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Did amazing! Punctual and hard working!
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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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Top Short Distance Movers related questions
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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Las Vegas NV 89139, USA
Jun 27th 2025
Move my shit that’s it pretty simple
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$100
Temecula CA 92591, USA
Jun 12th 2025
Have 26’ moving truck need help packing and moving items. Need help with beds larger items, no appliances,
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$100
Las Vegas NV 89147, USA
May 23rd 2025
Unloading Uhaul Van boxes and other miscellaneous items. Have a 20 yr old son to help as well
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$50
Hollywood CA 90038 2704, USA
May 14th 2025
20$/hour just help putting things into uhaul and into storage unit 90038 asap
Did amazing! Punctual and hard working!
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$100
Phillipsburg KS 67661, USA
May 2nd 2025
I need a 74 inch tv, dresser, mini fridge amd boxes moved from Phillipsburg, KS to Stockton, KS (approx 22 miles) 1 flight of steep stairs to go down. No stairs at destination. If you have a pickup that's a plus. I have one but tailgate is broke
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Bakersfield, CA, USA
Apr 30th 2025
2 Movers Needed for local move. Approximately 1.5 hours.
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$1,500
Conyers GA 30094 3103, USA
Apr 1st 2025
We need our shed moved from the back of our house to the side of it.
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$300
North Hollywood CA 91601, USA
Mar 27th 2025
Moving from apartment to apartment in same building. Need help moving furniture and boxes to new place. No truck needed only moving assistance.
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$70
Milwaukee WI 53225, USA
Mar 10th 2025
I need a computer desk moved from my place to another.
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$300
Riverside CA 92507, USA
Feb 26th 2025
I want to load some thing, pick up a bed from storage and drop off in loma linda
Moving help- truck and muscle for heavy 80” credenza
$50
Austin TX 78759, USA
Feb 4th 2025
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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$250
Chino Hills CA 91709, USA
Jan 29th 2025
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.
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$200
Garden Grove CA 92845 1774, USA
Nov 19th 2024
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
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$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
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$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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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