Hire Movers in Fort Wayne, IN

Local Full-Service vs. Labor-Only: Which Is Right for You?

Wondering which moving service is best for you? We've broken it down so you can find what works for your needs and budget.

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The Cost of Moving Services in Fort Wayne, IN

Fort Wayne residents can typically choose between two kinds of moving services. Full-service moves include the truck, loading, unloading, and any time-saving help you want to add on, like packing and unpacking. There are also labor-only moves, where seasoned pros load and unload your truck or moving pod while you handle the driving and transport.

Season, home size, distance, and the number of movers you need to hire impact prices, too.

See a breakdown of typical local moving costs below.

Average Moving Costs in Fort Wayne, IN

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The Cost of Labor-Only Movers in Fort Wayne

If you want to stay within your budget and are fine doing the driving yourself, labor-only movers are your best option. On average, it's around $96.70 an hour in Fort Wayne, though prices tend to rise when demand is higher.

So for bigger savings, lock in a Wednesday during February, when demand is lightest. It helps to have a game plan for how many movers you’ll need and how many hours the loading or unloading might take.

Check out the table for more information about how those factors shape your final bill.

The Cost of a Local Full-Service Move in Fort Wayne

Full-service moving is your sit-back-and-relax option, ideal for busy folks or anyone who doesn't mind spending a little more for convenience and peace of mind.

Expect to pay around $941.00 for movers to load, transport, and unload your belongings. Because prices vary by date and season, aiming for Wednesday or February can save you a few bucks.

The table below gives average costs for different home sizes, so you can see the average cost for your move.

Moving Services in Fort Wayne

How Full-Service Moving With HireAHelper Works

After booking online with HireAHelper, your movers will handle every aspect of moving day so you don’t have to lift a finger. Your moving company will take care of loading, transportation, and unloading at your destination. Want even more support? Many full-service movers offer optional packing and unpacking services to help you settle in faster.

Full-Service Advantages:

• Less Planning: Skip the headache of coordinating truck rentals, parking permits, and loading help—your movers handle everything.
• Less Moving-Day Stress: No need to worry about driving or parking a bulky moving truck—professionals take care of it.
• Peace of Mind: Trust experienced movers to handle your belongings safely from start to finish. Plus, when you book with HireAHelper, you get our $1,000 service guarantee.

How HireAHelper’s Labor-Only Option Works

HireAHelper’s labor-only service gives you complete control of your move while providing the muscle you need to make moving day a breeze. Moving down the road? Your movers can help you load up the rental truck. Moving across the country? Get help loading your PODS in Fort Wayne and help unloading in your new time zone.

Labor-Only Advantages:

• Big Savings: Pay only for the labor—perfect if you're renting a truck or using a moving container.
• Flexible & Customizable: You decide what help you need, whether it’s loading, unloading, or both.
• Easy & Transparent: Compare prices, read verified reviews, and book online in minutes—no hidden fees or sales calls.

Other Ways to Use Moving Labor Help

HireAHelper isn't just for moving day! You can also use our platform to find movers who can help with:

• Moving Furniture: Need to rearrange your home or set up a new space? Movers can lift and position heavy items exactly where you want them.
• Loading Heavy Items for Disposal: Whether you're clearing out old furniture, appliances, or other bulky items, movers can handle the heavy lifting into a trailer, dumpster, or curbside.
• Load or Unload a Storage Unit: If you’re moving items into or out of storage, extra hands can help pack, stack, and organize everything efficiently.

Tip 1: Learn Fort Wayne’s Parking Rules

Fort Wayne has strict regulations on parking large trucks in neighborhoods. Avoid tickets—or worse, getting towed—by following the rules:

• If you're in a large pick-up truck, panel truck, semi-truck, or any vehicle weighing more than one ton, apply for an oversize permit.
• In case you didn't know, there's a rule stopping you from parking on grass in Fort Wayne.

Tip 2: Fast-Track Your Fort Wayne Address Updates

Fort Wayne makes it quick and convenient to update your address, so there’s no need to procrastinate:

• Visit your local BMV branch in person within 30 days to officially update your driver's license and car registration.
• Update your voter registration easily through Indiana’s online voter portal or head to the Allen County Voter Registration office.

Tip 3: Plan for Waste and Recyclable Removal

Moving can generate a lot of extra trash and waste, so here’s how to handle your moving boxes and recycling when moving within Fort Wayne:

• Flatten cardboard boxes and place them in your blue recycling cart.
• For large items like mattresses or furniture, call 311 at least two business days ahead of your new trash day to schedule a free bulk pickup. Remember, mattresses must be wrapped in plastic.