Hire Movers in Oakland, IA
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$180/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minStrong Back Movers
Omaha, NE
98 moves with HireAHelper
$125/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minTop Flight Movers Vegas
Omaha, NE
435 moves with HireAHelper
$190/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minMovers And Shakers LLC
Omaha, NE
10 moves with HireAHelper
$120/hr
After 3 movers 2 hr minSJ Deliveries LLC
Bellevue, NE
$125/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minSmooth Moves
Omaha, NE
878 moves with HireAHelper
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The Cost of Moving in Oakland, IA
In Oakland 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 $80.04 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland, IA | $439.64 | $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 $439.64 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Oakland, IA, with an average hourly rate of $80.04. 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 | 2.3 hours |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | $382.60 | 2 movers | 2.4 hours |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | $442.60 | 2 movers | 2.8 hours |
| 2 Bedroom House | $414.69 | 3 movers | 2.8 hours |
| 3 Bedroom House | $484.81 | 3 movers | 3 hours |
| 4 Bedroom House | $584.14 | 4 movers | 3.4 hours |
| 5 Bedroom House | $730.63 | 4 movers | 4.3 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.
522 Oakland Mover Reviews
On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 336,591 verified customer reviews
They were early and worked incredibly hard! The workers were very respectful and a pleasure to work with. They were super-fast - much faster than I'd anticipated the move going! I cannot recommend their work highly enough. The only small quibble is that I had trouble getting a confirmation that they would do the job, but they were absolutely top-notch once they were on the job.
Smooth Moves far exceeded my expectations. I have average about one move per year for the past 10 years, and Smooth Moves was in the top 3 of all the movers I've used. They were very polite and conscientious. I would definitely recommend them.
Odell and his crew had some mechanical issues with their truck,so they were quite late. However, when they arrived they were very efficient and finished the job very quickly, while also taking care not to damage my furniture. I had a problem with thd POD being too small for my stuff, but he offered to get a truck and haul the rest of my stuff for a reasonable rate. Great job.
The young men that showed up were very polite and very hard workers! They were able to assist me with loading my moving van on VERY short notice and completed the job in under an hour.
They were actually early which would be my only complaint if there was one. They were fast and careful with all our stuff! And stayed in a wonderful mood! If people have men around like the ones I know, they get grouchy quick! These guys got it done faster and better than we could have ever done ourselves! We would def use them again!
These two guys moved st the speed of light! I hired them for 3 hours and they were done in just over 2. They emptied and transported and unloaded a storage locker; moved furniture, put together a 100 year old, non standard sized bed, and several other jobs. We were very pleased with both of them.
Wish they would have arrived a little earlier, but when they did arrive,they were very efficient and friendly. I have already given your Company name to the people that moved me, so next time they move someone, they might recommend you to their customer.
My helper called before the day of the move and again on the day of the move just as he was on his way. He really tried to work his schedule around mine. He was knowledgeable, polite and introduced himself and he was extremely careful with my items. I would call your CO back in a heartbeat!! Thank you!
They were very punctual, polite and came with a good work ethic, they followed direction well and unloaded our entire pod of furniture and containers under the two hour allotment.
They did great. The two men were very nice. They were fast and careful. They packed my truck really well so that nothing slid or broke on the trip. I’d recommend.
Absolutely phenomenal ! The arrived a few minutes early, were ready to work and didn’t complain one bit . They had great attitudes and I would recommend them to anyone needing the help! Was worth every penny !!
They were on time, prepared for the job, worked hard, and were respectful to our property. I would most definitely use them again. It only took them 90 minutes to finish loading everything. Don Ecklund
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Frequently Asked Moving Questions in Oakland
You've got moving questions, weāve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in Oakland.
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 Oakland 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.
