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Need to have a dozen heavy boxes of products delivered from your kitchen to your nearby store? Want to transfer a series of heavy luggages to your friend’s house before your group gathers for a big Christmas trip? Or maybe you need to bring a few additional pieces of furniture to your new living room in the same city?
Any moving activity always seems overwhelming, but the process shouldn’t be. If you just need to transfer objects to a location in close proximity, there are short-distance movers who can lift the weight off your shoulders. Better yet, you can easily find a pool of them on Airtasker.
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In the United States, the price to pay for short distance movers usually go from $800 to $2,150. Other factors that affect the price include the distance of the move, the type of items to be transported, or other additional fees that involve labor (e.g., having to climb long flights of stairs to pick up or drop off your items).
Usually, it is considered a short-distance move if it is a move less than 50 miles.
No, you don’t need to. Apart from their trusty vehicle, your Tasker is expected to bring the required equipment upon arrival. For specific requests, just let your Tasker know about it so they can prepare accordingly, like having to carry and transport fragile or wet items.
should be physically strong, solution-oriented, and smart navigators. As they also usually come in a group, a mover should be a good teamplayer.
It’s ideal to book at least one or two months before your moving date. In the United States, summer may be the peak season of moves, so you can try hiring a Tasker earlier if you have the same schedule.
The definition of “best” depends on your preferences. This is why it’s important to access a transparent feedback system, which is something Airtasker offers. You can freely choose a Tasker based on your preferences; just scroll through reviews and ratings of past clients.
You can check if the movers have insurance and licenses and certifications from your state, the Department of Transportation, or other important bodies. This is to ensure they are capable of handling your items safely.
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What do services involving short distance movers near me include?
Moving day feels mundane but also intimidating. You have to strategize on how to pack different kinds of objects, while also making sure they’re secured and safe during the ride. Plus, you have to make sure you’re making the best logistical decisions. After all, not why force yourself to book a pricey delivery service that’s meant for heavy duty shipments to long distances? What if you just want something flexible and fast?
Short-distance movers can offer you the cost-efficient and flexible service absent in deliveries for long-distance. They can do tasks quickly, and have the knowledge to navigate your state. With movers’ help, you can use your personal time on something more urgent and important.
Ready to connect with short distance movers near you? Here’s what you can expect:
Preparation of materials and equipment
Breaking a sweat in pulling a huge piano out of a room? Figuring out how to fit fragile vases in an old box? Instead of stressing out over the available equipment at home—nope, that Scotch tape won’t cut it—rely on short distance movers’ arsenal. They have appliance dollies, furniture dollies, and hand trucks for lifting; packing tape, bubblewrap, furniture sliders, moving blankets, and straps for protection; and more.
Packing
You can pack your own items (especially if they are easy to secure) or let your Tasker do it for you, which guarantees more safety and security. They will organize your belongings, categorize them, and choose the right kind of packaging, even for fragile, perishable, or bulky items.
You don’t have to worry about items spilling or breaking at the back of the car while you’re driving and transporting on your own. They’ll also label the items or boxes and make an inventory, so it’s easier to find and lay them out in the next location. These skilled movers can do these things quickly, too!
Assembly and disassembly
While it can be exciting, dealing with furniture—especially if they’re brand new—is mostly a headache. Even with the aid of an instructional manual, assembling a new wardrobe can be a five-hour extreme sport. You don’t want to waste your whole afternoon looking for the right YouTube video to deal with your problems, either. Good news is your Tasker can help you through this challenge.
They can help with disassembly, too, may it be a large dining table you’re transferring to a new family home in the same city, or an enormous bookshelf from your childhood you want to bring to your college dorm.
Loading and Unloading
Taskers are skilled in maximizing trolleys and dollies to do the loading and unloading job. Don’t take the risk in carrying heavy loads of stuff if it means getting injured!
Need Tasker to go up multiple floors or navigate narrow paths? Include it in your request.
Transportation
Of course, your short distance mover is expected to hit the road safely and cleverly. They may use cargo vans, flatbed trucks, or other vehicles. You can also count on Taskers to do interstate moves.
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Milwaukee WI 53225, USA
Mar 10th 2025
I need a computer desk moved from my place to another.
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Hello! I need help (transport and lifting/carrying) this heavy and large credenza from a house in South Austin (78721) to a third floor apartment in North Austin (78659). I’m strong and can assist with carrying. This needs to be done before Thursday 2/6/25. Thank you-let me know of you have any questions!
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Need movers to help load amd unload my boxes in a 15 mile radius; its a 1 bed 1 bath
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$150
Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Nov 20th 2024
Hello! I'm looking for some help moving furniture from our apartment to a new unit in the same building. We mostly need help moving our dresser, couch, bed, and some other small pieces. Both units are on the first floor but there are two stairs to go down.
Moving Help
$200
Garden Grove CA 92845 1774, USA
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Sat. 11/23 I need to move a dining room table, a recliner, full mattress,refrigerator, tv table. I have a pickup truck, so I need two guys and a truck. With two trucks, it should be one load. Only moving three miles.
James is a hard worker and he knows how to get stuff done.
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$400
Westchester, CA 90045, USA
Nov 3rd 2024
Bed frames and mini frig, containers and few boxes coffe table and end table Pickup location: Westchester, CA 90045, USA Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At both places
Moving help
$250
Grand Prairie, TX 75050, USA
Oct 19th 2024
3 queen sizes mattress, dresser with a mirror, chest, night stand, queen size foundation, night stand, 82 in. tv, 55 in tv, 32 in tv, sofa, loveseat, 3pc table set, kitchen table with 4 chairs and a bench, a washer and dryer, two stools, tv stand, 12-14 boxes, two lamps, an ottoman, and two small floor vases. Pickup location: Grand Prairie, TX 75050, USA Drop-off location: Fort Worth, TX 76155, USA Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At delivery
Moving help
$100
Birmingham, AL 35242, USA
May 23rd 2024
sofa, love seat, desk, a few odd and in pieces Pickup location: Birmingham, AL 35242, USA Drop-off location: Calera, AL 35040, USA Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places
Moving Helper - Wrap Furniture and Pack for Move
$120
Dallas, TX 75254, USA
May 20th 2024
Need a neat, clean, organized methodology non-smoker to : Wrap futons, chairs, headboards, dressers and mattresses in preparation to move; Neatly, and systematicly pack personal items and label boxes appropriately; and Stack, or move boxes and items to indoor storage area on the same level, if necessary. Be able to work quickly, efficiently and in an organized fashion. Be fully focused on the the task at hand during the allotted time. $30 per hour for 4 hour minimum
Moving help for 1 bedroom
$60
Baltimore, MD 21228, USA
Mar 13th 2024
Need someone to move a king size bed, dinner table, coffee table , sofa set into a uhaul and unload 10 miles away
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$45
Dulles, VA 20166, USA
Mar 3rd 2024
I provide moving services with truck guys and dollies please consider. A woman owned small companies specialized in Storage to home and home to storage moved or house to house moves stay blessed
Furniture moving
$80
New York, NY 10014, USA
Mar 1st 2024
Need a heavy dresser picked up from Kips Bay (elevator building) and transported to West Village (3rd floor walk up). Need at least 2 people to do this as the dresser is heavy & large.
Moving helpers
$300
Monterey, CA, USA
Nov 26th 2023
Hello, my name is Marcus. We are Moving Helpers. Your Helping Hands. I have 10 years experience moving/loading/unloading. Box trucks We are experienced, respectful, kind, with a positive attitude. Specifically to lend a hand or physically, move your belongings ourselves on an hourly basis We do not provide a truck or equipment We do have a dolly and handtools that we will bring with us Two guys at $150 an hour Three guys at $200 an hour two hours minimum. We do not move pianos or big gun safes 15 minutes over the time scheduled you will be charge for an additional hour. - Due date: Flexible
Moving services from Chesapeake, VA to New Rochelle, NY.
$370
Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA
Oct 2nd 2023
Hi! Looking for moving services from Chesapeake, VA to New Rochelle, NY. This also requires loading and unloading. This is only for a bed frame 270 pounds and a desk / storage bin which is about 50 - 75 pounds each and an office chair which is very light. Will require at least 2 people. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, October 6, 2023
Moving helper 08/26. 10AM
$80
Los Angeles, CA 90016, USA
Aug 25th 2023
-SATURDAY 08/26 10:00AM -Need help loading and unloading only furniture from 1 apartment to the next (2.5 miles away) near Culver City -Customer will move their own small boxes, you will have another mover helping - Paying $80 if it takes less than 4 hours. I'll raise the pay $20/hr if it goes over. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, August 26, 2023
Moving help!
$150
Riverside, CA 92505, USA
Aug 5th 2023
Hello! I need help moving less than 2 miles away. I really only need help with the bigger items: sofa, dining tables with chairs, Queen bed with mattress, 2 full sized beds and mattresses, dresser w/ mirror, 2 night stands, tv armoire, and a few boxes. The large items are upstairs, and the bedroom items will be moved upstairs. There is also patio furniture, however it is not heavy. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, August 11, 2023
Moving Help [2-3 Hours]
$50
Denver, CO 80216, USA
Jul 28th 2023
Need help with a load and unload near RINO. Should take between 2-3 hours. Will pay $20/ hr plus potential tips - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, July 29, 2023
Moving help
$80
Los Angeles, CA 90034, USA
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Will be loading + unloading a small moving truck in cluver city. There will me another mover there with dollies, shoulder straps, etc. Will add to pay if the task exceeds 4 hours, thanks! - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, July 29, 2023
Nurzhan was super helpful and punctual! He also communicates very well.
Moving help
$20
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Jun 29th 2023
Loading and unloading u haul trucks - Due date: Flexible