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Labor-Only vs. The Traditional Move

The Cost of Hiring Movers in San Mateo, CA

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in San Mateo, CA

Resources for Your Move

How Booking With HireAHelper Works

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Step 1: You Share Your Details
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.
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Step 2: We Find Your Move Helpers
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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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

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 19 San Mateo, 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, upfront pricing, and no hidden fees, you always know what to expect before you book.

$190/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

MovingZoom

5 2,532 verified reviews

Albany, CA

7,244 moves with HireAHelper

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MovingZoom stands proud as the #1 ranked service provider nationwide on HireAHelper, a testament to our commit… read more

$180/hr

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ProLoad

4.9 719 verified reviews

Oakland, CA

2,413 moves with HireAHelper

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Welcome to our moving company, your reliable partner for all your moving needs! With years of experience in th… read more

$120/hr

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ABC Movers

5 62 verified reviews

Benicia, CA

245 moves with HireAHelper

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We're not your average moving company we’re here to provide QUALITY moving at affordable prices!! We take mov… read more

$145/hr

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Alfa Moving

4.9 115 verified reviews

San Francisco, CA

687 moves with HireAHelper

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ALFA MOVING CO.is a locally owned and operated professional moving service offers a full range of services to … read more

$125/hr

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TC Family Movers

4.8 157 verified reviews

San Leandro, CA

948 moves with HireAHelper

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TC Family Movers is a family company owned and founded by brothers, Tony and Carlos Hernandez. Established in … read more

$162/hr

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Bay Area Moving & Storage

4.9 106 verified reviews

Rodeo, CA

511 moves with HireAHelper

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Bay Area Moving and Storage is a proud member of Better Business Bureau (BBB) with an outstanding "A+ rating".… read more

$110/hr

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Pyramid Movers

4.8 98 verified reviews

Martinez, CA

829 moves with HireAHelper

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Pyramid Movers is a family owned business with years of experience in the transportation and moving industry. … read more

$145/hr

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Everest Moving

5 47 verified reviews

Sunnyvale, CA

194 moves with HireAHelper

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A trustworthy and reliable moving company that specializes in common household moving locally and long distanc… 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
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Moving Truck Included You Provide
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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.

The Cost of Moving in San Mateo, CA

In San Mateo labor-only moving help typically costs between $331.38 and $663.28. 

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 $100.74 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

San Mateo, CA

$423.20

$912.08

California

$370.37

$796.70

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.

5,961 San Mateo Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 309,988 verified customer reviews

Ann S from Menlo Park, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were very accommodating of our delayed timeline and were extremely quick and efficient. They did a great job with reassembling all the furniture. Would definitely use them again!

Reviewed on: 6/22/2025
Christine B from San Francisco, CA
Reviewing: ProLoad
(5 out of 5 rating)
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These guys worked! They communicated about arrival time and showed up on time. They worked very hard, helped make sure our stuff was protected and worked tirelessly to get things moved quickly. They had packing know how and maximized what went into our storage unit. Would definitely use them again.

Reviewed on: 4/26/2025
Gloria P from Sunnyvale, CA
Reviewing: Everest Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were extremely polite, got to work in a well organized, hard working manner. They checked in with me regularly to be sure all the pieces and aspects of the loading process were satisfactory and had been included. I definitely would request this team in the future.

Reviewed on: 6/18/2025
Christian E from Palo Alto, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The movers were friendly, respectful, and hardworking. They were knowledgeable about packing our truck and strapping everything down, and nothing was damaged during our move. Only downside was that I did not get a confirmation phone call the day before, and they were late arriving to our home, but besides those two things I highly recommend Square-One. I would use them again.

Reviewed on: 7/3/2025
Susan A from Brentwood, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Jordan and Kalil were great. They reached out ahead of time, were prompt, polite, respectful and listened. Then they jumped into action. A Piano, a large exercise machine, took beds apart and packed that pod like you wouldn't believe. Still have half open. I will be having them back for part 2. Thanks guys! Susan

Reviewed on: 5/8/2025
Vanja V from Alamo, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Second time ive used movingzoom and they were as good as the last time. On time, respectful, careful with breakables and furniture. Couldnt recommend them more

Reviewed on: 7/5/2025
Carla N from Oakland, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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This was a wonderful team, all the way around. I got great advice before I booked, and they were very helpful with some challenging small items. They took great care to make sure everything was secure and safe.

Reviewed on: 6/3/2025
Chip S from Palo Alto, CA
Reviewing: ProLoad
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Noah and his team are excellent. They work rapidly. They will do as much or as little packing as you need. His team communicates well, they are careful, friendly, efficient, and well coordinated. They crushed packing 2 full PODS in a few house and it was an incredible game of Tetris. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on: 6/6/2025
Hannah M from Alamo, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Bob, Austin and Schea were absolutely fantastic. These guys work and they are personable. Hard workers got here early and finished the job early too! Thank you!

Reviewed on: 6/30/2025
Logan B from Scotts Valley, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Excellent moving experience! The team was punctual, friendly, and professional. They carefully fit everything into my tiny moving pod, which was no easy task. Would absolutely hire again!

Reviewed on: 6/18/2025
Douglas D from Newark, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were all amazing. I would use them again. They were all very careful with the items and nothing was damaged. They definitely exceeded my expectations.

Reviewed on: 7/23/2025
Thai L from Fremont, CA
Reviewing: A2B Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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A2B are great and professional yes we love to recommend to anyone’s friends relatives or strangers five stars service ????????????????????????????????

Reviewed on: 5/24/2025
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Real Advice from San Mateo Movers

We asked local movers about what you should know about moving in San Mateo. (They’re really nice!)

"If you are moving in or out of the city of San Francisco , we strongly recommend to get parking permit for any street in San Francisco before your moving date and ask your building management if they require any certificate of insurance (COI) . We will provide the COI for no charge "

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