Local moving · Los Angeles & Orange County
Local movers in Los Angeles, by the hour.
Moves within Los Angeles County, Orange County and the Inland Empire at one hourly rate from $114. The clock starts when the crew arrives at your pickup address and stops when the truck is empty and the job is done.
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- $114/hr
- Paid by card or app
- $124/hr
- 3rd / 4th mover
- +$40 / +$50 per hr
- Truck, gas, blankets, wrap
- included
- Basic coverage
- $0.60/lb
- Clock starts
- at pickup
Fri–Sat and 28th–2nd: +$10/hr
How local moves are priced
One rate. The few things that change it are written down.
A local move is billed by the hour for the crew and the truck. The time starts once we arrive at the pickup location and begin the move, not when the movers leave the truck yard, and it ends once the truck is empty and the job has been completed.
What a local move needs is already in the rate: the movers, the truck and the gasoline, stairs and elevators, long carries, disassembly and reassembly of furniture, stretch wrap, moving blankets on the day and wardrobe boxes. You pay at the end, for the hours worked.
What changes the price
Fridays, Saturdays and the 28th to the 2nd of each month are $10 more per hour. Sundays are charged at the weekday rate. Holidays cost more and availability is limited. Driving between the addresses is charged under California’s double drive time rule, and overweight items cost $99–$350 each, depending on the item.
How long it takes
No two moves are the same: the hours depend on the size of the home, the number of items, stairs, and whether packing or disassembly is needed. Everything packed and ready to load before the crew arrives is the surest way to a shorter move.
Local move at a glance
- Rate
- $114/hr cash, $124 by card · 2 movers, weekdays
- Crew
- 2-mover minimum
- Weekend rate
- +$10/hr Fri–Sat and the 28th–2nd
- Clock
- Starts at the pickup address
- Payment
- At the end, for the hours worked
- Coverage
- Basic coverage, $0.60/lb per item, included
Included
What the hourly rate already covers.
No add-ons for the things every move needs. The list below is printed on our FAQ and on every written quote.
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Truck and gasoline
The moving truck and the fuel for it are part of the hourly rate.
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Stairs, elevator, long carry
No extra charge for floors, elevators or a long walk from the door to the truck.
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Wrap, blankets, wardrobe boxes
Furniture is stretch-wrapped and padded with moving blankets on the day; wardrobe boxes are provided.
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Disassembly and reassembly
Beds, tables and other furniture are taken apart for the truck and put back together at the new place.
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Floor protection
Protective plastic and moving blankets go down to keep floors and carpets clean. Shoe booties are welcome too.
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Basic coverage
Released Value coverage of $0.60 per pound per item is included by California law. Fuller options are on the valuation coverage page.
- 2 movers + truck, per hour, cash
- $114.00
- Paid by card or app
- $124.00
- Moving truck & gasoline
- included
- Stairs, elevator, long carry
- included
- Stretch wrap & moving blankets
- included
- Disassembly & reassembly
- included
- Wardrobe boxes
- included
- Basic coverage ($0.60/lb)
- included
Fri–Sat and 28th–2nd: +$10/hr
Pricing
The quote is the invoice.
You pay for the crew's time from arrival at the pickup address to the last box. What a move needs is already in the hourly rate, and the few things that change it are listed here, not discovered on moving day.
What changes the rate
- 3rd mover
- +$40/hr
- 4th mover
- +$50/hr
- Friday & Saturday
- +$10/hr
- 28th – 2nd of the month
- Weekend rate
- Sunday
- Weekday rate
- Holidays
- Higher rate, limited availability
- Drive between addresses
- California double drive time applies
- Overweight items
- $99–$350 per item
- Card, Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, PayPal
- $124/hr instead of $114
- Long-distance & office
- Custom written quote
A deposit secures your date and goes towards the final bill. Reschedule free up to 3 times with 3 days' notice.
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How it works
From first call to last box.
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STEP 01
Tell us about the move
Fill out the online form or call us. Tell us your move type, size and date and we'll pair you with the right team.
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STEP 02
Get your written quote
We respond quickly with a transparent hourly rate — no hidden fees, no surprises. Ask us anything.
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STEP 03
Movers arrive on time
Your Zeta team shows up on schedule, explains the paperwork and gets straight to work. The clock starts at the pickup address.
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STEP 04
Settled in your new place
We unload, reassemble furniture, connect appliances if needed, and you pay for the hours worked once everything is where you want it.
FAQ
Local moving questions.
Short answers from our FAQ. Anything else — call us, the team picks up 7 days a week. All questions →
(213) 720-2422
When does the time start for the move?
The time starts once we arrive at the pickup location and begin the move. Licensed moving companies aren’t legally allowed to begin the time when the movers leave the truck yard. The time will end once the truck as empty and the job has been completed.
What is the double drive time?
Double drive time is the time it takes for getting to the point of origin to the point of destination, and then back.
The Double Drive Time Law (DDT), passed by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), requires California based moving companies to double the amount of time it takes to get from the origin point to the destination point at the agreed upon hourly rate. This law applies to ALL moving companies in the state of California.
For example, if it takes us 30 minutes to drive from your pick-up to the drop-off location, 30 additional minutes will be added to your final invoice.
Can I just book 1 mover and a truck only?
No, unfortunately, we have a 2-mover minimum. You would need to reserve at least 2 movers when arranging a moving appointment.
Does Zeta Moving charge extra on Weekends?
Yes. We charge $10 more an hour on Fridays and Saturdays. This same higher rate applies between the 28th of the end of the month and the 2nd of the beginning of the month. Sundays are the normal weekday rate.
What is included in the price?
– Movers
– Truck
– Usage of stairs and (or) elevator
– Long carry
– Gasoline
– Disassembly and reassembly
– Stretch wrap
– Using blankets on a moving day
– Wardrobe boxes
How far in advance should I book your service?
While we do prefer you book as early as possible in advance, you can book at any time, if the availability is open. For last minute moves we request that you notify us within at least 24 hours before the service is needed.
Do I need to pay deposit to book?
Yes, deposits secure your moving date.
When should i make the total payment?
You will be charged, once the move is complete. So, we can charge you for the number of hours worked.
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- Office
- 469 N Oxford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
- Hours
- 7 days a week
- License
- US DOT #4027844 · SOS #202355213290