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Labor-Only Moving Services

Simple Moving delivers transparent, all-inclusive hourly labor-only services for residential and commercial projects throughout Greater Los Angeles and Orange County.

Our labor-only solutions are designed for customers who do not require a moving truck and need professional movers for in-building relocations, furniture rearrangement, or loading and unloading their own rental truck, POD, or storage container.

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Few Items (NO items over 300lbs)
Few Items (items over 300lbs)
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3+ Bedroom
Commercial Under 1000sq ft
Commercial 1000-2000sq ft
Commercial Over 2000sq ft
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What We Mean by Labor-Only Moving

Labor-only services are ideal when you need professional movers without a moving truck. These services are available for residential and commercial projects.

Labor-only moving includes:
• Moving within the same building or property
• Furniture rearrangement and home staging
• Loading or unloading your rental truck, POD, or storage container
• In-building apartment transfers
• Garage, storage unit, or office organization
• Furniture assembly, disassembly, and placement
• Packing-only or unpacking-only services
• Event setup and teardown assistance

This service offers flexible hourly labor performed on-site across Los Angeles and Orange County, with professional movers and equipment focused on safe handling and efficient execution.

off-peak days only

all-inclusive
rates

FREE use of Blankets & Moving Pads FREE use of Wardrobe Boxes FREE Shrink Wrap and Tape FREE Assembly & Reassembly FREE Packing & Unpacking FREE Loading & Unloading FREE Extra stops FREE Tax & Basic Insurance FREE use of Dollies, Tools & Straps

2 movers (no truck)

Studio, 1 bdr or small office

$119

/ hr cash
$129
/ hr credit

3 movers (no truck)

Large 1 bdr, 2 bdr or medium office

$159

/ hr cash
$169
/ hr credit

4 movers (no truck)

Large 2 bdr, 3+ bdr or large office

$199

/ hr cash
$209
/ hr credit

How Labor-Only Moving Pricing Works

1
All local moves have a 3-hour minimum
2
Time starts upon arrival and ends after final unloading is complete
3
Time is billed continuously and prorated in 15-minute increments
4
All applicable taxes are already included
5
No hidden fees, fuel charges, mileage add-ons, or surprise costs.

What’s Included
in a Labor-Only Move

Furniture padding, quilt wrapping, and shrink wrap protection

Complimentary use of wardrobe boxes or $29 per box to keep

Complimentary use of moving blankets or $29 per blanket to keep

Floor protection available upon request 48 hrs before the move

Free use of moving equipment such as dollies, straps, and tools

Professional moving crew

Furniture disassembly and reassembly

Stairs, elevators, and long carries

Floor protection available upon request 48 hrs before the move

Unlimited tape and wrapping material

Packing and unpacking labor services

Basic valuation coverage at $0.60 per pound per article

Your Moving Day Experience

On Moving Day, Our Team Will:
• Protect furniture and household items with padding as needed during handling
• Move items safely within your space or load/unload your truck, POD, or container
• Disassemble and reassemble standard furniture (beds, tables, etc.) at no extra charge
• Place furniture and boxes exactly where requested

Packing & Organization Services (Optional)
• Packing-only or unpacking-only labor available upon request
• Packing handled by trained movers using your supplies or materials purchased separately
• Box organization and room-by-room placement assistance

What You Can Expect:
• No deposit required to reserve your move
• No cancellation or rescheduling penalties
• Transparent, stress-free moving experience from start to finish

Heavy &
Specialty Household Items

Some items may require additional handling due to their size or weight. The rates below apply to local moves.
$100
Items over 300 lbs
$150
Items over 500 lbs
$100
Upright piano
$150
Baby grand piano
For long-distance moves, these rates are doubled, as two separate crews are required - one for loading and another for unloading. Each mover can safely lift up to 100 lbs. Items exceeding 800 lbs may not be movable due to safety limitations.

Packing Supplies options

Packing and unpacking labor can be added to your labor-only service. Customers may use their own packing materials or purchase supplies if needed.

Full Packing Kit

Ideal for full-service packing.
$300
  • 50 assorted boxes
  • 100 ft bubble wrap
  • 5 lbs kitchen paper

On-Demand Packing Supplies

Small box
$4
Medium box
$5
Large box
$6
Kitchen paper
$30 per 1 lb
Bubble wrap
$1 per foot

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Labor-Only Moving Insurance & Valuation

Simple Moving is fully licensed and insured

  • Standard valuation coverage is $0.60 per pound per article
  • Additional protection may be purchased through a third-party insurance provider
  • Certificates of Insurance (COI) are available upon request
  • Your building can be listed as an Additional Insured for a $50 fee
  • Pre-packed boxes are not covered for internal damage
Labor-Only Moves Completed
Moves Performed Without Damage Claims

Reserving Your Labor-Only Move

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No deposits.

No cancellation or rescheduling fees.
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