Oakland, CA
Christian and Allan were great. They helped us move a bunch of heavy stuff. They had to figure out how to get one large metal piece through a door that was just a couple of inches too narrow. They did it! - Shaheen
Total Price$203
Labor only movers in San Francisco, CA
You rented the truck. Now you need the muscle. Lugg is labor-only moving help in San Francisco, CA — 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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With an average 4.9-star rating across 483,218+ verified customer reviews, Lugg is the trusted choice for on-demand labor only moves in San Francisco, CA.
San Rafael, CA
Fabiola and DeShawn were a great team to work with! They transported a very heavy item, had the appropriate hand truck and were well prepared for the task. Highly recommend! - Melanie
Total Price$180
San Carlos, CA
Above and beyond to move a very heavy item including adjusting an inch or so a few times. They even had to take off and put back on the front door. They arrived at the early side of the time window, which is appreciated. Very friendly, too. - Angela
Total Price$211
San Francisco, CA
Brian and Jose did an AMAZING job moving an impossibly heavy and huge piece of furniture up and down narrow sf apartment building staircases. Thank you both so so much. - Maggie
Total Price$261
Burlingame, CA
These guys are amazing! They helped me move a couch and a heavy king-size headboard up two flights of stairs. 💪 Thank you so much! - Michael
Total Price$40
San Francisco, CA
They were great and working well together. It was a difficult lift. I wish there was a way to select HEAVY lift on the menu so you can add an extra person. - Jessie
Total Price$215
San Francisco, CA
This team is efficient. They protected my furniture well and did a great job delivery 2 heavy tables with ease! - Tina
Total Price$161
Berkeley, CA
Omarr and NgocHuy we’re fantastic! They arrived very quickly. We worked steadily for an hour moving a lot of heavy furniture and arranging it in upstairs rooms. They are expert movers, very careful, communicated with each other when carrying heavy furniture, respectful of the home, and all the things that they were moving. Big Thanks! - Julianne
Total Price$132
San Francisco, CA
Andres and Boris were excellent as the item they picked was heavy and had to lugged from stairs up and down. They were friendly and well prepared for the job - Rajas
Total Price$245
San Francisco, CA
Abraham and David are absolute heroes. They navigated a massive, super heavy recliner couch down the treacherous spiral stairs of my 3rd level unit with skill and speed, and they had the kindest attitudes about it. Cannot thank them enough. Would absolutely recommend. - Annie
Total Price$112
San Francisco, CA
Angel and Mauro did such an amazing job - they arrived early, worked quickly, wrapped everything carefully, moved a very heavy dresser down my stairs and were so so friendly I highly recommend them! - Maggie
Total Price$94
Sunnyvale, CA
Great team. Super nice, kind and positive. Asked to help me moving another furniture that wasn’t included between floors although it was heavy. They did everything with smile and were super effective. Highly recommend them! - Hila
Total Price$217
Oakland, CA
Christian and Allan were great. They helped us move a bunch of heavy stuff. They had to figure out how to get one large metal piece through a door that was just a couple of inches too narrow. They did it! - Shaheen
Total Price$203
San Rafael, CA
Fabiola and DeShawn were a great team to work with! They transported a very heavy item, had the appropriate hand truck and were well prepared for the task. Highly recommend! - Melanie
Total Price$180
San Carlos, CA
Above and beyond to move a very heavy item including adjusting an inch or so a few times. They even had to take off and put back on the front door. They arrived at the early side of the time window, which is appreciated. Very friendly, too. - Angela
Total Price$211
San Francisco, CA
Brian and Jose did an AMAZING job moving an impossibly heavy and huge piece of furniture up and down narrow sf apartment building staircases. Thank you both so so much. - Maggie
Total Price$261
Burlingame, CA
These guys are amazing! They helped me move a couch and a heavy king-size headboard up two flights of stairs. 💪 Thank you so much! - Michael
Total Price$40
San Francisco, CA
They were great and working well together. It was a difficult lift. I wish there was a way to select HEAVY lift on the menu so you can add an extra person. - Jessie
Total Price$215
San Francisco, CA
This team is efficient. They protected my furniture well and did a great job delivery 2 heavy tables with ease! - Tina
Total Price$161
Berkeley, CA
Omarr and NgocHuy we’re fantastic! They arrived very quickly. We worked steadily for an hour moving a lot of heavy furniture and arranging it in upstairs rooms. They are expert movers, very careful, communicated with each other when carrying heavy furniture, respectful of the home, and all the things that they were moving. Big Thanks! - Julianne
Total Price$132
San Francisco, CA
Andres and Boris were excellent as the item they picked was heavy and had to lugged from stairs up and down. They were friendly and well prepared for the job - Rajas
Total Price$245
San Francisco, CA
Abraham and David are absolute heroes. They navigated a massive, super heavy recliner couch down the treacherous spiral stairs of my 3rd level unit with skill and speed, and they had the kindest attitudes about it. Cannot thank them enough. Would absolutely recommend. - Annie
Total Price$112
San Francisco, CA
Angel and Mauro did such an amazing job - they arrived early, worked quickly, wrapped everything carefully, moved a very heavy dresser down my stairs and were so so friendly I highly recommend them! - Maggie
Total Price$94
Sunnyvale, CA
Great team. Super nice, kind and positive. Asked to help me moving another furniture that wasn’t included between floors although it was heavy. They did everything with smile and were super effective. Highly recommend them! - Hila
Total Price$217
Millbrae, CA
I love antique furniture, so I was really worried about moving my heavy antique bed. Huge thanks to Joseph and Richard! Even though my building's elevator was tiny, they didn't give up and somehow managed to get it safely into my bedroom. They were friendly, careful, and worked so hard. I'm beyond grateful for their help. Highly recommend them! - Wi
Total Price$223
San Francisco, CA
I must rave about Servio and Carlos. They did an extremely tricky (heavy and complicated) move for us today. Super competent, friendly, and basically pulled off the impossible. Thank you guys! - Tommy
Total Price$113
San Francisco, CA
Francisco and Keondre helped us big time with a heavy sofa bed couch! They took great care of the couch and both apartments in the move. We really appreciated their help! - Adrienne
Total Price$172
Santa Clara, CA
Paolo and Martin did an incredible job moving 2 heavy adjustable desks from Costco. They arrived on time, called upon arrival, were quick, and were incredibly careful navigating the tight corners of my space into the 2 rooms of my choice. Anyone who has bought furniture knows how massive and heavy they an be, but these guys handled it with ease and absolute professionalism. Highly recommend Paolo and Martin. They made a stressful task look completely effortless. I would enlist their help again in the future. - Josephine
Total Price$116
La Honda, CA
Ivan and Javier were awesome! They are surprisingly strong and easily lifted heavy things I have a hard time moving. They were very smart about how they moved things and wrapped things. They were super careful with delicate items. They are very friendly. They worked very quickly. Overall it was an excellent experience! - Lisa
Total Price$151
San Francisco, CA
Andres and Tyrell were amazing! They were positive, friendly, and extremely strong — carrying very heavy boxes up many stairs! We appreciate them so much! - Alexander
Total Price$117
San Francisco, CA
Jairo and Johanny did an incredible job moving our extremely large and heavy table. They even stayed to help us put the legs back on, which we couldn't have done without their help! - Matthew
Total Price$314
Berkeley, CA
Daryl was a great leader! They moved a couple of very heavy items together, and a bunch of stuff to different places. thanks !  - Julianne
Total Price$163
Santa Rosa, CA
Both men were very efficient, worked well together moving heavy pieces of furniture and took precautions to protect everything. Both were polite, helpful, and professional movers - Jason
Total Price$174
Oakland, CA
Stetson and Tyrell did a great job moving a lot of heavy items into my new house. Would definitely recommend them! - August
Total Price$282
Oakland, CA
Emmanuel and Claudia were expert movers that truly went above and beyond. They were extremely friendly and communicative. They handled the heavy dresser like it was nothing. I would use them again in a heartbeat - Madison
Total Price$165
Redwood City, CA
These guys are amazing! I don’t know how they do it, moving such heavy boxes… I was super impressed with their professionalism. Communicated well throughout the whole delivery process. Well done! - Beatrice
Total Price$149
Millbrae, CA
I love antique furniture, so I was really worried about moving my heavy antique bed. Huge thanks to Joseph and Richard! Even though my building's elevator was tiny, they didn't give up and somehow managed to get it safely into my bedroom. They were friendly, careful, and worked so hard. I'm beyond grateful for their help. Highly recommend them! - Wi
Total Price$223
San Francisco, CA
I must rave about Servio and Carlos. They did an extremely tricky (heavy and complicated) move for us today. Super competent, friendly, and basically pulled off the impossible. Thank you guys! - Tommy
Total Price$113
San Francisco, CA
Francisco and Keondre helped us big time with a heavy sofa bed couch! They took great care of the couch and both apartments in the move. We really appreciated their help! - Adrienne
Total Price$172
Santa Clara, CA
Paolo and Martin did an incredible job moving 2 heavy adjustable desks from Costco. They arrived on time, called upon arrival, were quick, and were incredibly careful navigating the tight corners of my space into the 2 rooms of my choice. Anyone who has bought furniture knows how massive and heavy they an be, but these guys handled it with ease and absolute professionalism. Highly recommend Paolo and Martin. They made a stressful task look completely effortless. I would enlist their help again in the future. - Josephine
Total Price$116
La Honda, CA
Ivan and Javier were awesome! They are surprisingly strong and easily lifted heavy things I have a hard time moving. They were very smart about how they moved things and wrapped things. They were super careful with delicate items. They are very friendly. They worked very quickly. Overall it was an excellent experience! - Lisa
Total Price$151
San Francisco, CA
Andres and Tyrell were amazing! They were positive, friendly, and extremely strong — carrying very heavy boxes up many stairs! We appreciate them so much! - Alexander
Total Price$117
San Francisco, CA
Jairo and Johanny did an incredible job moving our extremely large and heavy table. They even stayed to help us put the legs back on, which we couldn't have done without their help! - Matthew
Total Price$314
Berkeley, CA
Daryl was a great leader! They moved a couple of very heavy items together, and a bunch of stuff to different places. thanks !  - Julianne
Total Price$163
Santa Rosa, CA
Both men were very efficient, worked well together moving heavy pieces of furniture and took precautions to protect everything. Both were polite, helpful, and professional movers - Jason
Total Price$174
Oakland, CA
Stetson and Tyrell did a great job moving a lot of heavy items into my new house. Would definitely recommend them! - August
Total Price$282
Oakland, CA
Emmanuel and Claudia were expert movers that truly went above and beyond. They were extremely friendly and communicative. They handled the heavy dresser like it was nothing. I would use them again in a heartbeat - Madison
Total Price$165
Redwood City, CA
These guys are amazing! I don’t know how they do it, moving such heavy boxes… I was super impressed with their professionalism. Communicated well throughout the whole delivery process. Well done! - Beatrice
Total Price$149
Lugg pricing in San Francisco, CA
Lite
1 LuggerBase fare$26
Per-mile rate$1.96
Per-min labor$0.95
Average cost$50
Pickup
2 LuggersBase fare$38
Per-mile rate$2.24
Per-min labor$1.62
Average cost$74
Van
2 LuggersBase fare$68
Per-mile rate$3.08
Per-min labor$2.02
Average cost$114
XL
2 LuggersBase fare$117
Per-mile rate$3.70
Per-min labor$2.30
Average cost$170
Box
2 LuggersBase fare$152
Per-mile rate$5.00
Per-min labor$3.00
Average cost$222
Box+
2 LuggersBase 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
Pickup2 Luggers
Base fare$38.00
Labor(14 min @ $1.67/min)$23.33
Booking feeA variable booking fee is added to every Lugg to support regulatory, safety, and operational expenses.$3.91
Total price$65.24
Most customers pay$75–$110
Steve
Moved items onto a pallet in New York, NY
Pickup2 Luggers
Base fare$45.60
Labor(5 min @ $2.48/min)$12.38
Booking feeA variable booking fee is added to every Lugg to support regulatory, safety, and operational expenses.$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
Base fare$38.00
Labor(29 min @ $1.62/min)$46.98
Booking feeA variable booking fee is added to every Lugg to support regulatory, safety, and operational expenses.$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
Background check
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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Driver
Lugger rating
4.9
Qualifications
3/3
Background check
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
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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Labor-only movers in San Francisco: 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 San Francisco 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.
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