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4.8★average rating across local jobs
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Top Shelf Labor Services LLC
4.9
961 verified reviews
$125/hr
After 2 movers, 2 hr min
Raritan, New Jersey
3264 moves with HireAHelper
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Contact Top Shelf NJ!!!!!! We have the best affordable rates and highest quality of customer service.
We pride ourselves on successfully helping our customers as well as providing hard working and diligent personnel.
We have all the tools and necessary moving smarts as well as experience.
We are currently servicing all of Nj moving locally or out of state!!
We are available at your convenience and can ensure to treat your furniture/items with ultimate care!!!
ASAP Movers, There in a Hurry, our service is Affordable, Quick and Reliable with a Professional Team of Movers, who have more than 7 years of experience. Let ASAP Movers literally take the load off today.
Full Time Movers is America’s best professional full-service moving company located in the heart of New York. With over 15+ years of combined experience in the moving industry, Full Time Movers is dedicated to serving the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area with prompt, high-quality services from Labor Professionals who care for their customers. We serve residential and commercial customers with services ranging from a simple move across town to a complex move around the country.
We strive to provide every client with moving services that are punctual and accurate with exceptional attention to detail. Every Labor Professional is dedicated ensuring that we transport your belongings in the safest and most secure manner possible. Whether you are moving boxes of paper files or a delicate piano, we have the experience and expertise to properly wrap, store, and ship your items. We fully ensure you that your belongings are safe from the minute we start your move until every item is carefully unpacked at your final destination.?
Here at Never Tired Movers we put the customer first and handle all needs that the customer desires. Also we are professional and responsible. We are COI approved starting January 2025
Sharp Van Lines – WE ARE NOT A BROKER- we are a fully licensed and fully insured moving company – you will be with our company from the start of your move to the finish.
We would like to thank you for the opportunity to help make your move as easy and stress free as possible
For LOCAL moves we charge by the hour.
Your price per hour includes the following:
Disassembly/Reassembly of beds and furniture – everything placed where you desire
Wrapping of all furniture in quilted furniture pads
Door to Door Loading & Unloading
Insurance Protection
1 month free storage – All our storage facilities are climate controlled for the protection of your possessions
15 Boxes – Delivered to your home prior to your move
We offer Free In-Home estimate where we can guarantee you the best price
We are fully licensed and insured
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The Cost of Moving in Stony Brook, NY
In Stony Brook labor-only moving help typically costs between $379.78 and $790.25.
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 $80.97 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
Stony Brook, NY
$442.68
$1,145.80
New York
$446.34
$1,178.21
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 $442.68 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Stony Brook, NY, with an average hourly rate of $80.97. 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
$379.78
2 movers
2.3 hours
2 Bedroom Apartment
$437.15
2 movers
2.4 hours
3 Bedroom Apartment
$510.19
2 movers
2.8 hours
2 Bedroom House
$478.42
2 movers
2.7 hours
3 Bedroom House
$557.31
2 movers
2.8 hours
4 Bedroom House
$668.62
3 movers
3.2 hours
5 Bedroom House
$790.25
3 movers
4 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
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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.
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 341,200 customer reviews. Our trusted movers are committed to delivering outstanding service, making your move smooth, affordable, and completely hassle-free.
I can't say enough good things about Ozzy and his team! They packed two 16-foot containers absolutely to the brim and finished right on schedule, exactly as promised.
Throughout the entire process, they were incredibly respectful, polite, efficient, and quick. Communication was excellent from start to finish, and they made what could have been a stressful day feel easy and seamless.
They were professional, hardworking, and genuinely great to work with. They almost make me want to move again just so I can hire them a second time... almost ??
Marcus and Karen were wonderful. They did a great job. Were very patient and worked very hard. I would recommend them to anybody that needs a mover. I am grateful for there help thank you.
Great crew, they did wonderful job, finished job on time and arrived on time. Arrived on time for the move, they also packed items that we were not able to pack oir selves. Excellent job overall.
Peter and his helper were fantastic. Clear communication leading up to the move, provided an accurate ETA. Got right to work and didn't stop until the job was done. Super careful with everything. They were cheerful throughout despite the hard work. Can't recommend them highly enough.
The guys showed up on time and did a fantastic job loading my pods. Even lent me some tools along the way to help me! Plan to use them for my unloading also.
They were wonderful. They came when they said they would and did a really good job. this is my second time with using your service and I would recommend it again.
The crew from Q's was on time, stayed late, and worked hard the whole time they were there. They took just 2 brief breaks over 5.5 hours. (They could have worked more quickly, but we were still packing.) The workers behaved professionally. I highly recommend this company.
Bernard and Nayquan of Affordable Moving were fantastic! They made this second part of our move stress free which is a huge accomplishment. They arrived on time, were hardworking, helpful, polite, patient, professional, good humored and a pleasure to be around. I would use them again in a heartbeat and would recommend them to all of my friends. Next move, I know who to call. The whole process was deftly handled start to finish and truly could not have be easier.
We asked local movers about what you should know about moving in Stony Brook. (They’re really nice!)
Anyone that needs a PODS or a moving truck for loading/unloading it is recommended that you contact the city for NO PARKING signs for the moving dates. Usually they require 48 hours in advance.
If driving a commercial vehicle please avoid Parkways around NJ and watch for any low bridges or streets where there are restrictions.
The best place to get a U-Haul storage unit or to rent a truck in the Albany, NY is 2045 Central Ave. 12205. The people there are helpful, personable, and will go out of there way to make sure you have everything you need.
You've got moving questions, we’ve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in Stony Brook.
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 Stony Brook 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.
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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