Hire Movers in San Jose, CA
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Top-Rated Hourly Moving Help, In Your Local Area
With HireAHelper, you can read reviews, compare movers, and research moving costs in San Joseāall in one place. When you hire moving labor through us, we act as your advocate, stepping in if something goes wrong. If your mover cancels, we help you rebook fast. No extra legwork needed.
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How Booking With HireAHelper Works
Give us the key details about your upcoming moveālike 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 weekābefore, during, or after your move.
The HireAHelper Moving Advantage
The Traditional Move
Moving With HireAHelper
Compare the Top 9 San Jose, CA Movers
For over 18 years, HireAHelper has partnered with top-rated moving companies to help over 1 million 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.
$125/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minTC Family Movers
San Leandro, CA
985 moves with HireAHelper
$190/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minSquare One Moving
Sunnyvale, CA
911 moves with HireAHelper
$145/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minEverest Moving
Sunnyvale, CA
198 moves with HireAHelper
$129/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minA2B Movers
San Jose, CA
152 moves with HireAHelper
$120/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minMovers R Here Moving
Newark, CA
56 moves with HireAHelper
$149/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minPeninsula Moving Services
San Jose, CA
21 moves with HireAHelper
$97/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minLast Minute Movers
Gilroy, CA
233 moves with HireAHelper
$135/hr
After 2 movers 3 hr minArnoni Moving Services LLC
Santa Clara, CA
2 moves with HireAHelper
$129/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minCalState Moving & Storage
Hayward, CA
1,160 moves with HireAHelper
The Cost of Moving in San Jose, CA
In San Jose labor-only moving help typically costs between $329.14 and $735.50.
If youāre 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 $88.71 an hour.
HireAHelperās Best Price Guarantee Find a lower price for the same move? Weāll 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 youād pay for local full-service. Full-service is definitely more convenientābut 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $445.59 | $919.84 |
| 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 $445.59 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in San Jose, CA, with an average hourly rate of $88.71. 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 | $329.14 | 2 movers | 2.1 hours |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | $378.87 | 2 movers | 2.3 hours |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | $442.16 | 2 movers | 2.7 hours |
| 2 Bedroom House | $445.28 | 2 movers | 2.5 hours |
| 3 Bedroom House | $518.70 | 3 movers | 2.7 hours |
| 4 Bedroom House | $622.29 | 3 movers | 3 hours |
| 5 Bedroom House | $735.50 | 3 movers | 3.8 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, itās considerably more affordable.
| Full-Service Moving | Labor-Only Moving | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $$$ | $ |
| Moving Truck | Included | You Provide |
| Loading Help | ā | ā |
| Unloading Help | ā | ā |
| Packing | Add-on | Add-on |
3,706 San Jose Mover Reviews
On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 321,970 verified customer reviews
This team is absolutely phenomenal, they Arrived on time and were so professional. I will be using them again for other services and I will be sure to refer them to anyone that I know that needs movers. I am so impressed with how efficient, polite and quick they were. 10/10
The moving team was amazing! They handled everything with great care, and worked quickly and efficiently. They were professional, friendly, and made the whole process completely stress-free. I couldn’t be happier with their service and would highly recommend them to anyone needing movers!
Thank you Austin and his colleague for doing a fantastic job! Super efficient and professional work. I highly recommend them to everyone in need of strong and reliable movers!
Austin and Bob were fantastic. They packed up everything with care and were very professional. They communicated well throughout the process and their positive attitude helped take the stress out of moving.
Adriano and Jul(iano) were WONDERFUL! Hard workers, polite, treated my stuff nicely... what more could I ask for?! I would use them again in a hot second!!
Courteous, professional and flexible while trying to sort a mountain of boxes. A pleasure to deal with them. Finished right on time. BD Palo Alto
Great job, super organized, hard working and efficient! We were loading up 2 relocubes and they knew how to fill them up well and strap them together. Good communication beforehand, they arrived early but they asked in advance. Finished the job in just under 2 hours. I highly recommend.
Fantastic job! They arrived on time and worked nonstop to fill the entire container with all the items on my list !! Thank you very much Bob and Austin!!!
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
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! :)
Square one moving was absolutely amazing!!! On time, 100% prepared for the job. Worked extremely hard and fast, all at the same being very respectful of our property. I will definitely call them again on my next move.
Both gentlemen were extremely kind and helpful. I had a lot of furniture that means a lot and they treated it all with care and were asking questions based off of what i was needing. They called ahead of time to ask if they could be early which i appreciated and helped. Both worked very hard and were respectful, yes I would use them again if needed!
HireAHelper's Moving Guide for San Jose
Why Book Your San Jose Move with HireAHelper?
Frequently Asked Moving Questions in San Jose
You've got moving questions, weāve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in San Jose.
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 canāt 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 clicksāeven 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. HireAHelperās platform lets you compare rates for different movers, so you can be sure youāre getting a good deal. Found a better price for the same service? Weāll match it. That means you donāt pay extra to use HireAHelperāin fact, you may save money.
All San Jose 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 SmartProtectionā¢āan 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 moverās 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 haveāmake 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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