Hire Movers in Palo Alto, CA
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Top-Rated Hourly Moving Help, In Your Local Area
With HireAHelper, you can read reviews, compare movers, and research moving costs in Palo Altoâall in one place. When you hire moving labor through us, we act as your advocate, stepping in if something goes wrong. If your mover cancels, we help you rebook fast. No extra legwork needed.
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How Booking With HireAHelper Works
Give us the key details about your upcoming moveâlike your move date, home size, and any stairs or heavy items that might require extra help.
We instantly match you with the best-value moving companies near you, using proprietary data from over 850,000 HireAHelper moves.
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 weekâbefore, during, or after your move.
The HireAHelper Moving Advantage
The Traditional Move
Moving With HireAHelper
Compare the Top 18 Palo Alto, CA 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.
$190/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minMovingZoom
Albany, CA
7,476 moves with HireAHelper
$180/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minProLoad
Oakland, CA
2,471 moves with HireAHelper
$125/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minTC Family Movers
San Leandro, CA
985 moves with HireAHelper
$145/hr
After 2 movers 3 hr minAlfa Moving
San Francisco, CA
704 moves with HireAHelper
$190/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minSquare One Moving
Sunnyvale, CA
911 moves with HireAHelper
$145/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minEverest Moving
Sunnyvale, CA
198 moves with HireAHelper
$129/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minA2B Movers
San Jose, CA
152 moves with HireAHelper
$120/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minMovers R Here Moving
Newark, CA
56 moves with HireAHelper
$50/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minAh moving
Walnut Creek, CA
1,279 moves with HireAHelper
$189/hr
After 2 movers 3 hr minTIM LLC
San Francisco, CA
29 moves with HireAHelper
$160/hr
After 2 movers 3 hr minNeostart
Oakland, CA
4 moves with HireAHelper
$149/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minPeninsula Moving Services
San Jose, CA
21 moves with HireAHelper
$132/hr
After 2 movers 3 hr minQshark Moving
Oakland, CA
139 moves with HireAHelper
$129/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minCalState Moving & Storage
Hayward, CA
1,160 moves with HireAHelper
$150/hr
After 2 movers 3 hr minTony's Moving San Mateo
San Francisco, CA
$150/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minYak & Yeti Movers
Oakland, CA
11 moves with HireAHelper
$135/hr
After 2 movers 3 hr minArnoni Moving Services LLC
Santa Clara, CA
2 moves with HireAHelper
The Cost of Moving in Palo Alto, CA
In Palo Alto labor-only moving help typically costs between $329.14 and $735.50.
If youâre 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 $83.38 an hour.
HireAHelperâs Best Price Guarantee Find a lower price for the same move? Weâll 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 youâd pay for local full-service. Full-service is definitely more convenientâbut 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CA | $458.84 | $1,139.59 |
| California | $458.12 | $1,152.13 |
| The United States | $451.87 | $1,167.76 |
Labor-Only Moving Costs by Move Size
As mentioned above, it costs $458.84 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Palo Alto, CA, with an average hourly rate of $83.38. 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 | $329.14 | 2 movers | 2.2 hours |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | $378.87 | 2 movers | 2.3 hours |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | $442.16 | 2 movers | 2.7 hours |
| 2 Bedroom House | $445.28 | 2 movers | 2.4 hours |
| 3 Bedroom House | $518.70 | 2 movers | 2.6 hours |
| 4 Bedroom House | $622.29 | 3 movers | 2.9 hours |
| 5 Bedroom House | $735.50 | 3 movers | 3.7 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, itâs considerably more affordable.
| Full-Service Moving | Labor-Only Moving | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $$$ | $ |
| Moving Truck | Included | You Provide |
| Loading Help | â | â |
| Unloading Help | â | â |
| Packing | Add-on | Add-on |
5,621 Palo Alto Mover Reviews
On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 321,970 verified customer reviews
Fantastic job! They arrived on time and worked nonstop to fill the entire container with all the items on my list !! Thank you very much Bob and Austin!!!
Adriano and Jul(iano) were WONDERFUL! Hard workers, polite, treated my stuff nicely... what more could I ask for?! I would use them again in a hot second!!
I highly recommend Austin and Bob. They were professional and curtious. They were able to move all our furniture in the two hour window. They worked their magic fitting all items in the truck. I would definitely hire them again. Great job guys!!!.
They worked so hard. I was very pleased with them. A lot of up and down stairs with boxes of books. I had so many kitchen boxes it was almost a joke we had. My new kitchen is not as big as my old one. A would recommend them highly.
Austin and Bob were fantastic. They packed up everything with care and were very professional. They communicated well throughout the process and their positive attitude helped take the stress out of moving.
The moving team was amazing! They handled everything with great care, and worked quickly and efficiently. They were professional, friendly, and made the whole process completely stress-free. I couldn’t be happier with their service and would highly recommend them to anyone needing movers!
This team is absolutely phenomenal, they Arrived on time and were so professional. I will be using them again for other services and I will be sure to refer them to anyone that I know that needs movers. I am so impressed with how efficient, polite and quick they were. 10/10
Bob &Jay were excellent. On time, pleasant to deal with and conscientious. We finished in record time. I would thoroughly recommend them & Hire a Helper
MovingZoom was fantastic! The team was extremely professional and friendly, making the whole process stress-free. They handled everything with care and completed the unloading and unpacking much faster than expected. I couldn’t be happier with the experience and would highly recommend them to anyone needing reliable movers.
My movers were on time, polite, worked quickly and efficiently. Made this process really easy. Very impressed, and I will definitely recommend! Thank you!!!! Jill Y Walnut Creek, CA
Austin and (Speedy) Bob were wonderful movers and were very helpful throughout my move-in process. I would recommend them and this service to anyone who has any moving needs! :)
Carlos and Sean crushed it. Friendly, efficient, accommodating, and very good at what they do. I'd have them do any future moves of mine in a heartbeat.
Real Advice from Palo Alto Movers
"When moving into or out of Palo Alto, check with the City Hall regarding parking permits for moving trucks or PODS to avoid fines, especially in areas with restricted parking. For truck rentals, U-Haul on El Camino Real and Budget Truck Rental on the same street are reliable sources with a good selection of trucks; booking in advance is recommended. When driving a large rental truck, it’s advisable to use major roads like Alma Street or Middlefield Road instead of busy streets like University Avenue."
- Joshua's Moving Packing & Storage
Why Book Your Palo Alto Move with HireAHelper?
Frequently Asked Moving Questions in Palo Alto
You've got moving questions, weâve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in Palo Alto.
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 canât 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 clicksâeven 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. HireAHelperâs platform lets you compare rates for different movers, so you can be sure youâre getting a good deal. Found a better price for the same service? Weâll match it. That means you donât pay extra to use HireAHelperâin fact, you may save money.
All Palo Alto 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 SmartProtectionâ˘âan 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 moverâs 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 haveâmake 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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