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Moving help in Austin

A hand with the lifting, loading, and packing. Moving help covers the physical work; arrange your own transport.

Typical in Austin: $32.00–$40.00 per hour

Agree on an hourly rate and a maximum number of hours. You pay for the cap when you book. Unused time is refunded after the final hours are approved.

2 hours minimum

These are typical task prices. Your agreed price and service fee appear before you book.

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What’s included

  • Loading and unloading
  • Moving furniture within or between rooms
  • Packing

What isn’t included

  • Transport in the helper’s vehicle
  • Pianos, safes, or hazardous materials

Helpers taking in-home tasks must complete a background check. The badge shows the date of the check; it is not a promise of work quality or safety.

Helpers see only the general area. Your exact address is shared with your helper after you book.

Good to know in Austin

Moving help covers the lifting: loading and unloading the truck or container you've arranged, moving furniture between rooms, and packing. Your helper doesn't bring a vehicle, so book your transport first and plan the helper's hours around it.

Timing in Austin

Summers are long and hot, so start heavy lifting early in the day from May to September, and keep water on hand. Late July and August are busy: many leases turn over and students move in around the University of Texas, so trucks and elevators get booked early. The last weekend of the month is busy all year.

Apartment moves

Many apartment buildings ask you to reserve the freight elevator or the loading area, and some set moving hours. Check with your building, then put the details in your task: the floor, how far the truck parks from the door, and any stairs.

How the price works

Moving help is booked by the hour, with a maximum number of hours. You pay for the maximum when you book, and unused time is refunded after the final hours are approved. Pianos, safes and hazardous materials aren't part of moving help.

Recent tasks

See what people nearby need a hand with. Only general areas are shown.

  • Moving help

    Load and unload for a same-day move

    Hyde Park

    Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 am–1:00 pm

    $38.00/h, up to 5.5 h

    4 offers

    Samir H.

    Member since Sep 2026

  • Moving help

    Help loading a moving truck

    Crestview

    Fri, Nov 20 · 9:00 am–1:00 pm

    $35.00/h, up to 4 h

    1 offer

    Chris D.

    Member since Oct 2026

Helpers for this category

Compare services, verification details, and feedback from completed bookings.

  • Sam K.

    Hyde Park

    Assembly, moving, and yard help since 2024

    4.8 out of 5, 4 reviews

    140 tasks completed

    Usually responds in about 20 min

    Furniture assembly
    from $50.00
    Moving help
    $38.00/h2 h minimum
    Yard cleanup
    $32.00/h2 h minimum
    Light cleaning
    from $90.00

  • DeShawn C.

    Mueller

    Strong, careful moving help and furniture assembly

    Founding helper #7

    • Founding helper
    • Tasks done
    5 out of 5, 4 reviews

    5 tasks completed

    Usually responds in about 40 min

    Furniture assembly
    from $55.00
    Moving help
    $38.00/h2 h minimum

  • Ethan C.

    Zilker

    Furniture builds and moving help in South Austin

    Founding helper #17

    • Founding helper
    • Booked again
    • Tasks done
    4.6 out of 5, 5 reviews

    5 tasks completed

    Usually responds in about 45 min

    Furniture assembly
    from $55.00
    Moving help
    $38.00/h2 h minimum

Questions people ask

How much does moving help cost in Austin?

In Austin, typical prices are $32.00–$40.00 per hour. You agree on the price with your helper before you book, and you see the service fee and your total before you pay.

How are helpers checked?

Before sending offers, every helper verifies their phone, a government ID with a live selfie, and their home address. This service happens in your home, so helpers also need a cleared background check before they can take it.

When am I charged?

You pay when you book. Your helper is paid after the task is done.

Who sees my address?

Only the helper you book, and only after you confirm.

Ready to get it done?

Describe the work, choose your time, and compare offers before you book.

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