The 8 Best Movers in Los Angeles According to Real Customers
Posted in: I'm Moving, Mover SpotlightAre you about to move to the L.A. area? Or maybe you’re leaving the City of Angels for new adventures? In either case, I understand how overwhelming the process of packing up and shipping out can be.
As someone who spent years working in moving and storage, I know that who you choose to help you with your move can make all the difference. Unfortunately, it can be hard to know if you’re picking the right Los Angeles moving company.
So without further ado, I give you this curated list of HireAHelper’s top Los Angeles movers (as of Spring 2023). This list is based on real customer reviews. You’ll find companies of all sizes, from well-recognized names to mom-and-pop shops, each with its own strengths and personality.
The 2023 8 Best Los Angeles Movers
Rigo’s Moving & Storage, Inc.
Price: $113/hour for two movers (after 2-hour minimum)
Reviews: 4.9/5 stars (1,160 reviews) [as of Spring 2023]
What They Offer
- Loading and unloading
- Day labor
- Movers with a truck
- Next-day requests at normal rates
- Ability to stay at least two hours over the prebooked time
- Same-day requests (w/ 20% charge increase)
Note: No refund for unused time.
Why I Love Them
Rigo’s is the #1 rated mover on this list and for a reason: they have completed more jobs on HireAHelper than any other moving company. They have a robust FAQs section, which displays their commitment to both customers and employees, and I appreciate that they transparently explain what to expect before and on moving day — this extra touch may seem small, but it speaks to their thoughtfulness and service standards.
What Real Customers Said:
Treating customer valuables like their own: “Santiago & Benito are a great team. More attention to detail than I expected. Handled my property as if it was their own. If you’re hiring Rigos ask for these two amazing men.”
Satisfaction from beginning to end: “Fantastic work! Friendly, communicative, efficient, and ready to tackle the job, which was unloading a 16-foot moving truck into a two-bedroom apartment up a flight of stairs. Appreciated the confirmation call beforehand and all their heavy lifting.”
BC Moving Labor
Price: $140/hour for two movers (after 2 hour minimum)
Reviews: 5 out of 5 stars (529 reviews) [as of Spring 2023]
What They Offer
- Loading and unloading
- Day labor
- Next-day requests at normal rates
- Refund up to one unused hour over their minimum
- Ability to stay at least one hour over the prebooked time
- Same-day requests (w/ 20% charge increase)
Why I Love Them
Having opened its doors in 2016, BC Moving Labor is somehow “new” to the scene compared to others on this list, which goes to show how much valuable experience exists in the LA area. BC says they’re especially proud that they are fully family-owned and operated, which is reflected in their reviews: honesty, care, trustworthiness, professionalism, and hard work. (5 out of 5 stars after over 500 reviews is crazy!)
What Real Customers Said:
Expert puzzle solvers: “They were amazing! I just stood there scratching my head at how Bernard could fit things together like a perfect puzzle. They got all my stuff into one large POD!! It didn’t look possible to me. I would highly recommend.”
Pro PODS packers: “These guys are awesome! I’ve dealt with a lot of movers and they were the best yet. Really smart with their packing of my pod, super nice and hardworking. They definitely surpassed my expectations and I would recommend them to anyone. Believe all the good reviews!!”
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Excellent Movers
Price: $125/hour for two movers (after 2-hour minimum)
Reviews: 4.9/5 stars (484 reviews) [as of Spring 2023]
What They Offer
- Loading and unloading
- Day labor
- Next-day requests at normal rates
- Ability to stay at least one hour over the prebooked time
- Same-day requests (w/ 15% charge increase)
Note: No refund for unused time.
Why I Love Them
While Excellent Movers provides no-frills, standard moving services, I appreciate their call out that no job is too small, which is a relief to all you apartment-dwellers out there. Even if you just need professional assistance getting a new sofa into your office, unloading heavy boxes at a storage unit, or unpacking for an event, Excellent Movers is happy to help.
What Real Customers Said:
Challenge accepted and accomplished: “Daniel was great to work with! He communicated very well, was on time and he and his workers did an excellent job. They worked very hard to get our ABF trailer filled, even though it was a challenging load. I would definitely recommend them and I would use them again.”
Stress-relieving rockstars: “Thank you so much to Daniel and his crew! Moving is always stressful, but I have to say this is definitely the easiest move I’ve ever done. The scheduling process was super simple, Daniel contacted me the next day to confirm, and the day of the move they showed up early and jumped right in. They took great care of everything, and even went above and beyond to find a solution when an item wasn’t going to fit in the stairs or elevator. Will totally be using them in the future! These guys are rockstars, thanks again!”
Patriot One Movers
Price: $129/hour for two movers (after 2-hour minimum)
Reviews: 5 out of 5 stars (654 reviews) [as of Spring 2023]
What They Offer
- Loading and unloading
- Day labor
- Same-day requests at normal rates
- Next-day requests at normal rates
- Refund for any unused time over their minimum
- Ability to stay at least two hours over the prebooked time
Why I Love Them
With more than 13 years of experience, Patriot One Movers is the only business on this list with all 5-star reviews — a lofty accomplishment that shouldn’t be overlooked. They also hold the longest daily hours from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., which can come in handy for long moving days and urgent communications. Not to mention, they may be able to do a same-day request at normal rates!
When people review Patriot One’s customer reviews, you often find recurring themes of professionalism, efficiency, and friendliness.
What Real Customers Said:
Earning repeat customers: “First time working with these guys they were early and came prepared [and] brought tools and their own dolly etc. Worked quickly and efficiently. They were amazing! I’m using them again the following weekend for the second part of my move. 100% would recommend them to anyone.”
Words of praise from a seasoned mover: “This was my 14th move in the last 10 ten years, and Patriot One was THE best movers I’ve had. I was late arriving to my new home, and Frank was very accommodating and understanding of the situation. He was prompt and helpful when arriving the next morning, stayed with our truck because we had to park in a “no-parking zone”; he really put us at ease! The two movers he brought were the NICEST guys. They made sure everything was EXACTLY where I wanted it (even humored me by moving the rug and couch to the perfect spot). I can’t say enough good things about them. I really felt like my things were in great hands and treated with care and respect. You can feel confident with them and quickly check-off an item on your moving to-do list.”
Lucky Movers
Price: $89/hour for two movers (after 2-hour minimum)
Reviews: 4.8 out of 5 stars (774 reviews) [as of Spring 2023]
What They Offer
- Loading and unloading
- Day labor
- Next-day requests at normal rates
- Ability to stay at least two hours over the prebooked time
- Same-day requests (w/ 20% charge increase)
Note: No refund for unused time.
Why I Love Them
Lucky is the only company on this list that encourages customers to “call, email or text us” after booking a job. This friendly, open communication provides reassurance — especially for customers who are new to moving!
I also enjoyed their personality in their FAQs — from sharing that they enjoy the “workout” aspect of moving, to training their crew members to “pack a (PODS) or truck like playing the Tetris game.” Lucky Movers has a standout voice and seems to have a culture that embraces fun.
What Real Customers Said:
Flexible around the holidays: “Ivan and Jose at Lucky Movers were awesome! They were patient with us as we had 2 moving date changes, and stuck with us on our Christmas Eve move. On time, careful with our belongings, polite, efficient, they were the whole package! We can definitely recommend Lucky Movers to anyone who has an upcoming move planned!”
Strong communication: “Highly recommend these guys to help you move. They were great about keeping me in the loop as to when they’d arrive at my house, and got there when they said. Were careful with my stuff, and got my POD loaded in no time. Definitely will use them again.”
We the States Moving
Price: $75/hour for two movers (after 2-hour minimum)
Reviews: 4.7 out of 5 stars (437 reviews) [as of Spring 2023]
What They Offer
- Loading and unloading
- Day labor
- Next-day requests at normal rates
- Same-day requests (w/ 5% charge increase)
Note: No refund for unused time, no guaranteed availability beyond the prebooked time
Why I Love Them
We the States Moving is the most affordable company on this list and the only profile that contains a message in the “About Us” section from the owner, Jon — a thoughtful, personal touch.
Jon brings years of experience in the moving industry and supports a wide range of services, from state-to-state moves, to rearranging furniture in medical offices and spas.
What Real Customers Said:
Professionalism from start to finish: “Jon did an incredible job. He figured out a way to pack 2 U-Boxes and we can’t believe he fit everything in there! He was a professional and really knew what he was doing. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. Thank you for the amazing service!!”
Accommodating last-minute arrangements: “We the States Moving proved a lifesaver. I was tasked with an impromptu move and needed movers the same day, no scheduling. Well, through Hire A Helper, I found We the States Moving and they answered me promptly. They arrived on time, went right to work, did not slow down, packed and stacked my possessions with great care, and provided me with packing tips for future reference. I am forever grateful for We the States Moving for bailing me out at the last minute. I highly recommend them and would use them again.”
Black Eagle Moving
Price: $100/hour for two movers (after 2-hour minimum)
Reviews: 5 out of 5 stars (151 reviews) [as of Spring 2023]
What They Offer
- Loading and unloading
- Day labor
- Next-day requests at normal rates
- Ability to stay at least two hours over the prebooked time
Note: No refund for unused time, no same-day requests.
Why I Love Them
Black Eagle has been on the scene for fewer than 10 years, but that’s been plenty of time to back up its service commitment. They make it very clear in their FAQs that the customer’s needs for their move are their first priority.
Black Eagle also highlights that they have two-valued, highly trained teams of movers, emphasizing their commitment to quality and intimate approach.
What Real Customers Said:
Problem-solving on the spot: “They arrived as scheduled and managed to find my apartment in a huge maze of a complex by themselves. I showed them what I had and they made a plan of action that went efficiently. I have a large library and ran out of boxes for books the day before, but they improvised a safe and easy way to get them in the container and for the journey. They also wrapped all of my furniture for protection and used far less space in the container than the last movers I used. Friendly, experienced, and fast. Highly recommend, particularly if you are using a container for the move.”
That magic touch: “Enrique and his team have a magical power. They can take your pre-move stress levels and make them disappear! Arrived on time, packed everything beautifully, and seemed to make space in my U-Haul appear out of nowhere. I would highly recommend Black Eagle Movers!”
Thunderhorse Moving
Price: $100/hour for two movers (after 2-hour minimum)
Reviews: 4.8 out of 5 stars (302 reviews) [as of Spring 2023]
What They Offer
- Loading and unloading
- Day labor
- Movers with a truck
- Next-day requests at normal rates
- Ability to stay at least one hour over the prebooked time
- Same-day requests (w/ 5% charge increase)
Note: No refund for unused time.
Why I Love Them
Thunderhorse is one of only two companies on this list that offers movers with a truck (Rigo’s is the other). They also call out their piano-packing expertise — undoubtedly a valuable service to musicians.
With long daily hours (8 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week), available trucks, and middle-of-the-road pricing ($100/hr.), Thunderhorse is a well-rounded contender.
What Real Customers Said:
A happy homecoming: “I moved here from Oregon and this crew of 3 amazing gentleman got the job done quickly in the worst heat wave. They unloaded a 26 ft U-Haul and a 16 ft. truck in 3 hours!!! They brought my items and boxes to each room we specified. They were polite, communicative, and extremely hardworking. 10/10 service! I would not hesitate to use this company again. I only hope I tipped generously enough for their hard work. I will absolutely recommend them to anyone I know who needs help moving or unloading.”
Going the extra mile: “Jorge and team arrived on time and ready to go. They even brought an extra person to help make sure everything would get done as quickly as possible, which I appreciated. They were very fast and worked hard. I would recommend (them)!”
LA Movers for Jobs of All Sizes
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From in-state relocations and long-distance moves to loading trucks and unpacking furniture, HireAHelper’s top Los Angeles movers span a range of services — as well as pricing — so you should have luck finding help with your move no matter what your budget and needs are.
