What's a Hybrid™ Move?
Mix and match only the moving services you actually need to get the best value.
If you need to shave some major $$$ from your moving bill, a Hybrid™ Move combines the flexibility of a DIY move with the added muscle of a Full Service move. If you can drive a rental truck, pack your own stuff, or have all the time in the world to unload, you can move for cheaper.
Read on to learn how you can lower your moving bill.
HYBRID™ TYPES
You can hire as little as pro movers who will just lift your heavy stuff, to as much as letting HireAHelper hire all the pieces of the move for you. It wouldn't be a Hybridâ„¢ Move if you didn't have options!
BASIC HYBRID™ MOVE
Labor-Only
HYBRID™ MOVE
Transportation & Labor
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How Much Does My Move Cost?
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Your Moving Options Comparison
There's a lot of ways to get from A to Z. Here are the numbers behind all your moving options.
DIY MOVE
Just You
Basic Hybrid™ Move
Labor + Your Own Transportation
Hybrid™ Full Service
Movers + Transportation
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Studio/Small Apt.
100-800 ft2
2-3 Bedroom Apt.
800-1,200 ft2
2-3 Bedroom House
1,000-1,500 ft2
3-4 Bedroom House
1,500-2,000 ft2
4+ Bedroom House
2,000-3,000+ ft2
Hybrid™ Moving Time Estimate
21 hrs.
Quoting & Planning
3-6 hrs.
Packing
12-14 hrs.
Loading & Unloading Time
3-4 hrs.
* Based on a 1,100 mile move of a 3 bedroom home.
Frequently Asked Questions
We've got answers to your most frequently asked moving questions.
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How many movers do I need?
The national average is 3 movers. Find out how many movers you'll need.
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How do I move long distance?
Make sure not to overpay for a package deal. See what the pros say.
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How do I move last minute?
Get rid of as much as you can, then prioritize cleaning these rooms, then make these calls.
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What's the best moving checklist?
Start moving as early as three months out. Here's a moving checklist written by the pros.
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