Norfolk Moving Help for Loading and Unloading
You Rented the Truck. We’ll Load It Right.
Professional moving labor for PODS, U-Haul, Penske, Budget trucks, ReloCubes and storage units throughout Norfolk and Hampton Roads.
$75 per mover, per hour · Two-hour minimum
Veteran-owned and veteran-led. Book directly with Gregory Sledge, the owner—no third-party moving platform in the middle.
📞 Call or text 757-330-0008
🕐 Available 7 AM–11 PM, seven days a week
Norfolk Moving Labor at a Glance
Labor Only
$75 per mover, per hour
Two-hour minimum
You provide the truck, container or storage unit.
Moving With Our Truck
Starting at $200 per hour
Three-hour minimum
We provide the professional crew and box truck.
Service Area
Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown and surrounding Hampton Roads communities.
Same-day and last-minute moving help may be available. Call or text 757-330-0008 to check today’s schedule.
Moving Help for Your Truck, Container or Storage Unit
You have already handled the transportation. Now you need experienced movers who can load everything securely, protect your furniture and use the available space properly.
Military Veterans Moving People provides professional loading and unloading help for:
- PODS containers
- U-Haul trucks
- Penske rental trucks
- Budget rental trucks
- U-Pack ReloCubes
- 1-800-PACK-RAT containers
- Storage units
- Customer-owned trucks and trailers
- Apartment, household and office moves
We can load at your current home, unload at your destination, or provide help on both ends of a local Hampton Roads move.
You rent it. We load it. You stay in control of the move.
Published Moving Help Prices
You should know the rate before the crew arrives. Our standard moving labor prices are published below.
Labor-Only Moving Help
You supply the rental truck, portable container or storage unit. We supply the movers and professional moving equipment.
CrewTimePrice2 movers2-hour minimum$3002 movers3 hours$4503 movers3 hours$6754 movers4 hours$1,200
Standard rate: $75 per mover, per hour.
Labor time is based on the number of movers and the actual time worked, subject to the two-hour minimum.
Movers and a Truck
Need us to provide the transportation too?
Crew and EquipmentHourly Rate3-Hour Minimum2 movers and a truck$200/hour$6003 movers and a truck$250/hour$7504 movers and a truck$300/hour$900
Deposit
A one-hour deposit at the booked service level reserves your crew and appointment time. The deposit is applied to your moving-day total and is refundable when cancellation notice is received at least 48 hours in advance.
Some moves may require additional charges for travel, specialty items, extra materials or unusual access conditions. We discuss applicable charges before the job is confirmed.
📞 Call or text 757-330-0008 for availability and a clear booking total.
PODS Loading and Unloading in Norfolk
A portable storage container only works when it is loaded correctly. Our movers organize the load to make efficient use of the available space, distribute weight and reduce shifting during transportation.
We help with:
- Loading a PODS container at your home or apartment
- Unloading a delivered PODS container
- Furniture wrapping and protection
- Strategic placement of heavy items
- Securing furniture for transportation
- Loading containers at homes, apartment communities and storage facilities
Tell us the container size, where it will be positioned and what you are moving. We will recommend the right crew size and amount of time.
U-Haul, Penske and Budget Truck Loading
Rental-truck loading is one of our most requested services. A properly planned load can help prevent crushed boxes, scratched furniture, wasted space and unstable weight distribution.
Our moving helpers can:
- Load or unload rental trucks of all common sizes
- Wrap and protect furniture
- Disassemble and reassemble basic furniture as needed
- Place heavier items strategically
- Secure the load with available straps and tie-downs
- Unload furniture and boxes into the rooms you designate
Whether you are moving across Norfolk or driving the truck across the country, we load it with the trip in mind.
Storage Unit Loading and Unloading
We provide moving labor at Public Storage, CubeSmart, Extra Space Storage, Life Storage and independent storage facilities throughout Hampton Roads.
Our crews can:
- Move items into or out of a storage unit
- Transfer belongings between units
- Load a storage unit from a rental truck or container
- Pack the unit to use vertical and floor space efficiently
- Keep frequently needed items accessible when requested
A well-organized unit gives you more usable space and makes the next move easier.
Why Norfolk Customers Book Direct
When you call Military Veterans Moving People, you are not placing your move into an anonymous marketplace.
You speak directly with Gregory Sledge, the company’s owner. He reviews the job, explains the rate, recommends the crew size and confirms the appointment.
Direct booking gives you:
- Clear published pricing
- One phone number before, during and after the move
- A crew selected for your particular job
- Direct communication if the schedule or scope changes
- Local knowledge of Norfolk buildings, streets and military installations
- Accountability from a locally owned moving company
No platform handoff. No guessing who is responsible. Just direct communication with the company doing the work.
Local Experience Makes a Difference
Loading a truck at a Downtown Norfolk high-rise is different from loading one in a Suffolk driveway. Our crews plan around the property, parking, stairs, elevators and access requirements before moving day.
Downtown Norfolk and Granby Street
High-rise moves may require freight-elevator reservations, Certificates of Insurance, loading-zone coordination and advance approval from property management. Tell us your building when booking so we can help identify the moving requirements.
Ghent and Colley Avenue
Historic apartments and walk-ups often have narrow staircases, tight turns and limited curb space. We plan the crew and equipment around those conditions.
Ocean View, East Beach and Little Creek
Beach-area parking, summer traffic, apartment access and rapidly changing coastal weather can affect the moving plan.
ODU and Hampton Boulevard
We handle student, faculty and apartment moves throughout the Old Dominion University corridor, including busy semester move-in and move-out periods.
Greater Hampton Roads
We also serve Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News and Yorktown.
Military DITY and PPM Moving Help
Military Veterans Moving People is a U.S. Army veteran-owned company with experience assisting military families throughout Hampton Roads.
We provide loading and unloading help for Personally Procured Moves, also known as PPM or DITY moves. Services may include:
- Rental-truck and portable-container loading
- Furniture protection and load securement
- Unloading at homes, apartments and storage facilities
- Coordination around base-access requirements
- Support for moves involving weight tickets
We regularly serve military families connected with Naval Station Norfolk, JEB Little Creek–Fort Story, NAS Oceana, Langley Air Force Base, Fort Eustis and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown.
Base access depends on current installation rules and the identification or sponsorship requirements applicable to the crew and customer. Discuss an on-base move with us before booking so access can be planned correctly.
What Our Moving Helpers Bring
Depending on the job, our crew arrives with professional moving equipment such as:
- Furniture dollies
- Appliance dollies
- Moving pads and blankets
- Straps and tie-downs
- Shrink wrap
- Basic tools for furniture disassembly
- Floor and doorway protection when required
Tell us what you are moving and what supplies came with your truck or container. We will confirm what our crew will bring and whether additional protection materials are recommended.
Who You Are Hiring
Military Veterans Moving People was founded by Gregory Sledge, a U.S. Army veteran.
Gregory started the company in 2011 while participating in a VA bridge-housing program after experiencing homelessness. He built it into a local moving operation serving families, military members, seniors, apartment residents and businesses throughout Hampton Roads.
That history still shapes the company today: answer the phone, be direct about the price, treat customers with respect and stand behind the work.
Our company is veteran-owned and veteran-led. Our crews include both veterans and experienced civilian moving professionals. We do not claim that every crew member served—we promise to send people prepared to do the work professionally.
Our Quality Assurance Guarantee
We stand behind the work performed by our crews. If our movers damage an item while it is under their direct handling, contact Gregory at 757-330-0008. We will review what happened promptly and work with you toward repair or replacement under our Quality Assurance Guarantee.
The guarantee does not automatically cover pre-existing damage, customer-packed contents, internal electronic or mechanical failure, or damage occurring after a labor-only load leaves our direct control. Those details protect both the customer and the company by making responsibility clear.
Professionalism, punctuality and respect are not extras. They are the standard.
Before Your Moving Helpers Arrive
For a smoother and faster move:
- Reserve the correct truck or container size.
- Confirm parking, loading-zone and elevator requirements.
- Ask property management whether a Certificate of Insurance is required.
- Finish packing boxes before the scheduled arrival time.
- Disconnect appliances unless that service has been arranged.
- Separate valuables, medications and important documents.
- Tell us in advance about safes, pianos, oversized furniture, exceptionally heavy items, long carries or flights of stairs.
- Be available for a walkthrough when the crew arrives.
The more we know before moving day, the better we can match the crew and equipment to the job.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does moving help cost in Norfolk?
Labor-only moving help is $75 per mover, per hour with a two-hour minimum. Two movers for two hours cost $300. If you need movers and a truck, rates start at $200 per hour with a three-hour minimum.
Can you load or unload my PODS container?
Yes. We load and unload PODS and similar portable storage containers throughout Norfolk and Hampton Roads.
Do you provide U-Haul loading and unloading help?
Yes. We work with U-Haul, Penske, Budget and other rental trucks. We can load, unload or help at both ends of a local move.
Can I hire movers without hiring a moving truck?
Yes. That is our labor-only moving service. You provide the truck, container or storage unit, and we provide the professional moving helpers.
Do you offer same-day moving help?
Same-day and last-minute help may be available depending on the crew schedule. Call or text 757-330-0008 as early as possible to check availability.
How many movers should I hire?
Two movers are often appropriate for apartments, smaller homes and rental-truck unloading. Larger homes, heavy furniture, stairs, long carries or tight deadlines may require three or four movers. We will recommend a crew after discussing the job.
Do you handle stairs and apartment walk-ups?
Yes. Tell us how many flights of stairs are involved and whether there are tight turns or unusually heavy items so we can schedule the appropriate crew.
Do you disassemble and reassemble furniture?
Basic furniture disassembly and reassembly can usually be handled during the booked labor time. Complicated furniture, specialty items and items requiring special tools should be disclosed in advance.
Do you bring moving blankets and equipment?
Our crews bring standard moving equipment and basic furniture-protection materials based on the job. Tell us what supplies came with your rental truck or container so we can confirm exactly what is needed.
Can you help with a military PPM or DITY move?
Yes. We assist military families with rental trucks, portable containers, loading, unloading, base-access planning and weight-ticket-related move coordination.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown and surrounding Hampton Roads communities. We also handle long-distance moves originating in or arriving in the region.
How do I reserve a moving crew?
Call or text 757-330-0008. A one-hour deposit at the selected service level reserves the appointment and is applied to your final bill.
Book Moving Help in Norfolk Today
You rent the truck or container. We provide the people, equipment and loading experience to get the job done properly.
Military Veterans Moving People
Veteran-owned and veteran-led moving help serving Norfolk and Hampton Roads.
📞 Call or text 757-330-0008
🕐 7 AM–11 PM, seven days a week
Published pricing. Direct booking. Professional moving crews.