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Avatar for Best Quality Movers, LLC
Best Quality Movers, LLC
4.6(
216
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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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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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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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Serving Santa Barbara, 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"
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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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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
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Size does matter

+54

Response time9 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Perfectly Fast Moving, LLC
4.5(
461
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Serving Santa Barbara, 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!"
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Boxes

+3

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2826 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Max Pro Moving
5.0(
13
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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!

+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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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had a short notice move and these movers were able to accommodate us. The crew of 3 movers arrived a few minutes late but finished the move timely. They were all cheerful, energetic, helpful and accommodating. We had no damages to our personal items and property. We will refer them to EVERYBODY WE KNOW MOVING!"
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Professional Moving

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
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Coast 2 Coast Relocation
4.1(
153
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is better after moving numerous times in the last decade. The movers were knowledgeable and friendly. They had no problem moving my large couch through tight spaces. No furniture item was damaged, and my delicate glass lamps were unharmed. I was especially happy because the costs were low. I recommend their service!"
Response time1 day
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Moving questions, answered by experts

Movers calculate a moving estimate through various methods, including flat fees, estimated weight, amount of space taken up in the moving truck, or a combination. Read the estimate carefully, including parts of the contract that cover mover liability, how and when movers arrive, and other information. The best estimates include an itemized list with fees for fuel, especially large items, packing and unpacking, storage services, and more.

Some companies offer supplies like dollies and furniture pads for an additional fee. Confirm availability when renting.

There are generally three ways to ship furniture to another state: hiring professional movers, using consolidated freight, or through parcel shipping. Professional movers will generally pack your boxes in a truck and transport them to a storage facility or directly to your home. 

A consolidated freight service will pack, load, and ship your items, but this is best to use for one or two pieces since your items will take longer to be delivered and will share truck space with other items. Parcel shipping such as UPS and FedEx is best for smaller items since there are size limits, and you’ll have to drop the boxes off at a local branch.

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.

The base rental cost of a truck is cheaper, on average, and they tend to offer more room than a container. However, the total cost depends on the rental period, distance, move size, storage needs, and travel costs. The main benefit of choosing moving pods is that you don’t have to drive a large truck by yourself, and they can double as storage space. Shipping containers are more efficient for long-distance moves than trucks. 

The Santa Barbara, CA homeowners’ guide to moving services

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