The Best Movers in San Francisco 2023
| Company | Quote | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bellhop | Get A Quote | |
| Gentle Giant Moving Company | Get A Quote | |
| Good Green Moving | Get A Quote | |
| NorthStar Moving Company | Get A Quote | |
| Flat Rate Moving | Get A Quote |
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.
Licensed
Insured
Bellhop
DOT #: 2878240
149 New Montgomery St.,San Francisco, CA 94105,
Review Profiles
Services Offered
Move Distances
- Local moves
- Interstate moves
Available services
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Storage
Additional Information
- Pay by credit card
- Deposit Required
- DOT #: 2878240
- State license #: 2878240
Licensed
Insured
Gentle Giant Moving Company
Years in Business: 43
DOT #: 373544
361 Swift Ave,South San Francisco, CA 94080,
Review Profiles
Services Offered
Move Distances
- Local moves
- Interstate moves
- International moves
Available services
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Pianos
- Crane vans
- Storage
Additional Information
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 373544
- State license #: 373544
Alternative Business Names
- Great Giant Moving Company
Licensed
Insured
Good Green Moving
Years in Business: 10
DOT #: 2604063
1355 Market Street Suite 488,San Francisco, CA 94103,
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
- Pay by credit card
- Deposit Required
- DOT #: 2604063
- State license #: 2604063
Alternative Business Names
- Green Move, Inc.
Licensed
Insured
NorthStar Moving Company
Years in Business: 28
DOT #: 1836576
19401 Business Center Dr,Northridge, CA 91324,
Review Profiles
Services Offered
Move Distances
- Local moves
- Interstate moves
- International moves
Available services
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Art
- Antiques
- Crating
- Storage
Additional Information
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 1836576
- State license #: 1836576
Licensed
Insured
Flat Rate Moving
Years in Business: 31
DOT #: 1486017
3656 Enterprise Ave,Hayward, CA 94545,
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
- Pay by cash
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 1486017
- State license #: 1486017
Alternative Business Names
- Flat Rate Moving Systems, LLC
Licensed
Insured
Cummings Moving Company
Years in Business: 20
275 S Maple Ave,South San Francisco, CA 94080,
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
Years in Business: 5
DOT #: 3098516
1135 Mason Court Unit G,San Francisco, CA 94130,
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
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 3098516
- State license #: 3098516
Licensed
Insured
West Coast Moving Systems, Inc
Years in Business: 16
101 California Street, Suite 2710,San Francisco , CA 94111,
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
Pricing: $140/hr
Years in Business: 15
1760 9th Ave,San Francisco, CA 94122,
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
Years in Business: 2
DOT #: 3438977
101 Industrial Rd #11,Belmont, CA 94002,
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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
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 3438977
- State license #: 3438977
Licensed
Insured
San Francisco Moving
Years in Business: 12
384 Oyster Point Blvd suite 10,South San Francisco, CA 94080,
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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
Pricing: $119/hr
DOT #: 3043907
300 Naglee Ave,San Francisco, CA 94112,
Review Profiles
Services Offered
Move Distances
- Local moves
Available services
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Pianos
- Art
- Crating
- Full-valuation coverage
- Storage
Additional Information
- Pay by cash
- DOT #: 3043907
- State license #: 3043907
Licensed
Insured
In & Out Movers and Storage
Years in Business: 10
DOT #: 2708760
2440 Newcomb Avenue,San Francisco, CA 94124,
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
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 2708760
- State license #: 2708760
Licensed
Insured
California Movers Local & Long Distance Moving Company
Pricing: $159/hr
Years in Business: 8
DOT #: 2890482
1010 Hyde St,San Francisco, CA 94109,
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
DOT #: 2256609
1873 Rollins Rd,Burlingame, CA 94010,
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
- Pay by credit card
- Deposit Required
- DOT #: 2256609
- State license #: 2256609
Licensed
Insured
Dywer Hauling & Moving Services
Pricing: $165/hr
112 Maple Ave,San Francisco, CA 94080,
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
DOT #: 02740355
5550 Mission St,San Francisco, CA 94112,
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
- Pay by credit card
- Deposit Required
- DOT #: 02740355
- State license #: 02740355
Licensed
Insured
Winter Moving and Storage
2067 Newcomb Ave,San Francisco, CA 94124,
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.
DOT #: 2915416
2121 N California Blvd Suite 290,Walnut Creek, CA 94596,
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
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 2915416
- State license #: 2915416
Licensed
Insured
SF Bay Area Moving
Pricing: $145/hr
DOT #: 2682402
310 Shaw Rd,South San Francisco, CA 94080,
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
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 2682402
- State license #: 2682402
Licensed
Insured
Movee Me LLC
DOT #: 3935706
338 Highland Ave,San Mateo, CA 94401,
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
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 3935706
- State license #: 3935706
Licensed
Insured
Kora Moving
DOT #: 3139436
948 S Van Ness Ave Suit 5,San Francisco, CA 94110,
Review Profiles
Services Offered
Move Distances
- Local moves
- Interstate moves
Available services
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Pianos
- Pool Tables
- Art
- Antiques
- Crating
- Storage
Additional Information
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 3139436
- State license #: 3139436
Licensed
Insured
Rockstar Pro Movers
DOT #: 2774464
1131 Mason Ct E,San Francisco, CA 94130,
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
- Pay by cash
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 2774464
- State license #: 2774464
Licensed
Insured
One Big Man & One Big Truck Moving Co. Inc.
Pricing: $140/hr
696 Amador St,San Francisco, CA 94124,
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
DOT #: 3046942
975 Linden Ave,South San Francisco, CA 94080,
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
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 3046942
- State license #: 3046942
Licensed
Insured
NorthStar Moving Company
DOT #: 1836576
One Bush Plaza Bush St Suite B-182,San Francisco, CA 94104,
Review Profiles
Services Offered
Move Distances
- Local moves
- Interstate moves
- International moves
Available services
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Art
- Antiques
- Crating
- Storage
Additional Information
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 1836576
- State license #: 1836576
Licensed
Insured
All Star Moving service
18 Farragut Ave,San Francisco, CA 94112,
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
435 23rd St,San Francisco, CA 94107,
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
DOT #: 2971307
74 Carr St,San Francisco, CA 94124,
Review Profiles
Services Offered
Move Distances
- Local moves
- Interstate moves
Available services
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Pianos
- Pool Tables
- Art
- Antiques
- Crating
- Storage
Additional Information
- Pay by cash
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 2971307
- State license #: 2971307
Licensed
Insured
Waters Moving & Storage
DOT #: 1125579
37 Bridgehead Rd,Martinez, CA 94553,
Review Profiles
Services Offered
Move Distances
- Local moves
- Interstate moves
Available services
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Pianos
- Art
- Antiques
- Crating
- Storage
- Safes
Additional Information
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 1125579
- State license #: 1125579
Licensed
Insured
Pure Moving Company
DOT #: 3207734
401 Terry A Francois Blvd #110,San Francisco, CA 94158,
Review Profiles
Services Offered
Move Distances
- Local moves
- Interstate moves
Available services
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Pianos
- Crating
- Storage
Additional Information
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 3207734
- State license #: 3207734
Licensed
Insured
Osmon Moving & Storage
DOT #: 2253830
2275 Market St,San Francisco, CA 94114,
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
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 2253830
Licensed
Insured
Caremore Moving & Storage
925 Palou Ave,San Francisco, CA 94124,
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
DOT #: 2603444
1351 Egbert Ave,San Francisco, CA 94124,
Review Profiles
Services Offered
Move Distances
- Local moves
Available services
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Pianos
- Art
- Antiques
- Crating
- Full-valuation coverage
- Storage
Additional Information
- Pay by cash
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 2603444
- State license #: 2603444
Licensed
Insured
Burden Free Moving Company
DOT #: 2915061
317 E Weddell Drive,Sunnyvale, CA 94089,
Review Profiles
Services Offered
Move Distances
- Local moves
- Interstate moves
Available services
- Packing
- Unpacking
- Offices
- Pianos
- Crating
- Storage
Additional Information
- Pay by credit card
- DOT #: 2915061
- State license #: 2915061
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
- How much does it cost to move to San Francisco?
- Who’s Moving Into and Out of San Francisco?
- Tips on Moving to San Francisco, CA: Relocation Guide
Route-specific guides
Planning a move to San Francisco? We have a guide for that, select your origin below.
- Moving from New York City to San Francisco
- Moving from Chicago to San Francisco
- Moving from Houston to San Francisco
- Moving from Phoenix to San Francisco
- Moving from Philadelphia to San Francisco
- Moving to San Francisco from somewhere else
Top-Rated Movers in Nearby Cities
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- Long Beach Movers
- Los Angeles Movers
- Modesto Movers
- Moreno Valley Movers
- Oakland Movers
- Ontario Movers
- Oxnard Movers
- Riverside Movers
- Roseville Movers
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