Labor-Only Moving in Ann Arbor
Labor-only moving in Ann Arbor works when you've already got the truck or container and just need the crew. Parking that vehicle is your job, and the city has a few rules worth reading first.
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Booking labor-only moving in Ann Arbor means you handle the truck, so start with where it'll sit. Downtown parking structures are out. The Ann Arbor Art Fair's parking guide lists clearances from 6 feet 6 inches at 4th and Washington up to 8 feet 2 inches at Library Lane, and a rental box truck is usually taller than that.
Street parking takes some thought too. Parts of town run on a parking permit program, and those permits go only to people who live there. Read the signs on your block, scout a spot the night before, and pace off the walk to your door. Our hourly clock starts when we arrive, so a long carry costs you time.
Containers on a city street
Portable containers raise a different question. The city treats storage container staging on a street or sidewalk as occupying the public right-of-way, and that takes a barricade permit. You apply online through STREAM with the size and dates, and you need liability insurance naming the city as an additional insured. Review and inspection fees apply. Closing a traffic lane takes a separate permit, filed at least three working days ahead.
For most people, a driveway is the simpler answer. Ask your landlord or association before a container lands on private property, and confirm current permit details with the city.
What you get by the hour
You choose the crew size, from a couple of hours of loading to a full day of lifting. We bring dollies, straps, blankets, and floor protection, and we pad and wrap furniture before carrying it. Disassembly and reassembly are included.
Our background-checked crew loads with weight distribution in mind and secures items for the trip. The driving and the rental stay with you, so have the truck or container in place when we get there.
Ann Arbor Moving FAQs
Plan on no. Published clearances run from about 6 feet 6 inches to just over 8 feet. Look for a legal street space or a private lot, and check the signs for permit limits.
The city lists container staging in the right-of-way as work that needs a barricade permit, with insurance and fees. A driveway avoids most of that. Confirm the details with the city before you order one.
Yes, that's what this service is for. You handle the rental and the drive, and we handle the loading here. If you want help unloading too, give us the other address when you call.