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$180/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Albany, California
7879 moves with HireAHelper

MovingZoom stands proud as the #1 ranked service provider nationwide on HireAHelper, a testament to our commitment to superior customer service. We specialize in loading and unloading PODS containers and moving trucks, while also offering professional packing and specialty moving solutions. Our highly trained professionals handle every aspect of your move with expertise and care, treating your property as if it were our own. From packing delicate items to efficiently loading trucks, we cover all your moving needs. Whether you're relocating across town or across the country, MovingZoom ensures a smooth transition. We value direct communication with our clients to meet your specific needs. If you have questions about your move or would like to explore booking options, we encourage you to reach out to us directly. Our team is ready to provide personalized assistance and discuss how we can best serve you. Choose MovingZoom for a moving experience unmatched in quality and care.

$180/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Oakland, California
2665 moves with HireAHelper

Welcome to our moving company, your reliable partner for all your moving needs! With years of experience in the industry, we specialize in loading and unloading storage containers and units, including PODS, Pack Rats, and any size moving truck. At our company, we pride ourselves on our skilled packing, moving, and relocation services. Whether you're moving to a new home, relocating your office, or transporting your possessions to a new location, we have the expertise and resources to get the job done right. Our team of friendly, background-checked employees is committed to providing courteous and professional service to all of our clients. We understand that moving can be stressful, which is why we work closely with you to ensure a seamless and stress-free moving experience. LIFE IS STRESSFUL. MOVING DOESN'T HAVE TO BE!

$150/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Fairfield, California
1122 moves with HireAHelper

Mcleod Moving is a family owned company and we work extra hard to ensure our staff of 15 movers is qualified and trained well enough to offer the most professional services possible, we make sure our movers are prepared for every job with shoulder straps, hand trucks, dollys and wrap so they can handle any job! We also specialize in moving large gun safes, pianos and large hot tubs! We’ve been in operation for over 5 years and have completed thousands of moves and still have not found an item we are not able to move!

$110/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Stockton, California
934 moves with HireAHelper

This company is a family based business that thrives on aiming to please. Conner moving has been doing moves for 5 years we currently have a crew of 6 guys that have been trained to take care of customers belongings like it’s their own. We offer moving pads,shrink wrap,tape,bubble wrap and boxes if needed. We specialize in packing,unpacking loading and unloading freight trucks,pods and uhaul trucks.

$145/hr
After 2 movers, 3 hr min
San Francisco, California
758 moves with HireAHelper

ALFA MOVING CO.is a locally owned and operated professional moving service offers a full range of services to bring ease and relaxation to your move. Serving the San Francisco, California area and surrounding counties, Alfa Moving's priority is to help you transition from one chapter to the next with services such as packing assistance, local and long distance moving and more. Our moving company stands out from our competitors in several ways. With years of experience in the industry, our team of professional movers knows how to safely and efficiently move belongings. We pride ourselves on our high level of professionalism throughout the entire moving process, from the initial consultation to the final delivery of items. We offer comprehensive services that can accommodate various needs and budgets, including packing and unpacking services, storage options, and specialty item handling. Our pricing is competitive without sacrificing quality, and we are licensed and insured for our customers' peace of mind. Our positive reviews and testimonials speak to our commitment to providing excellent customer service from start to finish. When you hire us, you can trust that your move will be handled with care and that we will go above and beyond to ensure your satisfaction. We currently have a 5/5 star rating on Yelp!

$190/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Sunnyvale, California
998 moves with HireAHelper

Reliable, Affordable, and Efficient, Square-One Moving has become a reputable and well-known Moving Company. Our team is up for every job, managing projects with the skill and experience our clients have come to expect. We want our customers to be satisfied with our work, which is why we provide open communication channels throughout the duration of each project. Give us a try for your next move and we will ensure a satisfying stress-free experience that will keep you coming back for all of your moves. Moving has never been this easy before!

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The Cost of Moving in Stanford, CA

In Stanford 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 $89.93 an hour.

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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. For more on the difference between labor-only and local full-service moves, read below.

 Labor-Only Local-Full Service 
Stanford, CA $458.79 $1,139.20 
California $458.02 $1,151.83 
The United States $451.90 $1,167.84 

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

Labor-Only Moving Costs by Move Size

As mentioned above, it costs $458.79 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Stanford, CA, with an average hourly rate of $89.93. 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 SizeAverage Cost Average # of Movers Average # of Hours 
1 Bedroom Apartment$357.562 movers2.2 hours
2 Bedroom Apartment$411.582 movers2.3 hours
3 Bedroom Apartment$480.342 movers2.7 hours
2 Bedroom House$381.982 movers2.7 hours
3 Bedroom House$444.972 movers2.8 hours
4 Bedroom House$533.843 movers3.2 hours
5 Bedroom House$630.953 movers4 hours

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

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, it’s considerably more affordable.

 Full-Service Moving Labor-Only Moving 
Price$$$$
Moving TruckIncludedYou Provide
Loading Help
Unloading Help
PackingAdd-onAdd-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.

Compare Costs for Additional Moving Options

Our Moving Cost Calculator can help you compare and estimate costs for local or long distance moves, across Labor Only, Full Service, and Moving Container moves. You can adjust the distance of your move and home size to compare prices and help plan your budget.

Once you've used the calculator to do your research, you can compare quotes from movers that are available and ready to help near you.

  

Top-Rated Moving Services According to Real Customer Reviews

On average, customers rate Moving Companies through HireAHelper 4.8 stars out of 5 after 340,874 customer reviews. Our trusted movers are committed to delivering outstanding service, making your move smooth, affordable, and completely hassle-free.

Barbara D
from Stanford
(5 out of 5 rating)
Square One Moving
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
Read moreReviewed on: September 20, 2025
Cost:$451.67
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Chris T
from Palo Alto
Reviewing: ProLoad
(5 out of 5 rating)
ProLoad
GREAT GUYS..VERY ATTENTIVE AND EAGER TO WORK!
Read moreReviewed on: September 4, 2024
Cost:$432.55
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Joseph L
from Palo Alto
Reviewing: Conner moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
Conner moving
Great team. Got everything in place fast and with a smile.
Read moreReviewed on: June 10, 2023
Cost:$715.28
Helpers:2 / 4hr
Vehicle:FreightTrailer
Service:Standard
Andrew F
from Stanford
(4 out of 5 rating)
Bay Area Moving & Storage
At all times, communication with the company was very clear. They let me know what was going to happen and when. They arrived on time and were very thorough in protecting our furniture before loading it into their van. At the other end, everything was unloaded without any issues. I'd be happy to use them again.
Read moreReviewed on: May 12, 2022
Cost:$1,056.72
Helpers:4 / 5.75hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:MoversPlusTruck
Steven H
from Palo Alto
Reviewing: Alfa Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Super hard working honest crew that moved a collection of heavy crates and irregularly shaped heavy objects. They went above and beyond assisting with disassembly and packing/wrapping of large items and doing a great job minimizing linear footage used in the trailer. They even moved my daughter's artwork from the wall to make sure it wasn't damaged - I would use them again
Read moreReviewed on: January 4, 2022
Cost:$842.13
Helpers:2 / 4.75hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:MoversPlusTruck
John D
from Palo Alto
Reviewing: Kush Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Kevin and team did a fantastic job with our move. Covid-safe, polite and hardworking. They were very flexible and at the last minute, happily helped us with an add-on move to a storage unit. Highly recommend!
Read moreReviewed on: January 15, 2021
Cost:$384.00
Helpers:2 / 3hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Standard
Peter K
from Palo Alto
Reviewing: 5 STAR MOVING
(5 out of 5 rating)
5 STAR MOVING
Carlo and his son did an excellent job. They called ahead of arrival, arrived punctually, worked efficiently and got everything packed and secured in our pods. They told us to sit back and relax, gave us regular updates and got the job done very well without me having to do much.
Read moreReviewed on: January 2, 2021
Cost:$481.50
Helpers:2 / 2.75hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Elite
Georgiana S
from Palo Alto
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
MovingZoom
Came prepared and helped move us in during the allotted time! Knew what they were doing.
Read moreReviewed on: June 18, 2020
Cost:$329.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Standard
Jesse I
from Palo Alto
(5 out of 5 rating)
Bay Area Moving & Storage
Pablo and Edgar did a really terrific job for us! Very professional, hardworking, punctual, etc. Took all necessary precautions re: COVID. No complaints at all and we definitely would recommend them and Bay Area Movers to anybody who needs to move.
Read moreReviewed on: April 15, 2020
Cost:$1,190.51
Helpers:2 / 6.25hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:MoversPlusTruck
Rebecca K
from Stanford
Reviewing: ProLoad
(5 out of 5 rating)
ProLoad
They were on time, well prepared, very respectful, and EXTREMELY hard working! They had a better sense of what would fit into our moving truck than we did and worked above and beyond all expectations. They truly were wonderful people who wanted to assist us in whatever way they could in regards to our move. We will definitely want to hire them again!
Read moreReviewed on: June 27, 2018
Cost:$755.00
Helpers:4 / 4.5hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Steven C
from Stanford
Reviewing: TC Family Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
TC Family Movers
Great job!
Read moreReviewed on: June 16, 2018
Cost:$274.50
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Standard
SOONMIN L
from Palo Alto
(5 out of 5 rating)
ALL THE RIGHT MOVES
they are very kind and good working. I want to use this team next time.
Read moreReviewed on: March 8, 2018
Cost:$230.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Service:Standard
steve h
from Palo Alto
Reviewing: ProLoad
(5 out of 5 rating)
ProLoad
Noah and his crew were hard workers who made my move-in possible. Thanks so much!
Read moreReviewed on: February 20, 2018
Cost:$224.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Truck
Service:Standard
Lawrence I
from Palo Alto
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
MovingZoom
John and Anders arrived precisely on time and were extremely helpful and pleasant. Their advice was great, as we had some very challenging laboratory equipment to move. We completed everything in the time allotted with nothing damaged or broken.
Read moreReviewed on: December 27, 2017
Cost:$470.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Elite
Paul O
from Palo Alto
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Your Hire-a-Helper workers were fantastic. Although they were late, they called to let me know ahead of time. Once they arrived, they got to work, loading everything quickly, carefully, and efficiently, completing the job in under two hours. I was very pleased with their efforts.
Read moreReviewed on: October 9, 2017
Cost:$389.45
Helpers:2 / 3hr
Vehicle:Container
Service:Elite
Katherine R
from Stanford
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(4 out of 5 rating)
MovingZoom
They arrived on time, and did a fairly good job for us. I would recommend this mover!
Read moreReviewed on: August 16, 2016
Cost:$347.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Service:Elite
Minna L
from Palo Alto
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
MovingZoom
Amazing!
Read moreReviewed on: September 22, 2015
Cost:$249.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Service:Standard
Esther W
from Palo Alto
Reviewing: Evan the Mover
(5 out of 5 rating)
Evan the Mover
This team was fantastic! They assessed the situation (i.e., the boxes and furniture that we had) and developed a plan to fit it into the POD; they worked efficiently and enthusiastically to move our things and did it in under two hours. They were very respectful of our things. I wish we weren't moving out of the area; if we were staying local, we would absolutely utilize their services to unpack the POD!
Read moreReviewed on: September 10, 2015
Cost:$270.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Service:Elite
David M
from Stanford
Reviewing: 5 STAR MOVING
(5 out of 5 rating)
5 STAR MOVING
That was awesome! On time, hard working, very positive and outgoing. They got the job done efficiently and perfectly.
Read moreReviewed on: August 6, 2014
Cost:$344.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Service:Standard
Rachel W
from Stanford
Reviewing: Firemen Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Tony and Reece showed up for a last minute job to unload our 10' UHaul. They were incredibly kind and quick- not to mention on time and respectful of our stuff. I'd absolutely use them again and recommend them.
Read moreReviewed on: September 10, 2013
Cost:$164.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Service:Standard
Lauren W
from Stanford
(5 out of 5 rating)
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These guys were great! I contacted them the day of, and they were able to do the job. They were on time, and they worked fast. I would use their services again!
Read moreReviewed on: June 18, 2012
Cost:$180.00
Helpers:2 / 2hr
Service:Standard
Paul B
from Stanford
Reviewing: Student Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were thoughtful by calling to check in advance. They were on time, polite, and competent. All in all, an excellent job.
Read moreReviewed on: October 29, 2011
Cost:$533.95
Helpers:2 / 4hr
Service:Standard
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Real Advice from Stanford Movers

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

Always get advice on local rules and regulations, when we bring our truck to your area we have safety hazards precautions such as cones and to make sure everyone are safe.

U-Haul on Hammer Lane has short lines and great service.

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Frequently Asked Moving Questions in Stanford

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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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How Much Packing Supplies Do I Need? The Ultimate Moving Supplies List

If you have ever tried to guess how many boxes it takes to pack up your entire home, you are not alone. Most people discover they need far more than they expected, usually somewhere in the range of 60 to 100 boxes, plus tape, bubble wrap, markers, and a handful of other essentials. Once everything

Read moreDecember 09, 2025
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How to Store Furniture in a Storage Unit

If you’re putting your stuff in storage while you’re moving or renovating, knowing how to store furniture in a storage unit is a must. Even your sturdiest pieces can be vulnerable to things like moisture and pests — store them incorrectly, and you could end up with a moldy mattress or a warped table. Whether

Read moreDecember 09, 2025
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2025 Denver Moving Report

Moving to Denver has been a steady trend for years. Even though Colorado as a whole saw a net loss in 2025, Denver gained 237,197 new residents, which is almost 19% of the state’s total movement. You can explore the statewide trends in our 2025 Colorado Migration Report, which breaks down where people are moving

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How to Downsize Your Home: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide for Moving

If you’ve been wondering how to downsize your home, you’re not alone. With the average home equity around $250,000 for those aged 65 or older, it makes sense that retirees would want to tap into that value and reduce their monthly expenses. And even for those who aren’t retiring, a smaller home can simplify life

Read moreDecember 09, 2025
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How To Pack and Protect Your Books During a Move

If you’re among the 25% of Americans who own at least 100 books, you know how challenging it can be to decide how to pack books for moving. Your beloved volumes are vulnerable to moisture, and even a small collection can become surprisingly heavy. In general, the best way to pack books is to load

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Calculating Your Move-Out Cleaning Costs

If you’ve ever moved out of a home or apartment, you probably know how stressful cleaning can be when you’re already surrounded by boxes and deadlines. It’s no surprise that move-out cleanings are one of the most commonly booked cleaning services in the U.S., especially for renters hoping to get their deposits back. Most move-out

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