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Royal Moving Service Careful Movers is a local San Francisco Bay Area full service moving company. We specialize in full range of household and commercial moving services, customized to fit your particular moving needs. Our affordable rates, professional moving crews and most efficient moving equipment will always ensure a stress free move.
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We are not a broker and do not sub-contract our long distance moves. The crew that loaded your belongings at origin, most likely will be the same crew to unload at destination. Professional door to door moving service, clean and fully equipped bobtail trucks ranging from 16 to 26 ft., moving equipment, dollies, hand trucks, straps, blankets, tools, disassembly and reassembly of furniture, beds, cribs, free use of wardrobe boxes on the day of the move, wrapping furniture with moving blankets and stretch wrap, protection of hardwood floors, carpets and entrances and different options of insurance coverage.
3-shelf one sided office machine cart is designed to move valuable office equipment safely. 8-shelf library cart is designed to move large quantities of books, legal documents efficiently. There are 32 liner feet of usable space. All purpose high quality carpeted office dolly is designed for fast and efficient operation.
We offer short and long-term storage solutions. Our storage facility is clean, climate controlled, video monitored and fully secured. Our vaults are specially designed to protect your personal belongings until you are ready for a delivery at your new place. Free blanket wrap is offered throughout your storage stay. Our flexible terms are on day to day basis.
Careful Movers is proud to offer a new, eco-friendly and most economical way for all your packing and moving needs. E-Crates rentals are for 2 weeks. Delivery and pick up are included in the price. If you have unexpected delays and need it for more time, no problems.
Reviews (48)
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Julie P.
Jun 30, 2022
Absolutely the best moving company! I've had corporate relo services for 7 moves, and I have to say this crew was the best I've ever worked with! I can't believe they were able to get everything into my 2 PODS, and they wrapped everything with such care! Elwardo, David, Eddie so awesome! Thank you!
Tiffany A.
Jun 30, 2022
I turned to Careful Movers after having expensive pieces of furniture damaged in past moves. They are pricy, however, I felt it worth the added cost to protect my belongings. Unlike other movers, they take the time to wrap each piece in moving blankets, wraps and cardboard as needed. I appreciated the prep calls ahead of time, including an onsite estimator, to discuss details of the move.

They also provided a dispatch number to voice any concerns during the move. The team was very capable, including veteran Foreman Edwardo, Luis G and Luis O. They were sensitive and patient to my concerns/requests including having someone stay behind to watch the truck while loads were being made, protecting floors, ensuring things were properly wrapped, etc.

My paranoia was high after previous experiences. They were also kind enough to help position and reposition furniture as needed once moved in. Edwardo was conscientious of any marks made to walls and made efforts to wipe down as needed, and pointed out any scratches on things he noticed prior to moving. All in all the team went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable.

Although this company seems on top of things, it's worth voicing/reiterating concerns and managing the process from start to finish. They presented me with insurance options the day before the move - a chaotic day of packing things. Some of the options required itemizing valuation of pieces, insurance company options, etc. All of which I had no time to address last minute.

I would have appreciate advanced notice, especially since I had been in communication with the company for a year leading up to the move as my new place was being renovated. My expectation for a pricy team is that added pricy insurance wouldn't be needed. My hope as I unpack is that there's no damage. It's still a human process and mistakes can be made, so try not to feel guilty about being hands on (it was hard for me as I didn't want to hoover). There's been hiccups along the way, and the open communication and responsiveness has been appreciated.
Kairen W.
Jun 23, 2022
Super happy with my move! If you need a team somewhere on the Peninsula and you have slightly complicated logistics, I would recommend this company. This is the 3rd local moving company I've hired, and I chose them because this time I needed some specialty item handling, specifically hoisting which not every moving company does. All 3 local companies I've worked with have been pretty good, but this was the best. Jose, Jose, and Gilbert packed my dishes and glassware with care befitting the company name, and they were efficient and careful with moving my furniture, including figuring out how to hoist my sofa out a 2nd floor balcony, and disassembling and reassembling my standing desk.

As I was moving out of a shared house, it was pretty complicated to keep track of which things should be moved vs not, and the team did a good job remembering the details and checking with me when I hadn't given enough. I was pretty impressed since even I was sometimes confused about what went where! Careful movers also offers an extra junk service.

I didn't quite understand how the pricing worked here so it ended up costing more than I thought (but still less than calling Junk King). When they pack up the stuff for your move, they can also load up the junk and get rid of it for you. I got rid of several large items of furniture I got for free off Craigslist once upon a time and had despaired of finding new owners for.

Could be convenient for you, but do get a sense of how it is actually priced! If you're reading this, you're probably moving. Good luck with the move, and I hope it is as low stress as can be lol
Kenneth R.
Jun 21, 2022
Great. Very responsive to all needs. Super careful in moving furniture and collectibles especially large items. Jose and crew the best ever.
John B.
Jun 20, 2022
I don't usually leave reviews but the service i received from Careful Movers demands accolades. This was to be a small move but very emotional for me. At every step of the process CM was communicative, professional and friendly. Their rates were reasonable and scheduling was simple. Emmanuel, Wilbur and Eric showed up right on time and got to work.

They were indeed *Careful* and efficient yet quite swift in getting the move done. They also were flexible as i added a few things to the move and listened carefully and asked questions about my wishes. After unloading at the destination they were thorough and pleasant. They made what was to be a very challenging move a rather smooth and somewhat painless process. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Five Stars all the way. A+++. Bravo.
Mamali Z.
Jun 15, 2022
They are very responsive and professional. They were on time. I have not opened the units that they delivered but it does not show any outside problems. Hopefully, everything is ok inside (in all fairness, the unit was packed by another entity and these guys are not responsible for that ). My only concern was that the price was high, but they had to send 4 people for this job. If it was 20% lower, it would've been perfect.
Rick D.
Jun 14, 2022
Update: The more I unpack the unhappier I get. They broke my shaving mug and didn't tell me. I found a couple of small pieces at the bottom of a box. I continue to find more smashed things at the bottom of boxes, because they put heavy things on top of light things. Any person with common sense would not have done that. I think they can remove the word "careful" from their name.

Later that day. I was sitting here fixing my desk drawer contents and got a call from Anthony at Careful Movers. We talked about what happened, and he apologized and explained that is not how their crews are supposed to operate and that he would address it. He also offered a partial refund, which I just checked, and it's there already. We can't undo the physical damage and irritation, but his prompt and sincere actions definitely went a long way to repairing their reputation. I bumping this back up from two stars to four stars.
Jennifer L.
Jun 07, 2022
Aaron and team were excellent. I had a multi-day move with multiple delivery locations and the team handled everything like a pro.
Nancy J.
May 31, 2022
We hired Careful Movers Team this past Saturday to move our parents from a senior apartment to another one. Foreman-Edwin and two Crew-Ricardo and Saul showed up at 8am and started working. They were efficient, careful, skilled and were able to move everything out from the old and into the new one around the time quoted (off by 30min). I am super grateful for all of their help and appreciate their ability to move two large ikea wardrobes through lower ceilings and tight stairs. I highly recommend this team and would hire Careful Movers again for future moves.
Lindsey M.
May 31, 2022
Called last minute to help move a bedroom set - extremely accommodating and professional, able to help us even over a holiday weekend with only a few days notice! The movers (Dewan and Edwin) were in close touch on the day of the move to let me know when they would arrive. They were kind, helpful, and extremely professional. They took excellent care of our furniture and handled everything with the utmost care. Will definitely use them again!
Charlene Z.
May 17, 2022
The team arrived early, got everything loaded up and delivered to new location within 6 hours. They were very careful and no damage to any of our belongings Would book again
Scott Campbell
May 16, 2022
I had an excellent experience with Careful Movers. They were responsive, professional and helped make an unusual shop equipment move happen more easily. Thank you!
Erik Larson
May 07, 2022
Moving is never fun but Careful Movers made our recent move as painless as possible! We read their incredible reviews and from our very first interaction, they completely lived up to their absolutely stellar reputation. Jose and Gilberto contacted us in the morning and asked if they could actually show up a half hour early. WOW.we were off to a good start!

From the moment they started, they were genuinely courteous, super efficient and above all else. Careful Movers! We have another related move coming up in about a month and there is absolutely no question who we will be calling. Thank you Jose and Gilberto and all the team members behind the scene, for making this move a complete 100% success! Erik L.
Rebecca S.
Apr 26, 2022
Thank you Aaron, Edwin, David and Pernell for your professionalizm in moving my furniture. Your team worked so efficiently it lessened the time needed to get the job done properly. Great care was taken to make sure my house was left as clean as possible. I would highly recommend your company. Regards, Rebecca
Darcy Caba Pier
Apr 26, 2022
Aaron, Edwin, and team did an excellent job of moving us out of the Bay Area. From start to end the team was prompt, efficient, and extremely courteous. True to the brand, they treated our things and our home with care; took the time to wrap and cover furniture, brought materials to box additional loose items we had, and even fixed a piece of furniture we had that was loose and on its last leg!

On their drive across states Aaron kept us aware and up-to-date on his location and ETA. They covered our flooring and wall areas so that the furniture dollys and things wouldn't track or leave scuff marks. Everything arrived in great shape. 10/10, would definitely work with Aaron and his team again for a long distance move.
Ellen W.
Apr 19, 2022
The team was absolutely amazing! They were thorough in every detail of the move, polite and helpful with long hours of work, and every single article protected and safely delivered. they did a fantastic job.
Cathy A.
Apr 17, 2022
Outstanding job with my long-distance move from San Francisco to Portland! Excellent communication from the time I called for the estimate, had packing materials delivered, and most especially the physical move. Aaron, Jose and Pernell are a hard-working and careful crew. Aaron and Jose made a treacherous drive during a freak Spring storm, through snow and sleet all the way to my new home. They took great care with my stuff and everything arrived safely - thankfully they did as well!
Scott M.
Apr 06, 2022
Careful movers were great to work with. The movers were all very professional and very efficient with our long distance move. Our foreman Aaron was fantastic and communicated with us constantly. Would recommend using them for moves!
Ken Franke
Mar 18, 2022
I have moved many times for my career and I Have experienced many of the major carriers. The experience I had with Careful Movers was easily the best move ever. Scheduling was easy, the crew was prompt, friendly, and worked so hard to take care of us and our things. I can't recommend them enough!
Lokesh A.
Mar 14, 2022
They came on time, were very professional, and made the move a stress free experience. They did not waste any time at all. Very very fast. I took both packing and moving. So they packed my entire house on day 1, with 3 guys. And day 2, they moved and unloaded in 5 hours with 4 guys. All my stuff is in good condition. At the new place, they were careful with putting mats etc to not damage the floors and carpets.

I haven't found any scratches on any of my stuff or my walls etc. There were some small surprises, They did underestimate the boxes needed for packing and I wound up paying 200 extra for materials. Also they failed to mention overtime if it goes beyond 8 hours, but it didn't come to that. I would hire them again without hesitation.
Mayhew S.
Jan 31, 2022
These people are great. It'll run you a bit more than other movers, but it's worth it for the peace of mind. They really take good care of all my items, communicate well, make sure they're prepared, days before the big day. My crew was Jose N (Foreman), Junior, and David M. UPDATE 2/9/2022: A small item had been lost in the move. I contacted them, and they found it, and returned it in person in a couple days. Good folks there.
Ben E.
Jan 09, 2022
These guys were amazing! Brian led a team of 3 movers and they went through it all so fast! We did a move from a 500sq ft apartment into a new place and the whole process took less than 4 hours. That includes packing up literally everything from the first apartment. I cannot recommend these guys highly enough! Great service, very friendly, would certainly use again!
Jennifer B.
Jan 09, 2022
We ran into an issue with the first moving company we had hired who backed out the night before we were set to move. We were in a huge bind and Careful Movers came through for us helping us to get an amazing crew scheduled last minute to help us. Brian and his team were WONDERFUL. They were friendly and efficient and did an excellent job making a very stressful day easy and organized. I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you Careful Movers!
John R.
Jan 06, 2022
Jose, Jose, and Gilberto did an outstanding job. We unloaded a large Pod container and they had time to help with assembling furniture. They were on time and worked quickly and safely to put everything in our place in 4 hours. They also unloaded our yamaha upright piano and took extra care to wrap and protect the piano for unloading. The company did a great job explaining the services and costs and they contacted me to coordinate the process.
M. A.
Jan 05, 2022
Careful Movers was recommended to me by a friend --- because her friend gushed about what a good service they provide. I used their moving service and their junk removal service partner. I did not use their packing services --- after my move I wish I had. So, the moving service is very automated in terms of how they quote and communicate. You speak to a person to receive a quote.

My move was small, so no one came out to actually view my home. The move was within the state of California. Honestly, the quote was higher for me but the circumstances made it acceptable. The interactions with the people and the automation of the scheduling were really well done. They have it down to a process and it shows. The bottom line is the company communicates well both people to people and via the software.

The moving team themselves were lovely. They wore masks at all times in my home. The team was efficient and careful and communicated well. All very important. At one point, I asked them to pay special attention to a 20 yo cactus I had. It had grown back after being accidentally broken in my last move. The guys were great and fun and wonderful! Bottom line. This is a good team inside and outside of the front office. Every team member delivers a well-executed service. 10/10 would hire again.
Martin B.
Dec 29, 2021
Great moving company. They showed up on time (actually 10 mins early) and they were totally professional. They moved really fast with 3 guys basically taking care of business. Wrapped up my 1 BR apartment and moved it into my house in 5 1/2 hours and did it in the rain, but no complaints at all. They were awesome! I'd hire them again easily!
Kim M.
Dec 24, 2021
Worked with Careful Movers starting in 2020 when we had to move my daughter home from college and didn't know how long it would be til she moved back to SF. We arranged storage for her belongings and were given a reasonable rate, less than I expected which is good because we ended up storing her belongings for 18 months (!) We finally moved her belongings back to her new apartment in SF.

In both cases movers arrived on time, assembled furniture correctly and were courteous. Was quoted a minimum and then when the move took less time was credited for the lower amount of time. Reps that I dealt with over the phone to organize everything were helpful and stayed in communication. I would very likely reach out to this team again for future moves in the SF area. Thanks for all your help!
Katy D.
Dec 10, 2021
Ismael and his team were truly excellent - thoughtful, communicative, friendly, and diligent. I can't recommend them more strongly, especially for a complex interstate move like ours. You will not regret working with this team!
Akiko I.
Dec 08, 2021
They might be a bit high on the price but I recently have 6 of their team to come crate and move huge items. They were professional and super reliable. Very careful and made sure our items were handled with extra care!
Jennifer W.
Nov 24, 2021
Careful Movers were essential when I had a big office item to move from my dad's office to my house. I was able to schedule an appointment quickly and easily over the phone, and they were prompt and made a lot of effort to not damage my house in any way when moving the item. The specific crew members who helped me were: Jose H, Jose C, and Gilberto. We had also used them previously when we moved, and they were really efficient and careful - just as their name says!
Jp Fenton
Nov 12, 2021
Having the floors refinished throughout the house means essentially "moving" for a week or two. Our flooring contractor recommended Careful Movers without reservation so we called for a quote, which we quickly received. The quote was well-detailed. There is a four-hour minimum charge. Careful Movers has supplies, packing boxes, which we purchased and they delivered well ahead of "Moving Day." Four movers arrived this morning at 8:00AM as promised, toured the house, discussed strategy and "special items", and got immediately to work.

By 10:00AM, the house was empty, even the piano delivered to our son's home. When the floor is finished, we'll be happy to see them again. The final bill for the work was exactly as quoted. The crew were all very hard workers, jovial, respectful, and, as the company's name implies, "Careful Movers." And here's the followup, moving back in: Careful Movers moved us out, and now back own.

This is a follow-up to a move on November 6m when we had Careful Movers pack nearly out entire house into a POD in our driveway so that our hardwood floors could be refinished. As with the first experience, this time it went smoothly, quickly, and efficiently. The move took only a couple of hours for the four workers to empty the POD and put everything in place in each room.

Because the floors were freshly refinished, they took care to cover the walkways with runners to guard against damage. It will take us much more time to empty the multitude of boxes! We definitely recommend Careful Movers.
Sam S.
Nov 12, 2021
Wonderful experience with Careful Movers. Had multiple communications with the team after the estimate and leading up to the move. The team arrived not just on time, but even early, which is a first for me! Everything was safely delivered. 5/5, would happily recommend.
Justin M.
Oct 27, 2021
Jose, Ramiro, and David are the names I will always think of when I think of this amazing moving company. Not only were they punctual with my appointment time but their attention to detail was confidence inspiring - not once was I concerned with the safety of my personal belongings! I will definitely be choosing Careful Movers (specifically Jose, Ramiro, and David) for my next move!
Andrena Duffy
Oct 20, 2021
Really impressive experience with the company and the team that moved me today. The company called and checked in beforehand and gave me a reasonable quote, text message reminders were sent in advance. The team arrived on time, worked super hard and quickly moved me from Sunnyvale. The team were really lovely making sure to take care of everything and going above and beyond helping me. Ismail and team 3 rock and I'm so glad I used this service as opposed to others.
Nodir T.
Oct 18, 2021
3 months ago we moved from a 3 bedroom house in Sunnyvale, CA to Redmond, WA (886 miles). The communication of the rep was clear and the flat rate price was attractive, relative to other movers. Upon a concern if everything will fit in one truck, an estimator visited us and ensured that it will, with clear and nice communication, for free; so we made a decision to go with Careful Movers.

The movers came on time, disassembled and loaded everything (we packed boxes ourselves). We had long/awkward items that couldn't fit any our boxes - the movers packed them themselves into *their* wardrobe boxes, free of charge (later they left those boxes to us. The movers would be at the place faster than us (we drove our cars ourselves) and it would inconvenient/stressful for me to catch up just to open the door for them.

They agreed to pick up the keys from the apartment complex management themselves and start unloading/reassembling before we have arrived. I didn't have to rush and I have arrived into almost completed work. After we unloaded everything (that took months), I can confirm that literally nothing was lost or broken. Overall, I am very satisfied and definitely recommend Careful Movers.
Shashank A.
Sep 20, 2021
We used Careful Movers for a move recently after seeing them when our old neighbors were moving. Throughout, the company was excellent! I called them to get a quote, and they took an inventory of things that had to be moved and provided an estimate via email. They went over the process - how their team would pack the truck, and the additional charges we can expect.

A few days before the move, they called to check if we needed any packing help (we didn't). On the day of the move, the team (Jose, Jose, and Gil) arrived a bit earlier. They came to the apartment and asked what needed to move - we asked them to not move the vacuum cleaner and a lamp, and they remembered that! They rolled carpets to avoid damaging the floor, and wore a mask throughout.

All the furniture was carefully packed and moved. Best of all, they stuck to the estimate! I've never had a smoother moving experience, and will be using them again in the future.
Jennifer R.
Aug 30, 2021
They were extremely professional and touched base up to and including day of the move, but estimate they provided was far outside the window of what we were quoted (as in: double). We understand that things go over and stuff happens, but you need to tighten up your quote process TREMENDOUSLY. Plan on paying from the second they call you, morning of, because that is when you will start being billed.

I would've given higher stars and chucked it up to a simple misunderstanding, but drink containers were left throughout both our houses, on windowsills and ledges, one of antique pieces were broken in transport, and dispatch was not readily available to help us when we realized the bill was tremendously higher than what we were anticipating. The guys that moved us were polite and helpful, I just wish I could give a better recommendation, overall
William Haslacher
Aug 05, 2021
I like having a firm price and a set date for moving. Careful Movers did not deviate from the price we agreed to. With Careful Movers gave me time and date for moving from the get-go. Careful Movers arrived on time both at my apartment and at the moves destination. And they moved swiftly and carefully. A+ team!
Victoria Kolenko
Jun 02, 2021
We moved 2 weeks ago. The guys were on time, worked straight thru and were very friendly and professional. They covered our floors so not to damage or dirty them. They went out of their way to make my moving experience good. Thanks so much for the good work.
Delfina Castillo
Apr 14, 2021
They are very professional, they know what they are doing. It was fast even when we had a lot of things. I definitely recommend them to anyone.
Sherry L.
Feb 19, 2021
We recently hired Careful Movers for a move from RWC to SF. Since it was during the lockdown, we wanted to make sure that there were the fewest health risks, in addition to paying a good price for the work involved. Our team of 3 movers were very prompt on arrival. They had masks on the entire time. We packed ahead of time so for the most part we stayed out of their way per their social distancing guidelines.

Generally we felt the move went smoothly. The process of booking was very easy and they were very responsive over the phone. Before the move, they took notes on our special requests such as having floor protection for hardwood floors and such.
Robert Klein
Feb 07, 2021
Great company! Very friendly and professional. They showed up at the beginning of their window and went to work immediately. They were efficient and I never had to repeat any placement/packing request. All my items arrived safely with no damage, and they took apart and rebuilt several pieces of furniture quickly. They were not the cheapest option I looked at, but I am glad I went with them as they are of higher quality than most services I have used for my past moving experiences. I will definitely use them again!
Julie Alsaegh
Dec 22, 2020
They were prompt and came in like a squat team, totally focused and determined to do the job. It was great! They were very careful with some delicate pieces and reassembled everything after it was in. This is my first time using a moving company and I only needed furniture and plants moved. I called a few places and Careful movers is competitive with pricing.

They charged me by the hour and I figured the cost would go over my original quote and it did, considerably, so I would get someone to come out for a more accurate quote next time. It was worth not having to deal with the headache of moving furniture though.
Sasha Go Pao
Nov 28, 2020
A crew from Careful Movers performed my most recent move. (10 miles from origination point to destination.) The crew were Jose R. (foreman), Fabian, Emmanuel, and Ricardo. Kevin estimated my moved, and suggested a four man crew that would take 5 hours to complete the move. He was very thorough about taking inventory, especially as I moved during. COVID-19.

For the boxes, he suggested a studio pack, which included boxes, packing paper, and tape. I was really impressed how carefully they wrapped my furniture, especially as I have a number of antique pieces that can be heavy and cumbersome. Even the padded stool from Target was wrapped just as carefully as my antique china cabinet with the.
Elaine Yau
Nov 14, 2020
From receiving the estimate, to working out the details a few days before the move, and disassembling/reassembling some furniture, the team at Careful Movers was terrific! Would definitely use them again. Our move from Redwood City to Oakland for a 1-BR was about 4.5 hours. It went so smoothly and quickly!
John Reed
Oct 24, 2020
As their name implies, they are very careful movers! We were very impressed with everything about their operation. The estimate they made at the beginning had to be modified because we changed the schedule twice for moving but they stuck to their original estimate. They were very efficient at packing and unpacking our goods in the beginning and the end of the journey, and we liked the crew a lot. They were a very careful group, especially considering COVID-19 concerns. We were very happy with Careful Movers.
Evgeny Margolis
Aug 31, 2020
The service was great! Highly professional and experienced team. The mover showed up in time and act very efficiently. Also helped me with their professional advices. The estimate was very accurate. That was an easiest move in my life.
Caroline Brown
May 26, 2020
Such a fantastic service. In the past, we've had some pretty negative experiences with moves so despite all the positive reviews, we weren't entirely optimistic. But wow did these guys prove us wrong! Courteous, speedy, and an absolute pleasure to work with. And much more affordable than competitors! Highly recommend Careful Movers.