The Best Movers in Riverside 2023

Company Quote Rating
Meathead Movers Get A Quote      
4.96 overall rating
Burgess Moving and Storage Get A Quote      
4.58 overall rating
Mindful Movers Inland Empire Get A Quote      
4.38 overall rating
Man With a Truck Moving Company Get A Quote      
4.2 overall rating
Merit Moving Systems Get A Quote      
3.9 overall rating

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.

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Meathead Movers

moveBuddha Score 4.96      

Years in Business:  26

DOT #:  921143

3600 S Higuera St,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401,
Visit Website (805) 544-6328

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Storage

Additional Information

Alternative Business Names

  • Meathead Packers
Licensed
Insured

Burgess Moving and Storage

moveBuddha Score 4.58      

Years in Business:  77

DOT #:  070851

1625 Iowa Ave.,
Riverside, CA 92507,
Visit Website (951) 682-4300

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves
  • International moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Art
  • Crating
  • Full-valuation coverage
  • Storage
  • Fragile-only packing

Additional Information

Alternative Business Names

  • Burgess North America
  • North American Moving & Storage
  • Burgess Moving and Storage
  • Inland Moving & Storage Company
  • Burgess North American
Licensed
Insured

Mindful Movers Inland Empire

moveBuddha Score 4.38      

Years in Business:  4

DOT #:  3345081

19943 Silvercrest Ln,
Riverside, CA 92508,
Visit Website (442) 232-0881

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Hot Tubs
  • Crating
  • Fragile-only packing
  • Safes

Additional Information

Alternative Business Names

  • Mindful Movers Inland Empire LLC
Licensed
Insured

Man With a Truck Moving Company

moveBuddha Score 4.2      
11801 Pierce St,
Riverside, CA 92505,
Visit Website (951) 389-0320

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

Merit Moving Systems

moveBuddha Score 3.9      

DOT #:  1839600

72050 Varner Rd,
Thousand Palms, CA 92276,
Visit Website (760) 666-4090

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves
  • International moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Hot Tubs
  • Pool Tables
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Crating
  • Shipment tracking
  • Full-valuation coverage
  • Storage
  • Fragile-only packing
  • Safes

Additional Information

Local Associations

Moving Company Rating
Greek Movers       3.86 overall rating
Qshark Moving Company Inc       3.8 overall rating
Golden West Moving Systems, Inc.       3.8 overall rating
Nelson Moving and Storage Inc       3.76 overall rating
Dirt Cheap Movers, LLC       3.76 overall rating
Titan Relocation Services       3.76 overall rating
OC Mini Movers       3.66 overall rating
Honest A's Affordable Moving, Inc.       3.62 overall rating
JFK Moving Company       3.5 overall rating
Inland Empire Movers       3.5 overall rating

Average moving company cost in Riverside

The pricing table below shows ballpark costs for local moves within the Riverside area and its surrounding suburbs. Or check out our post on the cost to move in Riverside 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 Cost/hour # of Movers # Hours
Studio $334 $105 2 movers 3 hours
1 Bedroom $439 $105 2 movers 4 hours
2 Bedroom $670 $147 3 movers 5 hours
3 Bedroom $1,465 $206 4 movers 8 hours
4 Bedroom $1,671 $206 4 movers 9 hours
5+ Bedroom $2,533 $288 5 movers 10 hours

Things to keep in mind for your Riverside move

  • Parking Permits:
  • State Licensing: When contacting a local moving company for an estimate in California, make sure each has a “T Number” issued by the California Public Utilities Commission (CAPUC). Moving companies with valid T Numbers have met state requirements for insurance, safety, and financial stability and have passed criminal clearance checks conducted by the California Department of Justice.

FAQs for Riverside movers

How do I find a reputable Riverside mover?

There are many things you should look for in a mover to ensure they’re reputable such as:

  • A good reputation: Whether they’re a new family-owned business or a large van lines company with years of experience, a good reputation is absolutely essential.
  • Dispute resolution: If the mover has many unresolved customer complaints, steer clear. All movers will eventually have some mishaps, but it’s the handling of these moments that show the company’s true colors.
  • Experience for your move: Even a professional mover with amazing reviews for local moves may struggle to handle a cross-country move. Make sure the company has adequate experience for your particular needs.

Fortunately, the Riverside movers on this list all pass this checklist with flying colors and have been hand selected by our experts at moveBuddha.

What is the cheapest day to hire a mover?

If you’ve asked yourself this question, congratulations. You’re asking the right questions to save money on your move. Typically, the earlier you book your move the better.
Avoiding weekends, holidays, and the summer will typically give you the best price on your move.

Shopping for the lowest quote is typically a bad idea since many companies will take your move for the lowest cost only for the price to end up doubling on the actual move day!

Do Riverside movers offer storage?

Yes, depending on your storage needs most moving companies in Riverside do offer both short and long-term storage units.

However, while some have their own storage facilities, others don’t, in which case they may store your items at a third-party warehouse. It’s always worth asking about storage facilities and getting quotes when screening prospective movers early on in the moving process.

Should you use your mover's storage solutions?

What is there to do in Riverside?

Some popular attractions in Riverside include:

  • Mount Rubidoux Park
  • March Field Air Museum
  • Mission Inn Museum
  • Whitewater Preserve
  • California Citrus State Historic Park
  • Riverside National Cemetery
  • University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens
  • Lake Hemet
  • Fairmount PArk
  • Riverside Art Museum
  • Fox Performing Arts Center
  • Castle Park
  • Van Buren Drive-In Theatre
  • Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center
  • Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park

How’s the job market in Riverside?

Riverside’s unemployment rate is at 7.0%. Looking for a job in “City of Arts and Innovation”? Let us help you start looking, here’s a list of the top employers from this California city:

  • Bourns
  • California Baptist University
  • Riverside County Office of Education
  • Riverside Community Hospital
  • Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center
  • Riverside Community Health Foundation
  • Riverside Community College Culinary Academy
  • La Sierra University
  • Herman Weissker
  • West Coast Interiors
  • Fenceworks
  • K&n Engineering
  • Riverside Medical Clinic
  • Pacific Production Plumbing
  • Sierra Aluminum Company
  • Stronghold Engineering
  • The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
  • County of Riverside
  • See Water
  • AMA Plastics

Helpful Riverside Resources

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