How do I book Movers only with Lugg if I don't need a truck?

Book Movers only, Lugg's option for jobs that stay at one address. Enter your address, tap **Movers only** underneath it, then pick your crew size and a time. If you type the same address as both your pickup and your drop-off, the app suggests Movers only for you. There's no truck to book, and you'll see your upfront estimate before you confirm.

How do I choose my crew size for Movers only?

After you tap **Movers only**, the Crew screen asks you to pick **1 Lugger** or **2 Luggers**. 1 Lugger has the lower base fare and the lower per-minute labor rate, and suits a job one person can handle, like carrying boxes or moving lighter furniture. Pick 2 Luggers for anything that takes two people to carry, like a sofa, a dresser or a washer. Weight is the other thing to check. Lugg's weight limit is 125 lbs per Lugger, or 250 lbs per item when you pick 2 Luggers. If the job needs a bigger crew than that, book a second Movers only Lugg at the same address for the same time window. Each booking has its own base fare and per-minute labor, and Movers only has no mileage fee.

How does Lugg calculate my time?

The clock starts when the crew arrives at your address and stops when the last thing you asked for is done. Lugg bills that time by the minute with no minimum, so a 40-minute job costs 40 minutes. If the work finishes faster than you planned you only pay for what you used, and if it runs longer the crew can keep working at the same per-minute rate. You don't book a block of time, so it helps to have a rough idea of what jobs take: * **Rearranging furniture:** moving a few heavy items within your home usually takes about an hour. * **Loading or unloading a truck or pod:** 2–3 hours for a studio or one-bedroom, 3–5 hours for a two- or three-bedroom home. * **Event setup:** varies a lot, but an hour or two covers most table, chair and decor setups. The estimator in the Lugg app or on lugg.com works out an estimated cost from the crew size you pick and the time you expect.

What do Lugg movers bring?

Even on a Movers only job, your Luggers arrive with their own equipment: a dolly, moving blankets, stretch wrap, tie-down straps, forearm lifting straps, and a basic toolkit for light disassembly and reassembly. For a job where the crew both loads and unloads, you don't need to supply anything. They work to avoid marking floors, walls and elevators, and they're used to getting heavy furniture and appliances through tight doorways, up stairs and around landings.

Can Lugg movers load or unload a truck or container?

Yes, Luggers load and unload rental trucks, PODS containers and storage units every day. They know how to pack a load so it uses the space it has and doesn't shift on the drive — heavy pieces low and flat against the walls, padding between anything that can rub. One thing to plan for when the crew is loading but not unloading: their moving blankets are their own equipment and go back with them at the end of the job. If you want your furniture padded for the drive, or for a few months in storage, have your own blankets ready and the crew will use those. They'll bring stretch wrap either way, and anything loose should be boxed and taped before they arrive.

What can Lugg movers do on a Movers only job?

Anything that stays at one address. Customers book Movers only to: * Load or unload a rental truck, a moving container or a storage unit. * Set up and break down tables, chairs and decor for parties and events. * Rearrange furniture within a home or office. * Move something heavy, like a treadmill, a safe or a sleeper sofa, to a different room or floor. * Move furniture out before the floors get refinished, then back in once they're dry. * Clear out a garage or basement before a remodel. * Stage a home before a showing, or reconfigure an office. It also works between two buildings in the same complex, as long as your movers can carry everything over without a truck. If your things need to ride in a vehicle to get there, book a standard Lugg and your movers bring the vehicle.

Will Lugg pack my boxes?

No, Lugg does not provide packing or unpacking services. On a Movers only job, Luggers handle the heavy lifting: carrying, loading and unloading, placing furniture where you want it, and basic assembly and disassembly. Have loose items like dishes, books and clothes boxed and taped before the crew arrives, since Lugg doesn't supply boxes or packing materials. Because labor is billed by the minute, having everything ready to go is also the cheapest way to book.

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

Yes, single-item jobs are one of the most common reasons people book Movers only. A sleeper sofa that has to go upstairs, a treadmill that has to get down to the basement, a safe that needs to move one room over: all of them are hard or unsafe to do alone. And because labor is billed by the minute with no hourly minimum, a fifteen-minute job pays for fifteen minutes of labor on top of the base fare.

Movers only: when you just need movers, not a truck

Need movers but not a truck? Lugg is an on-demand moving and delivery service, and Movers only covers jobs at one address: loading the truck you rented or the PODS in the driveway, getting a sofa up the stairs, rearranging a room, or setting up for an event. Labor is per-minute, no hourly minimum. Enter your address and tap Movers only to see your upfront estimate.

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Oak Park, IL

Really great guys! I would hire them right off the bat next time. They worked well as a team, professionally, and efficiently! - Danielle

Total Price$204

Alameda, CA

These guys were excellent both of them and very polite and extremely quick and efficient. I love your service now and I would love to have guys like this anytime I can get them! Please tell them how much I enjoyed working with them. - Anne

Total Price$143

Portland, OR

Thanks, guys. You don’t know happy I am to have these things in my apartment now. I appreciate what you do! - John

Total Price$252

San Francisco, CA

Khali and Farshid were prompt. There was easy communication about the job. Khali and Farshid were pros. I could tell they have moved a LOT of things. They thought outside the box on a possibly difficult job and made it quick and easy. I hope they come back for the second job! - Kristin

Total Price$104

Fairfax Station, VA

Showed up on time (just a little bit early, even, but the app tracked them accurately and made sure I knew what was going on and could adjust). Really appreciate that they worked smart and efficiently. They took care with my furniture while also demonstrating a sense of urgency that showed that they understood I was on a tight budget. Would request them again in future if the app allowed me to choose my Lugg crew. Thanks! - Jeff

Total Price$67

Danvers, MA

Absolutely AMAZING service! Highly recommend! I cannot say enough great things about these two movers! They truly saved the day for me when I was in a serious last-minute bind! I needed help unloading a freight shipment into a storage unit on extremely short notice, and I was blown away by how quickly they arrived and how efficiently they worked. They had the entire shipment unloaded and safely moved into storage in approximately 30 minutes! What impressed me even more was their professionalism and communication. I was coordinating everything remotely and couldn’t be there in person, but they made the entire process incredibly easy and stress-free. The transporter onsite also had nothing but positive things to say about their work! They sent photos to confirm everything was completed and even went above and beyond by checking in with the storage facility’s front office and returning the lock and keys as requested. They were fast, reliable, efficient, professional, and incredibly accommodating. They took what could have been a logistical nightmare and turned it into one of the smoothest experiences I could have asked for! I would 100% book them again without hesitation and recommend them to absolutely anyone looking for dependable moving help. These two were fantastic, and I am beyond grateful for their help! THANK YOU BOTH SO MUCH!! - Paloma

Total Price$177

Acworth, GA

Thank you Kareem and Clinton for making it so much easier to empty our mother’s apartment! Your cheerfulness and expertise were much appreciated. - Molly

Total Price$200

San Jose, CA

Ureal was great, I could tell that he had a lot of experience with moving! John was very obviously new to moving and kept trying to pause and stand around, so I had to keep him on track since I was paying by the minute. Unfortunately, John dropped a box with equipment worth $600 that had five fragile stickers on it, which I will now have to replace. - Em

Total Price$188

Cambridge, MA

The guys were so organized and calm and kind. They had creative solutions for all of our problems. They weren't phased by me being flustered by all my clutter and boxes. 5 stars, I highly recommend! - Sarah

Total Price$223

Culver City, CA

Alfredo and Billy were amazing! They were on time, super efficient and a real lifesaver in a pinch. Much appreciated. I would definitely use Lugg again. - Jordan

Total Price$108

Newton, MA

I’m very happy with the work they did. There was a lot of items to move inside our house and they were very efficient and careful. I’d definitely hire them again! - Lawrence

Total Price$260

Houston, TX

Quentin and Juan were AMAZING!!! They worked SO hard and went above and beyond to fit EVERYTHING in our pod— even more than we were expecting! They were friendly and did it all with a smile. I would hire them again in a heartbeat and will recommend to all of our friends. - Rachel

Total Price$390

Oak Park, IL

Really great guys! I would hire them right off the bat next time. They worked well as a team, professionally, and efficiently! - Danielle

Total Price$204

Alameda, CA

Total Price$143

Portland, OR

Thanks, guys. You don’t know happy I am to have these things in my apartment now. I appreciate what you do! - John

Total Price$252

San Francisco, CA

Total Price$104

Fairfax Station, VA

Total Price$67

Danvers, MA

Total Price$177

Acworth, GA

Thank you Kareem and Clinton for making it so much easier to empty our mother’s apartment! Your cheerfulness and expertise were much appreciated. - Molly

Total Price$200

San Jose, CA

Total Price$188

Cambridge, MA

Total Price$223

Culver City, CA

Alfredo and Billy were amazing! They were on time, super efficient and a real lifesaver in a pinch. Much appreciated. I would definitely use Lugg again. - Jordan

Total Price$108

Newton, MA

I’m very happy with the work they did. There was a lot of items to move inside our house and they were very efficient and careful. I’d definitely hire them again! - Lawrence

Total Price$260

Houston, TX

Total Price$390

Newark, NJ

John & Marcelo were friendly and efficient. They made a stressful move painless. I appreciated their work effort. Thank you ! - Laurianne

Total Price$201

Los Angeles, CA

Lloyd and Douglas were amazing. Very efficient, respectful and expert team. We had two very heavy items they got upstairs and placed where we asked. 10/10! - Sarah

Total Price$121

San Francisco, CA

Noquisi was the most amazing helper I’ve ever had. He stayed way above and beyond and would not leave until the job is finished. Appreciate it so much. - K

Total Price$127

San Francisco, CA

We loved working with Rakeen and Quise! They were friendly, easy to work with, and moved many big items with ease and care. Thank you! - Catherine

Total Price$217

San Francisco, CA

Thank you for your help! You were pros at helping to get a chunky and heavy desk down and around narrow stairs. - Gina

Total Price$93

Oakland, CA

Pankaj and Rate were wonderful. They strategized and organized the placement of three heavy items in my truck and strapped the whole thing very well so that I would be safe on the freeway. I’ve used Lugg 5 or 6 times in the past year and always been more than satisfied. It made my day today to get these items moved. Pankaj and Rate’s help made the whole process possible and they were light hearted and positive all the way through. - Leigh

Total Price$125

Timonium, MD

These guys are the Best! They knew exactly how to maneuver the couch to get it easily out the door. They arrived on time and worked so quickly. I would use them again in a heartbeat. This is an invaluable service. - Michele

Total Price$91

Somerville, MA

Great guys--friendly, professional, and hard-working. Figured out some pretty clever maneuvers to get all the furniture where it needed to go. - Abe

Total Price$107

Duncanville, TX

Chris was the absolute BEST! He was friendly efficient and made sure the delivery and the setup was done correctly. I’m very appreciative of his service - Cathleen

Total Price$66

Littleton, CO

Thomas & Scott were friendly and got the heavy lifting done quickly. I would definitely hire them again. - Jenn

Total Price$65

Kirkland, WA

The team was very nice and quick to do my in-house move. I wish the app provided them more information about the job. I was looking for labor only, within my house. It was a 5 to 10 minute job and they drove over 40 minutes to get here. Potential for improvement in the app. - Karen

Total Price$101

Miramar, FL

I had a great experience with Lugg Movers. They did an incredible job handling my ornate buffet and credenza, moving both heavy pieces with absolute care and precision. The team arrived on time, worked efficiently, and maintained great communication throughout the entire process. They were polite, professional, and made a potentially stressful move completely hassle-free. I highly recommend their services, especially for moving special or delicate furniture, and would definitely use them again! - Maria

Total Price$256

Newark, NJ

John & Marcelo were friendly and efficient. They made a stressful move painless. I appreciated their work effort. Thank you ! - Laurianne

Total Price$201

Los Angeles, CA

Lloyd and Douglas were amazing. Very efficient, respectful and expert team. We had two very heavy items they got upstairs and placed where we asked. 10/10! - Sarah

Total Price$121

San Francisco, CA

Noquisi was the most amazing helper I’ve ever had. He stayed way above and beyond and would not leave until the job is finished. Appreciate it so much. - K

Total Price$127

San Francisco, CA

We loved working with Rakeen and Quise! They were friendly, easy to work with, and moved many big items with ease and care. Thank you! - Catherine

Total Price$217

San Francisco, CA

Thank you for your help! You were pros at helping to get a chunky and heavy desk down and around narrow stairs. - Gina

Total Price$93

Oakland, CA

Total Price$125

Timonium, MD

Total Price$91

Somerville, MA

Great guys--friendly, professional, and hard-working. Figured out some pretty clever maneuvers to get all the furniture where it needed to go. - Abe

Total Price$107

Duncanville, TX

Chris was the absolute BEST! He was friendly efficient and made sure the delivery and the setup was done correctly. I’m very appreciative of his service - Cathleen

Total Price$66

Littleton, CO

Thomas & Scott were friendly and got the heavy lifting done quickly. I would definitely hire them again. - Jenn

Total Price$65

Kirkland, WA

Total Price$101

Miramar, FL

Total Price$256

Lugg Movers only pricing

Crew		Base Fare	Per-Minute Labor	Average cost*
	1 Lugger	$26	$0.95	$40
	2 Luggers	$38	$1.62	$62

1 Lugger

Base fare$26

Per-min labor$0.95

Average cost$40

2 Luggers

Base fare$38

Per-min labor$1.62

Average cost$62

* Estimate for 15 minutes of labor. Movers only has no mileage. Rates vary by city. Every booking includes a small variable booking fee for Lugg's operational and safety costs. You'll see an upfront estimate before you book.

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See what Lugg customers paid for similar Movers only moves.

Angela

Carried a 3-piece sofa up a flight of stairs in Houston, TX

2 Luggers

Base fare$38.00

Labor(50 min)$81.00

Booking fee$8.33

Total price$127.33

Most customers pay$78–$160

Derek

Assembled an adjustable bed in Duncanville, TX

1 Lugger

Base fare$26.85

Labor(37 min)$35.15

Booking fee$4.28

Total price$66.28

Most customers pay$46–$89

Marcus

Moved a washer and dryer to an upstairs laundry room in Kennesaw, GA

2 Luggers

Base fare$38.32

Labor(14 min)$22.68

Booking fee$4.24

Total price$65.24

Most customers pay$78–$160

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

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Movers only: labor-only moving help when you just need movers

Sometimes the job needs people, not a truck. You need help loading a moving truck you rented or the PODS in the driveway, a sleeper sofa has to get up three flights of stairs, you're rearranging furniture before a showing, the tables and chairs need setting up for an event, or everything has to clear a room for new floors and come back once they've cured. Lugg is an on-demand moving and delivery service that offers Movers only, labor-only moving help you can book the same day for any job that stays at one address. Some people call them load-only movers.

How to book Movers only

The Movers only button sits right under your address. Tap it, choose how many movers the job needs, and pick a time, and the price shows before anything is booked. It works the same way in the Lugg app and on the web, and it's the quickest way to hire moving help without arranging a truck.

Can you hire movers by the hour?

Yes, and finer than that. Lugg bills moving labor by the minute, so a 40-minute job pays for 40 minutes of labor instead of the two-to-four-hour block most moving companies charge for. The base fare depends on the crew size you pick, and with nothing traveling between two addresses there's no mileage. Running long is fine too: the same rate simply continues.

What Movers only covers, and when to book a standard Lugg

Movers fill or empty a rental truck, a PODS or a storage unit, carry a single heavy item to another room or floor, like a treadmill down to the basement or a mattress up a staircase, and take on any job where you need help moving furniture without going anywhere. They show up with a dolly, blankets, straps and stretch wrap, and they can take a bed frame apart and put it back together in the room it's going in. For a PODS or a U-Box, the container pages cover what to have ready.

Two buildings in one complex count too, as long as everything can be carried across on foot. If anything has to ride in a vehicle to get where it's going, book a standard Lugg instead and your movers bring the vehicle.