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Table of Contents

Labor-Only vs. The Traditional Move

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Santa Monica, CA

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Santa Monica, 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.
Get real support. Friendly, helpful humans available 7 days a week.
Backed by our guarantee. Our $1,000 Service Guarantee means peace of mind if things don't go as planned.

Compare the Top 33 Santa Monica, 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.

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Excellent Movers

4.9 678 verified reviews

Los Angeles, CA

2,011 moves with HireAHelper

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Excellent Movers provides moving labor help in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding area. Excellent Movers can … read more

$127/hr

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Rigo's Moving & Storage, Inc

4.8 1,539 verified reviews

Los Angeles, CA

7,846 moves with HireAHelper

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As an Industry Leader in Transportation and Relocation Services. Our Mission is to serve our Customers with a … read more

$70/hr

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We the States Moving

4.8 705 verified reviews

Long Beach, CA

2,957 moves with HireAHelper

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Greetings my name is Jon Winston. With many years in the moving industry I'm here to bring my experience to yo… read more

$99/hr

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Lucky Movers

4.8 935 verified reviews

Los Angeles, CA

4,346 moves with HireAHelper

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Welcome to Lucky Movers Company, we are LA County based movers that provide both residential and commercial mo… read more

$117/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Outlier Moving

4.9 521 verified reviews

North Hollywood, CA

1,868 moves with HireAHelper

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Looking for a stress-free move? Look no further! Our premium service puts you first, offering a VIP experience… read more

$129/hr

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Patriot One Movers

5 687 verified reviews

North Hollywood, CA

1,397 moves with HireAHelper

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We are reliable, dependable and honest, with over 13 years of moving experience. We guarantee a safe yet fast … read more

$100/hr

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SoCal Brothers

4.9 147 verified reviews

Anaheim, CA

563 moves with HireAHelper

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SoCal Brother is a small family owned moving company serving our clients since 2022 based in Anaheim. We provi… read more

$135/hr

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B.E.M LABOR SERVICE

5 194 verified reviews

Maywood, CA

412 moves with HireAHelper

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B.E.M LABOR provides the moving services in town. We are a crew dedicated to serve you in the most efficient m… 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
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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 Santa Monica, CA

In Santa Monica labor-only moving help typically costs between $346.44 and $541.99. 

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 $81.20 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

Santa Monica, CA

$284.65

$615.65

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.

7,648 Santa Monica Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 310,247 verified customer reviews

Trisha Y from Los Angeles, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Daniel and his crew were INCREDIBLE!! They were incredible flexible when there was an issue and able to accommodate quickly. They were careful with my belonging and all-around excellent movers. Would highly recommend their services!

Reviewed on: 5/15/2025
Kristian K from San Gabriel, CA
Reviewing: Lucky Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Both workers were fantastic. They took extra care for my furniture and property. Ivan called me to let me know they arrived early. They took their time to wrap all my furniture and moved everything slowly to assure there was no damage.

Reviewed on: 6/4/2025
Lisa S from Fullerton, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Fantastic service. Mr. Winston knew his job inside and out. He and his partner moved out items from the 3rd floor apartment to the moving truck. They are professional, efficient and super friendly. No complaints, only praise! Call them; they will do you right!

Reviewed on: 6/23/2025
Diana I from Los Angeles, CA
Reviewing:
Superior Services
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Our movers today were excellent! 10 stars!! Highly recommended! They worked quickly and very carefully, they packed with high efficiency, and they listened courteously to our requests.

Reviewed on: 5/13/2025
Eugene N from Torrance, CA
Reviewing: Ah moving
(4 out of 5 rating)
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They worked hard and were very courteous and helpful but forgot to put the tv on the counter, left it on the floor and forgot to plug in the recliner, so I’ll have to get help to lift it (to find the cord). I’m satisfied though and would recommend them as I truly got my money’s worth.

Reviewed on: 6/6/2025
Gregg F from Azusa, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The movers that arrived did an incredible job. They were on time, courteous, and did an excellent job thinking through how to pack everything into our container. I’ll give them an A+.

Reviewed on: 7/4/2025
Sanjeev N from Porter Ranch, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Santiago and Jose, Rigo moving service provided great service. Efficient and made a difficult moving service a pleasant experience. Will recommend without any hesitation. Truly 5 Star service.

Reviewed on: 6/13/2025
Lisa B from Los Angeles, CA
Reviewing: Lucky Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The movers were efficient, quick, and professional. They packed a studio apartment into a rented cargo van really well, the contents did not shift around at all during a 5+ hour drive, and were in great condition on arrival. Would hire them again without hesitation.

Reviewed on: 7/28/2025
Megan P from Glendale, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Daniel and the team were fantastic! Perfectly on time, worked quick and professionally, and were very nice. If you are looking for moving labor help, you are in great hands with them!!!

Reviewed on: 5/17/2025
Omotayo A from Long Beach, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were on time and fast. They worked hard and packed my trailer tightly saving me so much space and money. I recommend 3 movers, the extra person was key in keeping things moving during disassembling and demounting furniture and TV. I would book them again for a future move.

Reviewed on: 6/29/2025
Patty C from Valencia, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The crew that came to unload our belongings were great they took care of our things and were very efficient. I was not feeling so well so their help was amazing. They were able to unload pretty quickly and bring all our stuff including a sectional couch through 3 flights of stairs. Thank you again!!!! Will definitely use Rigo’s for our future moves.

Reviewed on: 5/5/2025
Susanna A from Valley Village, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Great crew. Fast, efficient, well organized by Jon. I am happy I ended up using them despite initial miscommunication on how two loads would be handled for me. They loaded one of the orders and I booked another crew for the same time to load another container which worked out to my benefit from timing perspective. Service-wise - top notch!

Reviewed on: 6/16/2025

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Santa Monica

On average, most people in Santa Monica need:

2 Movers

Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

The most popular truck size is a:

10' Truck

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

On average, movers in Santa Monica are booked:

10 days in advance

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

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