The 5 Best Los Angeles Movers (According to You)
Posted in: I'm Moving, Local Moving, Mover SpotlightDuring my time in Southern California, I’ve seen more and more of my friends happily jumping into new stages of their lives. And because I’m a great friend, I’ve helped most of them with their moves.
While I do my best, my abilities (and those of my friends) are a far cry from professional movers. (Los Angeles, in particular, requires next-level agility to load and unload, and carry furniture through tight apartment buildings.)
And unfortunately, not every single moving service in Los Angeles is equally great. With that in mind, we put together a list of the top five ranked movers in Los Angeles using tens of thousands of verified reviews from people in LA who were in the same boat as you are.
The 5 Best Movers in Los Angeles by Reviews
Without further ado, let’s get right into the best of the best, rated by thousands of people in Los Angeles and ranked using an algorithm that combines both affordability and quality.
1. Rigo’s Moving & Storage, Inc.
Price: $169/hr. for two movers after 2 hours min.
Services available: Move help/day labor/movers with a truck
Equipment available without fee:
- Furniture dolly
- Hand truck
- Rope
- Plastic wrap
- Hand tools for assembly.
Hours: Monday-Sunday 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Policies:
- No same day moving requests
- Next-day moves will have a special price
- No refunds for unused time
- Availability to stay min. 2 hours overbooked time
Why customers love them:
Rigo’s Moving & Storage, Inc. is based in Los Angeles and serves the greater Southern California area. They are not only the best voted moving service providers in Los Angeles, but they are also one of HireAHelper’s top mover’s nationwide, among those with most jobs completed in the entire HireAHelper Network. They guarantee that every job is done by professionally trained movers and plenty of tools to make moving day go as smoothly as possible.
2. Patriot One Movers
Price: $129/hr. for two movers after 2 hours min.
Services available: Move help/day labor
Equipment available without fee:
- Face covering and gloves
- Furniture dolly
- Hand truck
- Hand tools for assembly
Hours: Monday-Sunday 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Policies:
- Accept same-day requests at regular rates
- Next-day moves at regular rates
- Refund up to one hour of unused time over minimum
- Availability to stay at least. 2 hours over pre-booked time
Why customers love them:
“Reliable, dependable and honest” are the first words Patriot One Movers uses to describe their services, and the fact that they’ve been in business for a whopping 13 years seems to back up that claim. (Not to mention, they have hundreds of glowing 5-star reviews!) Patriot One Movers handle moves up to 50-mile radius of North Hollywood, CA.
They also maintain a very flexible policy that doesn’t charge extra fees for same-day or next-day jobs.
3. Excellent Movers
Price: $112/hr. for two movers after 2 hours min.
Services available: Move help/day labor
Equipment available without fee:
- Face covering and gloves
- Furniture dolly
- Hand truck
- Hand tools for assembly
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM / Saturday: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM / Sunday: 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Policies:
- Same-day requests at a 15% extra rate
- Next-day moves at regular rates
- Do not refund unused time
- Can’t guarantee availability past pre-booked time
Why customers love them:
They specialize in all types of moving help, from “Movers + Truck” services to simply rearranging heavy furniture around your home or office. They’ve handled moves for nearly 300 people in the Los Angeles Area, and have an impressive record of 5-star reviews. Though as a trade-off for such high reviews, make sure you carefully plan your move if you decide to go with them since they don’t refund unused time.
4. Lucky Movers
Price: $89/hr. for two movers after 2 hours min.
Services available: Move help/day labor/movers with a truck
Equipment available without fee:
- Face covering and gloves
- Furniture dolly
- Hand truck
- Rope
- Plastic wrap
- Hand tools for assembly
Hours: Monday-Sunday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Policies:
- 20% extra charge for same-day requests
- Next-day moves will have regular rates
- Refund up to one hour of unused time over minimum
- Availability to stay at least. 2 hours over pre-booked time
Why customers love them:
Lucky Movers Company can take care of your commercial or residential move at a very reasonable budget. They offer the full package, including labor, packing, wrapping, and unwrapping. They also cover a large swath of land, with service in the Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. They state they have the flexibility to accommodate many moves, from detailed scheduling to a forgiving cancellation policy.
For them, they say a happy customer is their best form of advertising, so you may be able to get one of those 5-star reviews yourself.
5. Helpful 5 Moving Co.
Price: $125/hr. for two movers after 2 hours min.
Services available: Move help/day labor
Equipment available without fee:
- Face covering and gloves
- Furniture dolly
- Hand truck
- Hand tools for assembly
Hours: Monday-Sunday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Policies:
- 20% extra charge for same-day requests
- Next-day moves will have regular rates
- Refund any unused time over minimum
- Can’t guarantee availability past pre-booked time
Why customers love them:
You don’t necessarily have to choose between budget-friendly or top-notch professional moving help. Helpful 5 Moving Co. are fully trained and equipped for LA moves. We’ve read the reviews, and a very important detail emerged: they are always on time!
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Moving in Los Angeles, by the Numbers
First, the movers you ultimately pick will depend on not only the price, but the move you need. Here’s what moving within Los Angeles takes, in terms of time, cost, and services to choose from.
Average moving cost in Los Angeles
If you opt to hire professional labor, you should expect to shell out an average of $485 for a move in Los Angeles.
This number is based on thousands of local moves booked within Los Angeles, and includes data from both labor-only jobs, as well as more expensive moves where the movers offer local transportation. (The actual amount you pay, of course, will ultimately depend on the size of your home, distance traveled, heavy items, and whether or not you need a vehicle.)
“…the movers you ultimately pick will depend on not only the price, but the move you need.”
But when you move matters too. Summer moves tend to be more expensive than any other season, and bookings fill up quickly, so expect to maybe pay a little extra for locking down a crew during these months. But if you’re somehow free to choose when to move, doing it in the spring or winter will usually net you a better deal.
Average moving requirements in Los Angeles
On average, most people moving in LA usually hire two movers for three hours.
Yet knowing exactly how many movers you need will depend on multiple factors. If you get a quote from someone over the phone, you’ll be asked questions like:
- How many square feet is your place?
- How many rooms does your home have?
- How far is your door from your loading truck?
- How many stairs are there?
This chart is a pretty accurate estimation of how many movers you’ll need going by the size of your house. (It was built using the data from hundreds of thousands of moves nationwide!)
Average moving transportation option in Los Angeles
The average move in LA opts to use a 24 foot-long truck.
Some movers in LA will offer the mover plus moving truck combos, but that will mostly depend on the kind of move you’re looking for.
It might also be convenient to rent a moving container for any storage needs, so it’s important to do more research. Some companies like PODS have specialized City Services designed to navigate metropolitan areas with crowded streets, parking limitations, and tight space. This might be a good option if your moving origin or destination is located in the heart of LA.
If you’re unsure about the size of truck or container you will need, check out this rental price guide and comparison.
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Still haven’t decided on a mover?
There’s nothing more comforting than starting a new stage in your life knowing you’ve got a trustworthy mover who knows all the insider tips and tricks for a seamless move. (I mean, this is LA we’re talking about.)
Since there is no one-size-fits-all solution for moving, we recommend taking the time to gather some quotes from these (or other) professionals, and see which one feels best for you based on availability, prices, equipment offered, and any added value they might provide. In the end, we’re sure your stuff (and your non-mover-friends) will appreciate it.
