Labor-Only Movers in South Georgia
Already rented the U-Haul, trailer, POD or storage container? HHG Movers can provide the moving crew to load, unload, rearrange or move the heavy furniture without charging you for an HHG Movers truck.
Labor-Only Rates
You Handle the Transportation. We Handle the Muscle.
Labor-only moving is for customers who already have the transportation or storage figured out. Instead of paying for an HHG Movers truck, you hire the crew for the physical moving work.
A Good Fit When You Already Have...
- A U-Haul or other rental truck
- A moving trailer
- A POD, U-Box or similar portable container
- A self-storage unit that needs loading or unloading
- Furniture that needs to be rearranged inside the same property
Not the Same as Full-Service Moving
Labor-only does not include an HHG Movers truck, fuel, transportation or the full cargo-protection setup used on our own moving trucks. The customer controls the vehicle or container and how it is supplied for the job.
Labor-Only Rates
These are the current public labor-only rates used on the HHG Movers Rate Planner.
The Right Crew Depends on the Job
More movers do not automatically mean the job costs more. On stairs, long carries or a tightly packed container, an additional mover can save enough time to make the larger crew the better choice.
3 Movers
A 3-person crew is the normal starting point for many rental-truck loads, storage-unit jobs, straightforward houses and standard POD work.
4 Movers
A 4-person crew makes more sense when there are stairs, long carries, a short loading window, a tightly packed container or several heavy pieces.
Load, Unload, Rearrange or Pack the Space
Labor-only is flexible because transportation is already handled. The crew can be used wherever the heavy work is.
Load a Rental Truck
We load furniture and boxes into the customer-supplied truck or trailer with space efficiency and weight distribution in mind.
Unload at Destination
Use an HHG Movers crew to unload the rental truck, POD or trailer and place furniture into the rooms you direct.
Storage Units
Load or unload self-storage units when you are moving items into storage, out of storage or reorganizing the unit.
PODs & Containers
We can load or unload portable storage containers and help use the available space efficiently.
Furniture Rearranging
Room-to-room moves, same-building rearranging and moving heavy furniture around the property can be handled without transportation.
Disassembly & Reassembly
Standard beds and furniture can be taken apart and put back together when that is part of the labor job.
Who Is Responsible for the Truck and Protection?
This is the part customers should understand before booking labor-only service.
Labor-Only
You provide and control the truck, trailer or container. HHG Movers provides the moving labor. Full-service cargo protections are not automatically included, so customers should have the blankets, straps and other protection appropriate for their rental equipment and belongings.
Full-Service HHG Move
HHG Movers provides the truck, transportation and our normal full-service protection setup, including the equipment and cargo protections appropriate for the move.
A Bigger Truck Does Not Help If It Is Loaded Poorly
One of the main reasons customers hire professional labor for a DIY move is to make better use of the space they already rented.
Use the Vertical Space
Furniture and boxes should be arranged to use the height of the truck or container without creating unstable stacks.
Keep Weight Balanced
Heavy pieces need to be positioned so the load is stable and the truck or trailer is not packed carelessly.
Protect What Can Rub
Customers should have enough blankets, pads, straps and other cargo protection available for the furniture being loaded.
Tell Us Before the Crew Arrives
Heavy and specialty pieces change the manpower, equipment and loading plan. They should never be a surprise on a labor-only job.
Pianos
Tell us what type of piano, where it is located and whether stairs are involved.
Gun Safes
Give us the approximate size or weight and describe the path from the room to the truck or container.
Exercise Equipment
Treadmills, home gyms and other bulky pieces often require disassembly or extra manpower.
Have the Truck and the House Ready
Labor-only works best when the rented equipment is on site and ready before the crew's clock starts.
Truck on Site
Pick up the rental truck or trailer before the crew arrival window whenever possible.
Boxes Packed
If the job is loading or unloading, have boxes sealed and ready unless packing was specifically added to the job.
Blankets & Straps Ready
Have the cargo protection required for your rental vehicle, POD or trailer available when the crew arrives.
Questions About Hiring Movers Without a Truck
How much is labor-only moving?
Labor-only service is $195 per hour for 3 movers or $295 per hour for 4 movers. Both crew sizes have a 3-hour minimum.
What is the minimum charge?
The 3-mover minimum is $585 and the 4-mover minimum is $885.
Do I provide the moving truck?
Yes. Labor-only means the customer supplies the rental truck, trailer, POD, container or storage space. HHG Movers supplies the moving crew.
Do you load U-Hauls and rental trucks?
Yes. Loading and unloading customer-supplied rental trucks is one of the main uses of labor-only moving.
Do you load PODs and storage containers?
Yes. We can load or unload PODs, U-Boxes and similar portable storage containers.
Are moving blankets included?
Full-service cargo protections are not included by default on labor-only jobs. Customers should provide enough blankets, straps and other protection for the rental truck, trailer or container being used.
Can you disassemble furniture?
Yes. Standard furniture and bed disassembly and reassembly can be part of the labor-only job.
Can you move a piano or gun safe?
Often, yes. Tell us about heavy or specialty items before booking so the correct crew and equipment can be planned.
Should I hire 3 movers or 4 movers?
Three movers are a good starting point for many standard jobs. Four movers can make more sense for stairs, long carries, tight loading windows, large households or several heavy items.
Can you just rearrange furniture inside my home?
Yes. Labor-only can be used for room-to-room furniture moving, same-building moves or other jobs that do not require transportation.
Do you work weekends?
Monday through Friday is our normal schedule. Weekend work is not standard and is quoted individually when HHG Movers accepts the date.
Labor-Only Moving From Valdosta, Tifton & Albany
Labor-only crews are available throughout our core South Georgia service areas.
Already Have the Truck?
Tell us what you rented, what needs to be moved and where the heavy items are. We will help you choose the right crew size for the job.