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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

5 521 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

2,909 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

4.9 274 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

449 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

4.9 180 verified reviews

Shelton, WA

619 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

694 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

$119/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Man With A Truck Moving Company

4.8 75 verified reviews

Seattle, WA

332 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

$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

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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5,322 Tacoma Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 309,826 verified customer reviews

Barbara C from Seattle, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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AAA Allstar Movers have been wonderful! This is our second time using them and both times the crews have been kind, professional and helpful! I highly recommend them!

Reviewed on: 5/29/2025
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
Richard B from Puyallup, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The 3-young men whom I personally dealt with, after talking my wife off of the ledge," were "Great." First day, our Pods container did not arrive. "Shavohn(sp) and crew" told us that they would be back the following day, don't worry. They Were back the next day. Early and ready. They worked their tails off. If y'all could send that crew from Washington down to Texas, that would be great.

Reviewed on: 5/11/2025
Adriana E from Seattle, WA
Reviewing: B&R Movers
(4 out of 5 rating)
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I have to be candid with this review. They were two hours late, and it created a whole stressful situation. HOWEVER, they did their absolute very best to make up for it and even brought extra help to make sure we don’t get charged for extra time. Better protocols should be in place between them and the movers themselves, but at least it worked out okay in the end.

Reviewed on: 5/27/2025
Sean B from Olympia, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Great work. Very quick. Listens to directions regarding special handling of boxes. Communicates well. Gave a good heads up before arriving. Would use again.

Reviewed on: 6/18/2025
Carol B from Seattle, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The loaders were very efficient and had deep knowledge of how to position my stuff into the relocubes to maximize space. They were on time, courteous and hard-working. And very respectful of my furniture and walls.i highly recommend them!

Reviewed on: 6/4/2025
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
Gavin T from Olympia, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Prompt and professional! The movers at Come On I Wanna Move Ya were quick and courteous. They arrived early (at our request) and had no trouble unloading everything we requested in the time allotted. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone needing unloading help!

Reviewed on: 6/22/2025
Chris J from Yelm, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They did a fantastic job. They were right on time and the guys were very fast, efficient in their packing (very important when you're paying by the linear foot!), and very friendly. Their job is extremely difficult, and I appreciate how hard they work. I will absolutely recommend them to anyone else that needs moving labor assistance!

Reviewed on: 5/28/2025
Robert F from Olympia, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Mike and Pete were FANTASTIC! We had never used a moving company due to the fear of having our furniture or home damaged in the process. These two men dispelled that theory. Whenever we are in need of movers again, we will certainly call on them. Thank you isn't enough!

Reviewed on: 5/2/2025
RUth S from Tacoma, WA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Very personable and knowledgeable, super efficient on packing the pod and hard worker. He accomadated my needs in very short notice when I found myself in a bind . I will highly recommend Michael and this partner.

Reviewed on: 6/16/2025
Shirley M from Seattle, WA
(4 out of 5 rating)
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They did a very good job at packing the pod and wrapping the furniture. Once they arrived they went straight to work. Very professional . I will say that I was their first appointment of the day and they were over an hour late which put me over an hour late to work.

Reviewed on: 5/28/2025

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

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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