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Table of Contents

Browse Movers Vetted Movers

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Sterling, IL

What Is Labor-Only?

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Sterling, IL

Resources for Your Move

Compare the Top 31 Vetted Movers in Sterling, IL

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31vetted movers ready to help in Sterling
4.9ā˜…average rating across local jobs
75+verified customer reviews nearby

$110/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Logan Lift Express

4.9 1,579 verified reviews

Bellwood, IL

4,261 moves with HireAHelper

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Logan Lift Express provides every customer with 100% customer service with a yes attitude.We specialize in mov… read more

$99/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

S & L Express Moving Services

4.8 2,816 verified reviews

Bloomingdale, IL

9,702 moves with HireAHelper

S & L Express Moving Services Profile Image
With over 7600 confirmed moving jobs and 100% RELIABILITY..... S & L Express Moving Services is dedicated to p… read more

$115/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Just Us Movers

4.9 789 verified reviews

Maywood, IL

2,287 moves with HireAHelper

Just Us Movers Profile Image
With over 5 years and 1000+ moves, we are a hardworking team that provides, quality service and places the cus… read more

$120/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Illinois Valley Movers

4.9 314 verified reviews

Ottawa, IL

709 moves with HireAHelper

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We offer local packing/ unpacking, loading and unloading sevices.

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

MOVEMASTERS

4.8 503 verified reviews

Riverside, IL

1,632 moves with HireAHelper

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We have expertise in the Following areas of Professional Packing, Loading, Unloading, Cleaning, Packing Box, F… read more

$120/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Ganga Movers

4.9 45 verified reviews

Northbrook, IL

263 moves with HireAHelper

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***We don’t move Pool table, hot tub, and Grand Piano*** Load/unload, pack/unpack, disassembly/assembly, deliv… read more

$99/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

By Any Means Moving Labor Service

4.9 232 verified reviews

Janesville, WI

722 moves with HireAHelper

By Any Means Moving Labor Service Profile Image
By any means moving labor Llc has earned a stellar reputation as the best rate moving company and one of the … read more

$115/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Al's Moving & Labor Service

4.8 82 verified reviews

Sun Prairie, WI

256 moves with HireAHelper

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We're working through Covid-19 and wearing masks and gloves to every job! We also make sure to take temperatur… read more

$150/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

C.R Movers

4.9 35 verified reviews

Peoria, IL

227 moves with HireAHelper

C.R Movers Profile Image
C.R.Movers. Is a full service moving company.We have been in business for over 11 years and have completed ove… read more

$75/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Here2there trucking

4.9 74 verified reviews

Madison, WI

262 moves with HireAHelper

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Hi I'm Fred j Mover / here2there trucking we have over a year work on thumb tack. You can use Fred j mover th… read more

$137/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Young Hitters Inc

4.7 52 verified reviews

Janesville, WI

563 moves with HireAHelper

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Local and long distance movers

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Keep It Up Moving

5 20 verified reviews

Arlington Heights, IL

149 moves with HireAHelper

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Keep It Up Professional Moving Services is a leading moving company in Chicago, IL offering reliable and affor… read more

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Moving Fast

4.9 20 verified reviews

Barrington, IL

99 moves with HireAHelper

Moving Fast Profile Image
We are handling moving process from beginning to the end with hearty care; attention to small details; mirrori… read more

$180/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

MS Moving and More LLC

4.9 94 verified reviews

Delavan, WI

378 moves with HireAHelper

MS Moving and More LLC Profile Image
*** We are open for business during the COVID-19 pandemic*** 100% dedicated to removing the stress from your … read more

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Monolith Moving Company

5 203 verified reviews

Woodridge, IL

693 moves with HireAHelper

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Monolith Moving Company will provide the most worry-free experience possible. We are a family owned and operat… read more

$99/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Ro's Movers

4.8 72 verified reviews

Oak Park, IL

360 moves with HireAHelper

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Rest easy. Ro's on the move. In and around the industry since 2000, I'm knowledgeable, dependable and dedicate… read more

$110/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

LIFT AND LOAD LLC

5 7 verified reviews

Des Plaines, IL

14 moves with HireAHelper

LIFT AND LOAD LLC Profile Image
Established 2024

$250/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Marion Movers

5 24 verified reviews

Marion, IA

111 moves with HireAHelper

$141/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Move Mania Inc

4.8 23 verified reviews

Bolingbrook, IL

99 moves with HireAHelper

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Hello valued customers: Since the news of COVID19, We want to assure you that MoveMania is well prepared to s… read more

$120/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

EASY-PEASY MOVING CHICAGO INC

5 4 verified reviews

Elmwood Park, IL

25 moves with HireAHelper

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We provide services beyond expectations - easy, fast, secure and careful. We handle both loading and unloading… read more

$200/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Matts Movers

4.8 4 verified reviews

Madison, WI

11 moves with HireAHelper

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Established in 2014. We are a family owned moving company serving the Madison, WI area for over 10 years. We … read more

$150/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Eric's moving and delivery service

4.9 68 verified reviews

Hazel Green, WI

208 moves with HireAHelper

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NEVER FEAR, ERICS MOVING IS HERE! I mean seriously, last minute, in terrible weather, jobs on a Saturday AND … read more

$100/hr

After 2 movers 3 hr min

Metro Loading Service

4.4 30 verified reviews

Des Plaines, IL

263 moves with HireAHelper

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Metro loading Service has been helping people move in the greater Chicago area since 1988. We have a 5 star r… read more

$175/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

J.C. Movers & Lumper Services Inc.

4.5 292 verified reviews

Broadview, IL

1,885 moves with HireAHelper

J.C. Movers & Lumper Services Inc. Profile Image
You Provide the Truck or Storage Unit, We will pack it, wrap it,load it, and unload your items. We will do i… read more

$225/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Lindsey's Moving & Delivery

4.1 14 verified reviews

Davenport, IA

92 moves with HireAHelper

Lindsey's Moving & Delivery Profile Image
24 hour emergency -Load and unload trucks. Small and large deliveries. Local and long distance moves ( call fo… read more

$75/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Discounted Moving

4.6 311 verified reviews

Lincolnshire, IL

1,193 moves with HireAHelper

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Welcome to Discounted Moving, the premier household relocation company Headquartered in Seminole County, FL. W… read more

$130/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Packed Moving Services

4.8 434 verified reviews

Elmwood Park, IL

1,829 moves with HireAHelper

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"Packed!" moving services is a company that will help you with all the stress of your moving process. We provi… read more

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Lloyds Moving and Labor LLC

4.7 119 verified reviews

Yorkville, IL

623 moves with HireAHelper

Lloyds Moving and Labor LLC Profile Image
With our loading and unloading services you rent the truck or container and leave the rest to team of expert l… read more

$280/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Relix LLC

0 0 verified reviews

Franklin Park, IL

1 move with HireAHelper

Relix LLC Profile Image
We waiting for insurance policy,already paid just waiting for proof of insurance,also we have license but in p… read more

$100/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Best moving and storage LLC

0 0 verified reviews

Des Plaines, IL

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"Best Moving & Storage is a trusted full-service moving company committed to making every relocation smooth an… read more

$150/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Everett ProMoving Associates

4.1 7 verified reviews

Berwyn, IL

154 moves with HireAHelper

Everett ProMoving Associates Profile Image
We have over 20yrs of Moving experience & it comes with Excellent customer service from start to finish. Wheth… read more
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The Cost of Moving in Sterling, IL

In Sterling labor-only moving help typically costs between $322.16 and $666.30.

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 $77.53 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-OnlyLocal-Full Service
Sterling, IL$408.32$1,085.66
Illinois$408.32$1,085.66
The United States$451.87$1,167.76
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 $408.32 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Sterling, IL, with an average hourly rate of $77.53. 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 CostAverage # of MoversAverage # of Hours
1 Bedroom Apartment$322.162 movers2.2 hours
2 Bedroom Apartment$370.832 movers2.4 hours
3 Bedroom Apartment$432.782 movers2.8 hours
2 Bedroom House$403.382 movers2.6 hours
3 Bedroom House$469.902 movers2.8 hours
4 Bedroom House$563.753 movers3.1 hours
5 Bedroom House$666.303 movers3.9 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, it's considerably more affordable.

 Full-Service MovingLabor-Only Moving
Price$$$$
Moving TruckIncludedYou Provide
Loading Helpāœ…āœ…
Unloading Helpāœ…āœ…
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.

  

75 Sterling Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 336,350 verified customer reviews

Katie H from Erie, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
In n out moving Profile Image

The employees with "In N Out Moving" did exactly what we hired them for. They helped move our larger items, many of which were in the basement, into our moving truck. They were friendly, efficient and careful. They communicated with us throughout the process to make sure everything went smoothly. We would recommend them to anyone moving in the area.

Reviewed on: 8/23/2022
Kathleen N from Sterling, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
Illinois Valley Movers Profile Image

Overall positive experience. Flexible scheduling especially for the weekend. They worked hard to bring in all of the many boxes and other furniture from the truck and trailer. No complaints from me.

Reviewed on: 8/14/2024
Bree T from Rock Falls, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
Illinois Valley Movers Profile Image

They were on-time and even a little early, worked efficently and did a great job! I would be glad to work with Illinois Valley Moving Labor in the future!

Reviewed on: 6/4/2017
Charles H from Sterling, IL
Reviewing: J & N Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
J & N Movers Profile Image

These guys were careful,quick and professional. We could not have ask for better people. I will use them again. Thank you so much you made moving day a dream.

Reviewed on: 9/5/2017
Mckenzie A from Freeport, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
Young Hitters Inc Profile Image

Amazing movers!! Guys came out promptly, helped us unload our truck on a same-day notice after our original moving company failed to show up. They were professional, reliable, and experienced. Cannot recommend this moving group enough!! Thank youuuuu!!

Reviewed on: 4/13/2024
Holly B from Franklin Grove, IL
Reviewing: J & N Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
J & N Movers Profile Image

The men were actually early. They were extremely polite and careful about moving all of my furniture. They also put blankets around several pieces to prevent them from being scratched. Really good job getting my belongings into the containers. I’ll definitely call you back when I need the containers emptied in my next house. Thank you thank you!!!

Reviewed on: 4/11/2018
Ann F from Sterling, IL
Reviewing: J & N Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
J & N Movers Profile Image

Frankie and James were polite, professional and quick. They handled everything with care even with difficult size pieces. I would definitely hire them again.

Reviewed on: 9/17/2017
Rose A from Atkinson, IL
Reviewing: J & N Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
J & N Movers Profile Image

The guys that unpacked our trailer were great. They were all polite, friendly and professional. I especially liked the man in charge. He was extremely good and kept everything moving fast. And he was also very smart! Thank you guys for the great job!

Reviewed on: 6/2/2019
Dean C from Mount Morris, IL
(4 out of 5 rating)
Bronge Moving Labor Service Profile Image

On time, nothing damaged, stayed over an hour when it ran longer. Only complaint after releasing them their supervisor came and asked for a tip, while I was satisfied with the service I would have tipped them if I felt it was appropriate. I did tip them but only had a few ones and the supervisors response was it was better than nothing.

Reviewed on: 8/30/2010
Rebekah S from Lanark, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
By Any Means Moving Labor Service Profile Image

One time, very professional, super polite, and very careful with all of our things. All work was completed within the time scheduled. Would recommend them highly to friends and family. Great guys!

Reviewed on: 4/21/2018
Diana L from Buda, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
Illinois Valley Movers Profile Image

Excellent workers! Took their time and made sure our belongings were handled with care. They showed up on time and finished within the allotted time frame. Would definitely use again!

Reviewed on: 2/26/2020
Joe M from Dixon, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
GO HARD TRANSPORTS Profile Image

The guts showed up and worked hard the entire time with no complaints or issues. Moved over 50 boxes and about 15 pieces of furniture. I would definitely recommend this crew to anyone.

Reviewed on: 5/8/2021

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Sterling

On average, most people in Sterling 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 Sterling are booked:

12.14 days in advance

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

Frequently Asked Moving Questions in Sterling

You've got moving questions, we’ve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in Sterling.

 

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 can’t 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 clicks—even 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. HireAHelper’s platform lets you compare rates for different movers, so you can be sure you’re getting a good deal. Found a better price for the same service? We’ll match it. That means you don’t pay extra to use HireAHelper—in fact, you may save money.

All Sterling 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 SmartProtection™—an 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 mover’s 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 have—make 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.

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