M from Ripon, CA
Reviewing:
5 STAR MOVING
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I would recommend Five Star Moving in a heartbeat. Kevin and Noah are very personable, hardworking gentlemen, arrived on time and were very knowledgeable above packing & moving. I rented a POD; they packed it carefully and made it seem like a seamless process. I would definitely use them again. They were awesome!

Reviewed on: 11/11/2015
Eric G from Manteca, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
Lewis Moving Company Profile Image

I have moved over 20 times in the last 10yrs. These guys were by far some of the best helpers I have used. They were on time and finished up faster than any other people I have used. Friendly, polite and hard workers. I will be using them again when I move into my house soon. They took real good care of my property as well.

Reviewed on: 7/20/2015
Chanel C from Manteca, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I really appreciate that they arrived on time and were extremely quick and respectful. They moved everything I needed them to move in a half hour and unloading things with the same speed. These guys mean business and waste no time! I for sure would hire them again!

Reviewed on: 6/14/2023
Connie S from Tracy, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
Harris Move out the way moving company Profile Image

OMG- Theses three guys were live savers. They did an outstanding job, took such pride in our belongings. Did an awesome job packing my storage shed!!! If need help, call them first you won't be disappointed. We will for sure use them again on our next move. Thank you Tim, and the two Tony's you all were a pleasure doing business with! Ron & Connie

Reviewed on: 5/12/2017
Chuck H from Manteca, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Arrived as scheduled. Listened to our needs and staging of furniture in three different locations (POD, garage and back yard). Strong and safe...... handled tough pieces easily and no damage. Disassembled pieces as needed to safely move. Courteous and professional. Highly recommend. They will be back to reset our home after the remodeling. Bravo!!!!!!!

Reviewed on: 7/15/2020
Denea M from Livermore, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were fantastic! They were quick and were able to pack way more items than we had thought would fit into the POD we rented. I would definitely use this company again!

Reviewed on: 2/17/2025
Liz W from Lodi, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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These 2 men were on time, polite, professional, clearly experienced in how to neatly and effectively pack a 16 foot POD. They were self-directed, good humored and very positive about their work. They checked in with us periodically throughout the move to make sure we felt comfortable and happy. I would recommend them without reservation to any one needing a great moving team.

Reviewed on: 9/3/2025
Richard M from Ripon, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
Lewis Moving Company Profile Image

Antoine and George did a wonderful job and I have already recommended them to a friend moving soon. I would hire them again tomorrow because they are very careful, hard working, and work great as a team.

Reviewed on: 4/29/2017
Gloria G from Tracy, CA
(4 out of 5 rating)
Lewis Moving Company Profile Image

Lewis did a good job. I would NOT recommend Hire a Helper. I had 2 companies booked and now the second one is charging me, even though they showed up 4 hours after the window.

Reviewed on: 9/2/2019
Stan R from Stockton, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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It was 105 degrees outside and these guys did nothing but work. They are fast and efficient, I highly recommend them for any moving job. In a month I will personally request them to move my brother in as well. Thank you for a job well done!

Reviewed on: 7/29/2016

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Modesto

On average, most people in Modesto need:

2 Movers

Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

The most popular truck size is a:

26' Truck

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

On average, movers in Modesto are booked:

11.06 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 Modesto

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

 

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 Modesto 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.

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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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