Moving Companies in San Francisco, CA

Moving in San Francisco has its own rules—steep hills, narrow one-way streets, Victorian walk-ups, and a parking permit just to hold a spot for the truck. The right local mover handles it in stride. Below you’ll find top-rated moving companies in San Francisco with addresses and phone numbers, what a move costs here, the neighborhoods and ZIP codes we cover, and why comparing a few quotes puts money back in your pocket.

Top-Rated Moving Companies in San Francisco

These established SF movers are among the highest-rated in the city. Contact one directly, or click Compare Quotes to get competing prices from several at once—that’s where the savings come from:

Business details and Google ratings are from public sources and may change—verify licensing with the California Bureau of Household Goods and Services (in-state) or the FMCSA (interstate) before booking.

Why Getting 3+ Quotes Saves You $260 or More

Two reputable San Francisco movers can quote very different prices for the same job—based on their schedule, crew, and how much they want the work that week. Call just one company and you have no way to know if you’re getting a fair deal.

• Movers compete for your business — when they know you’re comparing, they sharpen their pricing.
• You spot outliers — three quotes make an overpriced (or suspiciously cheap) bid obvious.
• You negotiate from strength — a lower quote in hand is real leverage.
• It costs you nothing — comparing quotes through Find Movers Now is free and takes about a minute.

Add it up and comparison shoppers typically save more than $260. In a market as expensive as San Francisco, that’s money well worth a few minutes.

How Much Do Movers Cost in San Francisco?

San Francisco runs well above the national average. For a local move, expect roughly $100–$160 per hour for a two- to three-person crew, with stairs and walk-ups at the top of the range. Long-distance moves from SF generally run $4,600–$11,700+, driven mostly by weight and distance. Estimate your move below—then compare quotes to beat the average:

For a deeper breakdown, see our moving cost guide and local movers cost page.

Moving in San Francisco: What to Know

• Get your parking permit. Reserving curb space for the truck means a temporary no-parking permit from the SFMTA—many movers handle it, so ask when you book.
• Hills & narrow streets. Steep blocks and tight one-ways make truck access tricky—experienced SF crews plan the approach so nothing stalls.
• Victorian walk-ups. Narrow staircases, sharp landings, and no elevator are common—tell your mover about flights and access so the quote is right.
• High-rise COIs. SoMa, Mission Bay, and downtown condos often require a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator—arrange both ahead of time.
• Verify California licensing. In-state movers must hold a BHGS (MTR) license—a quick check protects you from rogue operators.

San Francisco Neighborhoods We Cover

We connect you with movers across every SF neighborhood, including:

San Francisco ZIP Codes Served

Movers in our network serve San Francisco ZIP codes citywide, plus nearby areas like Daly City, South San Francisco, and across the bay:

Helpful San Francisco Moving Resources

• California Bureau of Household Goods and Services — verify a mover’s MTR license.
• SFMTA — temporary no-parking permits for your moving truck.
• San Francisco homes for sale and apartments for rent.
• Walk Score and the City of San Francisco — get to know your new neighborhood.

Also see what movers will and won’t pack, our tipping guide, and the best national moving companies.

San Francisco Service Area Map

San Francisco Movers: FAQ