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 Monument, CO
Ballard’s provides the crew. You arrange the truck — U-Haul, Penske, or Budget — or let us handle the rental. Either way, we show up, load or unload everything, and leave when the job is done. No fuel surcharge, no mystery line items on the invoice. Just labor, billed by the hour.
Monument is one of those places people move to and stay. Tucked into the Tri-Lakes area on the Palmer Divide, it sits right on I-25 between Colorado Springs and Denver — 20 minutes south to the Springs, an hour north to the city. Lewis-Palmer schools draw families from across the region. Jackson Creek is all newer construction; Woodmoor and Gleneagle run larger lots and established trees. It’s a bedroom community that doesn’t feel like one, and we’re up here regularly.
The homes here tend to run larger than what you find closer to Colorado Springs — three-car garages, open floor plans, primary suites with sitting rooms. Those moves take real experience: staging the truck right, knowing which pieces go in first, protecting a staircase railing when you’re rounding a tight turn with a king-size frame. We’ve worked enough of these homes to know where the problems usually hide before we pick up the first box.
Labor-only typically saves Monument residents $400–$700 against a full-service quote for the same job. Rental trucks run $19.95–$49.95 depending on size — book one yourself or let us arrange it. Our rate is $150 an hour, two-hour minimum. That’s the whole bill.
We’re based in Colorado Springs — Monument is regular territory, not a special trip. No drive-time charge, no travel fee. Licensed and insured in Colorado. The number we quote is the number you pay.
Local Knowledge
Large established neighborhood with wooded lots and good street access. Mix of ranch and two-story homes, all manageable.
Established · Wooded LotsModern planned community north of Monument with wide streets and newer homes. Clean, efficient moves every time.
Modern · Wide StreetsEstablished neighborhood between Monument and the Springs with reliable street access and consistent layouts.
Established · Reliable AccessUpscale community with larger homes and well-maintained streets. Good truck access and straightforward positioning.
Upscale · Easy AccessWhat We Do in Monument
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 the truck, the fuel, the insurance markup, the drive time to your location, and often fees that don’t show up until the invoice arrives. Labor-only moving strips all of that out. Arrange for a U-Haul, Penske, or Budget truck — typically $19.95–$49.95 depending on size — or let Ballard’s handle the rental. Either way, you’re paying only for the crew that does the actual loading and unloading.
For most Monument homes, going labor-only cuts the total cost of the move in half or better. A 3-bedroom move that runs $2,000–$2,500 through a full-service company typically runs $700–$1,000 labor-only. That’s money that stays in your pocket — money that goes toward your new home instead of someone else’s overhead and truck payments.
Monument is a commuter community, and a lot of the moves we do here are people relocating from the Denver metro to get more space and a quieter pace of life — or the reverse, heading back north for work. We run the I-25 corridor constantly. We know the drive, we know the neighborhoods, and we show up ready to work from the first minute of the job.
Whether you’re moving a one-bedroom rental in the Tri-Lakes area or a full 5-bedroom in Jackson Creek, the labor-only model works the same: our experienced crew, your truck, no hidden fees, no surprises at the end.
What Customers Say
“Moved from Jackson Creek up to Woodmoor and Ballard’s was exactly what we needed. Two guys, worked fast, no drama. Saved a ton by going labor-only — couldn’t have asked for a better crew.”
“These guys handled our move off Highway 105 without a single issue. Packed the truck tight, nothing shifted, nothing broke. Arrived on time and didn’t slow down once. Highly recommend for any Monument move.”
Common Questions
Yes. We cover all of Monument — Woodmoor, Jackson Creek, Gleneagle, Promontory Pointe, and everywhere in between. If you’re in the Monument area, 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 Monument 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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