How do I compare movers in San Francisco, CA?

Start with the company name, DOT number, years in business, service areas, fleet size, drivers, insurance or COI availability, review status, and whether the listing has been manually reviewed or claimed.

Why should I request a COI from a mover?

A certificate of insurance may be required by apartment buildings, condos, offices, property managers, realtors, senior living communities, or commercial properties before a move can take place.

Are all local movers listed in FMCSA?

No. Some local movers are only registered through state programs. Movers Near Me is building both federal and state-level mover records.

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San Francisco Movers

Compare moving companies serving San Francisco, CA using the details that matter most: exact company identity, legal and DBA names, ownership information, DOT records, authority status, FMCSA safety ratings, years in business, fleet size, and Movers Near Me transparency signals.

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Practical guides for the parts of moving that often require the most preparation before move-in day.

Moving into a new apartment Plan building access, elevators, parking, utilities, COIs, and move-in day. Read guide → Moving with pets Prepare pets for travel, moving day, and the transition into a new home. Read guide → Moving with children Make the move easier for children with practical planning and transition tips. Read guide → Moving to a senior community Plan a more organized move into assisted living, independent living, or senior housing. Read guide →

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Planning a move in San Francisco

Moving within San Francisco or relocating to California requires more than comparing a headline price. Confirm the mover’s identity, authority, safety status, service area, access charges, written estimate, and the exact company responsible for the move.

Local considerations

Confirm whether travel time, fuel, tolls, stairs, elevators, long carries, and packing are included.
Ask the property manager about elevator reservations, loading access, parking, and COI requirements.
Compare written estimates using the same inventory and service details.
Verify the legal company name, DBA, owner or principal, DOT number, and authority before paying.

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What affects moving costs in San Francisco?

Home size is only a starting point. Crew size, total labor time, stairs, elevators, long carries, packing, storage, travel time, move date, and specialty items can materially change the final price.

Smaller movesStudio and one-bedroom moves often depend most on minimum hours, travel charges, access, and crew size.

Family-size movesTwo- and three-bedroom moves are affected by inventory volume, packing, disassembly, stairs, and distance.

Large or complex movesLarge homes, high-rises, storage transfers, pianos, antiques, and long-distance moves usually require a detailed estimate.

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Serving San Francisco, CA

Owner / PrincipalLi Qing Yuan DOT1723393 Years18 SafetyNot Rated AuthorityNot Confirmed Trucks1

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Pay close attention to Unsatisfactory or Conditional safety ratings and to inactive, revoked, or out-of-service authority.

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Company comparison

Compare movers in San Francisco, CA

Safety rating and authority status are prioritized because they are more meaningful to consumers than raw crash counts. Detailed safety signals can remain within each mover's profile and red-flag review.

Company Identity	Owner / Principal	DOT #	Safety Rating	Authority	Years	Trucks	Score	Status	Profile
5 Smart Movers Inc	Sanjeev Kumar Dhewant	3887329	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	4	1	70	Listed	View
A1 Transfer Moving & Storage	Peter Joseph Breslin	3081814	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	8	3	70	Listed	View
Betensh Moving	Xinzhai Dong Jr.	3595749	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	1	70	Listed	View
Clutch Moving Company	Steven Mandac	3046942	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	9	4	70	Listed	View
Corrib Moving & Storage Company LLC	Kevin Twibill	3266994	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	7	5	70	Listed	View
Cummings Moving Co	Enrique Palos Sr.	4265509	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	5	70	Listed	View
Easy Move	Ilya Kudrin	3165590	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	8	1	70	Listed	View
Far Good Moving	Li Qing Yuan	1723393	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	18	1	70	Listed	View
Golden Gate Moving Company LLC	Not confirmed	2736217	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	11	2	70	Listed	View
Imoving Professional Moving System Inc	Shaohui Dong	3043907	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	9	3	70	Listed	View
Kora Moving	Juan Carlos Viera De Haro	4481318	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	1	1	70	Listed	View
Lfc Movers LLC	Fernando Davila Carmona	4104665	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	2	70	Listed	View
Lux Moving Service LLC	Mario Anibal Ramos Lux	4240508	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	1	70	Listed	View
Nomadik Moving and Storage Inc	Filip Roganovic	4241016	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	1	70	Listed	View
Ova Movers	Valentyn Oladko	4265836	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	2	1	70	Listed	View
Shamrock Moving & Storage Inc	Robert J Fallon	1406245	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	21	6	85	Listed	View
Shannon Moving & Storage	Keith Mulligan	4005225	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	6	70	Listed	View
Skyy Moving	Qiuyan Shi	4068080	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	2	55	Listed	View
Superman Moving LLC	Freily Sarceno	4120363	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	3	1	70	Listed	View
Tonys Moving Services LLC	Jose Antonio Gonzalez Tapia	3769684	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	2	70	Listed	View
Unstoppable Moving LLC	Vasyl Smolii	3610381	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	5	1	70	Listed	View
Winter Moving & Storage	Yotam Shmuelov	2032816	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	16	4	70	Listed	View
Zhang’s Moving Co	Andy Zhang	2697921	Not Rated	Not Confirmed	11	2	70	Listed	View

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San Francisco moving resources

Use the city guide for relocation research, browse the editorial best-movers page, or return to the statewide directory.

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Questions about hiring movers in San Francisco

How do I verify who owns a moving company?

Compare the mover's advertised name with its legal company name, DBA, owner or principal, DOT record, state registration, written estimate, and payment information. The names should make sense together before you hire the company.

What does an FMCSA safety rating mean?

A Satisfactory rating indicates that the carrier met applicable safety fitness standards when rated. Conditional and Unsatisfactory ratings deserve closer review. Not Rated does not automatically mean unsafe; many carriers have not received a formal safety rating.

What authority status should a mover have?

An interstate household-goods mover should have the appropriate active operating authority for the service it is providing. Inactive, revoked, or out-of-service records are important warning signals that should be investigated before booking.

Why can a mover's legal name differ from its public name?

A moving company may advertise under a DBA or trade name while its licenses, insurance, contracts, and payment accounts use a separate legal entity. The relationship should be clearly disclosed and consistent.

How much do movers cost in San Francisco?

Pricing depends on home size, inventory, crew size, labor time, distance, access, packing, storage, move date, and specialty items. Compare detailed written estimates rather than choosing only by the lowest advertised price.

Do apartments and condos require a certificate of insurance?

Many managed buildings require a mover to provide a certificate of insurance before move-in or move-out day. Confirm the building's wording, coverage, and submission deadline directly with management.