Moving crew loading a truck in Walsenburg, Colorado

Movers in Walsenburg, 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 Walsenburg, CO

Affordable Movers in Walsenburg, 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. Either way, our crew does all the loading and unloading. No full-service markup. No inflated quotes. You pay for the labor, and that’s it.

Walsenburg sits in Huerfano County on I-25, about 75 miles south of Pueblo. Population around 3,000. The Spanish Peaks rise to the west — two volcanic formations visible for miles, defining the whole landscape. It’s a community with deep roots in Colorado’s coal mining past and some of the most affordable housing in the state. Most moving companies don’t make the trip this far south. We do.

Moving in Walsenburg means working with what’s actually there: older in-town homes with solid bones and occasional tight stairwells, and rural properties outside of town with long driveways, gravel roads, and outbuildings. We assess every job before the first item moves. The same crew and equipment that handle our Colorado Springs jobs come down here — same people, same standards, no shortcuts because of the distance.

Labor-only moving keeps the cost grounded. Truck rentals run $19.95–$49.95 depending on size — rent one yourself or let us arrange it. We charge $200 per hour with a 2-hour minimum. No stair fees, no fuel charges, no travel surcharges. Most full-service companies won’t serve this far south. Those that do add fees before a single box is lifted.

We make the drive from Colorado Springs. No travel fees. No charges buried in the bill. We’re licensed and insured in Colorado, and the rate we quote is the rate you pay when the job is done.

$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 Walsenburg

Downtown Walsenburg

Small historic downtown at 6,100 ft with older commercial buildings and tight streets. We plan access before the job starts.

Historic · Tight Streets

West Side

Established residential west of downtown, mostly ranch homes with good street access. Reliable, uncomplicated moves.

Residential · Good Access

Lathrop State Park Area

Rural properties near the park with open access and no meaningful truck size constraints. Easy positioning throughout.

Rural · Open Access

Cuchara Valley

Mountain valley community south of town with scenic but narrow roads. Remote carries are common — we plan for the terrain.

Mountain Valley · Narrow Roads

What We Do in Walsenburg

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.

Load Only

We pack your truck with precision — furniture padded, items secured, every inch used. You drive, we load.

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 Walsenburg Residents Choose Labor-Only Moving

Most moving companies don’t serve Walsenburg at all. Those that do charge a premium for the distance — adding travel fees, fuel surcharges, and minimum hours that inflate the bill before a single item is touched. Ballard’s takes a different approach. Arrange for a U-Haul, Penske, or Budget truck — typically $19.95–$49.95 depending on size — or let us handle the rental. Either way, you pay a straightforward labor rate with no hidden fees and no travel surcharges.

Southern Colorado communities like Walsenburg deserve the same quality of service that Front Range cities get. We make the drive because we believe that. We send the same experienced crew, with the same equipment, and the same commitment to finishing the job the right way.

A lot of the moves we do in Huerfano County are people relocating to or from the Front Range — families moving south for a quieter life, or residents heading north to Colorado Springs or Pueblo for work. We handle both directions with the same professionalism.

Small home or large rural 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 Walsenburg Customers

“Moved our whole household out of Walsenburg and these guys were exactly what we needed. Showed up on time, worked fast, and nothing was damaged. Worth every penny compared to trying to do it ourselves.”
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Denise H. Walsenburg, CO
“Used Ballard’s to move into our place near Lathrop State Park. Long haul up a gravel driveway and they handled it without a complaint. Efficient, careful, and no hidden fees — exactly what they promised.”
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Tom R. Walsenburg, CO

Common Questions

Moving in Walsenburg? Here’s What People Ask

Do you serve Walsenburg and the surrounding Huerfano County area?

Yes. We cover Walsenburg and the broader Huerfano County area, including communities along the Cuchara Valley corridor. If you’re not sure whether we reach your address, just call and we’ll confirm.

How much does it cost to hire movers in Walsenburg?

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 Walsenburg 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 stairs or long carries?

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.

How far in advance should I book a move from Walsenburg?

We recommend 1–2 weeks out, especially for weekend and end-of-month dates. That said, contact us for last-minute availability — we do our best to accommodate short-notice moves.

Ready to Move in Walsenburg?

Get a free quote today. We respond within one business day — or call and we’ll answer directly.