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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!"
Professional Moving from Best Quality Movers
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Moving of a House
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!"
NYC
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."
Photos of our work!
Photos of our work!
Photos of our work!
Photos of our work!
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
Professional Moving
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

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.

The most cost-effective way to move is to DIY most of the moving tasks, including packing, driving the moving truck, and loading and unloading. While DIY moving is typically the least expensive option, it makes the process much more time-consuming and difficult. To eliminate some of the physical and time stress associated with DIY moves, consider hiring professional movers for the most essential tasks, such as loading and unloading furniture, and completing easier tasks on your own.

Hiring professionals ensures safe transport of belongings, reducing stress with full-service options such as packing, loading, and delivery. Their expertise in logistics and handling provides a smooth relocation experience, meeting all regulatory requirements.

Unfortunately, moving scammers exist, so it’s important to thoroughly vet your moving company before scheduling a service date. Your moving company is likely legitimate if the offer fits within the average cost range, they provide proper contracts and moving insurance, don’t require a large deposit, and have several positive and recent online reviews from previous customers. Feel free to request previous customer information from the moving service and contact them to inquire about their experience to ease any lingering concerns.

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.

The Santa Barbara, CA homeowners’ guide to moving services

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