Top 10 Moving Companies in San Francisco, CA

Porch Pro Headshot Commander Moving
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
(718)
"I highly recommend this company!! Commander Moving rocks ! I just used their service to move in to my new house. From customer service to moving crew, everyone I had contact was polite yet friendly and professional. The moving crew were very efficient and they know what exactly they were doing. ...Read more about Commander Moving
"I highly recommend this company!! Commander Moving rocks ! I just used their service to move in to my new house. From customer service to moving crew, everyone I had contact was polite yet friendly and professional. The moving crew were very efficient and they know what exactly they were doing. ...Read more about Commander Moving
Porch Pro Headshot Commander Moving Inc.
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
(685)
Moving Company and Storage Oakland, CA. Commander Moving Inc. is a local based moving company providing moving services and movers in Oakland, CA. If you are looking for experienced, professional and affordable movers in Oakland East Bay, California, Commander Moving and Storage is your best choice ...Read more about Commander Moving Inc.
Moving Company and Storage Oakland, CA. Commander Moving Inc. is a local based moving company providing moving services and movers in Oakland, CA. If you are looking for experienced, professional and affordable movers in Oakland East Bay, California, Commander Moving and Storage is your best choice ...Read more about Commander Moving Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot Sweet Lemon Moving Services
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
(579)
Sweet Lemon Moving Services is a professional, licensed, and insured moving company that provides moving services locally to the greater San Francisco Bay Area as well as to the Western U.S. Our number one priority is safety. Our movers will move all of your belongings and provide you with a stress-...Read more about Sweet Lemon Moving Services
Sweet Lemon Moving Services is a professional, licensed, and insured moving company that provides moving services locally to the greater San Francisco Bay Area as well as to the Western U.S. Our number one priority is safety. Our movers will move all of your belongings and provide you with a stress-...Read more about Sweet Lemon Moving Services
Porch Pro Headshot Albion Moving and Storage
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
(411)
We have served the entire Bay Area and beyond since 1986. We are fully licensed and insured, Cal-T-180-901. Our moving trucks are fully equipped with the best up to date equipment. Steven and Joe were very prompt and know their stuff! Loading went very well and nothing was treated roughly. After ...Read more about Albion Moving and Storage
We have served the entire Bay Area and beyond since 1986. We are fully licensed and insured, Cal-T-180-901. Our moving trucks are fully equipped with the best up to date equipment. Steven and Joe were very prompt and know their stuff! Loading went very well and nothing was treated roughly. After ...Read more about Albion Moving and Storage
Porch Pro Headshot Need A Hand Movers
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
(309)
Need A Hand Movers Is a full service moving company located in Santa Rosa Calif. We also offer both Large and small scale debris removal.
Need A Hand Movers Is a full service moving company located in Santa Rosa Calif. We also offer both Large and small scale debris removal.
Porch Pro Headshot Move Quick Inc
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
(224)
Move Quick Inc is a privately owned and family operated long distance moving company. Everything is done in house.
Move Quick Inc is a privately owned and family operated long distance moving company. Everything is done in house.
Porch Pro Headshot RoadRunner moving
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
(300)
With extensive experience and an emphasis on providing first-class customer service, we have emerged as a leader in the moving industry.
With extensive experience and an emphasis on providing first-class customer service, we have emerged as a leader in the moving industry.
Porch Pro Headshot Trans-One Moving & Delivery
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
(192)
When it comes to Residential Moving, Commercial Moving and Long Distance Moving, no one compares to Trans-One Moving & Delivery. With years of combined experience, Trans-One Moving & Delivery has worked hard to build the trust of our clients in Redwood City, Palo Alto, San Mateo and beyond. Visit ou...Read more about Trans-One Moving & Delivery
When it comes to Residential Moving, Commercial Moving and Long Distance Moving, no one compares to Trans-One Moving & Delivery. With years of combined experience, Trans-One Moving & Delivery has worked hard to build the trust of our clients in Redwood City, Palo Alto, San Mateo and beyond. Visit ou...Read more about Trans-One Moving & Delivery
Porch Pro Headshot Eagle Moving & Storage Inc.
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
(109)
"On time . Best Rates, Trusted they moved my 2 bedroom Apt, from San francisco to San Francisco with stairs both location , less then 5 hours. Quick move. well done Eagle moving and storage"
"On time . Best Rates, Trusted they moved my 2 bedroom Apt, from San francisco to San Francisco with stairs both location , less then 5 hours. Quick move. well done Eagle moving and storage"
Porch Pro Headshot white red moving & storage
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
(97)
White Red Moving is committed to making your next moving experience a great one.With great customer service.We are a family owned and operated company whose principal owner have combined 11 years of experience in the moving industry.We pride ourselves on exceptional service at affordable rates. Emai...Read more about white red moving & storage
White Red Moving is committed to making your next moving experience a great one.With great customer service.We are a family owned and operated company whose principal owner have combined 11 years of experience in the moving industry.We pride ourselves on exceptional service at affordable rates. Emai...Read more about white red moving & storage

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 San Francisco Movers

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New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze.

- Raymond Miller
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New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze.

- Raymond Miller
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New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze.

- Raymond Miller
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New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze.

- Raymond Miller
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New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze.

- Raymond Miller
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New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze.

- Raymond Miller
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These guys packed our apartment and moved us last week. Extremely responsive office with clear communication throughout the process. The crews showed up on time, worked really efficiently, handled everything with care, and were nice guys. Great experience...

- Joseph Walker
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Jerry was very professional, took high-quality pictures of my property and delivered the pictures relatively fast. I would certainly recommend his service.

- Ahsan S
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Jerry has a good eye and is easy to work with. Made my apartment look like the Taj Mahal!

- Dave K
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Really great service, and loved the attention to detail. Was also open to feedback, and was a pleasure to work with.

- Sam Fang
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Commander Moving provided transparent pricing with no hidden fees or surprises. Their quote was accurate, and they stuck to it throughout the entire process. I appreciated their honesty and integrity, which made budgeting for the move much easier.

- Gerard Olson
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Jose is warm, hardworking and very professional. He's been doing this for a very long time and it shows in the quality of his work.

- Jose Ventura

All Moving Companies in San Francisco, CA

Porch Pro Headshot Golden Gate Moving
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
(94)
Golden Gate Movers is the premier piano moving company in California. Our piano movers are equipped to handle instruments of all shapes and sizes, including everything from single upright piano moves to moving hundreds of large grand pianos for sales or events. Since we have a great attention for de...Read more about Golden Gate Moving
Golden Gate Movers is the premier piano moving company in California. Our piano movers are equipped to handle instruments of all shapes and sizes, including everything from single upright piano moves to moving hundreds of large grand pianos for sales or events. Since we have a great attention for de...Read more about Golden Gate Moving
Porch Pro Headshot New Home Casa Nueva Movers
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
(1)
"New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze."
"New Home Casa Nueva Movers paid close attention to every detail of our move. They took the time to label boxes accurately, ensuring everything ended up in the right place. Their meticulous approach made unpacking a breeze."
Porch Pro Headshot Route 66 Moving and Storage
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
(116)
Porch Pro Headshot Flagship Movers
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
(12)
SIMPLY THE BEST MOVING COMPANY AROUND. Our team consists of highly skilled career professionals who are experienced, personable, professional and give you the best moving plan available for both local and long distance service. Please see reviews for Flagship Movers at YELP.COM in the SF Bay Area
SIMPLY THE BEST MOVING COMPANY AROUND. Our team consists of highly skilled career professionals who are experienced, personable, professional and give you the best moving plan available for both local and long distance service. Please see reviews for Flagship Movers at YELP.COM in the SF Bay Area
Porch Pro Headshot Samuel's Moving
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
(16)
Household goods relocation company that aids residential & commercial moves, effectively turning the arduous task of relocation into a simple and swift exercise. Striving to make a difference, with a promise to provide customers with high-quality moving services at a great price.
Household goods relocation company that aids residential & commercial moves, effectively turning the arduous task of relocation into a simple and swift exercise. Striving to make a difference, with a promise to provide customers with high-quality moving services at a great price.
Porch Pro Headshot A-1 Handyman
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
At A-1 Handyman we are general contractors that do anything and everything to improve your home. Big or small we do it all.
At A-1 Handyman we are general contractors that do anything and everything to improve your home. Big or small we do it all.
Porch Pro Headshot Tomcat Moving & Hauling
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
This is a small residential and commercial moving company. Right now I am only accepting one bedroom and smaller moves, all my helpers are experienced and speak English, I am on every move and am very demanding, everything is handled with the utmost care. Our service area is from Vallejo to Oaklan...Read more about Tomcat Moving & Hauling
This is a small residential and commercial moving company. Right now I am only accepting one bedroom and smaller moves, all my helpers are experienced and speak English, I am on every move and am very demanding, everything is handled with the utmost care. Our service area is from Vallejo to Oaklan...Read more about Tomcat Moving & Hauling
Porch Pro Headshot Jerry Bai's Real Estate Photography
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
(3)
Porch Pro Headshot OneMove
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
OneMove is a technology-based network of the best movers in the country. We offer guaranteed pickup dates, guaranteed delivery dates, and guaranteed pricing, at prices that wont break the bank.
OneMove is a technology-based network of the best movers in the country. We offer guaranteed pickup dates, guaranteed delivery dates, and guaranteed pricing, at prices that wont break the bank.
Porch Pro Headshot San Mateo Movers
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
(54)
Porch Pro Headshot Helpmovingtocalifornia.com
Movers
Serves San Francisco, California
Need Help Moving Your Car Or Your Household Goods To California? California has it all - from beautiful beaches and surfing, to mountains and skiing, big cities, small towns and just about everything in between. There's countless reasons somebody might move to California from out of state, and if y...Read more about Helpmovingtocalifornia.com
Need Help Moving Your Car Or Your Household Goods To California? California has it all - from beautiful beaches and surfing, to mountains and skiing, big cities, small towns and just about everything in between. There's countless reasons somebody might move to California from out of state, and if y...Read more about Helpmovingtocalifornia.com
Porch Pro Headshot HireAHelper
Movers
Serves San Francisco, 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 San Francisco

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San Francisco 94112
Moving
Moving
Move from address
2121 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
Move out date
555, Jul. 5, 2020
Move to address
3630 17th Street, san, San Francisco, CA 94114
Move in date
555, Jul. 5, 2020
Number of bedrooms
1
Home square footage
Not sure, it's just one bedroom in an apartment.
San Francisco 94107
Moving
Comments from Customer
I have a desk that wont fit in my SUV so I need something with a truck to help me move this. It will only be a few blocks to the storage facility.
San Francisco 94107
Moving
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Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
San Francisco 94131
Moving
Comments from Customer
I am moving from San Francisco to San Diego. I will need some things packed and stored here in SF and then when my hose sells here in SF (some furniture will be in the house for staging purposes) the things in storage as well as the rest of my belongings in my home that were left for staging will all need to be moved and stored in San Diego. In a few months - once I find and buy a home in San Diego I will then need everything in storage down there moved into my new home.
San Francisco 94110
Moving
Comments from Customer
moving boxes of different sizes and weight as well as mattresses dinning set and sectional
San Francisco 94103
Moving
Comments from Customer
2 bedroom apartment moving across the country for a new job.
Bel Tiburon 94920
Moving
San Francisco 94105
Moving
Comments from Customer
1 bedroom (8 x 11) & 1 bathroom moving to a 1br apartment. Moving literally four blocks away to a different apartment building in SOMA.