MOVING LABOR
GARLAND TX
You rented the truck. You booked the PODS. You have a U-Haul sitting in the driveway. Now you need people who can actually load it. That’s moving labor — professional movers without the truck. $135/hr for 2 movers. Based at 2913 Big Oaks Drive in Garland, 5 minutes from most addresses.
Moving Labor Pricing — Garland TX
Hourly labor rate plus the $60 flat Garland travel fee. Written estimate before we start. The hours we quote are the hours on the invoice.
| Crew | Rate | Minimum | Best For | Min. Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Movers | $135/hr | 2 hours | Studio, 1BR, PODS, single room, U-Haul load/unload | $270 |
| 3 Movers | $185/hr | 2 hours | 2BR, heavier loads, faster completion on large jobs | $370 |
| Travel Fee | One-time · same as full-service moves · covers dispatch from 2913 Big Oaks Dr | $60 flat | ||
$60 Garland Travel Fee
The same $60 flat Garland travel fee applies to labor-only jobs. One-time charge covering dispatch from 2913 Big Oaks Drive. No per-mover fee, no distance calculation — just the flat $60 on top of the hourly labor rate.
2-Hour Minimum
Minimum charge is 2 hours of labor. For 2 movers that’s $270. After the 2-hour minimum, we bill in quarter-hour increments — you don’t pay for a full third hour if the job finishes in 2 hrs 20 min.
Written Estimate Always
Same as every other service — written estimate before we start. The hours we quote are the hours on the invoice. No scope creep, no post-job additions.
Every Moving Labor Service in Garland TX
Moving labor means you control the truck and the timeline — we handle the heavy lifting. Here’s every scenario we cover.
U-Haul & Rental Truck Loading
You rented the U-Haul, Penske, Budget, or Enterprise truck. We load it professionally — heaviest items first against the cab wall, furniture padded and stacked, boxes filled to the ceiling without risk of collapse. Proper loading means nothing shifts in transit and nothing breaks. We unload at the destination too if needed.
PODS & Container Loading
PODS, U-Pack ReloCubes, 1-800-PACK-RAT, and all portable storage containers loaded and unloaded throughout Garland. Container loading requires a specific loading sequence to maximize space and prevent load shift during transport. We do this efficiently and correctly. Same hourly rate, no surcharge for container work.
Unloading Only
Truck arrived but you need help unloading? We come to your Garland address, unload everything, and place items in the correct rooms. You direct placement, we carry. Especially useful when you have a crew at origin but need help at the destination.
In-Home Furniture Rearranging
Not moving at all — just need the living room rearranged, the bedroom set moved to a different room, or the home staged for sale? In-home rearranging is one of the most common moving labor jobs in Garland. 2-hour minimum, $135/hr for 2 movers. No truck needed.
Storage Unit Loading & Unloading
Loading items into a Garland-area storage unit, or clearing one out. We bring the muscle, you bring the vehicle. Storage unit loading often requires careful vertical stacking to maximize space — our crews know how to pack a unit efficiently.
Appliance & Heavy Item Moving
Refrigerator needs to move to the garage. Washer/dryer swap. Treadmill from one room to another. Single heavy items that need 2 people and a dolly. Moving labor covers individual heavy items without requiring a full move booking. Single item movers →
Moving Labor Only vs. Full-Service Moving — Which Do You Need?
The right choice depends on whether you want to control the truck and timeline or hand the whole job off. Here’s the honest comparison.
| Factor | Moving Labor Only | Full-Service Move (with our truck) |
|---|---|---|
| Rate | $135/hr (2 movers) · $185/hr (3) | $135/hr (2) · $185/hr (3) · $225/hr (4) |
| Travel fee | $60 one-time Garland fee | $60 one-time Garland fee |
| Minimum | 2 hrs + $60 travel ($330 for 2 movers) | 2 hrs + $60 travel ($330 for 2 movers) |
| Truck | You provide (rental, PODS, etc.) | We bring a fully equipped moving truck |
| Equipment | Dollies, straps, pads — we bring them | Full truck kit included |
| Best for | Already have a truck/container · want to save on cost · PODS load/unload · storage unit work · in-home rearranging | Full move door-to-door · don’t want to deal with a rental · need truck + crew as one package |
When Garland Residents Use Moving Labor
The U-Haul Renter
Rented a 15-ft U-Haul for a 1BR Garland apartment move. Needs 2 people to load it properly in 2 hours and 2 people to unload at the new address. Total: 4 hrs labor × $135 + $60 travel = $600. Cheaper than full-service because they handle the drive themselves.
The PODS Customer
PODS container dropped in the driveway. Needs 2 movers for 3 hours to pack it efficiently for a cross-country move. Total: 3 hrs × $135 + $60 travel = $465. They’re using a container for the move itself — they just need the loading expertise.
The Furniture Re-Arranger
75044 homeowner wants the master bedroom and guest room swapped. Heavy furniture, no moving truck needed. 2 movers for 2 hours + $60 travel: $330. Done in one visit without risk of floor damage or back injury.
The Online Furniture Buyer
Bought a sectional and a dining set from Facebook Marketplace. Seller has a truck to deliver but no help unloading. 2 movers, 1 hour of work. 2-hr minimum + $60 travel: $330. Faster and safer than drafting neighbors.
The Storage Unit Cleaner
10×15 storage unit in Garland needs to be cleared and loaded into a pickup truck for donation and disposal. 2 movers, 2.5 hours. Total: 2.5 hrs × $135 + $60 travel = $398. Combined with junk removal if disposal is also needed.
The Stair Problem
3rd-floor Garland apartment, no elevator, renting a Budget truck. Needs 3 movers for the stair work to go safely and efficiently. 3 movers, 4 hours + $60 travel: $800. Faster and safer than 2 movers struggling with stairs on a time crunch.
Moving Labor Garland TX — Frequently Asked Questions
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