How do I book a labor-only move if I don't need a truck?

To book moving help at 1 location, simply enter your home or job site address as **both** the pickup and drop-off location. This tells our system you're booking for labor-only and won't be using our truck for transport.

The app is asking me to select a truck, but I just need the movers. What should I choose?

Even for labor-only moves, you'll need to select a truck type to book. We recommend selecting the **Pickup Truck**, as it has the lowest base fare. You will not be charged for mileage since the pickup and drop-off addresses are the same.

How do I estimate how many Luggers and how much time I'll need?

Labor-only moves vary widely, so the best way to get an accurate estimate is to use our time estimator tool inside the [Lugg app](https://short.lu.gg/lugg-app) or on our [website](https://book.lugg.com/). It quickly calculates estimated cost based on truck type and labor time. And remember: your crew can stay for as little or as long as you need, billed per minute with no minimums. Here are some general guidelines to help you plan: * **Rearranging Furniture:** For moving a few heavy items within your home, a 2-Lugger crew for one hour is typically sufficient. * **Loading/Unloading a Truck or Pod:** For a studio or 1-bedroom apartment, we recommend a 2-Lugger crew for 2-3 hours. For a 2-3 bedroom home, plan for a 2-Lugger crew for 3-5 hours. * **Event Setup:** This varies greatly, but a 2-Lugger crew is usually a good starting point for setting up tables, chairs, and other event decor.

Are your crews experienced in loading and unloading moving trucks and storage containers?

Yes, absolutely. Our Luggers are professionally trained movers who know how to properly load and unload a moving truck, PODS container, or storage unit. They use proven techniques to maximize space, protect your belongings, and prevent items from shifting during transit.

What supplies and protective equipment will the labor crew bring?

Even for labor-only moves in Arlington, your Luggers will arrive with professional moving equipment to ensure the job is done safely and efficiently. This includes a dolly, moving blankets, stretch wrap, tie-down straps, and a basic toolkit for light disassembly or reassembly. Your Luggers will take care to avoid damage to floors, walls, and elevators, and are trained to move heavy furniture, appliances, and other large items safely through tight spaces, stairs, and doorways. This helps ensure smooth, efficient labor help from start to finish.

Can Lugg help me pack my loose items into boxes?

Our labor service focuses on heavy lifting and moving. We do not provide packing services or supplies for loose items (e.g., packing dishes, clothing, or books into boxes). To make the most of your time, please have everything boxed up and ready to be moved before your crew arrives.

Can I hire Lugg for tasks other than moving, like event setup or clearing out a garage?

Yes! Our labor-only service is perfect for a wide range of on-site tasks. Customers frequently use our crews to: * Set up and break down for parties and events. * Rearrange furniture within a home or office. * Move heavy items like treadmills or safes to a different room. * Clear out garages or basements in preparation for a remodel. * Home staging or office reconfigurations.

How is my time calculated for a labor-only move?

It's simple. Your billable time starts when our crew arrives at your address and ends as soon as they have completed all the tasks you've requested. You only pay for the exact time you use, with no minimums.

What happens if the move takes more or less time than I anticipated?

No problem. Our service is flexible. If your move finishes faster than expected, you only pay for the time used. If you need the crew to stay longer than you originally thought, they can continue working, and the time will be billed at the same per-minute rate.

I just need one extremely heavy item moved. Is a short Lugg like that worth it?

Definitely. Many of our customers book us for quick, single-item moves that are too difficult or unsafe to do alone, like moving a sleeper sofa upstairs or getting a new treadmill into the basement. With no time minimums, our service is a cost-effective way to get professional help for even the smallest moves.

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Falls Church, VA

this man that came to my house today was amazing. I initially hired somebody to help me move my peloton bike, which is very heavy by the way downstairs into my basement from my living room and when he showed up, he was on time he was courteous. He was polite. He was a professional, and he assess the situation and he did the whole thing by himself. I was completely blown away. I tried to help, but he said that he had it and that it was no problem. I really wanna leave him a tip. I should've given him cash before he left, but I didn't and you know I'm having a real hard time putting the tip on the on the app and I just wanted to know that I'm not gonna stop until I find a way to send this man some kind of tip. Thank you. - Amanda

Total Price$85

Bethesda, MD

Atiqullah and Edwen were great! They were professional, friendly, and took great care of our furniture. They went above and beyond unloading and setting things up, next time I need help moving I’d definitely hire them! - James

Total Price$113

Arlington, VA

Marvin & Jerome were amazing! Wish I could give them more than 5 stars and would absolutely hire them again! They provided top-notch customer service today. They were extremely professional, courteous, and provided excellent customer service. They communicated with me throughout the entire time and gave me a good heads up when they were on the way to my place, arriving on time. They were careful moving the two large boxes I had and, above all, made sure everything went smoothly to my destination. Jerome and Marvin - THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!! - Amalia

Total Price$91

Gaithersburg, MD

Joshua and Matthew were super professional, highly efficient, and the move from one location to another was fully done in under an hour. This was our first experience using Lugg and we will continue to use it when we need to move items. 10/10 experience, would absolutely hire them again! - Melissa

Total Price$131

Washington, DC

These guys were great. They got the job done very well at the origin and the destination. I would hire them again. Thanks! - Christopher

Total Price$172

Towson, MD

Olukayode & Saulo did a great job moving a large heavy sectional sofa through a tiny doorway and helping us rearrange our room with the new sofa in it. I would certainly hire them again. - Matthew

Total Price$152

Annapolis, MD

Excellent team, did everything I asked and had suggestions of their own. I’d hire them again for anything. - Patrick

Total Price$230

Potomac, MD

These men were among the most respectful, careful and willing helpers I have come across - I would not hesitate to hire them three times over and would actually wait for service to have them. - Elizabeth

Total Price$335

Fairfax Station, VA

Michael and Shazam went above and beyond to help me with moving furniture from the basement to the garage. They were friendly and were efficient in getting the job done. I would definitely hire them again in the future. Great job! - Denise

Total Price$143

Bel Air, MD

I have used Jerome and Michael before, and they are fantastic! They are very efficient, and take close attention to detail. They’re very careful with wrapping individual items, inspecting before they move anything and send these photos. They called to let me know they are on the way and check in with me periodically with any update. I’m very grateful for love and thank you for such wonderful hired. Five stars all the way around. - Alisha

Total Price$332

Washington, DC

Michael and Bryant provided excellent customer service to us! They were prompt, communicative, friendly and courteous. I would hire them again in an instant! Thanks for the great service, best wishes for an extraordinary year! - Sylvia

Total Price$204

Silver Spring, MD

Right on time, friendly, and efficient! Had a great experience with Dayyabu and Hanifi and would gladly hire them again! - Eva

Total Price$142

Falls Church, VA

Total Price$85

Bethesda, MD

Total Price$113

Arlington, VA

Total Price$91

Gaithersburg, MD

Total Price$131

Washington, DC

These guys were great. They got the job done very well at the origin and the destination. I would hire them again. Thanks! - Christopher

Total Price$172

Towson, MD

Olukayode & Saulo did a great job moving a large heavy sectional sofa through a tiny doorway and helping us rearrange our room with the new sofa in it. I would certainly hire them again. - Matthew

Total Price$152

Annapolis, MD

Excellent team, did everything I asked and had suggestions of their own. I’d hire them again for anything. - Patrick

Total Price$230

Potomac, MD

Total Price$335

Fairfax Station, VA

Total Price$143

Bel Air, MD

Total Price$332

Washington, DC

Total Price$204

Silver Spring, MD

Right on time, friendly, and efficient! Had a great experience with Dayyabu and Hanifi and would gladly hire them again! - Eva

Total Price$142

College Park, MD

Very polite and professional, clear communication, and even gave me good advice for when I assemble the furniture. Would definitely recommend them and hire them again. - Esther

Total Price$54

Potomac, MD

Renee and Jerome were awesome. They came did a great job and were fun to chat with while they were completing the job. I would happily hire them again - Ilan

Total Price$192

Woodbridge, VA

Amazing work!!! Would hire for myself, family, and my kids for college move in! LUGG definetly holds a high standard for their work because let me tell you how amazing they did! No hassle or time consuming drop off, very easy to communicate aswell. My two movers Jerome and Michael M. We’re the amazing people who gave me a great experience! ALWAYS CHOOSE them and LUGG for any of your moving needs - Maryam

Total Price$146

Beltsville, MD

Daniel and Julienne were truly not only kind and helpful, but incredible with moving a bulky dining room table in and among narrow doors and stairs. They made this experience fast, pleasant, and just an overall joy. I would absolutely hire them again and am very grateful! - Taylor

Total Price$211

College Park, MD

Damion and William were prompt, professional, and helpful. Excellent experience, would gladly hire them again! - Sarah

Total Price$84

Cheverly, MD

Amazing gentlemen. Prompt, friendly, smart, and personable. I would hire them every time, if I could. - Tahir

Total Price$205

Washington, DC

Friendly funny energetic, offered to help with things we didn’t schedule for, fast, figured stuff out. I’d hire them any time. - Barbara

Total Price$125

College Park, MD

They were super nice and communicative. Got all of my things delivered promptly and safely. Would definitely hire again! - Irene

Total Price$57

Alexandria, VA

Walter and Oheneba worked quickly and efficiently to deliver my new sofa couch. Would definitely hire them again! - Liz

Total Price$180

Woodbridge, VA

Great experience with these guys. Would hire them again. They’re ready to go the extra mile for you, to make it work. - lena

Total Price$109

Woodbridge, VA

Walter and Oheneba were timely, efficient, professional, and friendly! Great experience, I'd hire them again anytime. - Julia

Total Price$109

Gainesville, VA

The move went very smoothly. Linda and Anthony were both super efficient and friendly. I'd absolutely hire them again. - Sonya

Total Price$94

College Park, MD

Very polite and professional, clear communication, and even gave me good advice for when I assemble the furniture. Would definitely recommend them and hire them again. - Esther

Total Price$54

Potomac, MD

Renee and Jerome were awesome. They came did a great job and were fun to chat with while they were completing the job. I would happily hire them again - Ilan

Total Price$192

Woodbridge, VA

Total Price$146

Beltsville, MD

Total Price$211

College Park, MD

Damion and William were prompt, professional, and helpful. Excellent experience, would gladly hire them again! - Sarah

Total Price$84

Cheverly, MD

Amazing gentlemen. Prompt, friendly, smart, and personable. I would hire them every time, if I could. - Tahir

Total Price$205

Washington, DC

Friendly funny energetic, offered to help with things we didn’t schedule for, fast, figured stuff out. I’d hire them any time. - Barbara

Total Price$125

College Park, MD

They were super nice and communicative. Got all of my things delivered promptly and safely. Would definitely hire again! - Irene

Total Price$57

Alexandria, VA

Walter and Oheneba worked quickly and efficiently to deliver my new sofa couch. Would definitely hire them again! - Liz

Total Price$180

Woodbridge, VA

Great experience with these guys. Would hire them again. They’re ready to go the extra mile for you, to make it work. - lena

Total Price$109

Woodbridge, VA

Walter and Oheneba were timely, efficient, professional, and friendly! Great experience, I'd hire them again anytime. - Julia

Total Price$109

Gainesville, VA

The move went very smoothly. Linda and Anthony were both super efficient and friendly. I'd absolutely hire them again. - Sonya

Total Price$94

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Lugg pricing in Arlington

	Crew	Base Fare	Per-Mile Rate	Per-Minute Labor	Average cost*
Lite	1 Lugger	$26	$1.96	$0.95	$50
Pickup	2 Luggers	$38	$2.24	$1.62	$74
Van	2 Luggers	$68	$3.08	$2.02	$114
XL	2 Luggers	$117	$3.70	$2.30	$170
Box	2 Luggers	$152	$5.00	$3.00	$222

Lite

1 Lugger

Base fare$26

Per-mile rate$1.96

Per-min labor$0.95

Average cost$50

Pickup

2 Luggers

Base fare$38

Per-mile rate$2.24

Per-min labor$1.62

Average cost$74

Van

2 Luggers

Base fare$68

Per-mile rate$3.08

Per-min labor$2.02

Average cost$114

XL

2 Luggers

Base fare$117

Per-mile rate$3.70

Per-min labor$2.30

Average cost$170

Box

2 Luggers

Base fare$152

Per-mile rate$5.00

Per-min labor$3.00

Average cost$222

* Estimate for 5 miles of driving and 15 minutes of labor. Pricing rates vary by city. Each booking also includes a small variable booking fee to support Lugg's operational and safety costs. You'll always see an upfront estimated price before you book.

Real customer prices

See what Lugg customers paid for similar labor only moves.

Patricia

Moved a heavy table & rug in Los Angeles, CA

Pickup2 Luggers PICKUP illustration

Base fare$38.00

Labor(14 min @ $1.67/min)$23.33

Booking fee$3.91

Total price$65.24

Most customers pay$75–$110

Steve

Moved items onto a pallet in New York, NY

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Base fare$45.60

Labor(5 min @ $2.48/min)$12.38

Booking fee$3.48

Total price$61.46

Most customers pay$61–$82

Ian

Moved boxes and furniture into a U-Haul in San Francisco, CA

Pickup2 Luggers PICKUP illustration

Base fare$38.00

Labor(29 min @ $1.62/min)$46.98

Booking fee$5.10

Total price$90.08

Most customers pay$71–$107

Based on actual Lugg jobs. Names changed for privacy. Rates vary slightly by city.

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