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

Serving San Carlos, 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%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Best Quality Movers, LLC
4.6(
216
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Overall, my experience was very good. The person who helped me with my quote was responsive and personable. We did have some communication issues regarding some of the items we wanted moved. We crews that helped us with the physical move worked very hard and provided solutions when issues came up. The single recommendation I could provide to anyone is be 100% sure everything you want to move is on the digital inventory at least 5 days before moving day. The day of the move, I found things were missing on the digital inventory even though we talked about it."
Professional Moving from Best Quality Movers
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Moving of a House
Property Protection

+27

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

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had Sam, Bradley, and Mason assist us with a move from one part of King County to the other. They were kind, patient, professional, adhered to CDC COVID-19 guidelines, and made our experience much more pleasant. Moreover, Emma also helped us locate crating and packing materials for the move."
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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Alexander Trucking & Moving
5.0(
81
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-StateProfessional Moving Service - Piano

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’ve moved around quite a bit in the Bay Area and I can say that by far Alexander Moving is the best moving company and team that I’ve hired. They’re punctual, professional, and very communicative. Another reason they’re a great moving company is they’re great at wrapping fragile items, as well as TVs and furniture. I highly recommend Alexander Moving."
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+131

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Hauling Moses Moving
5.0(
171
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Moving In-State

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My son used Hauling Moses previously. I reserved a moving trailer for an out-of-state move. Hauling Moses was awesome! They packed and loaded my trailer with expertise. On time, efficient and careful. Their professional, generous and friendly energy made moving a grounded experience."
Piano Move
Piano Move
Website Hauling Moses Moving
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+63

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Long Distance Movers USA
5.0(
83
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving San Carlos, 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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Moving In-State

Serving San Carlos, 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
7 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 San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Cesar’s crew was skilled, hard working, considerate, and easy to be around and work with. Moving crews are not always like that, so I am grateful. I was also grateful to not have to do all that lifting! The house I moved out of, my property, and the house I moved into all fared well in the move. The move included an upright piano, and a grandfather clock that they carefully prepared and protected. Cesar was very clear about pricing, and there were no surprises at the end of the day. I would definitely hire CA movers again."
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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Hauling Moses Moving, Inc.
4.8(
135
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Moving In-State

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are the best movers I have ever dealt with. They are professional, responsive and they really do care about moving you with the least amount of stress. They moved a 3 story Laboratory over 2 days for me. 4 truckloads of very sensitive lab analyzers and not one scratch or dent. From the office personnel to the moving crew these guys are without a doubt the best. If you need to move anything I would highly recommend Hauling Moses !! I will use them for any future moves without hesitation."
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Hauling Moses Moving

+24

Response time4 hrs
204 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Moving questions, answered by experts

Yes, it is cheaper to move yourself than to hire professional movers. The average DIY move costs $120 to $2,300, while professionals cost $890 to $2,570 on average or up to $12,000 for the longest distances. While you’ll save on the cost of professional labor with a DIY move, you’ll spend more time and energy packing, loading, transporting, unloading, and unpacking.

Professionals can provide comprehensive planning, logistical support, packing services, and clear communication to minimize moving stress. Their experience allows for efficient handling of belongings, ensuring a seamless and organized transition to a new location.

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.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to how far you can move your house. Interstate moves will involve additional permits and regulations, with some states having different requirements than others. The most important factor relating to the distance you can move a house is the route that has to be taken to get there. In areas with narrow, winding roads, hilly terrain, and low-clearance bridges, it can be very difficult and expensive to move a home long distances.

The best equipment for moving large rocks from your yard depends on their size and weight. A heavy-duty wheelbarrow or a rock dolly can be effective for smaller boulders. A skid-steer loader or a mini-excavator with a grapple attachment provides the necessary power and control for larger, heavier rocks that you can’t lift manually. Professionals may use a larger excavator and ratchet hoist to remove larger boulders.

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