Load Only
We pack your truck with precision — furniture padded, items secured, every inch used. You drive, we load.
Labor-only moving — arrange your own truck or we’ll handle the rental. Either way, we do all the loading and unloading. Licensed & insured in Colorado.
Serving Colorado Springs, CO
Ballard’s is a labor-only moving company based in Colorado Springs. You arrange a U-Haul, Penske, or Budget truck — or let us handle the rental, starting at $19.95. We bring the crew, do all the loading and unloading, and handle your belongings like they’re our own. Professional labor at $145/hr, no full-service markup,
Colorado Springs is the second-largest city in Colorado and it moves fast. Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base, and the Air Force Academy keep relocation traffic constant year-round. The city’s housing stock spans newer construction in Briargate and Northgate, historic homes in Old Colorado City, suburban density along the Powers Corridor, and estate properties in the Broadmoor. We work all of it regularly.
Moving in Colorado Springs isn’t the same job from one neighborhood to the next. The older homes in Old Colorado City and Ivywild have narrow stairwells and street parking that won’t fit a 26-foot truck. Briargate and Northgate have the square footage — and the heavy furniture to match. The Powers Corridor means apartment complexes, back-to-back unit layouts, and elevator waits. An experienced crew reads all of this before the first piece of furniture moves and works accordingly.
Truck rental runs $19.95–$49.95 depending on size. Our labor rate is $145/hr with a 2-hour minimum. A move that runs $1,800–$2,200 through a full-service company typically lands under $700 with us. The math isn’t complicated.
Our crew is based here — no drive-time charges, no travel fees. Licensed and insured in Colorado. Over a decade of moves across El Paso County. The rate we give you is the rate you pay.
Local Knowledge
Large north-side planned community with wide streets and modern homes. Smooth and efficient — one of the most accessible parts of the city.
Planned Community · Easy AccessUpscale southwest neighborhood with larger properties and well-maintained streets. Good truck access throughout.
Upscale · Good AccessHistoric west-side neighborhood with older homes, narrower doorways, and mature trees close to the road. We navigate the character carefully.
Historic · Character HomesModern development at the north end with newer construction and easy street access. One of the most efficient moves in the city.
Modern · Efficient AccessWhat We Do in Colorado Springs
Arrange for a U-Haul or leave it to us — either way, we handle all the heavy lifting. Straightforward labor, no add-ons, no surprises.
We pack your truck with precision — furniture padded, items secured, every inch used. You drive, we load.
Already at the new place? We unload, carry everything in, and place furniture exactly where you want it.
The complete move from A to B. We load the truck, you drive it, we unload at the destination. Done.
We bring the truck and a driver at a flat day rate. Same great crew, we handle the wheels too.
Preparing for a showing or rearranging after a remodel — we move furniture within the home too.
We load your storage unit efficiently so everything fits, stays protected, and stays accessible.
The Smarter Way to Move
Full-service moving companies charge for everything: the truck, the fuel, the liability insurance markup, the time they spend driving to your location, and sometimes fees you don’t even see until the invoice arrives. Labor-only moving strips all of that out. Arrange for a U-Haul, Penske, or Budget truck at cost — typically $19.95–$49.95 depending on truck size — or let us handle the rental. Either way, Ballard’s provides the crew that does the actual work: loading, unloading, carrying, and placing every item exactly where you want it.
For most Colorado Springs homes, going labor-only cuts the total moving cost in half or better. A 3-bedroom move that would run $2,000–$2,500 through a full-service company typically runs $700–$1,000 labor-only. That’s real money back in your pocket — money that goes toward your new home instead of someone else’s truck payment and overhead.
Colorado Springs is a military city, and military families especially understand the value of getting it done right at the right price. Many service members at Fort Carson and Peterson Space Force Base use their PPM stipend to hire a professional labor crew — they pocket the difference between what the government pays and what the move actually costs. Ballard’s works PPM moves regularly and knows exactly what’s required to do the job correctly and on schedule.
There’s no move in Colorado Springs too big or too small for the labor-only model. A one-bedroom apartment in Northgate moving across town? We load it in under an hour. A full 4-bedroom home in Briargate relocating to Monument? We bring a bigger crew. A storage unit cleanout off Academy Boulevard? We’ve done hundreds. Whatever the job, the math works the same: our labor, your truck, no hidden fees, no surprises.
What Customers Say
“These guys were incredible. On time, worked non-stop, and had our 3-bedroom loaded in under two hours. The way they packed that truck was like a game of Tetris. Nothing shifted, nothing broke. Will absolutely use them again.”
“Moved from Briargate down to the Broadmoor area and Ballard’s made it completely painless. Two guys, showed up early, treated every piece of furniture like it was their own. Saved a ton going labor-only. Highly recommend.”
Common Questions
Yes. We cover every neighborhood in Colorado Springs — from Briargate and Northgate in the north to the Broadmoor area and Fountain in the south. If you’re in El Paso County, we can help.
Labor-only moving is significantly cheaper than full-service. You arrange your own U-Haul, Penske, or Budget truck — or we handle the rental. Either way, our crew shows up and does all the loading and unloading. Most Colorado Springs moves cost a fraction of what a full-service company charges. Get a free quote and we’ll give you an exact number.
No. Our price covers the labor, period. No stair fees, no long-carry surcharges, no fuel charges. The number we quote is what you pay.
We recommend 1–2 weeks, especially for weekend and end-of-month dates. Those fill fastest. That said, contact us for last-minute availability — we do our best to accommodate.
Get a free quote today. We respond within one business day — or call and we’ll answer directly.
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