Labor-Only Movers & Loading Help in Westfield, MA
You provide the truck, container or pod – we provide the crew, the pads and the load plan, billed by the hour with a two-hour minimum.
- Load, unload, or both – hourly, with a two-hour minimum
- We bring pads, shrink wrap, straps, dollies and a hand truck
- Tight, tiered loads that ride without shifting
Doing a hybrid move? Rent the truck or pod yourself and hire us for the heavy hour or two. A good load is the difference between a shipment that arrives whole and one that arrives broken, and that is the part worth paying for.
What labor-only covers
- Loading a rental truck, moving container, pod or trailer
- Unloading and placing furniture in the right rooms at the new place
- Rearranging or restaging a room, or moving heavy items within a home
- Pads, wrap, straps, dollies and a hand truck – you do not supply gear
How a loading job works
- Have the truck or container on site and the boxes ready before the crew arrives.
- We pad and wrap furniture, then build the load heavy-and-low, tying off each tier.
- We leave a walkable aisle so you can check the load before the door comes down.
Labor-only pricing
| Job | Home size | Crew | Hourly range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Load only | 1–2 bedroom | 2 movers | $130–$170 |
| Load or unload | 3 bedroom | 3 movers | $190–$240 |
| Load and unload same day | 2–3 bedroom | 3 movers | $190–$240 |
Coverage is limited on labor-only. We carry general liability, but goods coverage applies only when we also transport. For a fully covered move, see local moving.
Booking loading help
Tell us the truck or container size, the home size, and whether you need load, unload or both. If you would rather hand off the whole job, our long-distance and local services carry full coverage. Ask about labor-only.
How Empire Movers & Storage Helps You
Local Moving
Same-day crews for moves inside Western Massachusetts, priced by the hour with a binding cap.
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Long-Distance Moving
One crew and one truck from your old door to your new one, anywhere in the lower 48.
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Packing & Crating
Full or partial packing, custom crates for art, glass and electronics, and a full inventory.
Learn More ›Areas We Serve
Based in Westfield, we cover Hampden and Hampshire County and the rest of the Pioneer Valley. Out-of-state moves go anywhere in the lower 48.
Cities & Towns
Counties
- Hampden County
- Hampshire County
What We Move
- Houses & apartments
- Offices & retail
- Pianos & safes
- Senior & downsizing moves
- Labor-only loading
- Heated storage
Labor-Only Moving FAQ
Do you bring a truck?
No – that is what makes it labor-only and cheaper. You rent the truck, pod or trailer; we bring the crew and all the moving equipment.
Is there a minimum?
Yes, a two-hour minimum per crew, then billed in half-hour increments.
Are my belongings covered if something breaks?
Labor-only carries general liability only. Full goods coverage requires that we also drive the shipment. We are upfront about this before you book.
Can you load a pod that's arriving mid-day?
Yes. Give us the drop-off window and we will schedule the crew around it. A pod that is late just means the crew waits, billed at the hourly rate.
Can you just move heavy furniture inside my house?
Yes. In-home moves – a piano across a room, a couch to the basement, restaging for carpet – are a common two-hour booking.
Empire Movers & Storage
77 Servistar Industrial Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Licensed & insured in Massachusetts
Family-owned since 2009
Phone:
(413) 562-7480
Email:
[email protected]
Business Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Sunday:
Closed