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Need Day Laborers? Know Who You're Hiring First

Whether you're looking for help with moving or moving-related help like schlepping furniture, we've got the highest quality labor for hire you can book anywhere online. Search our nationwide network for local labor help, compare prices, and read real customer reviews to find affordable help you can rely on, backed by our $1,000 Service Guarantee.

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Hire Labor for Moving - Or Other Daily Labor Projects

HireAHelper's movers are pros when it comes to heavy lifting and moving stuff around. Book them to help you:

  • Move your home or business
  • Load or unload trucks or storage units
  • Pack or unpack boxes
  • Assemble or disassemble furniture
  • Set up or pack down events
  • Transport materials and equipment between locations
  • Drop off large donated items
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Why Use HireAHelper To Hire Labor?

Day labor. Daily labor. Labor for hire. Superheroes. Whatever you want to call them, our moving Helpers are here to help you with the heavy lifting. We've been curating the best daily laborers around the country for 16+ years. You'll find MC numbers/DOT licenses, reviews, and insurance policies on every profile, so you can feel safe knowing you're hiring someone awesome.

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Free cancellation with 48-hour notice

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Laborers aren't paid until after the job is done

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Day Labor 101: FAQs

Are the HireAHelper's “Helpers” day laborers?

A day laborer is typically someone available for hire one day at a time. Our movers are professional day laborers with a proven track record of working safely, efficiently, and affordably. You can call them day labor, daily labor, moving labor, or movers. Our customers just call them heroes.

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Can I book HireAHelper Helpers for other day labor stuff, even though they're movers?

You bet! Our day laborers are great for anything that requires heavy lifting, packing, loading, and moving things around. People can book them for all sorts of tasks, not just moving, like setting up and taking down events, or moving specialty equipment inside a hospital.

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Is it safe?

After over 200,000 real customer reviews with a 4.8 out of 5 star average, customers say it themselves: booking moving labor through our marketplace is the safest way to do it.

That's because day laborers on the HireAHelper network are vetted by people just like you who've already hired them. We share their detailed reviews, upfront pricing, MC number/DOT licenses, and insurance information, so you can know who you're hiring before they show up to the job.

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How do I find day laborers near me?

To find local day laborers, simply fill out our quote form at the top or bottom of this page with your ZIP code and project date. You'll get a list of moving professionals in your area available for hire with their pricing, real customer reviews, and tons of other helpful info. 

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What if I'm moving long distance?

Typically, day labor is limited to local help. But there are still options for getting your things packed and loaded (and unpacked and unloaded) on either end of a move. Check out our flexible packing help as well as the cheapest long distance mover options in your area.

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Real Reviews. Real Moving Labor Help

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 316,353 customer reviews

Susanne B from Lewisburg, TN
Reviewing: Davis Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They showed up on time, prepared and ready to go. They worked hard and finished early. They were very polite and respectful of our belongings. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs help moving.

Reviewed on: 12/4/2025
Steve B from Austin, TX
Reviewing: Go2Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The movers did an awesome job. Very professional, took a lot of care with my furniture and belongings. By far the best experience I have ever had with the guys that did all of the labor. Outside!!!!

Reviewed on: 10/20/2025
Tom R from Fort Lauderdale, FL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Daniel and co-worker were amazing!!! They were on time, and we walked through identifying the things to be packed. I was a bit behind, but they never missed a beat and worked around me. These guys really knew what they were doing, and were awesome! I highly recommend PODS and Hire a helper to ANYONE thinking of a move- what a stress reliever!

Reviewed on: 10/28/2025
Kevin F from Geneva, IL
Reviewing: Lavoe Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The moving crew did an outstanding job, very efficient and professional. They got started and work hard to complete the loading of the truck quickly. Extremely satisfied with their work

Reviewed on: 10/15/2025
Deborah S from Titusville, FL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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All right, the two guys here OK and the other gentleman they did an excellent job got everything in more than what we thought we could get in there so they did an excellent job. They were here a couple minutes after nine so it was was a beautiful thing we appreciate all their help thank you.

Reviewed on: 11/9/2025
Rebecca T from Philadelphia, PA
(4 out of 5 rating)
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The crew did a good job packing and loading. They were able to flex when needed.

Reviewed on: 12/13/2025
Cheryl L from San Clemente, CA
Reviewing: Speed Loaders
(5 out of 5 rating)
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DeVon and Richard were rockstars loading my pod. They completed my job ahead of time and gave me additional packing tips to make sure my contents arrive safely. I would definitely use this team again with my moving needs or those of my real estate clients.

Reviewed on: 11/21/2025
Ellie & Mike V from Greensboro, NC
Reviewing: Key Movers LLC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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We loved Calvin and Dustin! They were very helpful and considerate of our belongings. They stacked our pod way better than we could’ve done!

Reviewed on: 10/6/2025
Nanette S from Kearney, MO
(5 out of 5 rating)
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This is the only way to do a move. Both guys were considerate, on time. We really appreciated the help.

Reviewed on: 11/1/2025
Brandy H from Eugene, OR
Reviewing: J & M Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Don, Mark and Jake were phenomenal. They were on time, very friendly, took extra care of my items and were a pleasure to work with. A million times over I would have them help me again.

Reviewed on: 10/21/2025
Mary Jane P from South Park, PA
Reviewing: Them Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Worked very hard , carried my furniture up a flight of stairs without a dolly. They were very courteous and helpful.

Reviewed on: 10/9/2025
Kathy M from Aurora, OH
Reviewing: Them Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Dakota and Rylan were great, enthusiastic about helping me with my in- house needs, they were friendly, respectful and eager to perform the task on hand. Kathy, Aurora, OH

Reviewed on: 10/21/2025
Doris M from Manchester, NH
(5 out of 5 rating)
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We have used Higher A Helper at both load and unload between state to state moving and they are the best. Compared to other moving companies that we have used Hire A Helper along with using PODS is the way to go. Great job !!!!!

Reviewed on: 11/8/2025
Timothy F from Berlin, MA
Reviewing: Fast Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Eric and Ronin are fantastic! Great communication in advance of the move and they came prepared with tools I needed but didn’t have on hand. They were workhorses, meticulously organizing the truck and moved everything quickly. Our belongings were handled with care. If you are moving, look no further than Eric and Ronin for help!

Reviewed on: 9/23/2025
Erik R from Parker, CO
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Ahmed and Isiah were a huge help. They were very professional and courteous. Thank you!

Reviewed on: 11/15/2025
Barbara T from Forsyth, GA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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This company is awesome. They were very polite and efficient with the loading.

Reviewed on: 11/5/2025
John K from Falls Church, VA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Thank you for the help in unloading our cross country move. The three guys that showed up were professional and super helpful.

Reviewed on: 10/15/2025
Tina B from Midland, NC
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The team was great. They were a little bit outside of their estimated window of arrival, but it wasn’t that big of a deal. They worked hard and got everything done within the three hours that was allotted. They were respectful and very helpful. I would recommend this team to anybody.

Reviewed on: 10/29/2025
Robert B from Manchester, NH
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Great experience. The crew was knowledgeable about loading the truck and very efficient. A pleasure to work with too. Worth every penny!

Reviewed on: 9/29/2025
Heset P from Bowie, MD
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I had Anthony and T come through to help me unload my pod. They were extremely fast, friendly, and professional. They communicated with me before, during and after the service, ensuring everything was placed in the areas I wanted them. I would definitely recommend them!

Reviewed on: 11/22/2025
Kim D from Somerset, KY
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Very nice and helpful guys. Would recommend them to anyone looking for help with any move.

Reviewed on: 11/19/2025
Sophia O from Chicago, IL
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The two movers I hired to help me load my truck were excellent! They were fast, thorough, and careful with my belongings. Had to carry everything down multiple flights of stairs, nothing was dented or damaged. Definitely recommend!

Reviewed on: 10/24/2025
Duane W from San Tan Valley, AZ
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Michael and team did an outstanding job with the unloading of our 3 containers and moving everything into the space we indicated. They were extremely professional and took all precautions to insure there was no damage to the items unloaded, or the house being moved into. Would definitely use them again.

Reviewed on: 10/3/2025
Les L from Oceanside, CA
Reviewing: Sd247movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They were top notch professionals. I was amazed how tight they packaged our pod. They were also very careful to help prevent any damage to belongings.

Reviewed on: 11/27/2025

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