The Best Movers in San Francisco 2023

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Gentle Giant Moving Company Get A Quote      
4.86 overall rating
Good Green Moving Get A Quote      
4.76 overall rating
NorthStar Moving Company Get A Quote      
4.72 overall rating
Flat Rate Moving Get A Quote      
4.58 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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Bellhop

moveBuddha Score 3.72      

DOT #:  2878240

149 New Montgomery St.,
San Francisco, CA 94105,
Visit Website (415) 263-9024

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Storage

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

Gentle Giant Moving Company

moveBuddha Score 4.86      

Years in Business:  43

DOT #:  373544

361 Swift Ave,
South San Francisco, CA 94080,
Visit Website (415) 544-7000

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves
  • International moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Crane vans
  • Storage

Additional Information

Alternative Business Names

  • Great Giant Moving Company
Licensed
Insured

Good Green Moving

moveBuddha Score 4.76      

Years in Business:  10

DOT #:  2604063

1355 Market Street Suite 488,
San Francisco, CA 94103,
Visit Website (855) 613-4663

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Interstate moves

Available services

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

Additional Information

Alternative Business Names

  • Green Move, Inc.
Licensed
Insured

NorthStar Moving Company

moveBuddha Score 4.72      

Years in Business:  28

DOT #:  1836576

19401 Business Center Dr,
Northridge, CA 91324,
Visit Website (800) 275-7767

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves
  • International moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Crating
  • Storage

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

Flat Rate Moving

moveBuddha Score 4.58      

Years in Business:  31

DOT #:  1486017

3656 Enterprise Ave,
Hayward, CA 94545,
Visit Website (510) 444-6683

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves
  • International moves

Available services

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

Additional Information

Alternative Business Names

  • Flat Rate Moving Systems, LLC
Licensed
Insured

Cummings Moving Company

moveBuddha Score 4.58      

Years in Business:  20

275 S Maple Ave,
South San Francisco, CA 94080,
Visit Website (650) 692-3000

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves
  • International moves

Available services

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

Additional Information

  • Pay by credit card
Licensed
Insured

Dependable Movers, LLC

moveBuddha Score 4.58      

Years in Business:  5

DOT #:  3098516

1135 Mason Court Unit G,
San Francisco, CA 94130,
Visit Website (415) 569-3523

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves

Available services

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

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

West Coast Moving Systems, Inc

moveBuddha Score 4.52      

Years in Business:  16

101 California Street, Suite 2710,
San Francisco , CA 94111,
Visit Website (844) 321-6683

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves

Available services

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

Additional Information

  • Pay by credit card
  • Deposit Required

Alternative Business Names

  • West Coast Movers
  • West Coast Moving Systems
Licensed
Insured

Jay's Small Moves

moveBuddha Score 4.52      

Pricing:  $140/hr

Years in Business:  15

1760 9th Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94122,
Visit Website (415) 999-6795

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves

Available services

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

Additional Information

  • Pay by money order
  • Pay by credit card

Alternative Business Names

  • Jays Small Moves
Licensed
Insured

Zapt Movers

moveBuddha Score 4.48      

Years in Business:  2

DOT #:  3438977

101 Industrial Rd #11,
Belmont, CA 94002,
Visit Website (415) 843-2532

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves

Available services

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

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

San Francisco Moving

moveBuddha Score 4.42      

Years in Business:  12

384 Oyster Point Blvd suite 10,
South San Francisco, CA 94080,
Visit Website (800) 771-9385

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves

Available services

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

Additional Information

  • Pay by credit card
Licensed
Insured

iMoving Professional Moving System

moveBuddha Score 4.38      

Pricing:  $119/hr

DOT #:  3043907

300 Naglee Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94112,
Visit Website (415) 999-1212

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves

Available services

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

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

In & Out Movers and Storage

moveBuddha Score 4.38      

Years in Business:  10

DOT #:  2708760

2440 Newcomb Avenue,
San Francisco, CA 94124,
Visit Website (415) 573-9954

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves

Available services

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

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

California Movers Local & Long Distance Moving Company

moveBuddha Score 4.28      

Pricing:  $159/hr

Years in Business:  8

DOT #:  2890482

1010 Hyde St,
San Francisco, CA 94109,
Visit Website (415) 481-4343

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Pool Tables
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Crating
  • Crane vans
  • Full-valuation coverage
  • Storage
  • Fragile-only packing
  • Safes

Additional Information

  • Pay by credit card
  • Deposit Required
  • DOT #: 2890482
  • State license #: 2890482
  • DOD certified
Licensed
Insured

AMS Bekins

moveBuddha Score 4.2      

DOT #:  2256609

1873 Rollins Rd,
Burlingame, CA 94010,
Visit Website (650) 239-2430

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves
  • International moves

Available services

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

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

Dywer Hauling & Moving Services

moveBuddha Score 4.1      

Pricing:  $165/hr

112 Maple Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94080,
Visit Website (415) 881-0010

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves
  • International moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Hot Tubs
  • Pool Tables
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Grandfather clocks
  • Crating
  • Storage
  • Safes

Additional Information

  • Pay by cash
  • Pay by credit card
Licensed
Insured

Luigy's Moving & Storage

moveBuddha Score 3.9      

DOT #:  02740355

5550 Mission St,
San Francisco, CA 94112,
Visit Website (415) 413-4646

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Hot Tubs
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Crating
  • Full-valuation coverage
  • Storage

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

Winter Moving and Storage

moveBuddha Score 3.8      
2067 Newcomb Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94124,
Visit Website (415) 933-4641

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Crating
  • Storage
  • Fragile-only packing
  • Safes

Additional Information

  • Pay by credit card
Licensed
Insured

JC Express Movers, Inc.

moveBuddha Score 3.8      

DOT #:  2915416

2121 N California Blvd Suite 290,
Walnut Creek, CA 94596,
Visit Website (925) 400-5886

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Pool Tables
  • Art
  • Grandfather clocks
  • Crating
  • Crane vans
  • Full-valuation coverage
  • Storage
  • Fragile-only packing
  • Safes

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

SF Bay Area Moving

moveBuddha Score 3.76      

Pricing:  $145/hr

DOT #:  2682402

310 Shaw Rd,
South San Francisco, CA 94080,
Visit Website (415) 663-2001

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves

Available services

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

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

Movee Me LLC

moveBuddha Score 3.72      

DOT #:  3935706

338 Highland Ave,
San Mateo, CA 94401,
Visit Website (415) 699-6883

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Hot Tubs
  • Pool Tables
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Crating
  • Full-valuation coverage
  • Storage

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

Kora Moving

moveBuddha Score 3.72      

DOT #:  3139436

948 S Van Ness Ave Suit 5,
San Francisco, CA 94110,
Visit Website (415) 583-1189

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Pool Tables
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Crating
  • Storage

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

Rockstar Pro Movers

moveBuddha Score 3.72      

DOT #:  2774464

1131 Mason Ct E,
San Francisco, CA 94130,
Visit Website (628) 222-3399

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves
  • International moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Hot Tubs
  • Pool Tables
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Grandfather clocks
  • Crating
  • Crane vans
  • Full-valuation coverage
  • Storage
  • Safes

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

One Big Man & One Big Truck Moving Co. Inc.

moveBuddha Score 3.72      

Pricing:  $140/hr

696 Amador St,
San Francisco, CA 94124,
Visit Website (415) 821-9697

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Hot Tubs
  • Pool Tables
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Crating
  • Storage
  • Fragile-only packing
  • Safes

Additional Information

  • Pay by cash
  • Pay by credit card
  • State license #: 2915610
Licensed
Insured

Clutch Moving Company

moveBuddha Score 3.62      

DOT #:  3046942

975 Linden Ave,
South San Francisco, CA 94080,
Visit Website (650) 753-8428

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Pool Tables
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Grandfather clocks
  • Crating
  • Full-valuation coverage
  • Storage

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

NorthStar Moving Company

moveBuddha Score 3.62      

DOT #:  1836576

One Bush Plaza Bush St Suite B-182,
San Francisco, CA 94104,
Visit Website (415) 635-3844

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves
  • International moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Crating
  • Storage

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

All Star Moving service

moveBuddha Score 3.62      
18 Farragut Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94112,
Visit Website (415) 632-8816

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Hot Tubs
  • Pool Tables
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Crating
  • Crane vans
  • Storage

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

Puma Moving Company

moveBuddha Score 3.62      
435 23rd St,
San Francisco, CA 94107,
Visit Website (415) 728-3021

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Hot Tubs
  • Pool Tables
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Crating
  • Storage
  • Fragile-only packing
  • Safes

Additional Information

  • Pay by money order
  • Pay by cash
  • Pay by credit card
  • Deposit Required
Licensed
Insured

Larro's Moving Services

moveBuddha Score 3.62      

DOT #:  2971307

74 Carr St,
San Francisco, CA 94124,
Visit Website (415) 684-6400

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Pool Tables
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Crating
  • Storage

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

Waters Moving & Storage

moveBuddha Score 3.62      

DOT #:  1125579

37 Bridgehead Rd,
Martinez, CA 94553,
Visit Website (925) 372-0914

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Crating
  • Storage
  • Safes

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

Pure Moving Company

moveBuddha Score 3.58      

DOT #:  3207734

401 Terry A Francois Blvd #110,
San Francisco, CA 94158,
Visit Website (415) 919-6497

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Crating
  • Storage

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

Osmon Moving & Storage

moveBuddha Score 3.58      

DOT #:  2253830

2275 Market St,
San Francisco, CA 94114,
Visit Website (800) 807-6181

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Pool Tables
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Grandfather clocks
  • Crating
  • Storage
  • Fragile-only packing

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

Caremore Moving & Storage

moveBuddha Score 3.58      
925 Palou Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94124,
Visit Website (415) 822-8547

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Crating
  • Full-valuation coverage
  • Storage

Additional Information

  • Pay by cash
  • Pay by credit card
  • Deposit Required
Licensed
Insured

Pat Ryan Moving & Storage

moveBuddha Score 3.52      

DOT #:  2603444

1351 Egbert Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94124,
Visit Website (415) 822-1111

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Art
  • Antiques
  • Crating
  • Full-valuation coverage
  • Storage

Additional Information

Licensed
Insured

Burden Free Moving Company

moveBuddha Score 3.5      

DOT #:  2915061

317 E Weddell Drive,
Sunnyvale, CA 94089,
Visit Website (415) 866-5265

Review Profiles

Services Offered

Move Distances

  • Local moves
  • Interstate moves

Available services

  • Packing
  • Unpacking
  • Offices
  • Pianos
  • Crating
  • Storage

Additional Information

Average moving company cost in San Francisco

The pricing table below shows ballpark costs for local moves within the San Francisco area and its surrounding suburbs. Or check out our post on the cost to move in San Francisco 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 $483 $210 2 movers 3 hours
1 Bedroom $693 $210 2 movers 4 hours
2 Bedroom $1,155 $294 3 movers 5 hours
3 Bedroom $2,745 $412 4 movers 8 hours
4 Bedroom $3,157 $412 4 movers 9 hours
5+ Bedroom $4,881 $576 5 movers 10 hours

Things to keep in mind for your San Francisco move

  • Parking Permits: Temporary San Francisco moving permits are managed by the San Francisco Municipal Transit Authority (SFMTA), and the application process takes some time, so plan accordingly. To submit an application for a San Francisco moving permit, the SFMTA office requires a minimum of 5 business days notice, and a number of days don’t count: your application day, the first enforcement day, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays all are excluded.
  • 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 San Francisco movers

How do I find a reputable San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco movers offer storage?

Yes, depending on your storage needs most moving companies in San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

Some popular attractions in San Francisco include:

  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Fisherman's Wharf
  • Alcatraz Island
  • San Francisco Cable Cars
  • Golden Gate Park
  • San Francisco's Chinatown
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
  • The Exploratorium
  • California Academy of Science
  • Twin Peaks
  • Yerba Buena Gardens
  • Legion of Honor Museum
  • Palace of Fine Arts
  • Ferry Building Marketplace
  • Mission District
  • Union Square
  • City Lights Booksellers and Publishers
  • Asian Art Museum
  • Presidio of San Francisco
  • Lands End

How’s the job market in San Francisco?

San Francisco’s unemployment rate is at 5.0%. Looking for a job in “The Golden Gate City”? Let us help you start looking, here’s a list of the top employers from this California city:

  • Lyft
  • Securitize
  • Wells Fargo
  • BNP Paribas
  • Wanda
  • Gap
  • Gapkids & Baby
  • McKesson
  • Aura Health
  • Salesforce
  • Dignity Health
  • Bechtel
  • Charles Schwab
  • Sephora
  • Williams Sonoma
  • Uber Technologies
  • Pacific Gas and Electric
  • True
  • Visa
  • University of California, San Francisco

Helpful San Francisco Resources

Route-specific guides

Planning a move to San Francisco? We have a guide for that, select your origin below.

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