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Logan Lift Express provides every customer with 100% customer service with a yes attitude.We specialize in moving, stocking,assembling/disassembling,loading and unloading of trucks,pods,etc. for residential and business customers.Our goal is to take the stress off of you and put it on our backs. Nice professional crew with years of experience.
With over 5 years and 1000+ moves, we are a hardworking team that provides, quality service and places the customer first and foremost. We provide full service moves, packing and unpacking, for residential and business customers. With Just Us Movers the customer always come first. For without you there would be no Us. That is why every customer always receive 5 star service.
John 3:16 Movers is an independent moving company who put an emphasis on punctuality, performance, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Choose John 3:16 for a painless and even joyful move!
With over ten years of moving and storage service experience we make any load/unload safe, fast, and affordable. The safety of your home and belongings is our number one priority. We also offer cleaning services, small home repairs/installations, and boxed furniture assembly.
GO HARD TRANSPORTS is A Dedicated, Strong Willed , Fast , Efficient Moving Company. Clean and Careful Movers. Dedicated to Satisfying our customers, assuring a swift and professional experience!
We have expertise in the Following areas of Professional Packing, Loading, Unloading, Cleaning, Packing Box, Freight trucks and Containers as well.Our top Priority is the Health and Safety of our customers. MoveMasters is an Amazing crew of Gentlemen who are Polite, Respectful, Careful and will make your move as smooth as possible.
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1You Share Your DetailsGive us the key details about your move — like your move date, home size, and any stairs or heavy items that might require extra help.
2We Find Your Move HelpersWe instantly match you with the best-value moving companies near you, using proprietary data from over 850,000 HireAHelper moves.
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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.
The HireAHelper Way
Moving With HireAHelper
✓Compare Confidently.See prices upfront and read verified reviews — no surprises, no games.
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The Cost of Moving in Portage, IN
In Portage labor-only moving help typically costs between $327.20 and $634.33.
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 $80.01 an hour.
HireAHelper’s Best Price Guarantee
Find a lower price for the same move? We’ll 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 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
Portage, IN
$399.56
$1,126.50
Indiana
$450.93
$1,267.20
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 $399.56 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Portage, IN, with an average hourly rate of $80.01. 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
$327.20
2 movers
2.3 hours
2 Bedroom Apartment
$376.63
2 movers
2.4 hours
3 Bedroom Apartment
$439.56
2 movers
2.8 hours
2 Bedroom House
$384.03
2 movers
2.6 hours
3 Bedroom House
$447.35
2 movers
2.8 hours
4 Bedroom House
$536.70
3 movers
3.1 hours
5 Bedroom House
$634.33
3 movers
4 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
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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 341,200 customer reviews. Our trusted movers are committed to delivering outstanding service, making your move smooth, affordable, and completely hassle-free.
Victor and Don were very nice and respectful of our property. They unloaded our truck in the middle of December, thankfully it wasn't snowing. They did a great job getting everything moved into our house and put the bed together. Victor called and said they were done early with their previous job and was able to arrive 30 minutes earlier than anticipated. I would recommend John 3:16 to anyone!
Victor and Don were fantastic. They were done in under 2 hours. They worked as a Team Victor packed the truck and Don did most of the heavy lifting. I told Victor that I had straps and he said I don’t think we will need them. That truck is packed tight I seriously doubt anything will shift or move during the 12 hour drive to New Jersey.
Thank to Victor and Don they made my day.
Fantastic job, very kind and caring men. These movers went above and beyond what they needed to do. They were patient and understanding and reassured both our senior citizen and her caregiver that everything would be done safely. They were professional and on time. We were all truly blessed meeting these employees!
The gentlemen, and I mean gentlemen, were on time, courteous, and very professional.
It was amazing how much they got into the trailer. Communication from beginning to end was great.
The two gentleman were kind, professional and efficient. They came ready right at 11 and started organizing our boxes. They were on time and took care of our stuff. Nothing was broken and they moved all the boxes into the correct rooms. Then they assembled the furniture and moved it to our desired locations. Would highly recommend Logan Express and the two young men that moved us
These guys are amazing! Super professional, super fast, super strong, and super careful with your stuff. I am very happy with their service.
Victor
Portage, IN
Ron and Herbert we're just absolutely exceptional! They were right on time and called when they were about 15 minutes away. Tyrone also called twice to confirm the movers and made sure I had no questions. The movers were just great. I was worried my truck was too small but they packed everything! They were so friendly and careful with our stuff. They wrapped our furniture nicely and made sure our truck wouldn't shift during our 800 mile move. I would absolutely 100% recommend these guys.
Pleasant and courteous and hardworking are the words I
use to describe our helpers for our move. They were on time and worked hard and careful with our things. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.
We were very happy with the hireahelper guys. They arrived on time and worked loading the moving truck non-stop. They were very polite and handled all the furniture with care. We would definitely use them if needed again and highly recommend their service.
To save money get your boxes and tape from the local U-Haul store. I find that on boxes they have great deals. Other places like Home Depot are good, but U-Haul has the best deals.
You've got moving questions, we’ve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in Portage.
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 Portage 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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