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Caddy Moving vs. HireAHelper

Caddy is a moving labor company. HireAHelper is a marketplace. If you are deciding between Caddy and HireAHelper for moving help, the difference comes down to the model. Caddy is one company that hires, background checks, and trains every mover in-house, with same- or next-day availability. HireAHelper is a marketplace where independent people can sign up and say they are a labor company.

Side by side

Caddy Moving
HireAHelper
Model
One moving labor company. In-house, not a marketplace.
A marketplace. 1,700+ local movers set their own rates; you compare quotes and reviews, then book on HAH.
Who does the work
Movers hired by Caddy. Typical crew of 2 to 4.
Independent people who sign up and say they are a labor company.
Vetting and training
Caddy background checks and trains every mover in-house.
Set by each independent provider.
Pricing
$50 to $75 per mover per hour.
Each provider sets its own rate. HAH takes 29% on platform jobs.
Minimum and billing
2-hour minimum, then half-hour billing.
2-hour minimum.
Payment
Deposit to book; balance after the job. Tips are optional, in cash, and 100% go to the movers.
No charge at booking. Card billed about 24 hours before the job and held in escrow until you confirm the job.
Damage and liability
Complimentary general liability.
$1,000 damage coverage.
Cancellation
Confirm terms with Caddy when booking.
48+ hours: free. 24 to 48 hours: 10%. Under 24 hours: 2 hours of the booked rate.
Availability
Same-day in 90+ cities with a 2-hour lead.
Set by each independent provider.
What it covers
Labor only: loading and unloading U-Haul, PODS and storage. Caddy does not provide a truck.
Labor-only and full-service (with a truck).

Best for you if you choose Caddy

You want one company accountable for every mover on your job, each one hired, background checked and trained in-house, with same-day service in 90+ cities. You already have a truck, container or storage unit and need labor to load or unload it.

Best for you if you choose HireAHelper

You want to compare quotes and reviews from many independent local movers and pick one yourself, or you want a full-service move that includes a truck.

How booking works

With Caddy

  1. 1Book your crew and pay a deposit.
  2. 2Your crew arrives. Same-day service needs a 2-hour lead in 90+ cities.
  3. 3Movers load or unload your U-Haul, PODS or storage unit.
  4. 4Pay the balance after the job. Tips are optional, in cash, and go 100% to the movers.

With HireAHelper

  1. 1Compare quotes and reviews from local movers, who set their own rates.
  2. 2Book on HAH. You are not charged at booking.
  3. 3Your card is billed about 24 hours before the job and held in escrow.
  4. 4Confirm the job to release payment to the provider.

What to ask any moving-labor provider

These questions apply whichever company you choose.

✓Are the movers employees, or independent people who signed up?
✓Are the movers background checked?
✓What damage or liability coverage is included, and for how much?
✓What is the minimum, and how is time billed after it?
✓When is payment taken, and when is it released?
✓What is the cancellation policy and what does it cost?
✓Is a truck included, or is it labor only?
✓Can you get a crew the same day?

What Caddy customers say

★★★★★

"Same-day, on time, genuinely friendly. They even broke down the boxes after. This is how moving should always feel."

Verified Google review
★★★★★

"Only reason it's four stars is they ran 20 minutes late — but they texted ahead and knocked the time off the bill. Honest crew."

Verified Google review
★★★★★

"Third time using Caddy. Same flat price, same quality, every time. I don't even shop around anymore."

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Caddy and HireAHelper?

Caddy is a moving labor company. HireAHelper is a marketplace.

Who are the movers on a Caddy job?

Caddy is one company that hires, background checks, and trains every mover in-house.

Who are the providers on HireAHelper?

HireAHelper is a marketplace of 1,700+ local movers who set their own rates. Independent people can sign up and say they are a labor company.

How much does Caddy cost?

$50 to $75 per mover per hour with a 2-hour minimum, then half-hour billing. A typical crew is 2 to 4 movers.

When do I pay?

With Caddy, you pay a deposit to book and the balance after the job. With HireAHelper, you are not charged at booking; your card is billed about 24 hours before the job and held in escrow until you confirm it.

What damage coverage is included?

Caddy includes complimentary general liability. HireAHelper includes $1,000 damage coverage.

What are the cancellation terms on HireAHelper?

Cancel 48 or more hours ahead for free. Between 24 and 48 hours costs 10%. Under 24 hours costs 2 hours of the booked rate.

Does Caddy provide a truck?

No. Caddy provides labor to load or unload your U-Haul, PODS or storage unit. HireAHelper offers labor-only and full-service moves with a truck.

How fast can I get Caddy movers?

Caddy offers same-day service in 90+ cities with a 2-hour lead, and next-day availability.

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