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Table of Contents

Browse Movers Vetted Movers

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Oil City, PA

What Is Labor-Only?

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Oil City, PA

Resources for Your Move

Compare the Top 20 Vetted Movers in Oil City, PA

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Browse Movers in Oil City

Prefer to compare yourself? Below are top-rated movers serving your area.
20 vetted movers ready to help in Oil City
4.8★ average rating across local jobs
176+ verified customer reviews nearby

$95/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Them Movers

4.9 2,091 verified reviews

Salem, OH

5,849 moves with HireAHelper

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We are a friendly and fast moving company. We have only the most experienced movers we can find! We at Them mo… read more

$95/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Zooming Moving LLC

4.9 2,652 verified reviews

Salem, OH

8,259 moves with HireAHelper

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When deciding on a company to use for your moving needs choose a company that has all the credentials you need… read more

$66/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

The 3 B Helpers

4.8 511 verified reviews

Springdale, PA

1,962 moves with HireAHelper

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We will load or unload your truck for you....you have to rent the truck....we come from a family of movers and… read more

$130/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Worry Free Moving LLC

4.9 217 verified reviews

Youngstown, OH

836 moves with HireAHelper

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"Helping people move, locally or cross country. We do our best to make this your one stop shop and handle your… read more

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

E&A Moving LLC

5 116 verified reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

447 moves with HireAHelper

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We are a family owned and operated business. We strive to provide excellent customer service. We want our cu… read more

$140/hr

After 2 movers 3 hr min

Browns Moving and Storage Pittsburgh

4.9 31 verified reviews

Imperial, PA

208 moves with HireAHelper

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Brown’s Moving and Storage is a premiere home and office relocation specialist. We prioritize quality of servi… read more

$110/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Moving Maniacs

4.5 36 verified reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

154 moves with HireAHelper

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Professional moving services for homes, apartments, and offices. In operation since 2019 with a trained crew o… read more

$215/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Northeast Moving LLC

5 5 verified reviews

Peninsula, OH

9 moves with HireAHelper

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10+ years of experience. Over 7 years in business. Licensed, bonded, insured. We specialize in smaller moves, … read more

$140/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

The Muscle Helpers

5 7 verified reviews

Ambridge, PA

24 moves with HireAHelper

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Fast Reliable and extremely careful with your belongings. Let us take the stress off your move. We are extreme… read more

$155/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

New Mood Moving Company

5 5 verified reviews

Akron, OH

25 moves with HireAHelper

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Tired of all the stress that comes with moving your heavy items? Book your next local move with us today. At N… read more

$139/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Westmoreland Movers LLC

4.8 28 verified reviews

Latrobe, PA

113 moves with HireAHelper

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Westmoreland Movers LLC is the area’s best choice for local movers. We offer affordable rates, flexible schedu… read more

$150/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Perfect Help Moving Company (PHMC)

4.5 21 verified reviews

Jamestown, NY

107 moves with HireAHelper

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We’ve been in business for 10+ years. covering up-to 100 miles radius locally here within the western NY area.… read more

$150/hr

After 2 movers 3 hr min

Mike Moves Pittsburgh

5 4 verified reviews

Turtle Creek, PA

50 moves with HireAHelper

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Mike Moves Pittsburgh is a full service moving company operating out of the Turtle Creek Valley in Allegheny C… read more

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Move 4 Less LLC

4.6 42 verified reviews

Bedford, OH

254 moves with HireAHelper

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Move for Less LLC, located in Solon, Ohio, has specialized in residential, commercial, and senior moving servi… read more

$110/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Full Faith Moving Services

5 2 verified reviews

Youngstown, OH

20 moves with HireAHelper

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"Welcome to Full Faith Moving Services, your professional and reliable moving company in Boardman, OH and the … read more

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

You Say It We Move It

4 2 verified reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

13 moves with HireAHelper

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We’re Here To Give Great Quality Service!

$200/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Move Up Movers

0 0 verified reviews

Erie, PA

10 moves with HireAHelper

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"Move Up Movers is your Erie, PA moving solution! We handle residential & commercial moves, local & long-dista… read more

$106/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Choice Movers

0 0 verified reviews

Akron, OH

4 moves with HireAHelper

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We are a moving company based out of and covering Northeast Ohio. We strive to offer above quality service, an… read more

$129/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Don Farr Moving & Storage

0 0 verified reviews

West Mifflin, PA

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Established in 1982

$275/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

The Ferris Moving Company

4 11 verified reviews

Altoona, PA

52 moves with HireAHelper

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The Ferris Moving Company is a growing company located in Central Pennsylvania. Our service shines through our… read more
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The Cost of Moving in Oil City, PA

In Oil City labor-only moving help typically costs between $356.29 and $743.42. 

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 $86.16 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 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
Oil City, PA$439.61$1,058.99
Pennsylvania$439.61$1,058.99
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 $439.61 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Oil City, PA, with an average hourly rate of $86.16. 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$356.292 movers2.1 hours
2 Bedroom Apartment$410.112 movers2.3 hours
3 Bedroom Apartment$478.632 movers2.7 hours
2 Bedroom House$450.073 movers2.5 hours
3 Bedroom House$524.293 movers2.7 hours
4 Bedroom House$629.004 movers3 hours
5 Bedroom House$743.424 movers3.9 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 MovingLabor-Only Moving
Price$$$$
Moving TruckIncludedYou Provide
Loading Help✅✅
Unloading Help✅✅
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.

  

176 Oil City Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 332,203 verified customer reviews

Alvin N from Meadville, PA
Reviewing: Them Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Rain and Alex we're AMAZING! They were friendly, efficient, and very organized. To top it off, they were very considerate of my things. They did an extraordinary job. I couldn't have asked for any better. I would highly, HIGHLY recommend Rain and Alex (Them Movers) to anyone-- great team, great organization. I'm so glad my first hire a helper has been with them. Great experience. Thank you!!!

Reviewed on: 8/20/2018
GARY G from New Wilmington, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Both young men were profesional & as important to me, personable. They did a great job getting everthing safely in the Pod. Highly recommended, we're not looling to move agakn any time doon but theyd be mu 1st call.

Reviewed on: 6/13/2014
Charles R. A from Slippery Rock, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Professional, hard-working guys, on time and prepared for the job. They never stopped working, were a joy to work with, and took excellent care of my property. Their packing skills are unsurpassed. I would recommend them without reservation. and plan to request them by name for later moving tasks.

Reviewed on: 5/15/2015
Thomas G from Grove City, PA
Reviewing: Them Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Rick and Curtis were up to the task and were professional and handled all of our pieces with extreme care....Would recommend them to anyone...5 stars! The Gibson's

Reviewed on: 3/20/2019
Debbie R from West Sunbury, PA
(4 out of 5 rating)
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Everything was good except I found the screws in the bedstand drawer for the bed boards. So my matress was put on with the bed boards not screwed on?

Reviewed on: 5/4/2014
Ryan F from Meadville, PA
Reviewing: Them Movers
(4 out of 5 rating)
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Vincent and Travis did a great job. We would recommend them!!! They worked quickly aid efficiently. Help us get some larger furniture apart to get it down the stairs. We ended up with a few scratches and broken pieces but there's no way to tell which end it happened on...the loading end, in transit (by us), or Travis and Vince on unloading. Thank you gentlemen!!

Reviewed on: 8/18/2024
Susan B from Mercer, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Jeff and Andy are the best. On time, enthusiastic, use common sense and are very careful about everything. Always willing and ready to do whatever needs done. I have used Zoom Moving many times and highly recommend them. S Bikowski

Reviewed on: 1/25/2018
Sharon B from Butler, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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3Bs Movers were on time, ready to work, never took a break, and could not have been more respectful of our property and items loaded on the truck. They were professional and we would highly recommend their services.

Reviewed on: 8/31/2022
Jean H from Kennerdell, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
Onyx Pearl Movers Profile Image

They were a little late but called me to tell me. When they got there they went right to work and continued to work despite the pouring down rain. Honestly, they were lifesavers... I couldn’t have done it without them! I will definitely use them again if the need arises. Thank you!

Reviewed on: 11/25/2017
Stephen W from Grove City, PA
Reviewing: Them Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Brian and Mike were amazing. They finished the job in 2 hours. We initially made the mistake of hiring unskilled friends to help. Brian and Mike got more done in 2 hours than the others did in 2 days. And they were able to come out on short notice on Mothers Day. Plus they were personable, friendly and professional. We will definitely use them again. I highly recommend them!

Reviewed on: 5/10/2022
Dennis L from Conneaut Lake, PA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Two workers, Don & Rick, were outstanding. Very hard workers, fast, strong, careful with furniture and knew how to pack the truck to optimize space. Stayed over the 6 hours originally estimated without any concerns. I would recommend Zooming Moving for any type of work.

Reviewed on: 10/12/2018
Holly N from Meadville, PA
Reviewing: Them Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Robert and his crew went over and above in unloading my son's U-Haul to move him into his new apartment .?? I'd definitely use them again and highly recommend them to others.

Reviewed on: 12/23/2023

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Oil City

On average, most people in Oil City need:

2 Movers

Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

The most popular truck size is a:

17' Truck

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

On average, movers in Oil City are booked:

10.07 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 Oil City

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

 

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 Oil City 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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