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13 vetted movers ready to help in Portage
4.9 average rating across local jobs
35+ verified customer reviews nearby
$80/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Wilmington, Ohio
1375 moves with HireAHelper

Life is already busy without considering a move, we promise to try and meet your needs and abide by your schedule to ensure minimal interruption. Moving your home, condominium or apartment can be very overwhelming. We want to help reduce your stress. Let us show you why we have so many repeat customers.. We have been moving our clients in and around Ohio as well as across the United States for over 10 years. We are an affordable Ohio based moving company and our movers are fast, courteous and gentle with your belongings. We also offer packing and unpacking services. We are here to fulfill all your moving needs... We will make sure your move goes smooth as possible.. Our mover are very experienced in moving fragile items such as fine art or antiques, and large items including pianos.. We dismantle & reassembly your household items including furniture, beds etc. (Our staff supplies all tools). Upon arrival to your new home, we will place your belongings in the rooms by your request.

$120/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Grand Rapids, Michigan
1214 moves with HireAHelper

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.

$126/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Lansing, Michigan
1166 moves with HireAHelper

We are Licensed and Insured Moving Contractors that provide help in the moving industry in Commercial and Residential as well as Corporate Relocation we offer Moving labor called Muscle Men that are professional packer/loaders at an hourly rate. A.B. Industries LLC Above and Beyond for you at a moments notice in a fast and professional manner.

$90/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Hobart, Indiana
983 moves with HireAHelper

Our movers are trained to provide fast & efficient moving services for you. We have years of exp. also we are reliable and careful with your items. We work to ensure the safety of your goods and a stress free move, while you relax. Let Master Core Movers take care of all your moving needs and get the job done right!

$120/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Grand Rapids, Michigan
236 moves with HireAHelper

More than 1000 excellent reviews on Uhaul and more than 150 excellent reviews on Google. We own a truck and work hard for our name.

$175/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Rockford, Michigan
230 moves with HireAHelper

Veteran owned and operated since 2021. We offer 1 to 4 man crews to load and unload, professional packing services for kitchenware, breakables and household items. We use floor and door protection on all jobs, as well as disassemble and reassemble furniture. Every job we strive for integrity, safety, efficiency and great value to the customer.

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The Cost of Moving in Portage, MI

In Portage labor-only moving help typically costs between $347.81 and $765.30. 

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 $80.69 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 
Portage, MI $476.33 $1,201.98 
Michigan $476.33 $1,201.98 
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 $476.33 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Portage, MI, with an average hourly rate of $80.69. 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$347.812 movers2.2 hours
2 Bedroom Apartment$400.352 movers2.4 hours
3 Bedroom Apartment$467.242 movers2.8 hours
2 Bedroom House$463.322 movers2.6 hours
3 Bedroom House$539.712 movers2.7 hours
4 Bedroom House$647.513 movers3.1 hours
5 Bedroom House$765.303 movers3.9 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

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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.

Jami P
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
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On time, ready to roll and got the job done.
Read moreReviewed on: April 13, 2026
Cost:$1,240.00
Helpers:4 / 4hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Nicholas V
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
Mighty Mighty Movers
Simply wonderful. Fast yet careful. Respectful and efficient.
Read moreReviewed on: May 4, 2025
Cost:$306.47
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Standard
Jerry P
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
Mighty Mighty Movers
They did an awesome job. Truck was packed properly with furniture blankets and tie downs. Nothing shifted so no damage on the 5-hour long drive. Used them twice so far and will continue to use in the future.
Read moreReviewed on: March 3, 2025
Cost:$628.37
Helpers:2 / 4hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Diane B
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
Mighty Mighty Movers
Lester was very good at communicating before and during the service. He was on time, well prepared, and very professional while also friendly and kind. He worked quickly but with great care for my home and belongings. The expected time was two hour but he completed all the furniture moves in a little over an hour, including disassembly and reassembly. I highly recommend him and his team.
Read moreReviewed on: February 26, 2025
Cost:$307.01
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:None
Service:Standard
Kendall C
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
Two Brothers Relocation
Very professional and efficient movers. Would hire again.
Read moreReviewed on: November 16, 2024
Cost:$432.01
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Jodie T
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
Two Brothers Relocation
They care about your furniture /stuffs and organize them real well
Read moreReviewed on: November 5, 2024
Cost:$562.60
Helpers:2 / 3hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Elite
Margie H
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They communicated before the arrival…they let me reschedule when my Pod. arrived days late. They were very professional and friendly….arrived on time and were experts at packing that Pod! I would highly highly recommend the company and my packers, Anthony and Malcom! Very respectful, knowledgeable, professional and friendly!
Read moreReviewed on: April 28, 2024
Cost:$519.19
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Standard
Jim D
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
Two Brothers Relocation
We would recommend them as well as hire them again if necessary. They were prompt, polite, hard working, and respectful of our belongings. They asked if there was anything else they could do for us before leaving. Thank you for making our move go smoothly.
Read moreReviewed on: April 14, 2023
Cost:$420.21
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Standard
William N
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
Two Brothers Relocation
Cool guys, worked quickly & efficiently. They were careful with our stuff, too.
Read moreReviewed on: July 31, 2022
Cost:$638.00
Helpers:2 / 3hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Sabrina F
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
Two Brothers Relocation
They were so hard work, politely and professional. Everything went perfect.
Read moreReviewed on: May 20, 2022
Cost:$615.60
Helpers:2 / 3.5hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Minda C
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
Two Brothers Relocation
They worked fast and efficient and were incredibly kind.
Read moreReviewed on: October 17, 2021
Cost:$455.60
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Benjamin J
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I have used this company twice. They are professional, polite, efficient, fast and very careful with your items. I recommend them and would use them again.
Read moreReviewed on: September 17, 2021
Cost:$519.19
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Jacob H
from Portage
Reviewing: Tip Top Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They ran a little behind from the move before us but once they got there they worked hard. What I was most surprised of , we only gave them a three day notice to move and they covered us. I would definitely use them again.
Read moreReviewed on: August 1, 2021
Cost:$338.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Joao C E
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
Two Brothers Relocation
I truly recommend them! Awesome team! They took really good care of my furniture, and worked really hard! I saved their contact and will hire them every time I have to move. Could not be more happy with their service! Same price as everyone else (maybe a little cheaper) but their service is phenomenal! You won't regret!
Read moreReviewed on: July 12, 2021
Cost:$765.60
Helpers:2 / 5hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
James M
from Portage
(4 out of 5 rating)
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Eli and John did a good job, they were fast and careful with our things. I would have done the ratchet straps differently, I relied his experience.
Read moreReviewed on: July 20, 2020
Cost:$471.00
Helpers:2 / 3hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Elite
Kristine M
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
Two Brothers Relocation
Great team Bryce and Kelly. Wish I still had the strength that Kelly has. Tough getting old but gray to have such caring people handle my things.
Read moreReviewed on: February 12, 2020
Cost:$261.28
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Benjamin J
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Fast, efficient, finished with time to spare.
Read moreReviewed on: January 2, 2020
Cost:$419.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Alex G
from Portage
Reviewing: U Call We Haul
(5 out of 5 rating)
U Call We Haul
They were on time, polite/courteous, and even waited a long while when we were running late and helped get our car/tow dolly off the back of the u-haul. They were very quick and respectful of our belongings including where everything was going and put everything in each specific room without us having to lift anything. Would definitely use again!
Read moreReviewed on: November 12, 2019
Cost:$385.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Danny C
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Awesome !!!!!
Read moreReviewed on: October 29, 2019
Cost:$600.05
Helpers:3 / 4hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Megan A
from Portage
Reviewing: U Call We Haul
(5 out of 5 rating)
U Call We Haul
They were wonderfully communicative and especially helpful. Things went very smoothly and I'd definitely recommend them.
Read moreReviewed on: October 31, 2017
Cost:$235.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Standard
Janet L
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Great guys one and all! They were so sympathetic that I had water damage and very careful with my property. They worked hard and were very organized in terms of who did what so they could keep everything moving along. Yes, I would use them again. Fun guys!
Read moreReviewed on: October 22, 2017
Cost:$671.00
Helpers:4 / 3hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Standard
Cheryl G
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were prefect gentlemen AND clearly masters of putting the puzzle pieces together. I would highly recommend this crew for your moving job! They used every cubic millimeter of my POD.
Read moreReviewed on: August 10, 2017
Cost:$478.00
Helpers:2 / 3hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Elite
Claudia M
from Portage
Reviewing: U Call We Haul
(4 out of 5 rating)
U Call We Haul
The people at U Call We Haul are friendly, fast and accommodating. We had a delay due to a hiccup at the other end of the move and they waited for us even though it was getting late (8pm). They charged us from the beginning of the reservation, though --- which I think is fair, by the way. When we arrived, they unloaded our truck with our 1 bedroom apartment inside in less than 60 minutes: they were very fast and efficient! They did not strike us as being very careful, though, nor did they try to put boxes and furniture in such a way that unpacking would be easy. Maybe we should have stressed that but we we ended up with the LCD monitor under a heavy box labeled "novels and books", and furniture and boxes all over the place so it was impossible to navigate around. I would use them again because of their fast service and the fair price.
Read moreReviewed on: July 5, 2017
Cost:$255.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Heather K
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were on time. They were prepared for the job. Oh my gosh did they work hard!! I am moving out of Fayetteville, NC and the day was about 95 degrees and humid. They packed everything in my rental truck in the two hours (It would have taken me and friends all day). I also had to get a smaller rental vehicle since it would just be me and my mother driving the truck and they were able to get all of it to fit. They were incredibly considerate. I would definitely use them again! I would also recommend them.
Read moreReviewed on: September 23, 2016
Cost:$315.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Service:Standard
Jonathan W
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The helpers that were hired from A.B. Industries were very professional. They took care into moving my things without damaging anything. They also were very good at utilizing the space in the rental truck. I would hire these guys for another job for sure if I needed help in the Portage Michigan area again or if someone I knew was looking for help.
Read moreReviewed on: November 3, 2015
Cost:$280.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Service:Standard
Connie W
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I was especially impressed by Aaron, the person with whom I contracted the date and time. My son was driving through here with a U-Haul to pick up furniture for his move. His arrival date changed and then his arrival time kept changing; Aaron worked with me to have his men here at just the right time. The men were on time, friendly, and professional. They did an excellent job, and helped me beyond what was minimally required. They went above and beyond. I would definitely hire A.B. Industries again!
Read moreReviewed on: October 28, 2015
Cost:$310.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Service:Standard
Kristin B
from Portage
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Polite, efficient, on time, and got the job done. We would use this company again!
Read moreReviewed on: June 4, 2015
Cost:$356.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Service:Standard

HireAHelper’s Moving Guide for Portage, MI

On average, most people in Portage need:

2 movers

Read more about right number of movers.

The most popular truck size is a:

16' truck

On average, movers in Portage are booked:

27 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 Portage

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How to Downsize Your Home: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide for Moving

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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

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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

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