Labor-Only vs Full-Service Movers: Which Fits Your Move?
The core difference is the truck. Full-service movers supply transport and labor together; labor-only crews provide the lifting while you supply transportation. Labor-only moving help may cost less when you can arrange transportation yourself.
Hire Moving Labor is a marketplace. Independent companies set their own prices and provide labor only — you arrange the truck or container.
Current provider rates on the marketplace
Across 19 currently bookable companies listed here, starting hourly crew rates range from $60 to $175. This is not a national market average or a quote for your move. Availability depends on your address, service, date and arrival window.
- TC EXPRESS LLC
From $60/hr · 2 hour minimum · crews of 2, 3, 4
- Executive Movers
From $127.50/hr · 2 hour minimum · crews of 2, 3, 4
- Crown Logistics Moving
From $75/hr · 2 hour minimum · crews of 2, 3
- A#1 Movers
From $95/hr · 2 hour minimum · crews of 2, 3, 4, 5
- Ox and Bull Logistics
From $100/hr · 2 hour minimum · crews of 2, 3, 4
- Texas Moving Company
From $100/hr · 2 hour minimum · crews of 2, 3
Rates are set by independent moving companies and can change. Hourly labor rates do not include Hire Moving Labor’s separate Service Processing Fee or applicable add-ons.
Compare companies near you →Side-by-side comparison
| Labor-only | Full-service | |
|---|---|---|
| Truck | You supply it | Mover supplies it |
| Driving | You drive or ship | Mover drives |
| Pricing | Hourly crew labor | Varies; often includes transport |
| Flexibility | Pick only what you need | Packaged service |
| Your effort | Plan transport | Less planning |
When labor-only fits
You're comfortable driving a truck or booking a container, the move is local or you want control over timing, and you'd rather pay for lifting only.
When full-service fits
You don't want to drive or coordinate transport, or you'd rather have one company handle everything. Compare quotes and what's included.
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Questions
- What's the difference between labor-only and full-service movers?
- Labor-only crews provide labor without a truck. Full-service movers provide transportation and labor.
- Is labor-only cheaper?
- It may cost less when you supply the transportation, but compare your full costs.
- Does Hire Moving Labor offer full-service moving?
- No. Hire Moving Labor is a marketplace for labor-only help from independent companies.
- Can I combine both?
- Some people use a full-service mover for most items and labor-only help for a storage unit or one end.
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