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Jay's Small Moves
4.9(
177
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Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jay's Small Moves was punctual and arrived right on time at 8am, which I was extremely surprised about especially since it was a Saturday. I was worried about the items that couldn't be put in a box (i.e. large lamps, computer tower, bathroom mats, etc.), but they have large "speed-pak" boxes where they carefully pack the "loose" items in. The team had lots of blankets (for the TV, mirrors, etc.) and shrink wrap (for desks, futon, sofa, etc.). We didn't have our bed disassembled before they arrived, but not to worry because one of the movers did it for us. They have the tools and they are very well experienced because one person disassembled the bed within 10-15 minutes. Needless to say I was impressed. Packing took around a little over a hour and a half and getting to the house took around another half hour. Upon arrival at the house, the team was quick to unload, but also extremely careful about not scratching the walls or leaving any scuff marks on the wood floor. The bed frame was reassembled within 10 minutes (*mind blown*) and they finished unloading within 45 minutes or so. While unloading, they were very attentive to where boxes need to go (boxes labeled kitchen went to the kitchen, etc.). All in all, my wife and I were very surprised at the efficiency and professionalism of the workers. While they are priced $10/hr higher than other movers, I would gladly pay the additional money for the level of service. **As a side note, we provided 3 cold bottles of water for the team - I think this goes a long way!"
Jay's Small Moves Truck
Tight Fit
Your Family Movers
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
424
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Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All Service Moving was exceptional. Great customer service - easy to schedule and flexible. Royce & Frost did an AMAZING job moving all of our very heavy and fragile belongings. They handled all of our requests and items with care and worked both efficiently and quickly. They were super friendly and very customer service oriented. I can't thank them enough for the GREAT job they did. I highly recommend All Service Moving for anything moving and/or storage related. And DEFINITELY request Royce & Frost to handle your job. Thank You!"
Unloading team
Aaron on the left is the crew lead of the entire two truck job. This photo is during the load.
The loading team at commercial building 1 in SW Portland.
Loading the grand Piano with a custom built 6 wheel off road dolly
Tier building

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hauling Moses Moving
5.0(
171
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Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. All items were moved within the documented estimate provided by Moses. The moving crew and their supervisor (Carlos?) were organized and completed the move as planned. I would recommend Moses Hauling for any moving project. Thank you!"
Piano Move
Piano Move
Website Hauling Moses Moving
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+63

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Pyramid Movers
4.8(
56
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Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was a seamless move thanks to Pyramid Movers. They came in and got the work done quickly while also protecting our stuff and dealing with stairs on both ends of the move."
Packing
Packing
Packing
Packing
Packing

+94

Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Long Distance Movers USA
5.0(
83
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Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company moved my belongings from McKinney Texas to Chicago Illinois a couple of months ago. The guys packed our one bedroom apartment very professionally and quickly. I would recommend this company to my friends."
LD Movers
LD Movers
LD Movers
LD Movers
LD Movers

+2

Response time3 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Red Carpet Moving and Storage, Inc.
4.7(
135
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Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The moving team was on time, very careful and diligent in their work. These are guys real pros! I have moved 9 or 10 times in my career, this is the first move ever with no damage claims to process. I highly recommend Red Carpet Moving, be sure to ask for Sal."
Bulky Items
Bulky Items
Bulky Items
Furniture Protection
Employees

+10

Response time7 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Perfectly Fast Moving, LLC
4.5(
467
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Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great moving company! Everything was fast, smooth, and professional. Friendly team handled items with care. Highly recommend Perfectly Fast Moving for a stress-free move!"
Hotel
Moving Crew
Hard at Work
Hardworking Crew
Boxes

+3

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
3343 neighbors recently requested a quote
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United Prime Van Lines Corp.
4.9(
289
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Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I called United Prime Van Lines only 1 week before my move - they were extremely helpful and accommodating. On the day of the move we hit a snag, as there was someone else moving on my floor at the same time and we only had 1 elevator. They made the most of it and we moved a lot of stuff down 4 flights of stairs in a timely manner. Trustworthy and competent!"
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Professional Moving
Professional Moving
Professional Moving
Professional Moving

+7

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Moving questions, answered by experts

Planning your office move should ideally start three to six months or more in advance. This timeframe allows plenty of time for tasks such as researching moving companies, creating a budget, coordinating with employees, decluttering and organizing, packing, and addressing any logistical challenges. Starting early also ensures that you have flexibility in scheduling and can handle unexpected hiccups that may arise during the planning process.

When loading a moving truck, the general rule is to load the heaviest and largest items first to create a stable base at the front of the truck, which helps balance the weight. You can start with large furniture like sofas, beds, mattresses, and tables to form a solid foundation, or begin by placing your heaviest boxes against the truck's walls to create a base layer. After the base is set, continue loading other large items like appliances and square furniture. Lighter and smaller objects, including most of your boxes, should be loaded last. They can be packed into gaps, around, and on top of the heavier items to maximize space. Following this order makes unloading easier and helps prevent damage to your belongings.

Apartments come with strict regulations about what pets are allowed, so check before you sign a lease. If you have a fish or reptile, wait to move them until everything is set up and you’re ready to do a special move just for them and their aquarium/terrarium.

For a dog or cat, be sure you have a carrier before the move. On moving day, it’s best to designate a “safe room” or even a crate for your pet to help them get used to the new space. Keep everything they need in the safe room, and let them explore the rest of the apartment in their own time.

Start by removing any obstacles in the moving path, such as side tables, lamps, or other furniture. If your couch has legs, unscrew them. Measure the couch and the stairway to ensure you have enough room; if it seems unlikely, examine the shape and size of the couch and decide whether it might fit better up the stairway and through doorways on its side, held diagonally, or moved in an upright position.

Consider putting the sofa on a dolly to go up the stairs. It should be able to fit upright on a standard dolly with wheels. You’ll still need to lift the dolly—with the couch on it—up the stairs, but it will reduce the physical strain. The person holding the dolly should pull the couch up, while the helper should be on the other side, keeping the couch secure and steady.

If you don’t have a dolly, the person in front should lift the couch slightly higher than the person in the back to create more stability. The person in the back should also be the stronger mover, as most of the weight will be distributed there.

Around half of Americans hire professional movers, while the other half DIY their moves.

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