Need Help Moving? Try HireAHelper to Find Labor Professionals in Your Area

A DIY move doesn’t mean a do-it- by -yourself move. In fact, anyone who intends to move without the help of a professional moving company should absolutely plan to either enlist friends or hire moving day labor to assist with the job. From lifting heavy boxes and bulky furniture to loading and unloading the moving truck, moving is a big job. For this reason, I don’t recommend moving alone (hello: potential injuries, stress and serious back pain).

Those relocating to a new city or moving during the workweek will, undoubtedly, have a harder time finding available friends and family to help out. Even if you’re moving to a town with familiar faces, the kind of people who are willing and able to spend the majority of their day assisting with your move are few and far between.

Enter HireAHelper . This online marketplace allows those moving to locate and book moving labor professionals in their area. To find moving labor, check out Moving.com’s search engine , powered by HireAHelper. For a more in-depth look at this helpful moving tool, take a look below.

What is HireAHelper?

As mentioned above, HireAHelper is an online marketplace helping people locate and book moving labor professionals in their area. According to the company’s website, the professional movers on HireAHelper are either labor-only moving companies that specialize in load and unload services, or they’re full-service moving companies that send workers out on labor-only moving jobs. Users can view up-front pricing and reviews on the website to help with evaluating the options.

How does it work?

On HireAHelper’s home page, simply type in the date of your move and your zip code. Then press “compare labor prices” to see various labor-only professionals in your area. Tip: If you’re moving to a different city, you may need to book two separate labor companies to help with your move. On the comparison page, customers will be able to see a helper’s: hourly rates, availability, customer reviews, business details (such as what equipment they provide) and credentials. Once you’ve selected the helper you want and your preferred arrival time window, all you have to do is reserve the mover via credit card. According to HireAHelper, your payment will be held in escrow. Once the job is complete, HireAHelper will send the payment to the movers.

Why should I choose HireAHelper when moving?

For starters, HireAHelper is a one-stop shop for finding and booking quality labor-only movers in your area. The website allows customers to see up-front pricing for labor professionals and with 3,400 companies in the HireAHelper network, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding helpers. All you have to do is rent your own truck and the HireAHelper movers will do the rest for you. Hiring moving labor also ensures a smooth, more efficient move overall. HireAHelper movers can take care of all of the furniture disassembly and reassembly (think: beds, tables and sectionals), as well as loading and unloading of your belongings. Given that these HireAHelper movers are professionals, you can take comfort in knowing that your household’s worth of items will be in good hands.

Are they licensed and insured?

According to HireAHelper, “a special license isn’t required for lifting things in and out of a truck or storage container.” However, before hiring moving labor, it’s important to find out whether the individual moving company is otherwise licensed and insured. Most moving companies will list their insurance credentials and business licenses on their HireAHelper profiles, as well as on their business website. If anything breaks during the move, HireAHelper states that the individual moving company should resolve the damage claims on their own.

However, if they don’t, you have a backup option. HireAHelper provides complimentary mover’s insurance when you place your order for the mover through HireAHelper. This insurance covers $.60 cents per pound, up to $10K. Those that hire a moving day helper with an average review of 4.5 stars or higher are eligible to purchase Full Value coverage from MovingInsurance.com. According to HireAHelper, the rates begin at $12 per $1,000 in coverage.

Does HireAHelper bring a moving truck or moving supplies?

Labor professionals booked on HireAHelper will not bring a moving truck. You are responsible for providing a moving truck. Each individual HireAHelper mover lists what equipment they provide (and whether or not they charge extra for it) in their profile.

Will they help me disassemble and reassemble furniture?

Yes. However, you’ll need to include whether or not you need furniture disassembly and reassembly in your order form. Since helpers charge by the hour, you should take this extra time into account when figuring out your moving budget.

How long will the move take?

HireAHelper recommends looking at their labor guide to get a good idea of the time required for the move. I recommend also speaking to the helper directly to see how much time they think the job will require.

Should I tip a HireAHelper mover?

While tipping your helper certainly isn’t required, it is a nice thing to do – assuming the mover does an excellent job. HireAHelper states that the typical tip amount is $10 to $20 a worker.

What are other moving labor options?

A few other labor alternatives to HireAHelper include:

College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving – College Hunks is a licensed and insured moving and junk removal service. For those who need help moving, the company can help pack and load/unload your moving truck. College Hunks charges by the hour.

Moving Help – Moving Help provides customers with an online marketplace for local moving labor services in their area. The website ranks all Moving Helpers based on the company’s star rating. It also allows customers to read reviews and assess ratings for each moving company.

Enlisting friends and family – Of course, you can always ask friends and family to help with your move. If lifting heavy furniture, I recommend recruiting at least four additional people to help with the move.

Need full-service moving?

If you decide that your complicated relocation needs the help of full-service movers, you’re in luck! Moving.com ’s extensive network of reputable and reliable movers makes it easy to find and book the best moving company for the job. All relocation companies in our network are licensed and insured, so you can rest assured that your move will be in good hands. Best of luck and happy moving!