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Moving Labor Only — Loading & Unloading Help in Los Angeles

Renting the truck yourself? Our crews load and unload it like the pros they are — from $80/hr for two movers.

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Quick answer: Best Movers LA provides labor-only crews at $80/hr for 2 movers (2-hour minimum), +$40/hr per extra mover — loading or unloading your U-Haul, PODS, ABF trailer or storage unit anywhere in LA County. Pads, straps, tools and professional tetris included.

When labor-only makes sense

You've rented the truck or booked a container for a long-distance move, and the one thing standing between you and a smooth day is several hours of heavy lifting. Hire the lifting. Our crews bring the same training as full-service moves: furniture wrapping, load-securing straps, weight distribution and the spatial skills that fit a 2-bedroom apartment into a 15-ft truck.

Labor-only rates (2026)

CrewRateBest for
2 movers$80/hrStudio–2BR load or unload
3 movers$120/hr2–3BR, heavy furniture
4 movers$160/hrHouses, tight schedules

Two-hour minimum per stop. Driving between locations isn't billed — you drive the truck, we meet you there.

What the crew brings

  • Tools for disassembly/reassembly
  • Ratchet straps and load bars to secure your load (rental trucks include neither)
  • Shrink wrap; furniture pads if you haven't rented them
  • Professional loading order — heavy base, tiers, no shifting on the 5

A loaded truck is only as good as its packing

The #1 cause of damage in DIY moves isn't dropping things — it's load shift on the freeway. A professionally loaded truck arrives with everything where it started. That's the real product here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you load PODS and storage containers?

Yes — PODS, U-Pack/ABF trailers, mobile storage and self-storage units, loading or unloading, anywhere in LA County.

Is there a truck included in labor-only?

No — that's the point: you've got the truck, we bring the muscle and skill. If you need a truck too, our full-service rate is $99/hr.

Can the crew secure the load for a long drive?

Yes — straps, load bars and tiered loading are standard; we won't release a truck we wouldn't drive to Texas ourselves.

What's the minimum?

Two hours per location. A typical 1-bedroom load takes 1.5–2.5 hours with two movers.

Can you help rearrange furniture within my home?

Yes — in-home labor (rearranging, staging, moving items between floors) books at the same labor-only rates.

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