Labor only
Loading and unloading help in San Antonio
Already have a rental truck, pod or container? Our crew loads it tight so nothing shifts on the road, or unloads it at the other end. Same hourly rate, booked online.
What you get
- Loading, unloading, or both
- Rental trucks, pods, containers and storage units
- Dollies and moving equipment
- Crews of 2 to 5 movers
- No travel fee inside San Antonio city limits
How it works
Loading & unloading help, done properly.
A rental truck saves money right up until it's time to load it. Loading well is a skill: heavy and flat pieces first, weight spread evenly, tiers built tight to the ceiling so nothing slides when you brake. A badly loaded truck is how furniture gets damaged on a smooth highway.
With labor only, you take care of the vehicle and the driving, and we take care of the lifting and the loading. It also works if you're driving your own truck out of town: we load it here, and you hit the road.
What labor only covers
Choose Labor only in the booking flow for any of these:
- Loading a rental truck you'll drive yourself
- Loading or unloading a portable storage container
- Loading or unloading a storage unit
- Unloading a truck or container you brought in from out of town
Getting the most from your hours
You pay for the time the crew works, so a little setup saves real money.
- Have the truck or container on site and empty when the crew arrives
- Save a parking spot close to the door, with room for the ramp
- Have boxes packed and taped, or add packing
- Know what's going and what's staying
Storage units
A storage unit fills best when it's packed like a truck: heavy pieces at the back, a walkway down the middle if there's room, and the things you'll need first near the door. Tell us the unit size and whether it's on an upper floor when you book.
Pricing
Hourly, and upfront.
Labor-only jobs use the same hourly rates and 3-hour minimum as full moves. They usually take less time, because there's no driving between addresses on our clock. Typical totals for San Antonio jobs:
Get my exact price| Move | Typical total |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom, load only2 movers · 3–4 hrs | $495 to 660 |
| 2 bedroom, load only2 movers · 3–5.5 hrs | $495 to 908 |
| 2 bedroom, one flight of stairs2 movers · 3–6.5 hrs | $495 to 1,073 |
| 3 bedroom, load only3 movers · 4.5–6.5 hrs | $878 to 1,268 |
San Antonio pickups, no travel fee. Estimates, not quotes: your final bill follows the time the crew actually works. Full pricing breakdown.
Where we work
San Antonio and the towns around it.
No travel fee for pickups inside San Antonio city limits, and one flat $35 from nearby cities.
$35 travel fee
Labor only in Live Oak
Homes and apartments where I-35 meets Loop 1604.
$35 travel fee
Labor only in Universal City
Pat Booker Road and the neighborhoods next to JBSA-Randolph.
$35 travel fee
Labor only in Converse
Family neighborhoods off FM 78, Kitty Hawk and Loop 1604.
$35 travel fee
Labor only in Leon Valley
Bandera Road and Huebner neighborhoods next to the Medical Center.
$0 or $35, by address
Labor only in Alamo Ranch
Newer homes and apartments around Loop 1604 and Culebra Road.
$0 travel fee
Labor only in Medical Center
Apartment communities and condos around Wurzbach, Babcock and Fredericksburg Road.
FAQ
Questions about labor only.
Straight answers to what people ask us most. Still wondering about something?
Call (210) 953-6399Do you bring a truck for labor-only jobs?
No. Labor only means you provide the truck, pod or container. If you'd rather we bring the truck, book a full move; the truck is included in the hourly rate.
Is labor only cheaper than a full move?
Usually, because the job takes less time. The hourly rate is the same. Switch between the two in the booking flow and the estimate updates instantly, so you can compare.
Can you unload a container that was shipped to my new house?
Yes. Book labor only with your new address and tell us the container type and where it's parked. We'll unload it and place everything in the rooms you choose.
Can you load my truck here for a move out of state?
Yes. We load it in San Antonio and you drive. You'll need to arrange help at the other end if the unload is outside our service area.
Keep planning
Often booked together.
Service
Home & house moving
Houses and townhomes, from one room to five bedrooms and the garage.
Service
Apartment & condo moving
Elevators, stairwells, loading zones and tight turns, planned before we arrive.
Service
Packing services
Full-home packing or just the kitchen and fragile rooms.
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Ready when you are
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