Hire Movers in Oakwood, IL
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Compare the Top 13 Oakwood, IL 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.
$130/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minMoving You Forward, LLC
Terre Haute, IN
1,520 moves with HireAHelper
$113/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minH and G Movers
Indianapolis, IN
1,203 moves with HireAHelper
$115/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr min317movers
Indianapolis, IN
799 moves with HireAHelper
$120/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minBlessing Movers
Whitestown, IN
417 moves with HireAHelper
$150/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minAlpha Moving Assistance
Decatur, IL
220 moves with HireAHelper
$155/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minAbove The Best Movers & Cleaners
Kokomo, IN
188 moves with HireAHelper
$169/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minElite Affordable Movers LLC
Indianapolis, IN
33 moves with HireAHelper
$120/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minAt Your Service DMH LLC
Indianapolis, IN
40 moves with HireAHelper
The Cost of Moving in Oakwood, IL
In Oakwood labor-only moving help typically costs between $322.16 and $666.30.
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 $90.97 an hour.
HireAHelper’s Best Price Guarantee 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. |
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-Only | Local-Full Service | |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood, IL | $408.32 | $1,085.66 |
| Illinois | $408.32 | $1,085.66 |
| The United States | $451.87 | $1,167.76 |
Labor-Only Moving Costs by Move Size
As mentioned above, it costs $408.32 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Oakwood, IL, with an average hourly rate of $90.97. 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 | $322.16 | 2 movers | 2.2 hours |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | $370.83 | 2 movers | 2.4 hours |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | $432.78 | 2 movers | 2.8 hours |
| 2 Bedroom House | $403.38 | 2 movers | 2.6 hours |
| 3 Bedroom House | $469.90 | 2 movers | 2.8 hours |
| 4 Bedroom House | $563.75 | 3 movers | 3.1 hours |
| 5 Bedroom House | $666.30 | 3 movers | 3.9 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 | ✅ | ✅ |
| Unloading Help | ✅ | ✅ |
| Packing | Add-on | Add-on |
217 Oakwood Mover Reviews
On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 319,173 verified customer reviews
I was so impressed with the young men that were sent to do the job!! I was amazed at how polite and respectful they were not to mention how VERY hard they worked. Despite the fact that they were hearing impaired we communicated just fine! I was VERY impressed with them and would highly recommend them. However much they are getting paid it is not enough!
Chase Movers confirmed their arrival time the day prior and on the day of the move. Everett and Matt arrived right on time. They were diligent, knowledgeable, courteous, and did not take a break until the job was done. They finished within the time budgeted. I would use their services again and would highly recommend them.
The two guys who showed up got to work right away and unloaded my 16 foot truck in just over an hour, far faster than I had anticipated. They put all my boxes in the rooms they needed to go to so I can unpack faster. I really appreciated how careful they were with the furniture too. They were a few minutes late, but more than made up for it.
Showed up on time as scheduled. We unlisted help at the very last minute and Melancon proved themselves good. Finished in great time, before the rain and treated everything as if it was theirs. Great Job!!!! Would hire them again.
Nu Day moving was great! They were very good about communicating leading up to and during our move, efficient and fast, and packed our truck perfectly. Super helpful and friendly—we’d definitely hire them again!
Highly recommend. Alex and Jo Jo did a fantastic job. Worked hard and packed our uhaul with care. We arrived after 10 hrs of driving and nothing was broken or damaged. Very friendly and accomodating.
Illini Moving Labor picked up my job at the last minute and at the same rate when my other movers cancelled. They were extremely professional and moved everything in a timely manner without damage. They seem to appreciate their customers and are willing to lift some of the stress off your move. Highly recommended.
It felt very natural working with them. They were experts at their job. They were very careful in unloading our boxes and other household items. Will definitely use their service again.
Fantastic service. Chuck was on time, efficient, and humorous in all of the right way to remove the stress involved with moving across the country. They made sure that my property was protected at all times, and did a great job setting everything up for the move.
The moving team from Moving You Forward, LLC was kind and courteous, letting me know when they were on their way and arriving within the scheduled time frame. They were respectful of my property as they worked quickly to unload everything. I would definitely use them again!
The crew showed up on time, and completed the work on time. Try worked quickly and respected our property and goods. I would definitely use them again!
Wow! I cannot say enough positive things about CHUCKS MASTER MOVERS!!! They are on time, fast, friendly and awesome!! I had 3 horrible flights of stairs and the movers didn’t complain once!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Oakwood
Why Book Your Oakwood Move with HireAHelper?
Frequently Asked Moving Questions in Oakwood
You've got moving questions, we’ve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in Oakwood.
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 Oakwood 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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