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Table of Contents

Labor-Only vs. The Traditional Move

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Ottawa, IL

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Ottawa, IL

Resources for Your Move

How Booking With HireAHelper Works

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Step 1: You Share Your Details
Give us the key 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: We Find Your Move Helpers
We instantly match you with the best-value moving companies near you, using proprietary data from over 850,000 HireAHelper moves.
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Step 3: You Select Your Movers
Review your moving quote and 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 Moving 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.
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Compare the Top 2 Ottawa, IL Movers

For over 18 years, HireAHelper has partnered with top-rated moving companies to help tens of thousands of people complete successful moves. With real customer reviews, upfront pricing, and no hidden fees, you always know what to expect before you book.

$110/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Illinois Valley Movers

4.9 276 verified reviews

Ottawa, IL

627 moves with HireAHelper

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We offer local packing/ unpacking, loading and unloading sevices.

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Lloyds Moving and Labor LLC

4.7 106 verified reviews

Yorkville, IL

540 moves with HireAHelper

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With our loading and unloading services you rent the truck or container and leave the rest to team of expert l… read more

Labor-Only vs. The Traditional Move

When most people think of a moving company, they picture a full-service crew that loads, drives, and unloads everything. 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 movers to load or unload your stuff.

While labor-only requires a bit more work on your end to coordinate all the details, it’s considerably less expensive.

Full-Service Moving Labor-Only Moving
Price $$$ $
Moving Truck Included You Provide
Loading
Unloading
Packing Add-on Add-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.

The Cost of Moving in Ottawa, IL

In Ottawa labor-only moving help typically costs between $361.85 and $693.69. 

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 $82.92 an hour.

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.

Labor-Only

Local-Full Service

Ottawa, IL

$334.46

$833.89

Illinois

$334.39

$833.89

The United States

$356.65

$821.07

Did you know? More than 1 out of 3 HireAHelper customers use their move helpers to load or unload their PODS container.

1,062 Ottawa Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 309,988 verified customer reviews

Daniel P from Shorewood, IL
Reviewing: Just Us Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Both movers did a great job they were fast and efficient, they were able to pack the moving pod very neatly and nice without nothing being damaged. I would definitely recommend them to anyone. Great service and great job!!!

Reviewed on: 6/10/2025
Chris P from Yorkville, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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We hired Victor and team to load a Pod for us. They came ready to work and wasted no time. It was hot and we had a lot of stuff but they did a great job. I was very impressed with the professional loading of the Pod. Amazing how much they fit. They were on time and communicated with me on arrival time. Overall they were a pleasure to work with and would highly recommend.

Reviewed on: 7/21/2025
Anthony R from Morris, IL
Reviewing: Just Us Movers
(4 out of 5 rating)
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Three men arrived at my house to move furniture out of my house and into a PODS container in my driveway. They were efficient and hard working. They treated my belongings with care, ensuring that everything was loaded securely. I was very impressed with everything about the job they did. I highly recommend HIRE A HELPER for all your moving and loading needs.

Reviewed on: 7/25/2025
Frank A from Plainfield, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Jay & Victor arrived on time and did a great job loading our household items onto our moving truck! They took care while working to make everything fit for us. Would use them again & highly recommend !

Reviewed on: 6/13/2025
Dawn L from Montgomery, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The movers (2) unloaded our truck under 2 hours. They were very professional and personable. I was amazed how quick they were and the price to unload was very reasonable. Will definitely use them for my next move!

Reviewed on: 5/3/2025
Michele J from Plainfield, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Our team of movers were AWESOME. They arrived early, worked diligently and exhibited superior customer service. Though we didn’t have all the boxes taped and ready, they were patient and helpful. I would not only recommend, but would hire again!

Reviewed on: 6/14/2025
John B from Elburn, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Fine young men, very strong, very fast, and quite smart about how to move things as a team. They cleared out a closet that I couldn't reach anymore (I am a disabled veteran), and made sure I had the keys for the storage until. Big thanks to your hard-working and professional team.

Reviewed on: 6/30/2025
Joseph G from Plainfield, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Victor and Josh were amazing. They were friendly, worked super fast, and packed everything in our container for us extremely efficiently. I can’t recommend them enough.

Reviewed on: 7/9/2025

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Ottawa

On average, most people in Ottawa 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 Ottawa are booked:

11 days in advance

Pro tip: Book ahead as far as possible to get the best rates!

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Resources for Your Move

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