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Avatar for Jay's Small Moves
Jay's Small Moves
4.9(
177
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

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
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Best Quality Movers, LLC
4.6(
216
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Moving Out-of-State

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!"
Professional Moving from Best Quality Movers
Commercial Moving from Best Quality Movers
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Moving of a House
Property Protection

+27

Response time8 hrs
187 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
424
)
Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

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(
171
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Moving In-State

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have had two excellent experiences with Hauling Moses Moving. I used them once to move out of my apartment into a storage unit, and then again about 10 days later to move to a longer-term storage unit. In both cases I worked with Alek as foreman, and he had two excellent guys helping him. Alek and his teams were professional, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, communicative, informative, efficient, and not least, nice to chat with during the stressful time that a move can be. I have already recommended Hauling Moses to a friend, and will definitely be using them again when I move my stuff out of the storage unit in a few months. Best moving experience ever! :)"
Piano Move
Piano Move
Website Hauling Moses Moving
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+63

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Red Carpet Moving and Storage, Inc.
4.7(
135
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Moving In-State

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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CA Movers
5.0(
162
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They did such a good job on a BRUTAL MOVE. Very efficient and careful, everything you would want in a mover especially when you're moving up and down a collective 6 flights of stairs!"
10 foot table
Moving Project
Amir
baby grand piano
9 foot tall mirror

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moving questions, answered by experts

It depends on your policy, but you may be covered for any damages to your personal property. How much you receive will depend on the circumstances under which property was damaged and if you can prove it was damaged during the incident on the road. Your insurance company may also only cover the cost to repair any items, and not outright replace them. Checking in with your insurance provider will help you get a clearer picture of your overall coverage.

There are several effective ways to save money when hiring a moving company, primarily by handling some tasks yourself and being strategic with scheduling. Consider these methods:

  • Pack Your Own Belongings: You can significantly reduce costs by packing and protecting your items yourself. This includes wrapping delicate items, organizing them into boxes, and taping the boxes closed. You can use towels, clothes, and suitcases to pack belongings and protect breakables.

  • Provide Your Own Materials: Source free packing materials from friends and family, or reuse boxes and bubble wrap from a previous move.

  • Schedule Strategically: Book your move well in advance. Rates are often lower if you schedule your move on a weekday during the off-season, which typically runs from October through April.

  • Compare Quotes: Get moving quotes from at least three professional movers in your area. This allows you to compare services and choose the best value.

  • Ask for Discounts: Inquire if the moving company offers any special coupons or deals.

  • Purchase Moving Insurance: Protect your investment by purchasing moving insurance, especially for expensive or antique belongings.

  • Divide the Labor: While you can save money by packing, it's wise to leave the more dangerous and physically demanding work—like loading, unloading, and moving heavy furniture—to the professionals.

In most cases, you should get a full month’s notice for a move date. If you’re renting, your landlord or property management company is required to give the same amount of notice as your pay period length. So, if you pay rent each month, they will need to give you a month’s notice unless your leasing agreement says otherwise.

It costs an average of $4,565 to move out of state, but prices vary significantly based on the specifics of your move. Your total price tag will depend on the load size and the distance you’re traveling, but you can expect it to cost significantly more to move out of state than locally.

Depending on the type of expense, it is possible to deduct moving costs on your taxes. For example, you can deduct for packing, crating, insurance, in-transit storage, and using a trailer. However, you cannot deduct expenses such as moving furniture, security deposits, and home buying and selling expenses.

The Foster City, CA homeowners’ guide to moving services

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