Hire Movers in Redwood City, CA
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With HireAHelper, you can read reviews, compare movers, research moving costs in Redwood City, and get tips for a smoother move—all in one place. Discover how hiring moving labor through HireAHelper can help you save up to 50% vs. a traditional move.
Table of ContentsLabor-Only vs. The Traditional Move The Cost of Hiring Movers in Redwood City, CA |
How Booking With HireAHelper Works
Give us the key details about your upcoming move—like 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 week—before, during, or after your move.
The HireAHelper Moving Advantage
The Traditional Move
Moving With HireAHelper
Compare the Top 20 Redwood City, CA Movers
For over 18 years, HireAHelper has partnered with top-rated moving companies to help tens of thousands of 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.
$180/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minMovingZoom
Albany, CA
7,388 moves with HireAHelper
$180/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minProLoad
Oakland, CA
2,450 moves with HireAHelper
$145/hr
After 2 movers 3 hr minAlfa Moving
San Francisco, CA
699 moves with HireAHelper
$125/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minTC Family Movers
San Leandro, CA
967 moves with HireAHelper
$162/hr
After 2 movers 4 hr minBay Area Moving & Storage
Rodeo, CA
519 moves with HireAHelper
$110/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minPyramid Movers
Martinez, CA
839 moves with HireAHelper
$145/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minEverest Moving
Sunnyvale, CA
197 moves with HireAHelper
$129/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minA2B Movers
San Jose, CA
142 moves with HireAHelper
Labor-Only vs. The Traditional Move
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 movers to load or unload your stuff.
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 Truck | Included | You Provide |
| Loading Help | ✅ | ✅ |
| Unloading Help | ✅ | ✅ |
| Packing | Add-on | Add-on |
The Cost of Moving in Redwood City, CA
In Redwood City labor-only moving help typically costs between $357.56 and $630.95.
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 $77.51 an hour.
HireAHelper’s Best Price Guarantee Find a lower price for the same move? We’ll match it—because making your move easier and more affordable in Redwood City is what we’re here for. |
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.
| Labor-Only | Local-Full Service | |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood City, CA | $417.10 | $1,079.43 |
| 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 $417.10 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Redwood City, CA, with an average hourly rate of $77.51. 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 | $357.56 | 2 movers | 2.1 hours |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | $411.58 | 2 movers | 2.3 hours |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | $480.34 | 2 movers | 2.6 hours |
| 2 Bedroom House | $381.98 | 2 movers | 2.3 hours |
| 3 Bedroom House | $444.97 | 2 movers | 2.4 hours |
| 4 Bedroom House | $533.84 | 3 movers | 2.7 hours |
| 5 Bedroom House | $630.95 | 3 movers | 3.5 hours |
6,018 Redwood City Mover Reviews
On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 317,752 verified customer reviews
Purcell and Carlos were early and very efficient, they finished everything in half the time allotted and were very careful with my stuff. Would definitely recommend and use again!
Bob and helpers were consumate professionals, punctual and very personable. They were organized, and efficient. I have moved many times throughout my career. This was my first move in which there was absolutely no damage to a single item. Their efficiency optimizing the load was very impressive. I whole hartedly recommend them. Marc Upchurch
Carlo and crew were fantastic. My pod was not quite big enough for all my things and they did their absolute best to take advantage of every square inch.
Fantastic team. Tony went above and beyond to help me with my move and changes. He communicates promptly, is extremely professional and will work with you to make sure your job gets done. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend him for your moving needs.
Tony and his crew were amazing. They unloaded my large shipping container and brought everything up 3 flights of narrow stairs faster than I ever would have expected. Incredibly friendly, professional, respectful of my property. Worked skillfully and put in a lot of effort. 5 stars isn't enough - I'd hire them again in a heartbeat! Thank you Tony & Crew! - John
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 were on time, professional, prepared, friendly and did an outstanding job. Going to request the same crew down the road when u am ready to move everything back in. Definitely a 10/10.
Neostart is an awesome local mover in Oakland, CA. They were kind and friendly handled my stuff carefully and also put some miscellaneous objects in these awesome quick set-up boxes. i would recommend!
They both were on time quick helpful follow instructions and finish the job very early. Very polite did not rushed. Did not break anything. I would definitely recommend these guys for other movers worked hard didn’t complain.
Great job, great team. The team of Austin and Jay did a fantastic job. They were on time, worked hard, and knew what they were doing. They loaded the container with care, and knew how it do it in a way that maximized space and kept everything as safe as possible. I'd hire them again in a heartbeat.
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! :)
Two strong guys showed up and knocked out the project super fast. The communicated when they were coming and were on time to the expected arrival time. They moved everything I asked and did not damage anything in the house. Very professional, fast, and hard working. I would definitely use again.
HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Redwood City
Why Book Your Redwood City Move with HireAHelper?
Frequently Asked Moving Questions in Redwood City
You've got moving questions — we’ve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in Redwood City.
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 Redwood City 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 for 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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Help Your Pet Adjust to a New Home: Moving Tips for Dog and Cat Parents
