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Hauling Moses Moving
5.0(
166
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hauling Moses is an exceptional moving company that doesn't keep any secrets from you and goes out of its way from start to finish to make sure your move goes smoothly. This is drastically different from every other bay area mover I have worked with so far. No sketchiness, total kindness, and care from start to finish. To start, they send out an appraiser to visit your space. They calculate the amount of time they think your move will take, and then an absolute maximum. Before the move even starts, you know the max price that you will pay, regardless of what occurs. Next, the awesome logistics team coordinates with you. They are professional and responsive. I needed proof of insurance, and had several questions about the move. All of this was put to rest within 24 hours of tentatively scheduling. Two days before the move, one of their logistics coordinators called me to ensure we were ready, and to be available for any further questions. Tell me your moving company offered this much prep work, free of charge. On the day of the move, the team called and let us know when they would arrive. They were incredibly careful, both with our building, and our furniture. They were not the fastest movers I've ever had, and this is a good thing. Other movers break and scratch so many things from rushed carelessness. Everything was wrapped according to my specifications, with them asking specifically what I would and would not like wrapped as we went. They packed the truck, and then our storage unit like champions! There were more than 10 squared feet left in the unit thanks to how they packed it. The movers were courteous, kind, and funny, and made a usually stressful process an easier one. We paid more than one thousand dollars less than our estimated maximum, taking much fewer hours and supplies even with all the careful work the team did before moving our items. If you need movers that you can trust, I don't think you can get any better than Hauling Moses."
Piano Move
Piano Move
Website Hauling Moses Moving
Additional Photos
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+63

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.9(
385
)

Serving San Mateo, 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%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Best Quality Movers, LLC
4.8(
145
)

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Top notch service from both Alex and Leo! I had to do an out of state move recently and reached out to the company at the last minute. Regardless of the short notice, they were extremely responsive and were able to accommodate my tight schedule. Honestly, I could not have done this move without them -- they relieved so much stress off my back and made the whole process smooth sailing! They let me use their plastic crates for my move, delivering them two days before and allowing me to keep them for five days after. On top of that they were punctual, communicative, respectful, and very professional. Prices are reasonable especially considering the awesome service they provided. I could not thank Best Quality Movers enough for all the help!"
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
251 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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CA Movers
5.0(
90
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"We had a great experience with CA Movers for a long distance move. They responded quickly to schedule the virtual estimate appointment, provided a quote, and scheduled our move. We appreciate their fast delivery turnaround time and thorough email communications. On moving day, the movers were very professional and skilled at wrapping and loading furniture. They were very fast! I'm so glad we found this company to help us with our move because they made it go as smoothly as we could have hoped for."
10 foot table
Moving Project
Amir
baby grand piano
9 foot tall mirror

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Roadway Moving
4.9(
806
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Moved me seamlessly all the way from NYC to LA. Fully packed, transported, AND unpacked me. Team was kind, quick and professional. Would recommend Roadway to anyone, local or long distance."
NYC
NYC
NYC
NYC
NYC

+5

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Alexander Trucking & Moving
5.0(
78
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carlos and his crew are true professionals. From start to finish, Carlos was friendly, communicative, and incredibly helpful, which immediately put me at ease. They helped me move my grand piano, and I was genuinely impressed by their level of expertise. The team worked efficiently and methodically, carefully disassembling the piano and finding a way to fit it into a very tight elevator—without damaging any parts. This was especially impressive compared to other movers who specialized solely in piano moving but were unable to fit it into the elevator without repositioning the piano itself, creating a much higher risk of damage. Delivery and reassembly were just as smooth and efficient, and they completed the entire job with care and precision. I couldn’t be happier with the experience and would highly recommend Carlos and his crew to anyone needing professional, reliable, and skilled movers—especially for delicate or high-value items."
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+131

Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Perfectly Fast Moving, LLC
4.3(
264
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently used this out-of-state moving company and had a great experience from start to finish. The team was very personable, professional, and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. They made what could have been a stressful move feel smooth and organized. They were also extremely efficient with packing, loading, and delivery, while still handling everything with care. I really appreciated their positive attitude and attention to detail. I would definitely recommend them to anyone planning a long-distance move."
Hotel
Moving Crew
Hard at Work
Hardworking Crew
Boxes

+3

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2424 neighbors recently requested a quote
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National Van Lines, Inc.
4.3(
71
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1929

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My out of state move from NY to FL was made easy thanks to Joe Kim and Lori. Both were very knowledgeable, helpful and always available. I was well informed every step of the way. No hidden fees, no damage and move was completed in a timely manner. I would hire them again and highly recommend to anyone."
Long Distance Mover
Packing for a cross country move
Loading the Truck
Cross Country Moving
Moving your memories

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
580 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Superior Moving & Storage, Inc.
5.0(
11
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Daniel and his team did an excellent job on my recent local move. Daniel was extremely responsive and professional. Prices are competitive. Excellent customer service. I highly recommend this company and would definitely use them again should a future need arise. One small note: Although it is written in the contract, I wish Daniel had verbally communicated that a 3.5% credit card fee is added to the final bill. It was surprising to me since no fee was charged on the initial down payment. "
Careful Handling
Furniture Prep
Packing Setup
Packing Setup
Ready for Transport

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by9%of homeowners
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FAQs for out-of-state moving service projects in San Mateo, CA

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