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Browse Movers Vetted Movers

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Plaquemine, LA

What Is Labor-Only?

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Plaquemine, LA

Resources for Your Move

Compare the Top 9 Vetted Movers in Plaquemine, LA

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Browse Movers in Plaquemine

Prefer to compare yourself? Below are top-rated movers serving your area.
9 vetted movers ready to help in Plaquemine
4.7★ average rating across local jobs
324+ verified customer reviews nearby

$150/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Abba Movers

4.8 131 verified reviews

Baton Rouge, LA

714 moves with HireAHelper

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Welcome to Abba Movers, Louisiana’s highest rated and most trusted moving company since 2009. All of Abba’s cr… read more

$150/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

DS Moving Services

5 9 verified reviews

Baton Rouge, LA

43 moves with HireAHelper

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DS Movers is a Baton Rouge-based moving company specializing in local and long-distance residential and commer… read more

$200/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Movers & Helpers

4.7 203 verified reviews

Baton Rouge, LA

994 moves with HireAHelper

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Since our establishment in 2015, Movers and Helpers have been a beacon of excellence in the moving industry. O… read more

$155/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Pro Level Services LLC

4.9 8 verified reviews

Baton Rouge, LA

40 moves with HireAHelper

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Welcome to Pro Level Services LLC, your one-stop solution for all your moving, assembly, and delivery needs. O… read more

$280/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Top Shelf Moverz LLC

5 1 verified review

Denham Springs, LA

4 moves with HireAHelper

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Top Shelf Moverz LLC is a reliable, locally owned moving company based in Louisiana. We specialize in resident… read more

$290/hr

After 2 movers 3 hr min

2 Easy 2 Move Moving Services

0 0 verified reviews

Baton Rouge, LA

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2Easy2Move is a reputable moving company known for providing efficient and reliable moving services. With a te… read more

$184/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Student Movers Inc

0 0 verified reviews

Baton Rouge, LA

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Serving Baton Rouge since 1972. Offering local moves, regional moves (in-state) and long-distance moves (state… read more

$120/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Bum Rush Moving Co. LLC

4.4 47 verified reviews

Baton Rouge, LA

204 moves with HireAHelper

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We're a full service commercial and residential moving company, we've serviced customers worldwide, nationwide… read more

$150/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

123 Tetris Movers LLC

0 0 verified reviews

Baton Rouge, LA

3 moves with HireAHelper

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At 123 Tetris Movers Baton Rouge, we specialize in residential and commercial moves. Our team provides full se… read more
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The Traditional Move

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  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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The Cost of Moving in Plaquemine, LA

In Plaquemine labor-only moving help typically costs between $335.15 and $695.45. 

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 $83.15 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
Plaquemine, LA$443.94$1,160.56
Louisiana$443.94$1,160.56
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 $443.94 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Plaquemine, LA, with an average hourly rate of $83.15. 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$335.152 movers2.1 hours
2 Bedroom Apartment$385.782 movers2.3 hours
3 Bedroom Apartment$450.232 movers2.6 hours
2 Bedroom House$421.032 movers2.6 hours
3 Bedroom House$490.462 movers2.7 hours
4 Bedroom House$588.413 movers3.1 hours
5 Bedroom House$695.453 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.

  

324 Plaquemine Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 331,571 verified customer reviews

Robert L from Baton Rouge, LA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Arrived promptly and Jeffery’s team were hard working, and they were extremely courteous! Rare qualities today, it seems. I’d like Jeffery, Adam Reid to return for the second round. Will call later today to arrange that job. Thank you so much!

Reviewed on: 7/29/2021
Madison S from Baton Rouge, LA
Reviewing: Abba Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Was super grateful that the movers helped with loading our moving container. Professional and careful with out belongings. We would definitely use them again if we need anything moved!

Reviewed on: 5/18/2022
Todd J from Baton Rouge, LA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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3 weeks ago we had to move my daughter out of her apt and put everything in storage. We had Tyrell, Brad and Cam. I requested them again to mover her back in to her new place. They were so exceptionally nice and very respectful with our things. They are super nice kids doing hard work. If she moves again I want these kids helping us again. Fantastic service.

Reviewed on: 8/15/2023
Misty R from Denham Springs, LA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Jordan and Hayden were awesome! They were polite, professional, and ultra fast. Thank you for making this move so much easier. They handled my apartment move up 3 flights of stairs like champs! If I could give extra stars for awesomeness I would!

Reviewed on: 3/11/2020
Theresa R from Baton Rouge, LA
Reviewing: Abba Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Our movers were on time, courteous, professional. They came prepared with moving aids (dolly, straps,etc) and got the job done quickly. I will use them again.

Reviewed on: 11/11/2025
Bill B from Baton Rouge, LA
Reviewing: Abba Movers
(4 out of 5 rating)
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Movers were late due to a scheduling issue but worked very hard. Their work was done quickly and professionally with no damage. Would use again if in Baton Rouge.

Reviewed on: 6/28/2017
Jennie M from Baker, LA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Donald and Vintrice were great. On time, looked through everything to see what and how it needed to be handled. Fast workers. Would recommend and already have. You have a good thing going- keep up the good work.

Reviewed on: 7/17/2019
Eugene E from Denham Springs, LA
(5 out of 5 rating)
BigBoysMovingLLC Profile Image

The guys were 5 minutes late, but no big deal. They started right in and worked hard for 4 hours with just a couple 5 minute breaks. I'm going to move the rest of my stuff in a month and I will definitely use them again for that move. Great job!

Reviewed on: 5/23/2013
Kaye C from Baker, LA
Reviewing: Abba Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They arrived right on time, were courteous to us at all times, answerng all my questions and concerns. Wrapped what warranted wrapping and some that I didn’t care about but they did. They were very efficient. I booked them for 4 hours for load/unload and it took just slightly over 3. Overall their pricing was very reasonable. I would not hesitate to use this team again.

Reviewed on: 3/28/2024
Laura S from New Iberia, LA
Reviewing:
Labor Ready
(5 out of 5 rating)
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workers were on time and did the job efficiently, I would definitely recommend using this service for anyone moving--and needs that extra help loading up items for the move! I would use again in the future!

Reviewed on: 6/7/2013
Erin C from Baton Rouge, LA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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My movers did a fantastic job. They showed up right on time and got straight to work. Everything was loaded quickly and there was no damage to anything. The crew were very friendly and courteous.

Reviewed on: 8/23/2021
Julie C from Baton Rouge, LA
(5 out of 5 rating)
KW Movers & Hauling LLC Profile Image

We were very happy with the service KW movers provided. Chesney was very accessible and communication was great! Work was done promptly. Would definitely recommend and use again.

Reviewed on: 8/1/2021

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Plaquemine

On average, most people in Plaquemine 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 Plaquemine are booked:

11.13 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 Plaquemine

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

 

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 Plaquemine 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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