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Top-Rated Move Help, In Your Local Area

Moving in or around Tacoma? HireAHelper makes it easy to book trusted, top-rated moving labor—just a few clicks and you're set. The best part? Hiring hourly movers to load or unload your truck or container is a smart way to save money and cut the stress out of moving.

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The Cost of Hiring Movers in Tacoma, WA

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Tacoma, WA

How Hiring Moving Labor Works with HireAHelper

Resources for Your Move

How HireAHelper Works

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Step 1: Share Your Details
Give us the most important 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: Find Your Match
We instantly match you with the best-value moving services based on what you need, using exclusive data from over 850,000 HireAHelper moves.
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Step 3: Select Your Movers
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 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 22 Tacoma, WA Movers

For over 18 years, HireAHelper has partnered with top-rated moving companies to help thousands of people complete successful moves. Each mover on our platform is reviewed by real customers—so you can see exactly how they performed before you book. And with upfront pricing and no hidden fees, you always know what to expect.

$148/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

AAA Allstar Movers & Cleaners, LLC

5 520 verified reviews

Renton, WA

1,787 moves with HireAHelper

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AAA Allstar Movers is a locally-owned and operated professional labor only business. We will move you responsi… read more

$130/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Armstrong Moving & Labor

5 992 verified reviews

Olympia, WA

2,908 moves with HireAHelper

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WASHINGTON'S HIGHEST RATED MOVING LABOR PROVIDER. We average 5 stars, after 3,000 moves, over the past 15 yea… read more

$140/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

MOVING 4 U

4.9 273 verified reviews

Renton, WA

1,277 moves with HireAHelper

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Moving 4 U is what we do! Let us take away your stress. With over 30 years experience moving folks in the Grea… read more

$135/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

B&R Movers

4.8 156 verified reviews

Renton, WA

448 moves with HireAHelper

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We're a group of young and driven people who want to deliver the best service at a great price, our goal is to… read more

$130/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Come On I Wanna Move Ya

4.9 179 verified reviews

Shelton, WA

615 moves with HireAHelper

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We offer professional, friendly moving labor and related services at a price you can afford! From loading truc… read more

$116/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

All Purpose Movers LLC

4.9 140 verified reviews

Auburn, WA

693 moves with HireAHelper

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All Purpose Movers is a family owned and operated moving company that was established in September of 2016. We… read more

$160/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

A Aaron Glide Self Mover Service

5 241 verified reviews

Seattle, WA

1,011 moves with HireAHelper

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We are family-owned and have been in business since 1984. We pride ourselves in offering the customer exceptio… read more

$119/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Man With A Truck Moving Company

4.8 74 verified reviews

Seattle, WA

330 moves with HireAHelper

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1,600+ reviews with 5 stars on Yelp/Google. 26+ years in the industry. Click "Select Movers" to start an easy … read more

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Tacoma, WA

On average, it costs $403.14 to hire moving helpers in Tacoma, WA. Your actual price will depend on how long your move takes—but across Tacoma, the typical hourly rate for moving labor is around $91.47.

These average costs reflect “labor-only” moves—where you hire movers to load or unload your rental truck, shipping container (like a PODS container), or storage unit. It’s one of the most cost-effective ways to move and is often far more affordable than hiring a full-service moving company—more on that below.

The Cost of Full-Service Moving

The average cost of a local full-service move in Tacoma, WA is $975.62, with an average hourly rate of $126.81. Full-service moves do cost more, but they come with serious convenience—you won’t need to rent a truck, drive it, or coordinate a shipping container.

Prefer the all-in-one, hands-off experience? Full-service might be your move. Here’s how it compares to labor-only options.

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5,320 Tacoma Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 309,740 verified customer reviews

Rachelle M from Bellevue, WA
Reviewing: B&R Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The men were very thoughtful and creative Very easy to work with ask great questions and made sure everything was done correctly Highly recommend!!

Reviewed on: 5/13/2025
Matt F from Lacey, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Hired to move a few heavy or bulky items down a flight of stairs into a rental truck then help us load boxes and smaller furniture until we hit the 2 hours. They not only took care of the hard stuff, but also loaded virtually everything for us while we stayed out of their way. Greatly exceeded our expectations and we would hire again!

Reviewed on: 5/28/2025
Melissa G from Seattle, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
AIRUS MOVERS LLC Profile Image

Tim & Han This guys were amazing the moved me on the first of July, 2 young strong guys that were very mindful and careful as they could be with my property. I was charged what I was told I would be charge and nothing additional. I loved that they were very communicative we stayed within the 2hr range as promised! I would highly recommend them!

Reviewed on: 7/12/2025
Teresa K from Federal Way, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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By far the best experience I've ever had with movers! The team was attentive, asked lots of questions, and handled our property with great care. They were also prompt and professional. Devin and Marquis were the best. I would recommend Lendary movers to anyone and everyone!

Reviewed on: 7/2/2025
Zemzem M from Redmond, WA
Reviewing: B&R Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Very nice and polite men, super helpful. They managed to fit all the furniture of my 1 bed apartment in a container I did not think would fit! Both efficient and finished in about an hour. Highly recommend!!

Reviewed on: 5/26/2025
Savannah C from Lacey, WA
Reviewing: Muscle Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I had 3 awesome guys help me with the most disorganized and chaotic situation they could imagine on a Wednesday morning! The movers were friendly, talkative, and extremely helpful. They worked wonderfully as a team and were methodical in their packing and moving. Thank you guys so much!!

Reviewed on: 4/30/2025
Eileen W from Lacey, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They kept me informed of their progress arriving here. They arrived on time completed the work well ahead of schedule and did a fantastic job. I would definitely give them an A+.

Reviewed on: 6/4/2025
Seth H from Renton, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Prompt arrival, very professional throughout, and even provided extra blankets and tie downs to ensure that my possessions wouldn’t shift as they will be moved over 2,000 miles. Mike is a master at packing; would give 6 stars if I could!

Reviewed on: 5/25/2025
Rebecca P from Olympia, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Armstrong was super conscientious, meticulous, efficient, and kind. I give them my highest recommendation. Mike communicated in advance, and even offered to lend us air mattresses while we waited for our moving pod with our furniture to arrive!

Reviewed on: 6/19/2025
Wil E from Federal Way, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were great! Both were considerate and very safe with all our things. They made sure everything was right where it was supposed to be and everything was in good condition. Would recommend!

Reviewed on: 5/17/2025
Matthew J from Seattle, WA
Reviewing: B&R Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Masoud & Ahmed were awesome! We greatly appreciated the flexibility when pack rat messed up and didn’t drop off the pod until later that day. These guys showed up the next day, fit us in and got everything moved. Thanks!

Reviewed on: 7/6/2025
Carolina R from Yelm, WA
(4 out of 5 rating)
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They work really hard to fit all my stuff on my containers, moving everything pretty carefully. Really good protecting packages and my furniture also they know exactly how to disassemble what I need. I really recommend this guys!!!

Reviewed on: 7/2/2025

How Hiring Moving Labor Works with HireAHelper

HireAHelper offers a smarter way to get help with your move: labor-only moving. You rent the truck or container, and we connect you with vetted, professional movers to do the heavy lifting. Labor-only moving is a smart way to save money, and it’s incredibly flexible. You stay in control of your move without doing it all yourself. Here are just a few things your movers can help with:

  • Loading or unloading your shipping container or moving truck
  • Moving heavy furniture
  • Packing help
  • Moving into or out of a storage unit

Prefer to skip the driving—or don’t have a container? No problem. Our platform also features full-service moving companies that handle all the details for you, including transportation, loading, and unloading.

Did you know? More than 1 out of 3 HireAHelper customers who select our labor-only moving service use the help to load or unload their PODS container.

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Tacoma

On average, most people in Tacoma need:

2 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 Tacoma are booked:

13 days in advance

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

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Resources for Your Move

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