East Bay Movers You Can Trust

Local East Bay moves are billed by the hour. The price depends on crew size, how long the job takes, and the drive between your two homes. See our moving rates for current hourly pricing and what comes with every move.

For a two-bedroom apartment with a three-person crew, plan on 4 to 6 billable hours. A move that crosses the hills, like Berkeley to Walnut Creek, adds drive time. Stairs and long carries don't carry extra fees. They just add hours, and we build that time into your written quote.

Every quote is written after a walkthrough by video or in person. It includes a Not to Exceed price, which is the most you can be charged for the move as planned.

It depends on the city. Oakland and Berkeley both have their own permits for moving trucks on the street, and the rules are not the same.

In Oakland, you need an Obstruction Permit to block street parking. The No Parking signs have to go up 72 hours ahead. Our Oakland moving page covers it in more detail. In Berkeley, you need a Temporary No Parking permit from Public Works. The signs also go up 72 hours ahead, and the permit does not cover Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays unless the city approves it. Our Berkeley moving page has more.

Other East Bay cities have their own forms. During the walkthrough, we check what both of your cities need and tell you the deadline, so nothing sneaks up on you.

California rules require movers to bill the drive between your pickup and delivery at double the actual time. It is a state rule, not our fee. Every licensed mover in California bills this way on hourly moves.

That is why traffic matters in the East Bay. If the truck sits on I-880 or in a backup at the Caldecott Tunnel, that time counts twice. When your schedule is flexible, we can help you pick a start time that misses the worst of rush hour.

The drive from our Richmond warehouse to your first address is free. You only pay double time for the leg between your two homes.

Yes. We run moves across the Bay Bridge in both directions. Oakland and Berkeley renters move to San Francisco, and San Francisco families move to the East Bay for more space.

San Francisco needs an SFMTA permit for truck parking, and many buildings need a freight elevator booked ahead. Our San Francisco moving page explains how those moves work. Book about two weeks out so the permit and the building both line up.

Yes. Our senior moving service is built for parents and grandparents moving to a smaller home, a condo, or assisted living anywhere in the East Bay. We work at your pace, and we set up the new home so it feels ready on day one.

We are movers, not move managers. If you hire a senior move manager to sort and plan, we work right alongside them on move day. They tell us what goes and where it belongs. We do the packing, lifting, and setup.

Yes, anywhere in California. Our long distance moving service takes East Bay households to Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego, and other California cities. The same crew stays with your things from pickup to delivery. No brokers and no hand-offs.

Long distance moves get a binding estimate, so the price we quote is the price you pay. We do not handle moves out of state. For more answers, see our moving FAQ or call (510) 495-1884.