Express Moving & Storage

About us

If you're looking for a local Mover in Bakersfield, CA. then you have found one! Express Moving is a professional local moving company in Bakersfield, meeting your needs for both local and statewide moving. Express Moving has over 25 years experience in the Moving and Storage business in Bakersfield. We are a local family owned and operated moving company!

Business highlights

17 years of experience

Services we offer

We offer packing and moving services, if you are moving cross country or even on local moves. Our employees are fully background check thru Allied van lines so you can rest assured that you are hiring a quality moving company. We also can store your items in our storage. If you are looking to move cross country or even internationally you have come to the right mover.

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.715 Reviews
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Candace R.
Aug 2022
1.0
It did not go well at all the owner's Ben and Jason B. Were very rude, disrespectful ,and racist. They made rude comments on my family and the color of them......NO ONE SHOULD COMMENT ON SOMEONE ELSE'S SKIN HAIR EXATRA !!! DISAPPOINTED! ?

Rhonda P.
Jan 2015
1.0
$910
There were two guys come to move me at 8:00 a.m. looked around the house, the head guy got upset and said this is to much to move, the furniture is to heavy and we have to have another guy and truck.  He had to call the owner, I said OK, another guy and truck is fine.  I'm closing escrow in a couple of days and need to move.  They talked for a while to the owner and waited for other guy.   His helper played loud rap music on his phone the whole day.  My mom and I asked him twice to please turn it off.  I already had a headache dealing with the other guy. 
The head guy said if we damage your stuff we only have to pay you sixty cents per pound, not the value, unless you want to buy insurance.  I was never told about this and I didn't have the extra money.  I would just not let them move my lamps and antiques and hope theres no major damage.   I was never told by the owner, they wouldn't move open boxes, that weren't completely taped, something sticking out of boxes nor no clear bags that I had put towels and blankets in, thinking they could throw them on top of furniture.  Then to top it off he refused to move the washer, dryer and refrigerator, until I had someone unhook everything.  I told the owner I was a recent widow there was no mention of this.   I had my dad (80+ years old) come over and unhook the appliances so they could load them.  They loaded them mid way in the move and should of put it on last and they unload them last, meaning the refrigerator/freezer had been unplugged for over five to six hours.  I didn't think about it then I was still moving everything.  When I cooked some meat,l I got food posion and had to throw away all the food and start over ($200+).   
The head guy's attitude was bad throughout the move, until the end of the day when they finished (tip was NEVER going to happen) he was trying to be nice.   In front of me on brand new carpet they slide a cabinet, instead of pick it up and tore the carpet.  After they left I found some of the furniture had been scratched, all on me since I didn't buy the insurance.  They did one trip with three guys and two trucks in seven hours.  My dad did three trips with one truck and one helper the following day, granted they did move most of the heavy furniture.
Just think this could of all been avoided, if they would of given me details or had a brochure or flyer to give all these details, which would have stopped most of these problems.


Erica C.
Dec 2014
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
unknown
Response from Express Moving & Storage

"We apologize for the crew being 15 minutes late (according to the work ticket) We know that day we had an employee call in sick and we had to replace the crew member that morning which required getting someone who was unscheduled to come into the office and then out to your old home. Unfortunately that made our crew late that morning. We are glad that you were happy with our move A ratings in every area except for punctuality and we will endeavor to try to make sure we are on time on future moves. Thank you for leaving a review."


Norell C.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$440
The first time I used Express Moving and Storage, owned and operated by Mr. Ben Durnham was back in July when we had to move to a short term lease housing after selling our home in a day. Getting a schedule that will easily fit a customer's convenience and timeframe is no hassle. The day of the move, David and Brandon showed up a few minutes before my scheduled appointment at 8:00 AM. David and Brandon were polite, courteous and well experienced in their trade, They were able to load, apply protective wrap on wooden furniture and large electronics and place protective pads where it's needed. Upon arriving their destination, they were very careful and efficient in unloading, unpacking and unwrapping furniture and large electronics. You can also request for them to disassemble furniture and reassemble them once you settled to your destination. The second time I used Express Moving and Storage was today. I had to move in to my new home. I requested the same crew as last time but one of them is unavailable today but Mr. Durnham sent someone who is just as equally efficient. David and Abel arrived on time, They were able to load, pack and wrap a 7 piece king bedroom set, 6 piece queen bedroom set, twin mattress with box frame, 2 kids dresser, 20 plus large moving boxes, 1 46 inch LCD TV, TV stand, 3 piece living room set, 3 and 5 piece patio furniture and some other small to medium size items in just 4 hours / half a day. That includes furniture disassembly and reassembly. They also had to move furniture on the second floor. Both David and Abel were extremely careful on maneuvering furniture in my new home. There was not a single paint scratch or gouge that can be found after moving all that stuff. I highly recommend Express moving and Storage for any local or statewide move.
Response from Express Moving & Storage

"Thank you for leaving a review. We will be sure to let the crew know that you were happy with your move. Thank you for the review and for using our services."


Gabrielle L.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
unknown
Response from Express Moving & Storage

"Thank you for leaving a review here to Angie's list. We will be sure to let the crew know that you were happy with your move. Thank you for the review and for using our services."


CHRISTOPHER M.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
I have used Ben and his company, Bakersfield Express Moving 4 times in the last 6 years. Moves have always been local in the Bakersfield area. I always receive accurate estimates. His moving crew is careful and always on time. There are never any unpleasant surprises. I have never had any personal effects damaged or disappear. I HIGHLY recommend this company.
Response from Express Moving & Storage

"Thank you for the review, and thank you for frequently using Express Moving for your moving needs. We here at Express moving like to know that our customers are happy with the services we provide. Thank you again for your review!"


Christina E.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
unknown
Response from Express Moving & Storage

"Thank you very much for your review to Angie's list. We here at Express moving like to know that our customers are happy with the services we provide. Thank you again for your review!"


Linda F.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
unknown
Response from Express Moving & Storage

"We at Express Moving would like to thank you for taking the time to leave a review on Angie's list. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Thank you for your business we look forward to handling your future moves."


Meegan D.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$770
They were on time, all furniture was packed and wrapped, everything arrived intact. I plan to use them again in the near future for a cross country move.
Response from Express Moving & Storage

"Thank you for your review of Express Moving! We Look forward to handling your future move as well."


Thomas R.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$360
Overall the service that was provided was excellent.
Response from Express Moving & Storage

"Thank you for taking the time to post a review on to Angie's list. We appreciate the review and look forward to more reviews from our customers."


Jeffrey R.
Aug 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$645
Move went great!
Response from Express Moving & Storage

"Thank you very much for your review to Angie's list. We here at Express moving like to know that our customers are happy with the services we provide. Thank you again for your review!"


Darlene M.
Feb 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$403
We are satisfied with all their services.
Response from Express Moving & Storage

"Thank you for taking the time to post a review to angies list. It is great to hear that you were satisfied with our services."


Darlene M.
Feb 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$403
We were very satisfied with their services.
Response from Express Moving & Storage

"Thank you for taking the time to post a review to angies list. It is great to hear that you were very satisfied with our services."


CHRISTOPHER M.
Dec 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Express Moving (formerly City Transfer and Storage) called several days beforehand and came out to our house to give us a firm estimate of the moving costs. We were very happy with the estimate and agreed to the move. On moving day 2 very professional young men and the owner of the company arrived at our home on time and proceeded with the move. All furniture was professionally wrapped in blankets INSIDE the home before anything was moved into the moving van. Every facet of this move was handled professionally and on time. I highly recommend this firm without any exceptions. You are welcome to contact me as I'm a real person and will state the same thing verbally. Remember, City Transfer went out of business and Express moving bought the assets and has continued the tradition.
Response from Express Moving & Storage

"Thank you very much for your review. Here at Express moving it is always great to hear from our custmers. We are glad that we were able to complete your move and that you happy with our services."


Nicholas S.
Apr 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$265
It went very well. The two moving men were very good at keeping me informed through the process of their concerns, the order of loading the truck, how everything was going to be wrapped and how certain items were going to fit going up the stairs and landing of the new apartment. I had purchased insurance so they paid close attention to the state of the furniture, the legs being loose on my couch and my protectiveness for my 50" plasma TV. A large desk of mine has a glass top which screws into place, they were considerate enough to wrap it seperately to insure it wasn't damaged. More surprising was the speed it was all done, with barely 50 feet from the entrances of each appartment, 5 miles of drive time, the whole process was done in 2 hours flat. Ironically, it took more time to wrap everything and get it into the truck than it did to get all of it up the flight of stairs at my new apartment. They were also very conscienious of where I wanted all of my items of furniture.
Response from Express Moving & Storage

"Thank you for posting a review to Angies List. It is always nice to hear that our services met or excedded our custmers expectations."


Brenda R.
Dec 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
They called to confirm before the move, called me to let me know they were nearby and they were early, which was an option we had discussed previously. They went over the paperwork, and loaded the truck with no issues and with obvious care for my possessions. They drove to the new address, unloaded the items, went over the paperwork and everything came in under the estimate. There were no hidden fees, extra unexpected charges or unpleasant surprises. There was no damage, nothing broken and they were polite and easy to work with from the first phone call, to the end of the move.

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FAQ

Express Moving & Storage is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Express Moving & Storage accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Express Moving & Storage offers free project estimates.
No, Express Moving & Storage does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Express Moving & Storage does not offer a senior discount.
No, Express Moving & Storage does not offer emergency services.
No, Express Moving & Storage does not offer warranties.