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58 vetted movers ready to help in Philadelphia
4.8 average rating across local jobs
1,748+ verified customer reviews nearby
$150/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2563 moves with HireAHelper

Responsible for moving business/industrial and residential furniture; to or from contracted locations. Fast-paced industry involving continual body activity; lifting items weighing 50-400 lbs. Utilize machine operated equipment and standard moving tools assemble & disassemble furniture items based on customer needs. Securely transport contracted items avoiding any damage. In business for over 12 years. (YES WHERE STILL OPERATING BUSINESS AN TAKEN ALL MEASURE TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF THE MOVERS AS WELL AS THE CUSTOMER)

Top Shelf Labor Services LLC

4.9
964 verified reviews
$125/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Raritan, New Jersey
3265 moves with HireAHelper

Got a truck?In need of help loading/unloading your moving vehicle or packing/unpacking your household items? Contact Top Shelf NJ!!!!!! We have the best affordable rates and highest quality of customer service. We pride ourselves on successfully helping our customers as well as providing hard working and diligent personnel. We have all the tools and necessary moving smarts as well as experience. We are currently servicing all of Nj moving locally or out of state!! We are available at your convenience and can ensure to treat your furniture/items with ultimate care!!!

Select Movers
$130/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Bronx, New York
1109 moves with HireAHelper

ASAP Movers, There in a Hurry, our service is Affordable, Quick and Reliable with a Professional Team of Movers, who have more than 7 years of experience. Let ASAP Movers literally take the load off today.

$160/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1376 moves with HireAHelper

Safe , Reliable, and Affordable Professional Movers. Satisfaction Guaranteed !

$150/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Jersey City, New Jersey
1007 moves with HireAHelper

Full Time Movers is America’s best professional full-service moving company located in the heart of New York. With over 15+ years of combined experience in the moving industry, Full Time Movers is dedicated to serving the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area with prompt, high-quality services from Labor Professionals who care for their customers. We serve residential and commercial customers with services ranging from a simple move across town to a complex move around the country. We strive to provide every client with moving services that are punctual and accurate with exceptional attention to detail. Every Labor Professional is dedicated ensuring that we transport your belongings in the safest and most secure manner possible. Whether you are moving boxes of paper files or a delicate piano, we have the experience and expertise to properly wrap, store, and ship your items. We fully ensure you that your belongings are safe from the minute we start your move until every item is carefully unpacked at your final destination.?

$140/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Croydon, Pennsylvania
1928 moves with HireAHelper

We are a family owned & operated , LICENSED & INSURED small moving company.. In business for over 20 years but with over 25 years experience, we could provide a team of 2, 3, or 4 very well trained professional movers to get the job done right in a time efficient, cost efficient manner , look no further. You'll be glad you found H&M Movers!!! Thank you & we look forward to servicing you with a smile.

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The Cost of Moving in Philadelphia, PA

In Philadelphia labor-only moving help typically costs between $360.42 and $672.01. 

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 $80.45 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-Only Local-Full Service 
Philadelphia, PA $431.12 $1,115.76 
Pennsylvania $439.18 $1,057.55 
The United States $451.90 $1,167.84 

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 $431.12 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Philadelphia, PA, with an average hourly rate of $80.45. 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 Cost Average # of Movers Average # of Hours 
1 Bedroom Apartment$360.422 movers2.1 hours
2 Bedroom Apartment$414.872 movers2.3 hours
3 Bedroom Apartment$484.182 movers2.6 hours
2 Bedroom House$406.842 movers2.3 hours
3 Bedroom House$473.932 movers2.5 hours
4 Bedroom House$568.583 movers2.8 hours
5 Bedroom House$672.013 movers3.6 hours

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

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 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.

  

Top-Rated Moving Services According to Real Customer Reviews

On average, customers rate Moving Companies through HireAHelper 4.8 stars out of 5 after 341,501 customer reviews. Our trusted movers are committed to delivering outstanding service, making your move smooth, affordable, and completely hassle-free.

Gavin L
from Philadelphia
(5 out of 5 rating)
Moving right along
Very efficient, very kind, and very communicative. They also had great communication amongst themselves as they worked. Great teamwork!
Read moreReviewed on: August 1, 2026
Cost:$253.53
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Cynthia S
from Philadelphia
(5 out of 5 rating)
We Pick Things Up and Put Them Down
Karim and his partner were absolutely incredible! They were prompt, careful, strong, polite, and efficient! Highly recommend these guys!
Read moreReviewed on: August 1, 2026
Cost:$286.79
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Martha B
from Philadelphia
Reviewing: Moving Minions
(5 out of 5 rating)
Moving Minions
Rodney did a great job, they were very friendly and fast!
Read moreReviewed on: July 31, 2026
Cost:$365.08
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Hayley C
from Philadelphia
Reviewing: Moving Minions
(5 out of 5 rating)
Moving Minions
Rod and his team were amazing. I couldn't have had a better moving experience with them. Highly recommend!
Read moreReviewed on: July 20, 2026
Cost:$339.37
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Franceen O
from Philadelphia
Reviewing: Stein & Co
(5 out of 5 rating)
Stein & Co
Stein & Co helped me move on very short notice after another service provider no-showed. They moved my things in an efficient and orderly manner and I really appreciate them easing the burden of the move!
Read moreReviewed on: July 19, 2026
Cost:$189.99
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Sara M
from Philadelphia
Reviewing: H&M Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
H&M Movers
Great experience - good communication, very pleasant and hard working movers, arrived early, very professional operation. I highly recommend.
Read moreReviewed on: July 18, 2026
Cost:$380.51
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Jim R
from Philadelphia
(5 out of 5 rating)
We Pick Things Up and Put Them Down
Kareem and his teammate were excellent. They were right on time and were incredibly efficient unloading our truck. The elevators in the building were a bit of a challenge but the team did a great job dealing with it. I would highly recommend these guys!
Read moreReviewed on: July 18, 2026
Cost:$215.97
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Steven A
from Philadelphia
Reviewing: H&M Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
H&M Movers
H&M showed up on time, worked hard, and had a good attitude. Can't ask for more than that
Read moreReviewed on: July 18, 2026
Cost:$254.60
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:None
Service:Elite
Ursula D
from Philadelphia
(5 out of 5 rating)
Lucas Moving & Home Services
Amazing! Movers were great! A pleasure dealing with owner, Tyree. Very pleasant
Read moreReviewed on: July 9, 2026
Cost:$254.60
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Christine R
from Philadelphia
(5 out of 5 rating)
We Pick Things Up and Put Them Down
We Pick Things Up & Put Them Down are professional quality movers. They take great care and planning packing your items in the moving truck. They are the best movers I have worked with through HireAHelper. They provided ratchet tie downs so our belongings would not shift while driving. I highly recommend this company. They are professional, friendly, and top-notch. You won’t be disappointed if you hire them!
Read moreReviewed on: July 9, 2026
Cost:$931.79
Helpers:2 / 5.25hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Shoshannah S
from Philadelphia
(5 out of 5 rating)
Lucas Moving & Home Services
The three gentleman you came to move our house were very professional, friendly and respectful. They arrived on time, and patiently walked through the property with me to listen to my instructions. Til, Curb & Deav (???) worked hard throughout the 2 hrs we had them. They asked questions, communicated well and listened to my requests. They were incredibly efficient and relieved a lot of my stress around moving. Would definitely recommend.
Read moreReviewed on: July 8, 2026
Cost:$399.60
Helpers:2 / 3hr
Vehicle:ReloCube
Service:Elite
Amy B
from Philadelphia
Reviewing: Sharp Van Lines
(5 out of 5 rating)
Sharp Van Lines
Great team - very professional and used all things needed for move
Read moreReviewed on: July 7, 2026
Cost:$1,237.50
Helpers:3 / 4.5hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:MoversPlusTruck
Karen C
from Philadelphia
(5 out of 5 rating)
Moving right along
They spent extra time and effort to fit everything in our small truck! Great job!
Read moreReviewed on: July 1, 2026
Cost:$282.50
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Arianna M
from Philadelphia
(5 out of 5 rating)
Lucas Moving & Home Services
AMAZING job! Helped me last minute when I was in a bind after my previously booked moving company stood me up. 100% recommend!
Read moreReviewed on: June 29, 2026
Cost:$805.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:MoversPlusTruck
Dhananjaya P
from Philadelphia
(5 out of 5 rating)
We Pick Things Up and Put Them Down
Karim and his crew are fantastic and they worked fast and efficiently and were incredibly safe. Highly recommended!
Read moreReviewed on: June 29, 2026
Cost:$308.62
Helpers:3 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Melissa L
from Philadelphia
(5 out of 5 rating)
Lucas Moving & Home Services
Team was professional, efficient, and kind to our young daughter and dog. We couldn’t have done it without them.
Read moreReviewed on: June 28, 2026
Cost:$324.60
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Elite
Christine C
from Philadelphia
(5 out of 5 rating)
Lucas Moving & Home Services
Mike and Phil were great. Showed up on time and loaded everything fast.
Read moreReviewed on: June 26, 2026
Cost:$251.41
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
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Real Advice from Philadelphia Movers

We asked local movers about what you should know about moving in Philadelphia. (They’re really nice!)

Anyone that needs a PODS or a moving truck for loading/unloading it is recommended that you contact the city for NO PARKING signs for the moving dates. Usually they require 48 hours in advance. If driving a commercial vehicle please avoid Parkways around NJ and watch for any low bridges or streets where there are restrictions.

If you ever get lost, look for I-29 and you can get anywhere you need to go.

If you’re interested in using street parking, please note you may need a permit for parking PODS or moving trucks on particular streets or in driveways. Penske and U-Haul truck rentals are the two suppliers in our area with the biggest supply of trucks readily available.

Whether you're moving to or from the east coast, most places are good for driving moving trucks and PODS. There are some small streets, but you'll be fine for the most part.

The best place to get a U-Haul storage unit or to rent a truck in the Albany, NY is 2045 Central Ave. 12205. The people there are helpful, personable, and will go out of there way to make sure you have everything you need.

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Frequently Asked Moving Questions in Philadelphia

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

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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How Much Packing Supplies Do I Need? The Ultimate Moving Supplies List

If you have ever tried to guess how many boxes it takes to pack up your entire home, you are not alone. Most people discover they need far more than they expected, usually somewhere in the range of 60 to 100 boxes, plus tape, bubble wrap, markers, and a handful of other essentials. Once everything

Read moreDecember 09, 2025
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How to Store Furniture in a Storage Unit

If you’re putting your stuff in storage while you’re moving or renovating, knowing how to store furniture in a storage unit is a must. Even your sturdiest pieces can be vulnerable to things like moisture and pests — store them incorrectly, and you could end up with a moldy mattress or a warped table. Whether

Read moreDecember 09, 2025
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2025 Denver Moving Report

Moving to Denver has been a steady trend for years. Even though Colorado as a whole saw a net loss in 2025, Denver gained 237,197 new residents, which is almost 19% of the state’s total movement. You can explore the statewide trends in our 2025 Colorado Migration Report, which breaks down where people are moving

Read moreDecember 09, 2025
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How to Downsize Your Home: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide for Moving

If you’ve been wondering how to downsize your home, you’re not alone. With the average home equity around $250,000 for those aged 65 or older, it makes sense that retirees would want to tap into that value and reduce their monthly expenses. And even for those who aren’t retiring, a smaller home can simplify life

Read moreDecember 09, 2025
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How To Pack and Protect Your Books During a Move

If you’re among the 25% of Americans who own at least 100 books, you know how challenging it can be to decide how to pack books for moving. Your beloved volumes are vulnerable to moisture, and even a small collection can become surprisingly heavy. In general, the best way to pack books is to load

Read moreDecember 09, 2025
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Calculating Your Move-Out Cleaning Costs

If you’ve ever moved out of a home or apartment, you probably know how stressful cleaning can be when you’re already surrounded by boxes and deadlines. It’s no surprise that move-out cleanings are one of the most commonly booked cleaning services in the U.S., especially for renters hoping to get their deposits back. Most move-out

Read moreDecember 09, 2025

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Philadelphia, PA

From Sacramento all the way to Pennsylvania, there's a mover out there who knows exactly how to get you where you need to go in Philadelphia. It doesn't matter if you're in the Bay Area, the mountains, Hollywood Hills, or on the edge of Mexico, we have affordable, quality movers all over the Golden State. Tell us where you're moving from below to get started.

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(800) 995-5003