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Labor-Only vs. The Traditional Move

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Union City, CA

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Union City, CA

Resources for Your Move

How Booking With HireAHelper Works

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Step 1: You Share Your Details
Give us the key 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: We Find Your Move Helpers
We instantly match you with the best-value moving companies near you, using proprietary data from over 850,000 HireAHelper moves.
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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 week—before, during, or after your move.

The HireAHelper Moving 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.
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Compare the Top 21 Union City, CA Movers

For over 18 years, HireAHelper has partnered with top-rated moving companies to help tens of thousands of people complete successful moves. With real customer reviews, upfront pricing, and no hidden fees, you always know what to expect before you book.

$190/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

MovingZoom

5 2,533 verified reviews

Albany, CA

7,246 moves with HireAHelper

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MovingZoom stands proud as the #1 ranked service provider nationwide on HireAHelper, a testament to our commit… read more

$180/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

ProLoad

4.9 719 verified reviews

Oakland, CA

2,415 moves with HireAHelper

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Welcome to our moving company, your reliable partner for all your moving needs! With years of experience in th… read more

$120/hr

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ABC Movers

5 62 verified reviews

Benicia, CA

246 moves with HireAHelper

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We're not your average moving company we’re here to provide QUALITY moving at affordable prices!! We take mov… read more

$145/hr

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Alfa Moving

4.9 115 verified reviews

San Francisco, CA

687 moves with HireAHelper

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ALFA MOVING CO.is a locally owned and operated professional moving service offers a full range of services to … read more

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

TC Family Movers

4.8 157 verified reviews

San Leandro, CA

948 moves with HireAHelper

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TC Family Movers is a family company owned and founded by brothers, Tony and Carlos Hernandez. Established in … read more

$162/hr

After 2 movers 4 hr min

Bay Area Moving & Storage

4.9 106 verified reviews

Rodeo, CA

511 moves with HireAHelper

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Bay Area Moving and Storage is a proud member of Better Business Bureau (BBB) with an outstanding "A+ rating".… read more

$110/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Pyramid Movers

4.8 98 verified reviews

Martinez, CA

829 moves with HireAHelper

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Pyramid Movers is a family owned business with years of experience in the transportation and moving industry. … read more

$145/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Everest Moving

5 47 verified reviews

Sunnyvale, CA

196 moves with HireAHelper

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A trustworthy and reliable moving company that specializes in common household moving locally and long distanc… read more

Labor-Only vs. The Traditional Move

When most people think of a moving company, they picture a full-service crew that loads, drives, and unloads everything. 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 movers to load or unload your stuff.

While labor-only requires a bit more work on your end to coordinate all the details, it’s considerably less expensive.

Full-Service Moving Labor-Only Moving
Price $$$ $
Moving Truck Included You Provide
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Packing Add-on Add-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.

The Cost of Moving in Union City, CA

In Union City labor-only moving help typically costs between $358.17 and $663.28. 

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 $96.05 an hour.

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.

Labor-Only

Local-Full Service

Union City, CA

$331.15

$935.06

California

$370.37

$796.70

The United States

$356.65

$821.07

Did you know? More than 1 out of 3 HireAHelper customers use their move helpers to load or unload their PODS container.

6,255 Union City Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 310,024 verified customer reviews

Jessie Z from Fremont, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Very professional, hard working and experienced. They have all the right tools and materials and wrapped everything up nicely for protection. They also strapped things in the container at the end so they don’t shift. I live on the 3rd floor without an elevator, they carried everything downstairs quickly and gently, without a scratch.

Reviewed on: 5/23/2025
Vanja V from Alamo, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Second time ive used movingzoom and they were as good as the last time. On time, respectful, careful with breakables and furniture. Couldnt recommend them more

Reviewed on: 7/5/2025
Logan B from Scotts Valley, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Excellent moving experience! The team was punctual, friendly, and professional. They carefully fit everything into my tiny moving pod, which was no easy task. Would absolutely hire again!

Reviewed on: 6/18/2025
Andrea M from San Francisco, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The speed was impressive, he worked with my suggestions, and he made me believe in magic with a real life 3D Tetris mind to fit everything neatly. Impressive kind lead and very nice helper too!

Reviewed on: 7/15/2025
Jennifer S from Hercules, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The movers were prompt, friendly and professional. Got down to business and took care to move my heavy furniture up the stairs without scuffing the new paint, banisters or new flooring. 100% would use again.

Reviewed on: 7/23/2025
Brandon L from Alameda, CA
Reviewing: ABC Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Very professional. They were conscientious of preserving not just the items they were moving but the apartments they were moving things in and out of. Great communication, too.

Reviewed on: 6/28/2025
Kim N from Portola Valley, CA
Reviewing: Everest Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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We had a last minute job and David was super responsive and moved around a job to squeeze us in. They were very efficient and careful with our furniture. We wish we had known they did long distance moves, we would have used them for everything. Highly recommended!!!

Reviewed on: 6/15/2025
Carla N from Oakland, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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This was a wonderful team, all the way around. I got great advice before I booked, and they were very helpful with some challenging small items. They took great care to make sure everything was secure and safe.

Reviewed on: 6/3/2025
Christina K from San Jose, CA
Reviewing: MovingZoom
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were very kind and responsive. Showed up and got to work. We had two Pod containers and they packed them so efficiently. Were we worried about room but they got everything in there, packed the right way and safely. I am a real estate agent and will be recommending them to my clients going forward. Thank you for the great job.

Reviewed on: 5/27/2025
Susan A from Brentwood, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Jordan and Kalil were great. They reached out ahead of time, were prompt, polite, respectful and listened. Then they jumped into action. A Piano, a large exercise machine, took beds apart and packed that pod like you wouldn't believe. Still have half open. I will be having them back for part 2. Thanks guys! Susan

Reviewed on: 5/8/2025
Connor M from Milpitas, CA
Reviewing: Conner moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Very efficient and very fast loading my house into a pod. They played a beautiful game of Tetris, much better than I could have alone. Very helpful nice guys.

Reviewed on: 6/26/2025
Lindsey B from Albany, CA
Reviewing: ProLoad
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Noah and Carlos were fantastic movers, we recommend them without hesitation. They arrived on time, were friendly, efficient and professional and even gave us tips for unpacking. We were very glad to have them, stellar work all around!

Reviewed on: 6/22/2025

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Union City

On average, most people in Union City need:

3 Movers

Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

The most popular truck size is a:

26' Truck

Read our guide to choosing the right rental truck for your move.

On average, movers in Union City are booked:

12 days in advance

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

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