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Jay's Small Moves
4.9(
177
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Moving is a difficult, often stressful time, and I was so pleased with the movers and  this moving company!    I will definitely use them again, and based on my experience am happy to recommend them to friends and colleagues.
Making the arrangements for the move by phone was quick and easy.  They quoted me very accurately for the move, which i appreciated - no last-minute unexpected higher costs at all.
The movers arrived within 10 minutes of the scheduled time.   i was grateful they agreed to 9 am and not their 8:30 am usual time, so i had a little more time for morning preparations.
The movers were friendly, but also very professional and knowledgeable about the move.  They were the ideal combination of unobtrusive, but offered advice and reassurance when needed.   They were also extremely fast and efficient - much quicker than i anticipated, and had I been better prepared and had fewer personal items, the move would not have taken 4 hours. 
We had expected to have to hoist my sofa from the 3rd floor windows to the ground.   This would have been $100 extra, which i agreed upon during the booking process.   The movers determined onsite that they could move the sofa down the stairwell and not charge me the $100, which i also appreciated.
At the new place they checked with  me on where i wanted each furniture item, so they could set it up for me properly the first time, and were patient about moving boxes that were better suited in a different area, or the storage unit.
i was unsure how and how much to tip them, and so asked them in general what happened, and they were very gracious in how they responded, leaving it up to me, and appreciative of the cash tips received.
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Jay's Small Moves Truck
Tight Fit
Your Family Movers
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Best Quality Movers, LLC
4.6(
216
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job and provided clear communication and status updates throughout the move process. They were patient with me and did a thorough job!"
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Property Protection

+27

Response time8 hrs
249 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
420
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Utilizing All Service Moving for the move was a very positive experience. They had good communication, answering several questions prior to the move and did a final confirmation just prior to the move date. As for the physical move itself, Jose, Abraham, and Alberto were polite, diligent, and careful moving the many items, and managed to complete the move more quickly than anticipated."
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(
170
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hauling Moses did an amazing job with our move! They were friendly, efficient, and thorough. They did a free in-home estimate and had excellent customer service before and during the move. I highly recommend them for moving services!!"
Piano Move
Piano Move
Website Hauling Moses Moving
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Additional Photos

+63

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Roadway Moving
4.8(
1,001
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great! Moving can be stressful, but this move was not! Carlos and his moving team were fast and efficient! All of my things were packed and moved with care"
NYC
NYC
NYC
NYC
NYC

+5

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Red Carpet Moving and Storage, Inc.
4.7(
135
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This move with Red Carpet Moving and Storage is my most seamless move ever! Sal and his team were great! Quality moving services and competitive and reasonable prices."
Bulky Items
Bulky Items
Bulky Items
Furniture Protection
Employees

+10

Response time7 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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CA Movers
5.0(
162
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Thank for helping us move today CA Movers team! Great experience with this kind and careful crew. We got all our things moved efficiently and with keen attention to detail. I'll be recommending this service to folks looking to move!!"
10 foot table
Moving Project
Amir
baby grand piano
9 foot tall mirror

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moving questions, answered by experts

Typically, local moves involve either renting a moving truck and moving yourself or hiring local movers to do the job. For long-distance moves, options include hiring a full-service moving company that handles packing, loading, transportation, and unloading, or using a self-moving service where you load your belongings into a container or trailer and have it transported. Another option is hiring professional movers for labor-only services, where they assist with loading and unloading your rented truck. You can also opt for moving pods or moving containers that can be transported to the destination.

While your movers focus on packing and transporting your belongings, you can focus on other parts of your move, such as preparing children and pets to move or cleaning rooms as they’re emptied. You’ll need to be onsite as your movers pack or unpack your stuff, and can help direct movers to where items should go if they need help. Additionally, if there are certain items you’d prefer to move yourself, such as valuables or sentimental items, focus on packing those things and taking them with you during your move.

To prepare furniture for moving, detach furniture legs if possible. If the legs must stay on, wrap them with foam wrap or taped blankets to help prevent damage. You can also buy dedicated moving “socks” for furniture legs.

Plastic bins are excellent alternatives to moving boxes. They’re more durable than the traditional cardboard. Have any unused suitcases? Those can make for great storage solutions for your long-term needs. Avoid plastic bags or anything that doesn’t allow for breathability.

Yes, it’s possible to move a shed without dismantling it. You can roll it from one location to another or use a pickup truck, trailer, or forklift to move a fully assembled shed.

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