How do I book labor-only movers with Lugg if I don't need a truck?

Lugg is labor-only moving help in Midwood you can book in a couple of taps: enter your address, then tap **Labor only** in the suggestions underneath it. That sets the same address as your drop-off, so the whole job stays in one place — moving items within your home or building. You can also just enter the same address in both fields.

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

You still pick a vehicle, because that's what sets your crew. Choose **Lite** if one mover is enough — it has the lowest base fare and the lowest per-minute rate, but it's also only one mover, so it's the cheapest way to book a one-person job. Choose **Pickup** if you need two. Weight is the other thing to check. Luggers carry up to 125 lbs per item each, so for anything over 125 lbs we recommend Pickup, which comes with two Luggers and can handle up to 250 lbs per item. For items heavier than that, book multiple crews or plan to lend a hand on site. Either way the vehicle just sits there while the crew works: with the same address at both ends there's no mileage in your fare, so you're only paying the base fare plus the per-minute labor rate.

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 vehicle you pick and the time you expect.

What do Lugg movers bring?

Even for labor-only moves in Midwood, 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. You don't need to supply anything for the job itself. 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 in Midwood 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 a Lugg labor-only crew do?

More than moving between two addresses. Customers book labor-only crews to: * Set up and break down tables, chairs and decor for parties and events. * Rearrange furniture within a home or office. * Move something heavy — a treadmill, a safe, 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.

Will Lugg pack my boxes?

No — labor-only crews handle the lifting and carrying, not packing. Loose items like dishes, books and clothes need to be boxed and taped before the crew arrives, and Lugg doesn't supply boxes or packing materials. Since you're 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 labor only in Midwood. 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 Lugg bills by the minute with no minimum, a fifteen-minute job costs fifteen minutes.

Labor only movers in Midwood, NY

Name: Lugg - Same-day labor only movers in Midwood, NY
Rating: 4.9

You rented the truck. Now you need the muscle. Lugg is labor-only moving help in Midwood, NY — movers who come to you, load the U-Haul, unload the PODS in the driveway, or get a sleeper sofa up three flights of stairs. Book them for as long as you need, billed by the minute with no hourly minimum. Enter your addresses to see your upfront estimate.

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New York, NY

Jose and Travis were great! They happily moved my very heavy couch and worked very efficiently. My only suggestion would be to wrap any upholstered furniture in moving blankets to protect it in the future. - Deirdre

Total Price$227

Teaneck, NJ

Both Bruno and Brett did a very nice job. My washing machine is a combo with dryer in one and its very heavy. They did not give up and did their best to get it moved to my new house. Going up and down the stairs was not easy but these two have teamwork. Thank you both for the hardwork! - Herbert

Total Price$198

New York, NY

Incredible movers, super helpful with navigating a really heavy piece out of a difficult space!! Teamwork was excellent between them and helping me with moving the piece both out of the old space and into the new. I cannot recommend these guys highly enough. - Julian

Total Price$154

Princeton, NJ

Brandon and David were great help in getting an extremely heavy gym equipment down the stairs in the basement. Thanks a lot. - Mona

Total Price$179

Red Hook, NY

10 STARS!!! Cannot say enough about Orandae. He was tasked with loading an impossibly heavy wardrobe (which was described - inaccurately - to me as "very light"). He was so incredibly kind and patient, and somehow never stopped smiling. He helped troubleshoot setting the wardrobe up (it came in multiple pieces) and even spent his time helping us level it to make sure it wouldn't tip over. DEFINITELY went above and beyond, and on his way out the door wished me a happy Mother's Day. I hope Lugg recognizes him - what a great guy. Start to finish the best service I could have hoped for. - Cary

Total Price$177

Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY

Theodore and Garfield are amazing. They had to deal with a very heavy piece of furniture and an annoying situation with our dresser drawers. They were very helpful with advice and handled the whole move like total pros. They are the best - schuyler

Total Price$209

Williamsburg, NY

We had a very very heavy item and 5 flights of stairs. Both men were super understanding and dealt with it, no questions asked. It was a huge relief for us to get this item and to have such good support. Thanks! - Francesca

Total Price$116

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

Easton, CT

Mahamad and Luis were so kind and efficient, taking care to wrap everything and doing their best even in heavy traffic. I would be happy to work with them anytime. Super nice guys! - Elle

Total Price$196

Larchmont, NY

Excellent experience! Professional and efficient pick-up of a Facebook Marketplace item when I couldn’t be present. And smooth delivery - they were able to get a large, heavy piece of furniture through small spaces and exactly where we wanted it. Would trust them with any move. - Nicole

Total Price$305

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

Greenpoint, NY

Matthew and Diego delivered my heavy and large mirror with care. Incredibly friendly guys! Highly recommend! - Becky

Total Price$132

New York, NY

Total Price$227

Teaneck, NJ

Total Price$198

New York, NY

Total Price$154

Princeton, NJ

Brandon and David were great help in getting an extremely heavy gym equipment down the stairs in the basement. Thanks a lot. - Mona

Total Price$179

Red Hook, NY

Total Price$177

Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY

Total Price$209

Williamsburg, NY

Total Price$116

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

Easton, CT

Mahamad and Luis were so kind and efficient, taking care to wrap everything and doing their best even in heavy traffic. I would be happy to work with them anytime. Super nice guys! - Elle

Total Price$196

Larchmont, NY

Total Price$305

Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY

Total Price$347

Greenpoint, NY

Matthew and Diego delivered my heavy and large mirror with care. Incredibly friendly guys! Highly recommend! - Becky

Total Price$132

Long Branch, NJ

I had a great experience with this mcompany. They were professional, on time, and handled my furniture with a lot of care. The movers were efficient and worked quickly while still making sure everything was protected and transported safely. Moving heavy pieces and navigating stairs wasn’t easy, but they managed it without any issues. I really appreciated how smooth they made the whole process. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable movers. - Christine

Total Price$255

Park Slope, NY

Extremely efficient and friendly service. I had a heavy wardrobe that needed to be picked up from a fourth floor walk up and the team did a fantastic job. - Matthew

Total Price$320

Astoria, NY

So so quick, efficient, and very polite! Arrived in under an hour and moved an extremelyyy heavy solid wood desk upstairs in less than 10 minutes. - Alina

Total Price$88

New York, NY

He arrived promptly and was helpful in navigating a tight staircase and carrying a heavy shelf. Thanks!! - Mila

Total Price$94

Clinton Hill, NY

They personally were very helpful and nice. And curious and worked well. I tipped them on site. I had a a lot of bags and a little furniture and they chose to put the bags in the truck first and they ran out of space. They needed to put the heavy furniture and the lighter bags and art etc in around and on top of the furniture instead. We had to use our own 2 cars to finish the job. That was the only issue that wasn’t troublesome. Thanks - Rhonda

Total Price$356

Greenpoint, NY

Joshua and Theodore were great! They showed up almost right away after I made the booking, got my (very heavy) things loaded up quickly, and were quick to arrive at my destination. Very friendly and polite, would definitely recommend! - Jennifer

Total Price$141

New York, NY

These guys are the best. They were so kind and had such great energy. It was NOT AN EASY MOVE. Super heavy items. They just had a great attitude and solid teamwork. By the end of it, we felt almost energized by having accomplished the move. These guys are solid and I would only want to work with them moving forward. - Elias

Total Price$234

Crown Heights, NY

Diego and Matthew were beyond fantastic. They couldn’t have been faster, more efficient, or more communicative. I got updates as they got close so I was ready for the move, and when they got there, they expertly wrapped my (very heavy) coffee table in no time. Would 100% use them again. - Tamar

Total Price$127

East Williamsburg, NY

Great movers! Arrived early, worked together to haul heavy things from my old 1st floor apartment to my new 2nd floor apartment, and did it all super quickly. Thanks guys! - Ashley

Total Price$221

New York, NY

Robert and Joshua were fantastic. Very friendly, on time, professional. They were great with a very heavy piece of furniture. - Jett

Total Price$178

New York, NY

Joseph and Courtney were amazing! They had to get a heavy couch out of a 6th floor apartment! They were so kind and professional! Highly recommend! - Courtney

Total Price$164

New York, NY

Max was fantastic! Super prepared and efficient even with a walk up building and heavy boxes. Many thanks! - Kasia

Total Price$172

Long Branch, NJ

Total Price$255

Park Slope, NY

Extremely efficient and friendly service. I had a heavy wardrobe that needed to be picked up from a fourth floor walk up and the team did a fantastic job. - Matthew

Total Price$320

Astoria, NY

So so quick, efficient, and very polite! Arrived in under an hour and moved an extremelyyy heavy solid wood desk upstairs in less than 10 minutes. - Alina

Total Price$88

New York, NY

He arrived promptly and was helpful in navigating a tight staircase and carrying a heavy shelf. Thanks!! - Mila

Total Price$94

Clinton Hill, NY

Total Price$356

Greenpoint, NY

Total Price$141

New York, NY

Total Price$234

Crown Heights, NY

Total Price$127

East Williamsburg, NY

Great movers! Arrived early, worked together to haul heavy things from my old 1st floor apartment to my new 2nd floor apartment, and did it all super quickly. Thanks guys! - Ashley

Total Price$221

New York, NY

Robert and Joshua were fantastic. Very friendly, on time, professional. They were great with a very heavy piece of furniture. - Jett

Total Price$178

New York, NY

Joseph and Courtney were amazing! They had to get a heavy couch out of a 6th floor apartment! They were so kind and professional! Highly recommend! - Courtney

Total Price$164

New York, NY

Max was fantastic! Super prepared and efficient even with a walk up building and heavy boxes. Many thanks! - Kasia

Total Price$172

Lugg pricing in Midwood, NY

	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

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

Pickup2 Luggers PICKUP illustration

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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Mover

Lugger rating

4.9

Qualifications

3/3

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No criminal background, valid drivers license & more

Strong & Physically Able

Lift over 100lbs, moving knowledge, customer experience

Truck

Newer than 2001, insured, great shape, clean cargo

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Qualifications

3/3

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Lift over 100lbs, moving knowledge, customer experience

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Newer than 2001, insured, great shape, clean cargo

Items we move

Furniture

Living room, bedroom, office, and other home furniture

Appliances

Refrigerators, washers, dryers, and other home appliances

Electronics

TVs, computers, sound systems, and other electronics

Fitness equipment

Treadmills, bikes, weights, and other home exercise equipment

Household items

Kitchenware, books, decor, and other home items

House plants

Indoor and outdoor plants, flowers, and potted trees

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Lugg mover delivers Christmas gift to donation center

Labor-only movers in Midwood: moving help when you just need the muscle

Labor-only moving help means movers without the truck: they come to you, do the lifting, and leave when the work's done. It covers the rental truck you can drive but can't load by yourself, the moving container sitting in the driveway, the sleeper sofa that has to get up three flights of stairs, and the furniture that has to come out before the floors get refinished and go back in once they're dry. Lugg is labor-only moving help in Midwood you can book the same day, for the jobs where you've already got the truck or you're not going anywhere at all.

Can you hire movers by the hour?

Yes, and finer than that. Lugg bills moving labor by the minute with no hourly minimum, so a 40-minute job costs 40 minutes rather than the two-to-four-hour minimum most moving companies quote. The clock starts when the crew arrives and stops when you say you're done, and if the job runs longer than you planned they can keep working at the same rate. Booking it takes a couple of taps: enter your address, then tap Labor only in the suggestions underneath, and Lugg fills that same address in as the drop-off. Because nothing travels between two addresses, there's no mileage to pay — just the vehicle's base fare and the per-minute labor rate.

What a labor-only crew does, and what it doesn't

Movers load and unload a rental truck, a moving container or a storage unit, carry a single heavy item to a different room — a treadmill down to the basement, a safe across the house, a mattress up a staircase — rearrange a living room before a showing, and break down and clear out tables and chairs after an event. They bring a dolly, moving blankets, stretch wrap and straps, and they can take a bed frame apart and put it back together in the room it's going in. What they won't do is pack loose things into boxes for you: dishes, books, clothes, the junk drawer. Have all of that boxed and taped before the crew arrives, because the clock's running while they wait.