Load Only
We pack your truck with precision — furniture padded, items secured, every inch used. You drive, we load.
Movers in Manitou Springs, 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 Manitou Springs, CO
Affordable Movers in Manitou Springs, 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. Our crew does all the loading and unloading. No full-service markup, no inflated estimates. Labor runs $200 an hour with a two-hour minimum and
Manitou Springs is not like the rest of El Paso County. It’s a small canyon city built around mineral springs, Victorian storefronts, and art galleries wedged between rock walls. People move here for the character. The rental turnover is steady. And every one of those moves happens on roads that were not designed with a moving truck in mind.
Ruxton Avenue is the most direct illustration. It narrows to a single lane as it climbs toward the Incline — parked cars on both sides, creek to the left, rock face to the right. Driveways cut off at sharp angles with barely enough flat ground to set a dolly. Homes up the hillside have multiple levels, exterior stairs, and no real staging area at the bottom. Crystal Hills adds elevation and switchbacks on top of that. The right move in Manitou starts with the right truck size, a planned route, and a crew that already knows what access looks like here — not narrow in the abstract, but Ruxton-narrow.
Truck rentals run $19.95–$49.95 depending on size. Labor is $200 an hour. Most Manitou moves wrap in two to three hours. Against a full-service quote for the same job, most customers save $400 or more.
We’re in Colorado Springs — minutes away. No drive-time charges, no travel fees. Licensed and insured in Colorado. The number we quote is the number 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 Manitou Springs
Old Town
Historic canyon town with very tight streets. We arrive early to lock down truck position before tourist traffic builds up.
Historic · Tight StreetsRuxton Avenue Area
Steep canyon residential with limited access and elevation changes. One of our more technical moves — we plan it carefully.
Steep Canyon · Technical AccessCrystal Park
Gated mountain community above town requiring permit access. We coordinate with the gate in advance so nothing delays the job.
Gated · Permit RequiredSoda Springs
Central Manitou near the park with manageable access and older character homes. Walkable area, straightforward truck positioning.
Central · Character HomesWhat We Do in Manitou Springs
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 Manitou Springs Residents Choose Labor-Only Moving
Full-service moving companies often add a surcharge just for coming to Manitou Springs — the narrow roads, the hillside homes, and the difficult access are legitimate challenges that justify the hesitation. But they justify the higher price tag too. Labor-only moving removes the layers. 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 work.
The reason Manitou residents specifically choose Ballard’s isn’t just price — it’s experience. Moving a Victorian-era home on a hillside in Ute Pass requires judgment, not just muscle. We’ve learned Manitou over years of doing these moves. We know the access points, the problem streets, and the properties where a smaller truck makes the whole job faster.
Manitou Springs has one of the more transient rental populations in the El Paso County area, with people moving into and out of the canyon regularly. We handle apartment moves, house moves, and everything in between — small jobs and large ones — with the same crew and the same standard of care.
Studio apartment or multi-story Victorian — 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 Manitou Springs Customers
“We were moving out of a steep hillside property off Ruxton and I was nervous about finding anyone willing to deal with the access. Ballard’s didn’t flinch. Showed up, handled it, no extra charges. Exactly what they quoted.”
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Rachel T.
Manitou Springs, CO
“Hired them to unload our truck after moving to Old Town Manitou. Two guys, fast and careful — they navigated the narrow streets and tight doorways without a scratch on anything. Would absolutely use them again.”
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Greg S.
Manitou Springs, CO
Common Questions
Moving in Manitou Springs? Here’s What People Ask
Do you serve all of Manitou Springs?
Yes. We cover all of Manitou Springs — from the historic Old Town district and the Soda Springs area to the hillside neighborhoods above Ruxton Avenue. If you’re in El Paso County, we can help.
How much does it cost to hire movers in Manitou Springs?
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 Manitou Springs 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 stairs in Manitou Springs?
No. Our price covers the labor, period. Manitou Springs has plenty of hillside properties with challenging access — steep driveways, tight switchbacks, long carries — and none of that triggers extra fees. The number we quote is what you pay.
How far in advance should I book a move in Manitou Springs?
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.
Ready to Move in Manitou Springs?
Get a free quote today. We respond within one business day — or call and we’ll answer directly.
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