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, 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 901,457+ verified customer reviews, Lugg is the trusted choice for on-demand labor only moves.

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San Francisco, CA

From start to finish, my movers were incredibly patient and friendly as we moved and organized all of my old boxes into a new storage unit. They took direction well, never rushed me, and made a job I’d been putting off for ages feel manageable and stress‑free. I really appreciated their positive attitude and how careful they were with my things. I would definitely use Lugg again and highly recommend them to anyone needing help with moving or storage runs. - Brooke

Total Price$137

Irvine, CA

James was super hardworking and efficient. He asked questions when needed and transported most of the items. Pedro seemed unconcerned with moving quickly and was noticeably less helpful than James. If I could give a review individually, I would give James a 5 and Pedro a 3 - Ozi

Total Price$238

Boston, MA

They were really helpful and nice. They went above and beyond helping move. I was kinda stressed because I was on my own moving a ton of stuff but they were super helpful and made the experience less stressful. They were also very quick and responsive. 10/10 👏✨✨✨ - Daniela

Total Price$279

Oakland, CA

Kenny took extra care in wrapping and moving my new chest. He is a friendly and decent man. It would be a pleasure to work with him again. - Steven

Total Price$193

San Francisco, CA

Deshawn and Fabiola were GREAT! Very careful. Very friendly and professional. Would recommend them to anyone else who is moving! - Matt

Total Price$149

Atlanta, GA

This was such a great moving experience. I needed to move a few bedroom items and I appreciate being able to schedule the day before and the awesome rates. Kenneth and Ifeoma were awesome and even though we only hung out for an hour, they felt like friends! Will definitely use Lugg again! (I tipped in cash, so that is why there is no tip added). Thanks for providing exactly what I needed when I needed it! - Amy

Total Price$110

Pinole, CA

Brandon was so friendly and prompt! Highly recommend to anyone needing moving help. Thank you Brandon and thank you Lugg :) - Lissette

Total Price$58

Sugar Hill, GA

Dwayne and Kevin did an amazing job moving my heavy dresser! They were on time and handled everything with care. I’d 100% recommend them. - Alexis

Total Price$80

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

Salt Lake City, UT

These guys were great! Cut to the chase (which is what I wanted after a day of thousands of decisions), were flexible and willing to do things the way I felt like we needed, and were careful with my stuff. The fact that I was able to hire them literally last minute, and was kept updated on their eta and confirmations, etc. via text made the whole booking process very stress-free. Lugg's prices are astronomically more appealing than most other moving companies I researched, and my final bill makes my decision to reach out to Lugg totally worth it! I would/will use Lugg again in the future. - Chantry

Total Price$168

Piedmont, CA

Great! Friendly guys and very efficient. Came prepared with moving blankets and plastic wrap. Moved a mattress and box spring to the street as well. (Easiest to use app tip option…I didn’t notice so tipped in cash) - Dave

Total Price$195

Seattle, WA

The experience of moving my 1956 Rock-Ola jukebox (filled with 45s) was the best! My movers were smart about the logistics -- and very strong and careful. They did a great job AND they did it very quickly! Reliable, kind, and knowledgeable. - WYN

Total Price$104

San Francisco, CA

Total Price$137

Irvine, CA

Total Price$238

Boston, MA

Total Price$279

Oakland, CA

Kenny took extra care in wrapping and moving my new chest. He is a friendly and decent man. It would be a pleasure to work with him again. - Steven

Total Price$193

San Francisco, CA

Deshawn and Fabiola were GREAT! Very careful. Very friendly and professional. Would recommend them to anyone else who is moving! - Matt

Total Price$149

Atlanta, GA

Total Price$110

Pinole, CA

Brandon was so friendly and prompt! Highly recommend to anyone needing moving help. Thank you Brandon and thank you Lugg :) - Lissette

Total Price$58

Sugar Hill, GA

Dwayne and Kevin did an amazing job moving my heavy dresser! They were on time and handled everything with care. I’d 100% recommend them. - Alexis

Total Price$80

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

Salt Lake City, UT

Total Price$168

Piedmont, CA

Total Price$195

Seattle, WA

Total Price$104

Atlanta, GA

They are very polite and careful in moving my stuff. I love them and definitely would choose Lugg again in the future - Tianwei

Total Price$186

Denton, TX

Lawrence and Ukana were awesome, so nice and worked so fast moving everything I definitely recommend! - Afua

Total Price$310

Los Angeles, CA

Very efficient and thoughtful, I appreciated the moving blankets and wrapping paper that protected the items. Highly recommend! - Zimo

Total Price$122

Oakland, CA

Jose and Alexander are a dynamic duo! I hired them to pick up some stuff from FB marketplace across Oakland ! They move fast as long as you meet them halfway to get things moving along - Shan

Total Price$179

Los Angeles, CA

They were great! Was moving from my dorm to my apartment, they carried up five heavy boxes up 3 flights of stairs. They were incredible 🙏 - Lily

Total Price$132

Easton, CT

We scrambled around together moving tons of furniture on a fully rainy day, and these gentlemen could not have been nicer, more efficient, or more willing. Sebastian and Christian are both wonderful workers and I’m so happy they have helped me many times. - Elle

Total Price$188

San Francisco, CA

Marco and Abraham are genuine pros with this stuff! They were able to move a very large chair up stairs + through an apartment with ease, were super fast and communicative, and really friendly and professional. Would definitely hire them again for any moving needs! - Genae

Total Price$93

Elmhurst, IL

Best moving experience I’ve ever had. Dapo and Nemo were punctual, super efficient, strong, pleasant and went above and beyond what we could have expected. Price was more than reasonable too. I’ll be hiring them for all my and my kids’ moves. - Rebecca

Total Price$171

Philadelphia, PA

I really appreciated Kareem and Michael’s help with moving! They disassembled a couch easily and helped me take notes on how to put it back together. Super friendly and efficient, they made moving a nice experience. - Gabrielle

Total Price$270

Quincy, MA

great experience with the lads. would recommend them to anyone that needs stuff moved. no issues moving big stuff down the stairs. - christopher

Total Price$131

Chandler, AZ

Jorge and Eyner were professional, communicative and careful. I would highly recommend them for all your moving needs. - Julie

Total Price$159

Philadelphia, PA

Cannot say thank you enough to the team. The mirror we were moving was by no ways easy. It was 7 feet and very heavy. The team took their time. Made sure to protect the mirror and moved it effortlessly. Thank you again! Cannot say enough good things. - Dan

Total Price$120

Atlanta, GA

They are very polite and careful in moving my stuff. I love them and definitely would choose Lugg again in the future - Tianwei

Total Price$186

Denton, TX

Lawrence and Ukana were awesome, so nice and worked so fast moving everything I definitely recommend! - Afua

Total Price$310

Los Angeles, CA

Very efficient and thoughtful, I appreciated the moving blankets and wrapping paper that protected the items. Highly recommend! - Zimo

Total Price$122

Oakland, CA

Jose and Alexander are a dynamic duo! I hired them to pick up some stuff from FB marketplace across Oakland ! They move fast as long as you meet them halfway to get things moving along - Shan

Total Price$179

Los Angeles, CA

They were great! Was moving from my dorm to my apartment, they carried up five heavy boxes up 3 flights of stairs. They were incredible 🙏 - Lily

Total Price$132

Easton, CT

Total Price$188

San Francisco, CA

Total Price$93

Elmhurst, IL

Total Price$171

Philadelphia, PA

Total Price$270

Quincy, MA

great experience with the lads. would recommend them to anyone that needs stuff moved. no issues moving big stuff down the stairs. - christopher

Total Price$131

Chandler, AZ

Jorge and Eyner were professional, communicative and careful. I would highly recommend them for all your moving needs. - Julie

Total Price$159

Philadelphia, PA

Total Price$120

Lugg pricing

	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
Box+	2 Luggers	$195	$5.75	$3.50	$276

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

Box+

2 Luggers

Base fare$195

Per-mile rate$5.75

Per-min labor$3.50

Average cost$276

* 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

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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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