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Moving labor across San Jose and the South Bay. You rent the truck, we do the lifting.

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Pricing

Simple hourly pricing for the whole crew. No truck markup, no fuel charges. Here is everything that goes into the cost of your move.

Crew rates

One price per hour for the whole crew. 2-hour minimum, then billed by the half hour.

2 movers

$119 per hour

Studios, 1-bedroom apartments, storage units up to 10x10 and single-room moves.

Book 2 movers

Best for most homes

3 movers

$169 per hour

2 to 3 bedroom homes, townhouses and full-size storage units.

Book 3 movers

4 movers

$219 per hour

Houses with 4 or more bedrooms, offices and moves on a tight timeline.

Book 4 movers

Every crew brings

  • Moving blankets and pads for every piece of furniture
  • Stretch wrap for upholstery, mattresses and drawers
  • Furniture dollies, appliance dolly and hand truck
  • Ratchet straps and load bars for the truck
  • Tools for basic furniture disassembly and reassembly
  • Floor runners and door-jamb protectors

Estimate your cost

Choose a crew and the hours you expect. Not sure about hours? Use the typical times below, or ask us.

Crew size

Estimated total

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An estimate, not a quote. You pay for the actual time worked.

Get an exact quote

What a typical move costs

Estimates for loading or unloading only, with the truck parked close to the door and everything packed. Your quote is based on your home.

Home size Suggested crew Typical time Estimated cost
Studio 2 movers 2 to 2.5 hours $238 to $298
1 bedroom 2 movers 2 to 3 hours $238 to $357
2 bedroom 3 movers 3 to 4 hours $507 to $676
3 bedroom 3 movers 4 to 5.5 hours $676 to $930
4+ bedroom 4 movers 5 to 7 hours $1,095 to $1,533

Loading and unloading both? Roughly double the time, plus the drive between addresses.

Add-ons

Add these to any crew booking. They are listed on your quote before you confirm.

Packing service
$59 per packer, per hour

Packers wrap and box your belongings room by room. You supply boxes or add a box kit.

Unpacking and room setup
$59 per packer, per hour

Boxes emptied, items put away where you want them and cardboard broken down.

Furniture assembly
from $45 per item

Flat-pack and complex pieces such as cribs, bunk beds and wall units. Basic bed frames are included in the hourly rate.

Box kit
$89 per kit

25 boxes in mixed sizes, packing tape and packing paper, delivered with your crew.

Extra-heavy item
from $150 per item

Upright pianos, gun safes, treadmills, pool tables and anything over about 300 lb.

What changes the number of hours

The hourly rate stays the same. These are the things that make a job shorter or longer.

  • Stairs and elevators

    Every flight of stairs adds time. Elevators help, but only if they are reserved for your move.

  • Distance to the truck

    A truck parked at the door is fastest. A long walk across a parking lot or down a driveway adds minutes to every trip.

  • How ready you are

    Boxes taped, labeled and stacked near the door can cut an hour or more from a typical job.

  • Furniture that comes apart

    Bed frames, sectionals, desks and dining tables often need to be disassembled to fit through doors.

  • Heavy or awkward items

    Pianos, safes, gym equipment and oversized sofas need extra people and equipment.

  • Truck size and type

    A truck with a ramp loads faster than a container or a truck with only a lift gate.

How billing works

Minimum booking
Every booking has a 2-hour minimum. After the minimum you are billed by the half hour.
When the clock runs
Time starts when the crew arrives at your first address and stops when the last item is placed.
Both ends of the move
If we load and unload, the time spent driving between your two addresses is billed at the same hourly rate.
Waiting time
If the crew is on site waiting for a truck, keys or an elevator, that time is billed, so confirm your rental pickup time before you book.
Payment
Payment is due when the job is finished. We confirm the accepted payment methods when you book.

Pricing questions

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Is there a minimum?

Every booking has a 2-hour minimum. After that you are billed by the half hour.

When does the clock start?

When the crew arrives at your first address. It stops when the last item is in place.

What if you do both ends of the move?

The time the crew spends driving between your two addresses is billed at the same hourly rate.

Are there other fees?

Your quote lists the hourly rate and any add-ons you chose, such as packing, a box kit or a heavy item. Stairs or a long walk to the truck change how many hours the job takes, not the rate.

Should I tip the crew?

Tips are never expected. If you are happy with the work, the crew appreciates it.

Ready to book your crew?

Tell us your addresses and date. We will reply with a crew size, an hour estimate and an arrival window.

Request a quote (714) 709-8813