Labor-only moving crews for U-Haul loading/unloading, PODS, heavy lifting, stairs, and careful placement. Instant online estimate and clear confirmations.
Serving Downtown Des Moines, East Village, Drake, Beaverdale, West Des Moines, Urbandale and nearby.
Looking for U-Haul loading help, loading and unloading, or labor-only movers in Des Moines, IA? Great American Labor Co. sends vetted crews by the hour for apartments, houses, PODS, and short-notice moves — with instant online estimates and clear confirmations.
Des Moines details
If you’re booking moving labor in Des Moines, we’re ready for real-world constraints like tight parking, stairs, and elevator windows. Our labor-only crews handle heavy lifting, careful carries, and fast loading/unloading so your move stays smooth.
Renting a U-Haul or using a container/PODS? Share quick notes like stairs, parking, elevator timing, and any oversized items — we’ll keep the pace efficient and place everything where you want it.
Popular neighborhoods & nearby areas
Why this works
If you’re searching “moving help near me” in Des Moines, you’re usually looking for hourly movers for U-Haul loading/unloading, PODS, heavy lifting, and careful placement.
Labor-only = you save money
No forced vehicle bundle. Perfect if you already have the truck/container/tools.
Top-rated workers assigned
Workers are continuously rated and we prioritize the best performers.
Clear reminders + updates
We keep everyone aligned so the crew shows up and the job runs smoothly.
Instant estimate online
Know the cost up front without endless back-and-forth.
Popular bookings
Most-booked moving jobs in Des Moines: U-Haul loading, U-Haul unloading, PODS / container. These are the common requests when people book moving labor by the hour.
U-Haul loading
Load your truck fast, safely, and tight.
U-Haul unloading
Unload into your home, apartment, or storage unit.
PODS / container
Pack or unpack with clean staging and pace.
Heavy lifting
Couches, mattresses, dressers, appliances, stairs.
Short-notice moves
When you need hands today or tomorrow.
Two-location unload
Place items exactly where you want them.
Labor-only explained
You bring the truck or container — we send the crew. It’s the fastest way to get strong hands without paying for an overpriced truck bundle.
What to expect
You provide
We provide
Labor-only = crew only. No truck included (perfect if you already have one).
Fastest way to get a great crew
Book online, leave clear notes, and we’ll handle the rest. That’s how you win “near me” urgency without stress.
Notes that matter: stairs, elevator, parking, heavy items, fragile items, timing windows.
Reviews
Real bookings. Strong pace. Clean execution.
"The best moving company I have used so far. Customer service was responsive and the movers were quick and efficient."
B.R.
Des Moines, IA
"Easy, affordable and really nice dudes showed up to help me unload my uhaul trailer. Took them 30 min, highly recommend"
J.M.
Des Moines, IA
"The man who showed up was nothing short of a damn Avenger. He moved more of my stuff in 20 mins than I could all morning. I highly recommend this company and their professionals. The price was right."
A.T.
Des Moines, IA
FAQ
The most common questions we get for Des Moines bookings.
Clear notes = faster crews = smoother job.
No — we’re labor-only. If you already have a U-Haul, Penske, Budget, PODS/container, or your own truck, we’ll send the crew to do the work.
You place a card on file to reserve the crew, but you’re only charged after the job is complete — once you mark it done.
Labor-only means you provide the truck, container, or rental — we provide the crew. You get strong hands for loading, unloading, carrying, and careful placement without paying for an overpriced truck + crew bundle.
Yes. If you need help moving furniture between rooms, loading/unloading storage, or rearranging heavy items, labor-only crews are a great fit.
It depends on the size of the job and how fast you want it done. Most customers book 2+ workers for faster loading/unloading, and add more workers for large homes, heavy items, or strict time windows.
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