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 Jersey City, 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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With an average 4.9-star rating across 62,627+ verified customer reviews, Lugg is the trusted choice for on-demand labor only moves in Jersey City, NJ.

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Park Slope, NY

Isaiah and Elijah were efficient, careful, and friendly, and I highly recommend them. Lugg moving is a good value for small moves and the scheduling and payment with the app is very convenient. - Jane

Total Price$172

New York, NY

Elvis and Tavis did an exceptional job moving bookcases into my walk up. They were friendly and efficient. I would recommend them to anyone for their moving needs. - Jon

Total Price$343

Bushwick, NY

I had a great experience moving with Raymond and Jaqwan! They made the process so easy and were very efficient. I would highly recommend! - Lilly

Total Price$367

Little Haiti, NY

Marlon and Serge were absolutely incredible with moving the last bit of my things from my apartment! They were fast, polite, and extremely hard workers!! I appreciate all of their help - 10/10 - Kendra

Total Price$359

Fort Greene, NY

Darrell was very punctual and communicative when moving a dresser for us! Really appreciated the help, would definitely hire again. - Megan

Total Price$116

Greenwich, CT

Thank you so much they were absolutely amazing, smoothest moving experience I’ve ever had - thanks again! - Dominique

Total Price$244

New York, NY

These guys were on time, super friendly and took care of my moving needs flawlessly. I can’t praise them any enough! - Tim

Total Price$63

New York, NY

DELROY IS AWESOME! Super efficient, super kind, and made moving some of my furniture the easiest process. I would gladly work with him again. Thank you Delroy, appreciate you!! - Taimane

Total Price$97

Flatbush, NY

Marcos and Octavio were absolutely incredible and made this process smooth and efficient! Due to the amount of things I had it was recommend I upgrade from Lite and I am so glad I did. I did not feel pressured or harassed to upgrade and am so happy with the outcome. I would recommend these two for anyone moving! - Danielle

Total Price$116

New York, NY

Amazing moving experience! Turned up on time, rolled with the punches, and treated my items with great care. Would strongly recommend! - Drizzy

Total Price$250

New York, NY

Great communication and friendly. Also really fast which was great! Only suggestion would be to have a tarp or cover on hand when moving pieces. Our couch was placed on the ground to move it and had a few dirt marks from it. Overall happy with the service! - Elina

Total Price$159

Dumbo, NY

Actual professional movers! They had the dolly and moving blankets and knew exactly what they were doing. Very friendly. Great guys! - Tara

Total Price$229

Park Slope, NY

Total Price$172

New York, NY

Elvis and Tavis did an exceptional job moving bookcases into my walk up. They were friendly and efficient. I would recommend them to anyone for their moving needs. - Jon

Total Price$343

Bushwick, NY

I had a great experience moving with Raymond and Jaqwan! They made the process so easy and were very efficient. I would highly recommend! - Lilly

Total Price$367

Little Haiti, NY

Total Price$359

Fort Greene, NY

Darrell was very punctual and communicative when moving a dresser for us! Really appreciated the help, would definitely hire again. - Megan

Total Price$116

Greenwich, CT

Thank you so much they were absolutely amazing, smoothest moving experience I’ve ever had - thanks again! - Dominique

Total Price$244

New York, NY

These guys were on time, super friendly and took care of my moving needs flawlessly. I can’t praise them any enough! - Tim

Total Price$63

New York, NY

DELROY IS AWESOME! Super efficient, super kind, and made moving some of my furniture the easiest process. I would gladly work with him again. Thank you Delroy, appreciate you!! - Taimane

Total Price$97

Flatbush, NY

Total Price$116

New York, NY

Amazing moving experience! Turned up on time, rolled with the punches, and treated my items with great care. Would strongly recommend! - Drizzy

Total Price$250

New York, NY

Total Price$159

Dumbo, NY

Actual professional movers! They had the dolly and moving blankets and knew exactly what they were doing. Very friendly. Great guys! - Tara

Total Price$229

Ocean Hill, NY

These guys managed to get a HEAVY couch up to the top floor of a 4 story walk up. I’m grateful they used moving blankets and plastic in the rain. Thank you! - Phoebe

Total Price$207

New York, NY

They were both great and very professional! They had the right tools to move the sewing machine, and moving it was very smoothly. - Osmery

Total Price$203

Harrison, NY

Excellent experience very very kind and really appreciate that they were careful not just with moving furniture but also taking care and mindful of objects around the walls and specifically making sure it was all safe - Nicol

Total Price$197

Bushwick, NY

They were amazing! True gentleman who were pleasant and kind and seemed to love their job. Made my day moving everything in to a third floor apartment. Thanks guys! - Alison

Total Price$246

Crown Heights, NY

Darrell was incredibly nice and kind, and knew exactly what he was doing, and made moving a big mattress easy and also super quick! A million percent recommend—1000/10 experience. Thanks, Darrell! - Caroline

Total Price$72

Greenpoint, NY

Kevroy and Matthew were absolutely fantastic—couldn’t recommend them more highly. They were professional from start to finish, incredibly efficient, and handled everything with great care. On top of that, they were genuinely fun to talk to, which made the whole moving experience so much more enjoyable. They were also super flexible and accommodating, going above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. If you’re looking for a reliable and personable team, Kevroy and Matthew are the best choice. Five stars all the way! - Kyle

Total Price$216

Bushwick, NY

Alseny was amazing help in moving! He was professional and friendly, and very skilled as well as early to the job! Would definitely recommend :) thank you - Asyka

Total Price$135

Union City, NJ

Edwin and Wilmer did great in terms of their timing, effort and moving. They are clean, friendly and helpful to have you set the furniture. Take a bout at them , they'll surely make you feel happy with moving experience ! - Niharika

Total Price$333

Clinton Hill, NY

HIGHLY RECOMMEND Honestly, the best moving experience/service I’ve ever booked! Octavio and Marcos are punctual, super friendly, and communicative. They have all the moving supplies needed and are not only thorough but quick too! Moving the furniture was a breeze and they went above and beyond in their service. - Mev

Total Price$197

Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY

Moving a heavy bookcase to a 5th-floor walk-up building was a challenging task. They executed it with remarkable efficiency and demonstrated utmost attention to the safety of the product. Highly recommend! - Minhwan

Total Price$347

Hoboken, NJ

Two great guys that did a great job moving a huge desk. Amazing work and would love to have their help again - Casper

Total Price$126

Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY

Octavio and Kevroy were very efficient and careful moving my dresser. They were very professional and friendly with both the pick up and drop off. Would highly reccomend! - Rebecca

Total Price$182

Ocean Hill, NY

These guys managed to get a HEAVY couch up to the top floor of a 4 story walk up. I’m grateful they used moving blankets and plastic in the rain. Thank you! - Phoebe

Total Price$207

New York, NY

They were both great and very professional! They had the right tools to move the sewing machine, and moving it was very smoothly. - Osmery

Total Price$203

Harrison, NY

Total Price$197

Bushwick, NY

They were amazing! True gentleman who were pleasant and kind and seemed to love their job. Made my day moving everything in to a third floor apartment. Thanks guys! - Alison

Total Price$246

Crown Heights, NY

Total Price$72

Greenpoint, NY

Total Price$216

Bushwick, NY

Alseny was amazing help in moving! He was professional and friendly, and very skilled as well as early to the job! Would definitely recommend :) thank you - Asyka

Total Price$135

Union City, NJ

Total Price$333

Clinton Hill, NY

Total Price$197

Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY

Total Price$347

Hoboken, NJ

Two great guys that did a great job moving a huge desk. Amazing work and would love to have their help again - Casper

Total Price$126

Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY

Octavio and Kevroy were very efficient and careful moving my dresser. They were very professional and friendly with both the pick up and drop off. Would highly reccomend! - Rebecca

Total Price$182

Lugg pricing in Jersey City

	Crew	Base Fare	Per-Mile Rate	Per-Minute Labor	Average cost*
Lite	1 Lugger	$31	$2.35	$1.14	$60
Pickup	2 Luggers	$46	$2.68	$1.94	$88
Van	2 Luggers	$82	$3.69	$2.42	$136
XL	2 Luggers	$140	$4.44	$2.76	$204
Box	2 Luggers	$152	$5.00	$3.00	$222

Lite

1 Lugger

Base fare$31

Per-mile rate$2.35

Per-min labor$1.14

Average cost$60

Pickup

2 Luggers

Base fare$46

Per-mile rate$2.68

Per-min labor$1.94

Average cost$88

Van

2 Luggers

Base fare$82

Per-mile rate$3.69

Per-min labor$2.42

Average cost$136

XL

2 Luggers

Base fare$140

Per-mile rate$4.44

Per-min labor$2.76

Average cost$204

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

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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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