Best 5 Movers in Vallejo, CA

How to Choose the Best Local Mover in Vallejo

Make an informed choice by taking the following factors into consideration when choosing movers in Vallejo.

Determine Your Budget

The average hourly rate for a local mover in Vallejo is $76. Based on this, a local two-bedroom move costs around $4,357 in total. Factors that affect your actual cost include any additional tasks you need done, the season, move distance, and your home size.

Consider getting quotes from at least three reputable movers in your area to make an informed choice. Written estimates are important in this process. They should have a comprehensive breakdown of the total cost, including the hourly rate or flat fee. Comparing the estimate provided by your mover to the final cost after your move helps ensure fair pricing.

Read Customer Reviews

Moving companies rely on good customer reviews. Visit platforms such as Trustpilot, the Better Business Bureau, Yelp, Google Reviews, and social media to gain insights into the typical customer experience with that moving company.

Ensure Proper Licensing

Moving companies in Vallejo must follow different licensing requirements depending on their service area. If you're moving from one California city to another, choose a company that carries a California Bureau of Household Goods and Services license. You can check a company's license using the Transportation Carriers Lookup tool.

If you're moving to or from another state, the regulations are different. Choose a company licensed with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It should also carry active United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Motor Carrier (MC) numbers, which you can use on the FMCSA’s mover registration search tool to check a mover’s registration status and complaint history.

Services

Ask if your chosen mover can provide the services that meet your expectations while obtaining quotes. Take a full inventory of your home before requesting quotes and write down any essential or additional services you might require. Share any special conditions or needs with your moving company representative to assess if the company can accommodate your specific requirements.

Types of Moving Services

Full-service movers deliver the following standard services as a part of their base price:

• Basic wrapping materials for furniture protection
• Loading and unloading
• Released liability coverage for loss or damage

Tell your moving company about any other services you require during the quote process. Increased pricing may apply for the following services:

• Crating for art or antiques
• Extra flights of stairs
• Long carries
• Packing
• Piano moving
• Storage
• Unpacking
• Vehicle shipping

Tips To Consider When Moving in Vallejo, CA

Here are a few additional tips to keep in mind when moving to, from, or within Vallejo.

Schedule an Early Move

Vallejo traffic during the morning and evening rush hours is notoriously congested. Navigating gridlock with a moving truck is even more difficult than with a personal-use vehicle. Movers getting stuck in traffic during your local move typically leads to higher costs if they charge by the hour. Aim to schedule your move either several hours before or after the morning rush hour to avoid this issue.

Avoid Busy Season

Moving season peaks between May and September. In Vallejo, this time overlaps with very hot summer weather, which can worsen your move. If you plan in advance, you should be able to schedule with your preferred mover regardless of the season. However, your movers may be hampered by the heat.

Pack in Advance

We suggest you begin packing around six weeks before your move to avoid rushing to pack when moving day comes. Packing a few boxes each day can make the process less stressful. Most moving companies won't transport items that haven't been packed by the scheduled moving time.

How Much do Movers Cost in Vallejo, CA

Movers in Vallejo cost $2,680 on average for moves less than 250 miles. It can cost up to $7,686 to move a larger 4 bedroom house the same distance. See the chart below for more moving estimates, and contact a moving company for a more accurate quote specific to your situation.