The Best California Moving Companies
Over the past 10 years, we’ve developed a rigorous review process to identify the absolute best moving companies. We look at:
Customer satisfaction (40%): The company consistently delivers services in a timely matter with good communication and within the estimated cost.
Dispute resolution (20%): Mistakes cannot be avoided in the moving industry. We look for companies that own their mistakes and make genuine efforts to fix any issues that arise during a move.
Industry reputation (15%): The company is well regarded within the moving industry and participates in industry conferences and organizations.
Online reputation (15%): The company maintains a professional website with accurate information. The company promptly and professionally responds to online customer inquiries.
Service options (10%): We look for companies with a deep breadth of services including full packing, storage, specialty item handling, expedited delivery, and more.
Meathead Movers
MoveBuddha Rating:
Phone: (559) 785-0316
4744 North El Capitan Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722, USYears in Business: 25
Services Offered
Move Distances:
- Local moves
- Interstate moves
Available services:
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Storage
Review Profiles
Online social profile
Additional Service Information
Alternative Business Names
- Meathead Movers, Inc.
- Princess Packers
Meathead Movers
MoveBuddha Rating:
Phone: (559) 785-0316
4744 North El Capitan Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722, USYears in Business: 25
Services Offered
Move Distances:
- Local moves
- Interstate moves
Available services:
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Storage
Review Profiles
Online social profile
Additional Service Information
Alternative Business Names
- Meathead Movers, Inc.
- Princess Packers
Grace Moving Company
MoveBuddha Rating:
Phone: (209) 551-7772
800 Janopaul Lane, Modesto, CA 95351, USYears in Business: 24
Services Offered
Move Distances:
- Local moves
- Interstate moves
Available services:
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Pianos
- Art
- Antiques
- Crating
Review Profiles
Online social profile
Additional Service Information
- Pay by credit card
Courtesy Movers
MoveBuddha Rating:
Phone: (559) 402-3800
3515 North Sabre Drive, Fresno, CA 93727, USYears in Business: 48
Services Offered
Move Distances:
- Local moves
- Interstate moves
- International moves
Available services:
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Pianos
- Crating
- Storage
Local Associations
Review Profiles
Online social profile
Additional Service Information
- Pay by credit card
Alternative Business Names
- Rich Harvest, Inc.
Meathead Movers
MoveBuddha Rating:
Phone: (661) 335-6191
2905 Unicorn Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USYears in Business: 25
Services Offered
Move Distances:
- Local moves
- Interstate moves
Available services:
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Storage
Review Profiles
Online social profile
Additional Service Information
Alternative Business Names
- Meat Head Movers Inc
- Meathead Movers Inc
Meathead Movers
MoveBuddha Rating:
Phone: (661) 335-6191
2905 Unicorn Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USYears in Business: 25
Services Offered
Move Distances:
- Local moves
- Interstate moves
Available services:
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Storage
Review Profiles
Online social profile
Additional Service Information
Alternative Business Names
- Meat Head Movers Inc
- Meathead Movers Inc
Well done Moving
MoveBuddha Rating:
Phone: (559) 899-9791
3561 South Maple Avenue, Fresno, CA 93725, USYears in Business: 13
Services Offered
Move Distances:
- Local moves
Available services:
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Pianos
- Hot Tubs
- Pool Tables
- Art
- Antiques
- Grandfather clocks
- Crating
- Fragile-only packing
- Safes
Local Associations
Review Profiles
Online social profile
Additional Service Information
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 3282577
Pete's Moving Services
MoveBuddha Rating:
Phone: (209) 442-4949
5662 Pirrone Road, Salida, CA 95368, USYears in Business: 10
Services Offered
Move Distances:
- Local moves
- Interstate moves
Available services:
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Pianos
- Crating
- Storage
Review Profiles
Online social profile
Additional Service Information
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 3608305
Alternative Business Names
- Petes Moving Services LLC
- Pete's Moving Services LLC
Casey Moving Systems
MoveBuddha Rating:
Phone: (209) 531-9010
2209 Fairview Drive, Ceres, CA 95307, USYears in Business: 21
Services Offered
Move Distances:
- Local moves
- Interstate moves
- International moves
Available services:
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Pianos
- Crating
- Storage
Review Profiles
Online social profile
Additional Service Information
- Pay by credit card
Alternative Business Names
- Casey Records Management
- Dawson Van & Storage
- United Van Lines
Economy Movers
MoveBuddha Rating:
Phone: (559) 276-0835
4287 West Swift Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722, USYears in Business: 52
Services Offered
Move Distances:
- Local moves
- Interstate moves
- International moves
Available services:
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Pianos
- Art
- Antiques
- Storage
- Fragile-only packing
Review Profiles
Online social profile
Alternative Business Names
- United Van Lines AGT
- Packaging Store
Average moving company cost in California
The pricing table below shows ballpark costs for local moves within California. Or check out our post on the cost to move in California for more pricing info.
Keep in mind the price ranges listed are only averages. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the specific requirements of your move.
You can also check out our moving cost calculator for more accurate moving cost estimates.
| Home Size | Avg. Total Cost | # of Movers | # Hours | Cost/hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $435 | 2 movers | 3 hours | $172 |
| 1 Bedroom | $607 | 2 movers | 4 hours | $172 |
| 2 Bedroom | $987 | 3 movers | 5 hours | $241 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,291 | 4 movers | 8 hours | $338 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,629 | 4 movers | 9 hours | $338 |
| 5+ Bedroom | $4,047 | 5 movers | 10 hours | $473 |
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