U-Haul Loading Help Aurora and Denver: What You Get and What It Costs
Updated: 8 hours ago
Labor-only moving help means you rent the truck, container or storage unit, and an insured crew does the heavy lifting by the hour. In Denver and Aurora, Rocket Services starts at $99 an hour for 1 helper or $149 for 2, with a 2-hour minimum.
What labor-only moving help includes
Loading and unloading your rental truck (U-Haul, Penske, Budget), moving container (PODS, U-Pack) or storage unit.
Packing and unpacking, room by room.
Taking apart and putting together beds, tables and other furniture.
Moving heavy items between rooms, up or down stairs, or into a garage.
You drive the truck or schedule the container delivery. Our crew does the lifting.
What it costs in Denver and Aurora
Crew: 1 helper $99/hr, 2 helpers $149/hr, 3 helpers $199/hr, 4 helpers $269/hr. 2-hour minimum, then 15-minute increments.
Travel: $1 per round-trip mile from our Aurora base (80017).
Stairs: the first flight is included, then $20 per flight.
Your rental: a separate cost you pay the rental company directly. Rocket Services adds no truck fees.
Example: a 2-bedroom move in Denver
A typical 2-bedroom takes 2 helpers about 4 hours to load or unload. With Rocket Services that is 4 hours x $149 = $596, plus about $26 to $40 in mileage for most Denver addresses, plus your truck or container rental. If you need help at both ends, book a crew for loading and another visit for unloading, or one crew for both if the homes are close.
When labor-only help fits best
You are using a moving container like PODS or U-Pack, or moving out of state in a rental truck.
You only need one end: loading in Aurora, unloading in Colorado Springs, or loading a storage unit.
You are fine driving a rental truck and want to control the schedule and the cost.
You need a few hours of heavy lifting: moving furniture between rooms, up or down stairs, or into a garage.
Insured, and ready for your building
Our crews are insured and background-checked, and a certificate of insurance is available for your building or HOA. Belongings the crew damages are covered at $0.60 per pound per item, up to $1,000 per job or the job total, whichever is less.
Common questions
How much does labor-only moving help cost?
Rocket Services starts at $99 an hour for 1 helper or $149 for 2, with a 2-hour minimum, plus $1 per round-trip mile from Aurora (80017). Your truck or container rental is separate and paid to the rental company.
Will the helpers drive my rental truck?
No. You drive the truck or schedule the container delivery. Our crew loads and unloads it, stacking heavy items low and filling space tightly so nothing shifts.
How far ahead should I book?
Booking 2 to 4 weeks ahead gives the most choice of dates. Pay the deposit to confirm your booking. The latest it can be paid is 72 hours before the job.
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