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Labor-Only vs. The Traditional Move

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Salem, SC

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Salem, SC

Resources for Your Move

How Booking With HireAHelper Works

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Step 1: You Share Your Details
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We 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 HireAHelper Moving Advantage

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.
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Moving With HireAHelper

Compare confidently. See prices upfront and read verified reviews—no surprises, no games.
Book instantly. Book movers directly online, with no middlemen or unwanted spam.
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Compare the Top 6 Salem, SC 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, upfront pricing, and no hidden fees, you always know what to expect before you book.

$110/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

One Direction Moving

4.9 31 verified reviews

Travelers Rest, SC

126 moves with HireAHelper

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"One Direction Movers is a licensed and insured moving and storage service with several years of experience. W… read more

$80/hr

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GreenvilleTopChoice

4.7 10 verified reviews

Greenville, SC

23 moves with HireAHelper

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Efficient, Fast, Reliable, Clean, and Affordable. The best packers, wrappers, and movers-helpers in the area, … read more

$95/hr

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Fuse Movers and Relocations

4.5 510 verified reviews

Hendersonville, NC

2,420 moves with HireAHelper

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Fuse Movers and relocations where your service is our #1 priority! If you are looking for a quality, stress fr… read more

$85/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Ferguson Brothers Moving & Trucking

4.5 49 verified reviews

Greenville, SC

199 moves with HireAHelper

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We offer moving help loading and unloading, Ubox delivery pods and driving help.

$90/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Movers United LLC

4.3 44 verified reviews

Greenville, SC

303 moves with HireAHelper

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Full service moving company

$162/hr

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That´s Clean Services

0 0 verified reviews

Greenville, SC

6 moves with HireAHelper

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That´s Clean Cleaning & Moving Service was established in 2017. We are a small moving and cleaning company loc… read more

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. 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 less expensive.

Full-Service Moving Labor-Only Moving
Price $$$ $
Moving Truck Included You Provide
Loading
Unloading
Packing Add-on Add-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.

The Cost of Moving in Salem, SC

In Salem labor-only moving help typically costs between $343.28 and $716.91. 

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 $92.50 an hour.

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

Salem, SC

$416.81

$903.05

South Carolina

$374.02

$903.05

The United States

$356.65

$821.07

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

1,154 Salem Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 310,131 verified customer reviews

Janet S from Waynesville, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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These two young men were excellent workers! On time, very personable, and worked every minute. They did a great job packing my belongings under the time limit, and I feel very confident that my things will arrive safely to my new home. I highly recommend them and would definitely use them again.

Reviewed on: 5/20/2025
John E from Greenville, SC
(4 out of 5 rating)
Ferguson Brothers Moving & Trucking Profile Image

They were early and were waiting for me when I got there to start loading. They were quick and got the truck loaded. They also followed me to my second location and got the rest of our stuff loaded. Overall a good job but I should have given them better instruction on loading the truck so space was not wasted.

Reviewed on: 5/7/2025
Michelle B from Brevard, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They asked if they could come early which was great, they were fast, effecient and when we got to our destination 500 miles away and unloaded - nothing was broken. really couldn't have been any better!

Reviewed on: 5/19/2025
Leah V from Hendersonville, NC
Reviewing: Davis Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Very professional, hard working! I was worried everything I have wouldn’t be able to fit in the containers, these guys fit everything to a t… a miracle! I will use them again and recommend to others. Thank you so much, what a relief!

Reviewed on: 5/31/2025
Edward G from Waynesville, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The two gentlemen arrived a few minutes early ready to go. They very carefully packed my truck leaving no gaps. An excellent job and I am very happy. Thank you!

Reviewed on: 6/6/2025
Eugene S from Easley, SC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The move was great. The helpers worked efficiently and were able to upload the 25’ truck in 2 hr’s. Thank you. I will recommend their service to other and will use them in the future.

Reviewed on: 7/13/2025
Sarah P from Greenville, SC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Lamar and Junior worked hard from the time they arrived u til completion. Packed the truck with room to spare in 100 degree heat. They were very polite and respectful of our belongings.

Reviewed on: 6/25/2025
Cheryl B from Greenville, SC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The movers were very courteous and careful with our things. They did a great job unpacking a 16-ft POD for us, and they put all of our furniture and boxes in the proper rooms of our new home.

Reviewed on: 7/20/2025
Lawrence B from Highlands, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Chris & crew were great. Worked hard & took direction & got everything into the house quickly. They took a well deserved 15 minute break when the rain began to pour down but continued throughout the intermittent light rain. I highly recommend them.

Reviewed on: 6/8/2025
Barbara G from Taylors, SC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I had 2 intelligent, respectful young men that loaded my furniture back in my house. I enjoyed them. One said I was like his mother because I had my son's trophies in a box in the POD.

Reviewed on: 5/28/2025
Angela W from Highlands, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
Ferguson Brothers Moving & Trucking Profile Image

They were nice professional, and very gently, gentle with my furniture that my father had built. I will definitely keep them in mind for future needs.

Reviewed on: 5/17/2025

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Salem

On average, most people in Salem need:

3 Movers

Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

The most popular truck size is a:

16' Truck

Read our guide to choosing the right rental truck for your move.

On average, movers in Salem are booked:

14 days in advance

Pro tip: Book ahead as far as possible to get the best rates!

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Resources for Your Move

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