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Avatar for Best Quality Movers, LLC
Best Quality Movers, LLC
4.6(
216
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Creat communication from booking to completion. Thanks to Jake I was kept informed and updated throughout the entire process. Highly recommended for anyone looking to move hassle-free, their expertise and professionalism shine through every step of the way!"
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Property Protection

+27

Response time8 hrs
242 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
421
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My girlfriend and I recently contacted All Service Moving to help us relocate our furniture from Seattle to Lake City, and the service from them was amazing! Brad and Donald were personable, professional, speedy, and thorough. I definitely recommended their service if you need lots of stuff moved quickly and hiccup-free. They wrapped everything up nicely (they were also very handy with their bubble-wrap, even using it as a doorstop when going in and out for easier access), deconstructed furniture with ease, and overall made the job look so easy!"
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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A Guy & His Truck Moving
5.0(
23
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Karl’s moving crew, led by Dave, were all very personable and extremely professional. All of our household items were delivered to our new residence in great condition. We especially appreciated the careful preparation for moving and handling of the fragile items."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roadway Moving
4.8(
1,009
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had an AMAZING experience with Roadway Moving. I did their full-pack service and I would recommend this to everyone. Moving has always been super stressful for me because there’s just so much to do and prepare (buying boxes, packing, organizing transportation, etc)… this was my first time moving with a moving company and it’s a night and day difference vs. moving by myself! My sister, who has moved with several moving companies before, even said her experience with Roadway Moving was the best she’s had!"
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NYC
NYC
NYC
NYC

+5

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Beefcake Moving & Storage, Inc.
4.7(
325
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I used beefcake moving ten years ago to move me from OC to LA. I recently used them again this time to move me back home to Kentucky. I see theyâ ve come a long way, nice to see they have the same moving crews as well. They were a pleasure to deal with. Happy to recommend them."
Antique furniture crate
Antique furniture crate
Doll house crate
Tv crate
Size does matter

+54

Response time9 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Max Pro Moving
5.0(
13
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I hired Max Pro to help move several very valuable furniture pieces out of storage for a photo shoot, and the experience was exceptional from beginning to end. Their communication was precise, their pricing was transparent and fair, and every part of the process was handled with clarity and professionalism. Joe and Q were outstanding. They were polished, capable, careful, and incredibly easy to work with. What I expected to be a complicated, time-consuming project turned into a smooth and surprisingly enjoyable experience. They not only handled everything with great care, but went above and beyond to make sure I got the photos I needed. When we were finished, they returned everything to the unit and somehow organized it even better than before, saving me a significant amount of space. Professional, personable, efficient, and absolute masters of spatial intelligence. I cannot recommend Max Pro highly enough. I paid him $334,000."
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Photos of our work!
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Photos of our work!

+21

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by23%of homeowners
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United Prime Van Lines Corp.
4.9(
289
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Huge thanks to the team for helping with my move! The guys were absolutely amazing. They packed everything perfectly and handled my belongings with great care. I was honestly impressed by how smooth and professional the whole process was. Moving day was calm, easy, and completely stress free. This is without a doubt the best moving company and I will be recommending them to all my friends."
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Professional Moving

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Coast 2 Coast Relocation
4.1(
153
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Superb service! I had a packed work schedule on moving day, but their movers were total pros. I barely had to lift a finger. They packed, loaded, and moved everything without disrupting my day. When I finished work, my move was all wrapped up. I’m very thrilled about my experience!"
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moving questions, answered by experts

It is helpful for safety reasons to pack knives in their own box and clearly label them. This way, movers can take extra caution when moving these boxes and pack them in the moving truck accordingly. Plus, it will remind you to use extra caution when unpacking that box in your new kitchen. 

Yes, you can very carefully lay down a grandfather clock to move it, but it requires a bit of prep work. Remember, all of your clock's components and mechanisms are delicate, and shifting them can cause serious damage. Before laying it down, you will need to remove these pieces, plus the weights and the pendulum.

Renting a moving truck or using a shipping container (or moving pod) are typically the cheapest ways to move long-distance. For moving a few items, a container can cost as little as $700. Renting a standard-sized moving truck averages between $1,200 and $2,100. For longer distances, moving pods can become more cost-effective, as you can ship the pod to your destination and avoid transportation costs like gas, mileage, and lodging.

Full-service movers provide all the necessary packing supplies and materials—saving you time and money. In addition, long-distance moving companies have special blankets and padding to move heavy, bulky items. Full-service movers will pack and unpack your belongings quickly and safely and dispose of all the packing materials, including recycling cardboard boxes. 

The best bet for most large items is a four-wheel dolly, but it depends on the size and shape of the couch. This tool provides extra stability for heavy loads and enhances maneuverability, which is useful when squeezing through a narrow doorway. Additionally, four-wheel designs reduce the effort required to move the dolly, which minimizes the number of required helpers.

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