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Labor-Only vs. The Traditional Move

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Union City, NJ

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Union City, NJ

Resources for Your Move

How Booking With HireAHelper Works

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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.
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Compare the Top 45 Union City, NJ 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.

$125/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Always Reliable Moving Specialist

4.9 1,843 verified reviews

Mount Vernon, NY

5,067 moves with HireAHelper

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Here at Always Reliable Moving Specialist our number one priority is the satisfaction of each customer, that's… read more

$130/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Top Shelf Labor Services LLC

4.9 893 verified reviews

Raritan, NJ

2,864 moves with HireAHelper

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Got a truck?In need of help loading/unloading your moving vehicle or packing/unpacking your household items? C… read more

$115/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

PROMOVE

4.9 1,136 verified reviews

Manhattan, NY

4,272 moves with HireAHelper

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Your experienced movers are mostly Actors, Singers, Musicians and Artists supplementing our income. On time, e… read more

$130/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Asap Movers

5 400 verified reviews

Bronx, NY

825 moves with HireAHelper

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ASAP Movers, There in a Hurry, our service is Affordable, Quick and Reliable with a Professional Team of Mover… read more

$150/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Full Time Movers

4.9 291 verified reviews

Jersey City, NJ

691 moves with HireAHelper

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Full Time Movers is America’s best professional full-service moving company located in the heart of New York. … read more

$120/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

On-Time Movers

4.9 256 verified reviews

Jersey City, NJ

1,280 moves with HireAHelper

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A growing moving company dedicated to providing excellent service to our clients including packing, unpacking … read more

$125/hr

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Efficient Moving Labor

4.8 737 verified reviews

Jersey City, NJ

3,422 moves with HireAHelper

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RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE MOVING SERVICES. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS OUR NUMBER 1 PRIORITY!!!!!!

$120/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Friday's Moving services

4.9 252 verified reviews

Jersey City, NJ

674 moves with HireAHelper

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Friday's Moving Services wants to provide a safe and secure moving experience to its customers. With well equi… 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
Loading
Unloading
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, NJ

In Union City labor-only moving help typically costs between $238.87 and $687.19. 

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 $77.44 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, NJ

$261.89

$987.79

New Jersey

$373.38

$988.18

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.

12,635 Union City Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 310,142 verified customer reviews

Amanda G from Manhattan, NY
Reviewing: On-Time Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Fabulous!! They arrived ahead of time and even saved a parking spot in front of our building. Leon and his crew were great from the beginning to end. We will definitely use them again and recommend them highly. Thank you so much ??

Reviewed on: 7/5/2025
Richard A from Stony Point, NY
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Thank you for such a great job well done. Everything was moved out of our house in a quick and efficient manner. Your workers were very courteous and respectful. Yes we would definitely use them again and recommend them to our friends and family.

Reviewed on: 5/8/2025
Loren (LS Contractors) S from Fair Haven, NJ
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The movers were great, on time and professional! My issue is with Moving Staffers!!! They estimate the fee for the moving time of job, ex: 2 guys 2 hours, if it goes over the time it's $129 per hour, BUT if it's less, like over an hour less you don't get credit, bulls*#t!!! 1 (one) Star rating

Reviewed on: 6/11/2025
Andrew A from Brooklyn, NY
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Professional, fast, friendly, and flexible. The team was on time, efficient, handled everything with care, and stored all my items safely for transit. I would highly recommend Never Tired Movers.

Reviewed on: 7/7/2025
Irina G from Brooklyn, NY
Reviewing: On-Time Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The team was professional, helpful, and efficient. They arrived on time and handled all belongings with care. Communication was clear and prompt, making what could have been a stressful day much easier. The company is highly recommended for anyone needing reliable movers. Thank you very much, guys!!!

Reviewed on: 6/30/2025
Joelle R from Woodbury, NY
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Charles and George were great! They kept good communication and let me know their eta. Once here, they got straight to work and got done in record time. I highly recommend Full Time Movers.

Reviewed on: 4/29/2025
Christine L from Ozone Park, NY
(5 out of 5 rating)
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All movers and drivers involved were courteous, professional, and careful. Would highly recommend and look forward to working with them again to unload in the new space!

Reviewed on: 6/11/2025
Michael D from Freehold, NJ
Reviewing: H&M Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Hector and his team were extraordinary. They were friendly, professional and one of the most capable teams I have ever had the pleasure to work with.

Reviewed on: 6/26/2025
Chris M from West Harrison, NY
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Alexis, Abdul, Melquawn superior job! Communication with Abdul & Melquawn was fantastic. Professional, courteous and level 10 Tetris skills moving into NYC studio apartment. Booking thru billing was as easy and payment as quoted. I will use brothers in motion for all my future NYC moves!

Reviewed on: 5/31/2025
Flora A from Brooklyn, NY
Reviewing: PROMOVE
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were very proactive in their communication on when they'd arrive, were extremely efficient, and experts at packing all of my stuff into a POD. Took them under two hours to have everything moved out of my 1 BR and in the POD. Would absolutely hire them again!

Reviewed on: 6/9/2025
Ian M from Middlesex, NJ
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Excellent job - worked very smart and moved everything in a very efficient, caring, and friendly manner - highly recommend. Enjoyed working with Charles and George!

Reviewed on: 6/6/2025
Daniel G from Montvale, NJ
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Hands down - amazing crew. Nayquhon and team were very professional, did all of the moving of pieces into our Pod and Garage very quickly and safely. They even disassembled a few pieces I completely forgot about. This job is for a renovation and we enjoyed them so much we REBOOKED this company for unloading. Thank you!

Reviewed on: 6/22/2025

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Union City

On average, most people in Union City 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 Union City are booked:

11 days in advance

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

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