Top 10 Moving Companies in Montclair, CA

Porch Pro Headshot New Beginnings Relocation
Movers
Serves Montclair, California
(321)
"I had just lost my job. And then my father fell ill. It's like all kinds of bad luck was following me. I had to move back home. The movers from New beginnings relocation changed my luck. They were absolutely fabulous. They arrived on time and finished packing everything within a very short time. Th...Read more about New Beginnings Relocation
"I had just lost my job. And then my father fell ill. It's like all kinds of bad luck was following me. I had to move back home. The movers from New beginnings relocation changed my luck. They were absolutely fabulous. They arrived on time and finished packing everything within a very short time. Th...Read more about New Beginnings Relocation
Porch Pro Headshot Reliable Moving Service
Movers
Serves Montclair, California
(319)
Rated "AAA" by the Business Consumer Alliance, Licensed & Insured, Local & Long Distance Moving in California, Household Goods & Office Moves, Packing & Unpacking Service, Free In-Home Estimates, Free Online INSTAQUOTE go to www.economymoving.net
Rated "AAA" by the Business Consumer Alliance, Licensed & Insured, Local & Long Distance Moving in California, Household Goods & Office Moves, Packing & Unpacking Service, Free In-Home Estimates, Free Online INSTAQUOTE go to www.economymoving.net
Porch Pro Headshot Los Angeles Movers
Movers
Serves Montclair, California
(354)
Porch Pro Headshot Practical Solutions
Movers
Serves Montclair, California
(55)
"Practical Solutions helped us when my mother relocated from a large family home to a much smaller residence. Practical Solutions staff made a potentially difficult move smooth, offering caring as well as their expertise in helping seniors. I recommend them highly!"
"Practical Solutions helped us when my mother relocated from a large family home to a much smaller residence. Practical Solutions staff made a potentially difficult move smooth, offering caring as well as their expertise in helping seniors. I recommend them highly!"
Porch Pro Headshot Loyal Moving & Storage inc.
Movers
Serves Montclair, California
Our slogan is, 'Well done is better than well said.' It's Mr. Avetis favorite quote by Benjamin Franklin and has served as a guideline for us since our inception. Our company believes in keeping our promises and going that extra mile to help our customers. At Loyal Moving Company, we're always hones...Read more about Loyal Moving & Storage inc.
Our slogan is, 'Well done is better than well said.' It's Mr. Avetis favorite quote by Benjamin Franklin and has served as a guideline for us since our inception. Our company believes in keeping our promises and going that extra mile to help our customers. At Loyal Moving Company, we're always hones...Read more about Loyal Moving & Storage inc.
Porch Pro Headshot Mindful Movers Inland Empire
Movers
Serves Montclair, California
(88)
We separate ourselves from other moving companies by focusing on Clear billing, integrity and we take the Stress out of your moving day.
We separate ourselves from other moving companies by focusing on Clear billing, integrity and we take the Stress out of your moving day.
Porch Pro Headshot My Moving Guys
Movers
Serves Montclair, California
(35)
At My Moving Guys our mission is to treat the Customer's possessions with care and respect. We view each customer as a member of our extended family and we work very hard to meet and exceed their expectations when it comes to moving. We judge our success in our business by the number of repeat, happ...Read more about My Moving Guys
At My Moving Guys our mission is to treat the Customer's possessions with care and respect. We view each customer as a member of our extended family and we work very hard to meet and exceed their expectations when it comes to moving. We judge our success in our business by the number of repeat, happ...Read more about My Moving Guys
Porch Pro Headshot Allways Reliable Handyman Services
Movers
Serves Montclair, California
(5)
We specialise in the honey due lists. Do you need to install an appliance? Do you need a ceiling fan or fixture installed? Gfi outlets giving you trouble? Do you need faucets repaired or replaced. We can do all that and more. Knowledgable and experienced handyman who can handle most jobs.
We specialise in the honey due lists. Do you need to install an appliance? Do you need a ceiling fan or fixture installed? Gfi outlets giving you trouble? Do you need faucets repaired or replaced. We can do all that and more. Knowledgable and experienced handyman who can handle most jobs.
Porch Pro Headshot Pedro's Moving Services
Movers
Serves Montclair, California
Specialties Pedro's Moving Services Inc., is your choice for first-rate moving services in both the Bay Area and Norther California. Whether you're moving from the Bay Area to Southern California or vice versa, you can count on us. If you're moving into a new home or moving your business to a new o...Read more about Pedro's Moving Services
Specialties Pedro's Moving Services Inc., is your choice for first-rate moving services in both the Bay Area and Norther California. Whether you're moving from the Bay Area to Southern California or vice versa, you can count on us. If you're moving into a new home or moving your business to a new o...Read more about Pedro's Moving Services
Porch Pro Headshot Executive Moving Systems
Movers
Serves Montclair, California
(66)
As one of Costa Mesa's best moving companies, Executive Moving Systems Inc. offers the most impressive moving services available at affordable prices. We offer a full range of services for local moves, long distance moves, and international relocation's for both corporate and individuals. Since our ...Read more about Executive Moving Systems
As one of Costa Mesa's best moving companies, Executive Moving Systems Inc. offers the most impressive moving services available at affordable prices. We offer a full range of services for local moves, long distance moves, and international relocation's for both corporate and individuals. Since our ...Read more about Executive Moving Systems

Frequently asked questions about moving companies

There are a lot of great moving companies out there, but a moving business can also be a guise for a scam meant to extort money from innocent people by holding their belongings hostage. There are some tried and true ways to avoid having this happen to you. To keep your move stress-free and honest, keep an eye out for the following red flags when you’re vetting movers:

  • Read online reviews. When you type in a search term like “Moving companies near me,” you’ll get many results. This initial search is your first chance to browse and shortlist companies with good reviews. Chances are, if there is an overwhelming amount of negative reviews, the company is either a scam or has poor business practices that you don’t want to experience first-hand. A small number of poor reviews (depending on the issue) is common, and if you’re looking for a mover with only 5-star reviews, you might be looking for a while.Another tool for vetting movers is to search for complaints filed with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. If your mover has held or currently holds a license, any complaints registered against them will be logged for transparency.
  • Assess websites and social media. The quality and amount of information on a company’s website can tell you much about its legitimacy. Questionable businesses often won’t publish an address, making it difficult for you to follow up in person when there are issues. Likewise, you should expect to see an outline of available services, testimonials, and links to any social media profiles.
  • Don’t trust a company that gives you a quote without an on-site visit. Some movers will give you an enticingly low quote to reel you in. While this might seem tempting, it often indicates a company that isn’t upfront about how they bill, at best — or is an outright scam.
  • Sign (and read) an agreement. Make sure you read the fine print and never trust a mover that tries to move forward without having you sign an agreement that protects both of you.
  • Call or visit a storefront before signing an agreement. Once you have a list of two or three potential professional movers, take the time to call or visit a storefront. That call or visit can tell you a couple of important things. First, they have public premises and are a legitimate business. Second, they answer the phone with the company's name and not a generic greeting, which can be a red flag.
  • Investigate third-party insurance. Be wary of movers who tell you their insurance will cover all your things. This explanation often isn’t the case, and you should ensure you have the right coverage from a third-party insurance agency.

If you're hiring a mover for an interstate move, they’ll need a US Department of Transportation (USDOT) license. For local movers, requirements will vary based on your state. Some states still require movers to hold a valid license from the USDOT, but not all do. Check with your local or county consumer affairs office or your state attorney general’s office to know the rules in your area.

Once you know if your state requires movers to have a USDOT license, you can check for a list of registered movers to ensure your chosen moving company complies.

If you’re moving internationally, be sure to ask if the company is registered with an international movers’ federation. If they are registered with a federation, ask to see proof of that membership as well as the company’s Federal Maritime Commission number.

Long-distance moves can be within the same state, but often this term is used to mean a move that crosses state lines. If that’s the case for you, you’ll need to take extra steps to ensure your moving company has the licenses needed to transport your things from one state to another. Local moving companies may need licenses but have fewer requirements than long-distance movers.

It’s okay to be overly skeptical if you ask a mover if they handle long-distance or interstate moves and you get an answer like “We can” or “That should be fine.” There are specific rules around interstate moves, and your mover should be confident in their answer, indicating that they’ve done this before and have the required certifications and licenses.

Smaller moving companies can be great to work with when you hire movers. However, you may want peace of mind with a recognizable, big-name company for long-distance moves.

Be sure to research long-distance move insurance options. Be clear that your goods must be insured from the start to the end of the journey. Be sure to ask your moving company for a free moving valuation. Finally, always ask for three different cost estimates. An in-person estimate not only provides you with financial considerations, but allows you to evaluate the professionalism of the company. Once you choose a moving company, you have made a commitment. It makes sense to do research up front to make the move safe and efficient.

The worst-case scenario when you hire movers is paying a large upfront deposit and then your belongings disappear. Calls and emails go unreturned for days or weeks, and finding an address for the company is difficult or impossible. Some scams demand more money for the safe return of your property, which could be damaged if you even get it back.

Taking the precautions we’ve outlined will help you avoid this situation. Still, suppose you have a bad experience with your moving company. In that case, you can take steps to help others avoid having the same experience as you:

  • Submit a complaint with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The BBB is a resource for consumers when vetting a potential business and filing a complaint if they encounter misleading advertising, poor business practices, or scams.
  • File a complaint with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The USDOT and FMCSA are the regulating bodies responsible for licensing moving companies in the US. If you run into trouble with your mover, file a complaint here and with the BBB.
  • Post an online review. Google Reviews is becoming a more powerful tool for consumers, requiring businesses to be accountable for their irresponsible or illegal actions by potentially losing business. Trolls aside, posting a review online is a great way to let others know what to expect if they choose to work with the same company, or at least — what your experience was.
  • Take to social media. Social platforms have influence, and using that to let others know about a scam — or just a negative experience — can help the business improve its practices and future customers to sidestep the same situation you encountered.

Below is a handy list of times to get in touch with moving companies to have the smoothest moving experience.

  • If you’re moving all of your property long-distance. Unless you have independent access to a moving truck and several days to drive, you’ll likely want to hire professional movers for bigger jobs. Another option is to hire furniture movers for more oversized items like your sofa, sitting chairs, dining room table, etc., and take the smaller or more fragile items yourself.
  • With as much lead time as possible. Leaving plenty of time is particularly important for long-distance and interstate moves. The logistics for these types of moves take time to coordinate, and the further the distance, the more time your mover will want to get plans in place. It’s possible that you can schedule a long-distance move at the last minute, but you’ll likely pay a premium that you could’ve avoided by booking in advance.
  • Before choosing a moving company. Once you do your initial online search for “movers near me,” read reviews, and shortlist a few companies, it’s time to get in touch. This step will let you verify the legitimacy of the moving company you chose so you can avoid any potential headaches from scams.
  • When you’re ready to schedule an on-site walk-through. Good moving companies will require a walk-through of most homes. Some exceptions are if you live in a smaller space, like a one or two-bedroom apartment, and can give your mover a reasonably accurate list of how much you have to move.

As you’re planning a long-distance move, consider all the options available.

Hire professional movers for everything.

This is the easiest option. Having pros move your things frees you to travel to your new location on your timeline. Maybe you take a vacation on your way or visit family or friends!

However, having professional movers take on an end-to-end job is the most expensive option. Your property will be out of your sight and control during the move and you’ll need to pay for third-party insurance.

Rent a moving truck and pack it yourself.

If you’re looking for the cheapest way to move long distances, this is it! You get to keep your things with you during your whole move and if you plan your route well, you can make some fun road trip stops.

While this is the least expensive option, you’ll need to invest the time to load your moving truck, which is a labor-intensive job. Plus, someone needs to drive the truck, which can be an experience if you’ve never driven a large vehicle before.

Rent a moving truck, but hire movers to help load and unload.

This option allows you to leave the heavy lifting to the pros and since movers charge by the hour, if you’re well-organized, you can have them in and out in a few hours for a reasonable price. Movers also come prepped with plastic wrap and will disassemble furniture like your bedframe or dining room table if you don’t have time to do it yourself.

If you choose this option, make sure you label all boxes by room so you can avoid a chaotic unpacking experience. Remember, you’ll still need to have someone onboard used to driving a large moving truck and you won’t have the same flexibility to travel on your schedule since you’ll be paying by the day for your rental truck.

Hire furniture movers and drive the smaller items in your vehicle.

This option allows you to hire out moving the cumbersome things, saving your time (and your back) and if you coordinate with your moving company, you can have all your furniture delivered when you arrive, making the move-in process more pleasant.

Be aware that long-distance furniture movers charge by weight, so if you have lots of heavy wood furniture, it can get costly. Also, fragile items, like glassware, need lots of packing material, so they don’t break during travel. You might end up with more boxes than you can fit in your vehicle.

Recent reviews for Montclair Movers

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I had to help my Mother move from Independent Living to Assisted Living. After waiting for an estimate 3 days from a Moving Company, I had to take action to move her in 3 days. Cathy came to the rescue. Friday we had a contract and Monday, Patti, Susan,...

- Barbara Morrissey
23814

Cathy and her team packed us up one day and moved us the next! Beds made, kitchen set up and organized...it was truly dreamy! This is an investment in your sanity and I give them my highest recommendation. I didn't even take a day off to move.

- Sheri Harder
23827

Practical Solutions, as masterminded by Cathy Bates, is the antidote for feeling helplessly disorganized! Cathy and her staff lend a listening ear to what you want, help you clarify your goals, and then devise a workable plan for you!

- Patsy Studdard
23822

So helpful with all my questions. Prompt, knowledgable and very caring in listening to my needs.

- Karen Pope
236755

They were the best choice on time and ready to GottaGetGoing

- Steve Sanchez
226821

New beginnings relocation provided us a fantastic relocation service. They were polite and well trained as well. They handled everything in a very professional way. I must say if you hire them at least you will get a trustworthy team. They quoted me very ...

- Stewart Lane
226585

New beginnings relocation provided me amazing moving services at the cost of next to nothing. I was mesmerized with the level of their professionalism and efficiency. The movers were right on schedule and they definitely knew how to do their jobs. They pa...

- Andrew Simpson
228079

I am absolutely lost for words given how New Beginnings Relocation managed to handle my last move. They were on top of everything the whole way. It was so easy getting a quote from them in the first place. On top of that, the customer service was very pro...

- Kent Wagner
225958

My moving experience couldn't of turned out better. It was New beginnings relocation that made my move so much smooth and headache free. I priced out several companies and this one was the best. The movers showed up and packed, loaded and delivered on tim...

- Larry Davis
226982

I talked to many people before this move and NBR was one of the companies that was recommended to me over and over, so I went with the. From start to finish they maintained their punctuality and provided me a great experience. They were always in communic...

- Erik Armstrong
221509

Moving companies are notoriously expensive at times. They keep piling on extra charges. I hired New beginnings relocation and prayed it won't happen to me. The quote they gave me seemed more than reasonable given the distance they had to cover. I was well...

- Keith Collins
223386

I had to leave on a very short notice. I had to find someone hastily. I called so many moving companies but it was a busy weekend and no one could accommodate me. Then, New beginnings relocation managed to accommodate me. The movers were so energetic as i...

- Eduardo Swan

All Moving Companies in Montclair, CA

Porch Pro Headshot GottaGetGoingMovers
Movers
Serves Montclair, California
(1)
Gotta Get Going Movers aims for 5 stars reviews with over 200 jobs and counting. Our moving experts are on stand-by to provide excellent service and support to our customers. It is our goal, to provide all services from packing, wrapping, loading, and unloading big or small projects so that wheneve...Read more about GottaGetGoingMovers
Gotta Get Going Movers aims for 5 stars reviews with over 200 jobs and counting. Our moving experts are on stand-by to provide excellent service and support to our customers. It is our goal, to provide all services from packing, wrapping, loading, and unloading big or small projects so that wheneve...Read more about GottaGetGoingMovers
Porch Pro Headshot Moving Movers Riverside
Movers
Serves Montclair, California
(57)
Moving Movers Riverside is a full service relocation specialist. From packing your first box to unloading your last, Moving Movers Riverside gets it done fast. Family owned and operated. Licensed and insured. Short notice specialists. Give us a call, you will be happy you did.
Moving Movers Riverside is a full service relocation specialist. From packing your first box to unloading your last, Moving Movers Riverside gets it done fast. Family owned and operated. Licensed and insured. Short notice specialists. Give us a call, you will be happy you did.
Porch Pro Headshot get moving ca
Movers
Serves Montclair, California
Joe & his team at Get Moving offer local services long distance services safe move piano move and vending machaine move. We are base out of corona Ca will take the time to efficiently & safely move your belongings to their new destination with care. Customer service is our top priority
Joe & his team at Get Moving offer local services long distance services safe move piano move and vending machaine move. We are base out of corona Ca will take the time to efficiently & safely move your belongings to their new destination with care. Customer service is our top priority
Porch Pro Headshot Onguard Freight
Movers
Serves Montclair, California
Porch Pro Headshot Good Guys movers
Movers
Serves Montclair, California
Porch Pro Headshot Admiral Moving Systems
Movers
Serves Montclair, California
Porch Pro Headshot HireAHelper
Movers
Serves Montclair, California
(26)
We are a national company with a brick-and-mortar headquarters located in Oceanside, CA. To ensure your move goes smoothly, you can reach a real person here 7 days a week.
We are a national company with a brick-and-mortar headquarters located in Oceanside, CA. To ensure your move goes smoothly, you can reach a real person here 7 days a week. Learn more at HireAHelper.com.

Latest projects near Montclair

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Ontario 91762
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Comments from Customer
We are moving from a 2 bedroom apartment to a house.
Claremont 91711
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Moving an upright piano down a flight of stairs to another home
Claremont 91711
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Comments from Customer
moving from our house to a new apartment about an hour away we do not have much large furniture as we are having new beds couches and a dining set delivered. there are many crates and a few large dressers
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Claremont 91711
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We will be moving to Lake Forest Ca. and we are looking for a mover to load and transport our furniture and goods to our new location. We will do all the packing in advance.
Upland 91786
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Mostly need big furniture items moved from one house to another
Ontario 91762
Moving
Comments from Customer
Clothes boxes 2 desks 1 tv 16 storage boxes beverage fridge.
Upland 91786
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Comments from Customer
Moving from 2 bedroom apartment (1100 sq. ft.) to approximate same size apartment
Montclair 91763
Moving
Start Date
Within a year
Move from address
, Montclair, CA 91763
Move out date
Sun, Oct. 6, 2019
Move to address
, Montclair, CA 91763
Move in date
Sun, Oct. 6, 2019
Number of bedrooms
3
Home square footage
1000