Load Only
We pack your truck with precision — furniture padded, items secured, every inch used. You drive, we load.
Movers in Cripple Creek, CO
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 Cripple Creek, CO
Affordable Movers in Cripple Creek, CO
Ballard’s is a labor-only moving company based in Colorado Springs. You arrange the truck — U-Haul, Penske, or Budget — or we handle the rental for you. Either way, our crew does the loading and unloading. No full-service markup. No padded quotes. Straightforward labor at a flat hourly rate, nothing added on top.
Cripple Creek sits at nearly 9,500 feet — one of the highest cities in Colorado. It was built on gold rush money in the 1890s and has spent the past few decades reinventing itself as the state’s mountain casino destination. The people who live here chose it: longtime residents, casino workers, retirees who want the quiet and the altitude. Victor, a few miles south, shares the same character. This is not a generic suburb, and a move here is not a generic job.
The streets in Cripple Creek were laid out before automobiles existed, let alone 26-foot rental trucks. They’re narrow, steep in places, and unforgiving if you don’t know the terrain. The homes match the era — older construction with the tight hallways, steep staircases, and compressed layouts that come with 1890s architecture. Getting there from Colorado Springs means Highway 24 through Divide or the tighter Gold Camp Road. We know both routes, and we scope the access before every job — not on the morning of your move.
Truck rental runs $19.95–$49.95 depending on size. Labor is $200 per hour with a two-hour minimum. No mountain surcharge. No fuel fees. No long-carry add-ons. Most moves wrap in two to three hours.
We make the drive to Cripple Creek — no travel fees, no drive-time charges added to your bill. We’re licensed and insured in Colorado. The rate we quote is the rate you pay.
$200 / hr
2-hour minimum · Our trained movers finish most jobs in 2–3 hours · No surprise charges
Licensed & InsuredIn Colorado
10+ YearsExperience
No Hidden FeesEver
8am – 8pmEvery Day
Local Knowledge
We Know Cripple Creek
Historic Downtown
Tight Victorian-era streets at 9,500 ft. We account for altitude, narrow access, and older building layouts on every job here.
Historic · High AltitudeGold Camp Area
Spread-out rural properties with long carries from road to door. Rough access roads are common — we come prepared.
Rural · Long CarriesVictor Road
Mountain corridor between towns with limited turnaround space for large trucks. We size the vehicle to the job.
Mountain Road · Limited AccessHighway 67 Corridor
Linear rural route with accessible main road moves and rural driveway variables. Good highway access, property access varies.
Rural · Variable DrivewaysWhat We Do in Cripple Creek
Labor-Only Moving Services
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.
Unload Only
Already at the new place? We unload, carry everything in, and place furniture exactly where you want it.
Load & Unload
The complete move from A to B. We load the truck, you drive it, we unload at the destination. Done.
Truck & Driver
We bring the truck and a driver at a flat day rate. Same great crew, we handle the wheels too.
Staging & Remodeling
Preparing for a showing or rearranging after a remodel — we move furniture within the home too.
Storage Organization
We load your storage unit efficiently so everything fits, stays protected, and stays accessible.
The Smarter Way to Move
Why Cripple Creek Residents Choose Labor-Only Moving
Full-service moving companies that serve high-altitude mountain communities are rare — and the ones that do it charge a premium for every mile and every foot of elevation. Labor-only moving strips away all of that. 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 pay a straightforward hourly rate for the crew doing the actual loading and unloading.
Cripple Creek is a small community where residents know each other and word travels fast. We treat every job here the same way we treat every job in Colorado Springs: professional crew, careful handling, honest pricing, and no surprises at the end. That reputation matters to us, and it’s why residents recommend us.
We see a mix of moves in Cripple Creek — casino workers coming and going, longtime residents downsizing, and people relocating to the Front Range after years in the mountains. We handle all of them with the same standard of care.
Small house or full household, in-town or outlying Teller County property — the model is the same: our experienced crew, your truck, no hidden fees, and no surprises when the job wraps up.
What Customers Say
Reviews from Cripple Creek Customers
“Moving out of Cripple Creek, I wasn’t sure anyone would come this far up. Ballard’s came without hesitation, worked hard the whole time, and charged exactly what was quoted. Great experience start to finish.”
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Linda F.
Cripple Creek, CO
“Hired these guys to load our truck near the Gold Camp area. Steep access road and they handled it like pros. Everything was padded and secured perfectly. Would use them again in a heartbeat.”
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Jason V.
Cripple Creek, CO
Common Questions
Moving in Cripple Creek? Here’s What People Ask
Do you serve Cripple Creek and the surrounding Teller County area?
Yes. We serve Cripple Creek and the broader Teller County area, including Victor and the communities along Highway 67. If you’re not sure whether we reach your address, call us and we’ll confirm.
How much does it cost to hire movers in Cripple Creek?
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 Cripple Creek moves cost a fraction of what a full-service company charges. Get a free quote and we’ll give you an exact number.
Do you charge extra for steep driveways or long carries in Cripple Creek?
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 — even on challenging mountain-access properties.
How far in advance should I book a move from Cripple Creek?
We recommend 1–2 weeks out, especially for weekend and end-of-month dates. Contact us for last-minute availability — we do our best to accommodate even on short notice.
Ready to Move in Cripple Creek?
Get a free quote today. We respond within one business day — or call and we’ll answer directly.
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