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

Serving Santa Monica, 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
Commercial Moving from Best Quality Movers
Professional Packing by Best Quality Movers
Moving of a House
Property Protection

+27

Response time8 hrs
159 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
427
)
Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All Service Moving was exceptional. Great customer service - easy to schedule and flexible. Royce & Frost did an AMAZING job moving all of our very heavy and fragile belongings. They handled all of our requests and items with care and worked both efficiently and quickly. They were super friendly and very customer service oriented. I can't thank them enough for the GREAT job they did. I highly recommend All Service Moving for anything moving and/or storage related. And DEFINITELY request Royce & Frost to handle your job. Thank You!"
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%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Affordable Piano Movers & Storage
4.9(
125
)
Professional Moving Service - Piano

Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The move couldn't have gone better. Communication was excellent, and the timing of the move went exactly as expected. The gentlemen who performed the move were friendly, professional, and very careful. Their experience was very evident. I would definitely hire Affordable Piano Movers again, should the need to move my piano comes up. A+++++"
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for A Guy & His Truck Moving
A Guy & His Truck Moving
5.0(
23
)
Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great! Karl and team had moved us 5 years prior and a family member 2 years ago. He is always timely in responding, offers a great price, confirms before arriving, arrives as scheduled, and his team does a fabulous job. If you need movers that are honest, reliable, and competent, then contact Karl."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Kobe Moving
Kobe Moving
4.7(
459
)
Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Skilled and professional moving workers, proceeding the moving project on time, efficiently, and mistake-free. The cost is fairly reasonable. Happiest ever moving experience, thank you, Kobe Moving!"
Loaded and ready to roll
Grandfather  clock
Grandfather clock
Triple  Dresser
Large Sofa

+32

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
192 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Beefcake Moving & Storage, Inc.
Beefcake Moving & Storage, Inc.
4.7(
327
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Moving Out-of-StateMoving In-State

Serving Santa Monica, 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."
Size does matter
16 foot box trucks
26 foot box truck trucks
Double truck delivery
Kitchen packed

+45

Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Let's Move It Right
Let's Move It Right
4.4(
83
)
Moving In-State

Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Customers say: Super punctual

"Let me just say, if you're planning a long-distance move, look no further than Let's Move It Right. They exceeded all my expectations. The team was courteous and professional, keeping me updated throughout the entire process. They worked efficiently, and despite the long haul, nothing was damaged. The movers even helped me rearrange a few things in the new place, which I wasn’t expecting but really appreciated. The moving price was more than fair, especially considering the quality of service. Moving is stressful, but these guys made it a breeze. Highly recommend."
Storage Facility
Moving Trucks
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Silver Star Movers, Inc.
4.3(
169
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Moving In-State

Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The office team was very helpful and responsive. The moving team was on time, professional, and provided service with a smile. They verified all details before starting the job. My small local move was as uneventful as I hoped."
One of the crews
Wrapped bookcase
Office Furniture
Grand Piano
Grand Piano

+35

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Moving FAQs, answered by experts

You can lay a refrigerator down to move it with a lot of padding underneath, but it’s best to transport it upright to keep the cooling refrigerant and compressor oil in place. These elements can cause blockages if not given time to settle before turning the fridge on. 

If you need to lay the fridge down to move it, position the fridge door hinges so that doors won’t open while moving.

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.

Although it's one of the most beautiful places to reside, there are some cons to consider. The cost of living is higher, and it's one of the most expensive states to live in. 

If you have pets, you will have to put them through a quarantine program that can last up to four months. Plus, there is potential for natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions and hurricanes.

It’s not possible for a single person to move a hot tub. However, it’s possible for a small team of people to move a hot tub with the right skills and equipment. When hiring a moving team for this job, be sure to specify the size and weight of the item to ensure that they send several professionals to take care of the task.

Using moving pods is generally cheaper than hiring a full-service moving company, primarily because you handle the packing and loading yourself, which eliminates labor costs. The cost savings are most significant for long-distance or cross-country moves; for local moves, hiring a moving company might be the more economical option. Renting and shipping moving pods can cost between $2,000 and $5,000, depending on factors like distance, the number of containers, and the weight of your items. Some services also charge a monthly rental fee of $75 to $200. In comparison, hiring a professional moving company for a long-distance move typically costs between $2,700 and $10,000.

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