movedhelps

Movedhelps is an online platform that connects users planning moves with local moving professionals, volunteers, and related services. Acting as a two-sided marketplace, it enables customers to request assistance with packing, loading, transport, or unloading, and allows vetted providers to offer quotes and manage bookings.

Core features include a matching algorithm that pairs requests with suitable providers, transparent pricing, in-app scheduling, and optional insurance coverage. The platform supports professional movers as well as on-demand helpers, and includes messaging and payment processing to facilitate coordination.

How it works: a user submits a move task with details such as size, date, and location; providers respond with quotes or bids; the user selects a provider and confirms; the app offers reminders, route planning, and optional GPS tracking during the move; post-move ratings complete the cycle.

Movedhelps originated as a startup project aiming to reduce friction in local moves and broaden access to affordable assistance. It expanded from pilot markets to broader regions and integrated insurance options, provider verification, and safety guidelines to improve reliability.

Reception has been mixed. Users often cite convenience, cost savings, and flexibility as benefits, while concerns center on variability in service quality, scheduling reliability, and safety. Proponents highlight transparency and a standardized dispute process as potential strengths.

Business model relies on service fees charged on bookings, optional premium memberships for providers, and partnerships with insurance providers. The company emphasizes data privacy and compliance with applicable laws, and it maintains user reviews and provider verification as part of its governance framework.