Hire Movers in Story City, IA
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With HireAHelper, you can read reviews, compare movers, and research moving costs in Story Cityâall in one place. When you hire moving labor through us, we act as your advocate, stepping in if something goes wrong. If your mover cancels, we help you rebook fast. No extra legwork needed.
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How Booking With HireAHelper Works
Give us the key details about your upcoming moveâlike your move date, home size, and any stairs or heavy items that might require extra help.
We instantly match you with the best-value moving companies near you, using proprietary data from over 850,000 HireAHelper moves.
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 weekâbefore, during, or after your move.
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Compare the Top 3 Story City, IA Movers
For over 18 years, HireAHelper has partnered with top-rated moving companies to help over 1 million people complete successful moves. With real customer reviews, free estimates, upfront pricing, and no hidden fees, you always know what to expect before you book.
$170/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minIowa Moving 1, LLC
Urbandale, IA
541 moves with HireAHelper
$100/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minNexMove
$150/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minKai Kai's Moving Pros
Grimes, IA
The Cost of Moving in Story City, IA
In Story City labor-only moving help typically costs between $330.98 and $730.63.
If youâre 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 $80.04 an hour.
HireAHelperâs Best Price Guarantee Find a lower price for the same move? Weâll match it. You can book with the confidence that you are getting the best value for your move. Learn more. |
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 youâd pay for local full-service. Full-service is definitely more convenientâbut 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Story City, IA | $439.64 | $1,143.60 |
| Iowa | $439.64 | $1,143.60 |
| The United States | $451.87 | $1,167.76 |
Labor-Only Moving Costs by Move Size
As mentioned above, it costs $439.64 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in Story City, IA, with an average hourly rate of $80.04. 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 | $330.98 | 2 movers | 2.2 hours |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | $382.60 | 2 movers | 2.3 hours |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | $442.60 | 2 movers | 2.7 hours |
| 2 Bedroom House | $414.69 | 2 movers | 2.6 hours |
| 3 Bedroom House | $484.81 | 2 movers | 2.7 hours |
| 4 Bedroom House | $584.14 | 3 movers | 3.1 hours |
| 5 Bedroom House | $730.63 | 3 movers | 3.9 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, itâs considerably more affordable.
| Full-Service Moving | Labor-Only Moving | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $$$ | $ |
| Moving Truck | Included | You Provide |
| Loading Help | â | â |
| Unloading Help | â | â |
| Packing | Add-on | Add-on |
124 Story City Mover Reviews
On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 322,080 verified customer reviews
Extremely satisfied with the services I received from start to finish. Very responsive service personnel provided a quick, accurate quote and contact throughout the experience. The moving team provided quality services and established good rapport. Highly recommend! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!
The guys were on time and prepared to go to work. They worked really hard and was very responsible of my things. I would definitely use them again and I highly recommend them! They did an awesome job!!!!
On time, great communication, showed up ready to roll and they were FAST! Very attentive to instructions and keeping our stuff safe! 5/5 would recommend to anyone, would use again.
They did amazing did everything as quick as possible and efficiently as possible without piling up boxes. I had the boxes labeled and they put the boxes where they were suppose to be, so it was less hassle to move the boxes and unpack them again. I would definitely have them help us move again
They made moving so easy! The workers were very professional and friendly and they were very careful moving my belongings into my house. I definitely recommend them and I would use them again!
The movers arrived 10 minutes early after driving 45 minutes to get here. They were ready to go, and wasted no time getting our stuff from the pod into the house. They did everything we asked them to do to the letter without damaging the house at all. I would highly recommend this company.
The crew was prompt and on time. They worked hard, quick, careful and respected our property. The 3 man crew we had we’re experienced and knew what they were doing. I would definitely choose “Good Moves again”.
This team communicated well. They were early in arrival and did everything I asked. My only issue was the price. I paid over $400 and they had it unloaded in 30 minutes. I felt robbed. Hire a Helper and/or Blue Cow need a sliding scale.
They were quick, efficient and never broke anything. I hired them to move four bedrooms from a second store home into a POD in 2 hours and they completed the job on time. They were very professional and nice to work with. I would definitely use them again. Thanks Moving 1, LLC
Andrew and his team did a great job moving us in. They had all the supplies needed to keep our house new as they moved in some heavy furniture. They worked fast and had tools to help us assemble some of our furniture. I would 100% use them again if I were to move.
The two guys were energetic and kept us informed as they were arriving. Very good constant work loading and we’re respectful of our stuff and us. I would highly recommend them and use them again. Thank you College Moving Crew and hire-a- helper. Greg and Mary K Des Moines
The people from Iowa Moving LLC were top shelf. They showed up right on time and got straight to work. They were courteous and respectful of the family and the things that they were moving. I could not have been more happy with the service that they provided.
HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Story City
Why Book Your Story City Move with HireAHelper?
Frequently Asked Moving Questions in Story City
You've got moving questions, weâve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in Story City.
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 canât 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 clicksâeven 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. HireAHelperâs platform lets you compare rates for different movers, so you can be sure youâre getting a good deal. Found a better price for the same service? Weâll match it. That means you donât pay extra to use HireAHelperâin fact, you may save money.
All Story City 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 SmartProtectionâ˘âan 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 moverâs 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 haveâmake 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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