Hire Movers in
San Jose, CA

Looking for movers in San Jose? MovingPlace makes it easy to compare top-rated movers, get an instant moving quote, and book movers online—all in one place. We’ve built a network of affordable, trusted movers near you so you can book with confidence, knowing real professionals will treat your move with care.

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Best price and value guarantee

Best price and value guarantee

$1,000 service guarantee

$1,000 service guarantee

Free cancellation w/ 48 hour notice

Free cancellation w/ 48 hour notice

Customer service 7 days a week

Customer service 7 days a week

Instant quoting & online booking

Instant quoting & online booking

Moving Services in San Jose, CA

Wherever life takes you, you get the right moving solution for your move—whether you’re moving locally in San Jose or across the country

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Local Full-Service Moving

Move with less stress with local full-service. Your professional movers will handle the loading, transporting, and unloading so you can settle into your new home with ease.

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Professional Moving Labor

Renting a truck or using a moving container? MovingPlace lets you book vetted moving professionals to handle the heavy lifting—loading, unloading, or both. Backed by our Best Price & Service Guarantees.

Local San Jose, CA Movers

MovingPlace has built partnerships with trusted, licensed movers in the San Jose area—so you can book confidently, knowing your move will be handled by professionals who treat you and your belongings with care.

The Cost of Moving in San Jose, CA

Full-service moves in San Jose average around $1,139.20, but timing can affect pricing. You might save money by moving mid-week or during March.

Your full-service moving quote covers labor to load and unload boxes and furniture, plus a truck and driver to haul everything to your new home.

Check out the table below for more details on the cost of local full-service moving in San Jose, CA.

Move SizeAverage CostDuration
Small Studio, 1–2 BR apartments $881.664 hrs 2 movers 
Medium 3 BR apts, 2–3 BR homes $1,186.085 hrs 3 movers 
Large 4+ BR homes $1,646.687 hrs 3 movers

Based on 1M+ completed moves across our platform.

Josh Barnes
Josh Barnes Head of Sales Operations, MovingPlace View full bio →

"Most cost estimates are based on limited data that doesn't account for timing, location, or move size. Ours are built on years of real moves — so what you see here is actually based on what people in San Jose pay."

How we calculate these numbers
1
Start with local data We pull from 1M+ completed moves on our platform. If San Jose has enough data (at least 10 moves of a given size), that local data is our baseline.
2
Fill gaps with regional context Where local data is thin, we expand to county, then state, then cities with comparable household income levels—so estimates stay market-relevant.
3
Normalize for consistency We apply weighted calculations across categories to prevent a single outlier from skewing what a typical move should cost.

Keep in mind: many factors can affect the actual cost of your move—like the time of year, current demand, number of stairs, heavy items, and more. The best way to get accurate pricing for your specific move is to use our simple, 3-step quote tool. You can compare pricing from multiple providers, customize your move, and ultimately book the mover that best fits your needs.

How to Save on Moving in San Jose

In San Jose, CA, the average cost of labor-only move help is only $458.79, compared to $1,139.20 for a local full-service move, so hiring labor-only movers could save you hundreds of dollars on your move, if you're willing to rent a truck or moving container.

Additionally, MovingPlace's algorithm matches you with the mover that offers the best value for your needs, and our Best Price Guarantee means that you can book with the confidence that you are getting the best deal.

Real Experiences From Verified Bookings

We were loading the first of two pods today. They did a great job and managed to pack an incredible amount of stuff in it, and handled everything carefully. We'd absolutely recommend them and we're looking forward to their help with the second pod!

— Nicholas Z.

Movers | MovingZoom

Awesome job! Juan and the other mover arrived a bit later than scheduled, but once they got started, everything went smoothly. They were professional, efficient, and handled our belongings with care. The move was quick, easy, and stress-free thanks to their hard work. I’d recommend them to anyone looking for reliable movers.

— Bahar B.

Movers | Low rate moving

Great service. Thank you

— Kelly D.

Movers | A2B Movers

- called at 8:00 am., Left a voice mail - Called again at 8:03 to let me know they are here ( with no heads up of atleast 15-20 as requested the day before) Inspite of having a call with the manager and Rio a day in advance. I even requested the manger to come in and check out the place since the pods was already here. No proactive response from the manager - Started work at 8:20 am - 8:50 to 9:00 am bathroom break( no work) - Finished at 11 :20 The manager sent a rookie to accompany Rio - who didn't know the nuan es of handling the furniture. He did a good job in all the small items but heavy items - The new paint got scrapped with Dinges here and there.

— Ram R.

Movers | ProLoad

Both did an awesome job! Highly recommended. Arrived on time and finished the job! Thank you

— Anna T.

Movers | ProLoad

Crew arrived on time and loaded according to instructions very quickly and carefully. Stuff was adequately stacked and secured. Can't really ask a lot more of loaders and movers.

— Ross A.

Movers | ProLoad

I did not meet them, but my brother said that they did a great job! Thank you.

— Scott I.

Movers | A2B Movers

They did a great job in under the alooted time. Very professional...Purcell and Carlos.

— Matthew L.

Movers | ProLoad

Polite, easy work with, took direction well and communication was great.

— Maria C.

Movers | MovingZoom

Great service, responsible and helpful. They quickly wrapped everything so nothing would get dirty as well as thoughtfully organized our pod so everything would fit. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without them.

— Colin W.

Movers | MovingZoom

These guys are my heros! They were efficient, professional, and funny. They were able to get all of my stuff into one POD and saved me so much $$. A HUGE THANK YOU!

— Marie P.

Movers | MovingZoom

Super personal and professional young men

— Janie P.

Movers | Mcleod Moving

They were very efficient and did a great job! What I thought would take 3 hours only took them 2!

— Sara H.

Movers | TIM LLC

They were timely, polite, funny and excellent movers. I would recommend them to anyone moving. They brought tools needed to put furniture back together. They were able to move all my furniture with no damage to any of it. Moving is always stressful and overstimulating and they managed to make it easy and stress free even in the rain. 10/10 I will use them for my next move!

— Hannah Y.

Movers | Conner moving

Everything went well. Thanks for the great service.

— Michael R.

Movers | MovingZoom

Our move in day went well with this team. We would like them to manage/work our next delivery. We are very comfortable with them. They worked very hard for us!

— Tyke S S.

Movers | Square One Moving

They were a huge help during my move. The guys they sent me were excellent and extremely careful with my items.

— David T.

Movers | Square One Moving

Movers R Here Moving did an outstanding job. They arrived exactly on time and were professional and helpful throughout the entire process. I was particularly impressed with how carefully they handled my belongings; everything arrived in perfect condition. They were incredibly flexible and respectful of my needs, making a stressful day much easier. I highly recommend their services!

— Kris G.

Movers | Movers R Here Moving

I'm so thankful they came to unload our 2 PODS. I underestimated the amount of time that it would take and how many people I would need. I felt terrible because it was a lot of work for 2 people. In spite of that, they were careful with all the boxes and did the job as fast as they could. Everything was safely put away before the rain came. Thank you so much! ??

— Gladys M.

Movers | MovingZoom

Anbernic and his crew were absolutely perfect! They knew how to optimize the storage container and were very careful packing and moving my items for storage. I highly recommend this crew!

— David T.

Movers | Bay Area Moving & Storage

Best guys for the job!!

— Peter Laurence O.

Movers | MovingZoom

Helpful, knowledgeable and efficient.

— John D.

Movers | Square One Moving

Tony and his crew were on time very courteous very professional very good at what they did. I was sure there wasn’t enough room to fit everything in the pod by the time they were done, there was still a bit of space for me to add a few more things I would highly recommend these guys.

— Brian B.

Movers | Conner moving

Very nice people and they did a great job. I would hire them again. It couldn’t have gone any smoother.

— Terence J.

Movers | Peninsula Moving Services

Adriano and Chris did a fabulous job of moving many boxes and furniture in the nonstop rain. They had to negotiate a small elevator, going from one end of the building and back again. The additional time needed was because of the awful path they had to take to get to my apartment. They were polite and extremely helpful. I would give them a 10 out of 10. Would highly recommend them. .

— Lynne S.

Movers | Square One Moving

Bob and Sekou did amazing work loading my PODS container. Hands down, they’re the best movers I have ever hired — friendly, efficient, careful and knowledgeable.

— John S.

Movers | MovingZoom

Five yes’s to above want to know questions

— Nolan S.

Movers | Square One Moving

How MovingPlace Works

If you’re moving in and around the local San Jose area, you can rely on MovingPlace to make your experience as stress-free as possible.

1

Book Online in Minutes

Use our intuitive booking tool to schedule your local move online. Just enter your details, select your options, and lock in your moving date—all in a matter of minutes.

2

Pack & Prepare for Moving Day

Once your booking is confirmed, it’s time to get ready. Use our helpful resources to organize and pack your belongings. And then 24 hours before your move date, you’ll get a call confirming the details of your move.
3

Relax & Let the Movers Work

On moving day, sit back and let your professional movers take care of everything. From loading and transporting to unloading at your new place, your moving team will ensure a seamless and efficient move.
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4

Enjoy a Stress-Free Finish

With everything moved and unpacked, your job is done! Need help resolving any last-minute concerns? Our team is just a call away. And for extra peace of mind, every move is backed by our $1,000 service guarantee.

Planning Your Move in San Jose, CA

After thousands of moves, we’ve learned a lot about what makes a move go smoothly. These local insights from San Jose can help you plan smarter and stress less.

Avg. days booking before move

14 days

Booking early helps secure your preferred mover and time slot.

Busiest month to move

August

Tip: If you must move during peak season, book well in advance!

% of moves on the weekend

69.8%

Tip: Plan your move on a weekday to save money.

Avg. move duration

4.5 hours

Most local moves wrap up in a few hours, but stairs, packing, or traffic can add time.

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The Full-Service Advantage
in San Jose, CA

Customize, compare, and book your move in San Jose all in one place for a streamlined, stress-free experience.

MovingPlace's Unique Vetting Process

Other marketplaces let anyone with a clever business name sign up. MovingPlace is different. Every mover on our platform has been thoroughly screened and are continually held to high standards, so you can find professional movers you can trust.

Strict onboarding
requirements

Business owner must pass a background check
Business and payment info must be verified (W-9)
Must agree to our Service Provider Terms
Must have at least 10 verified reviews with a 4+ star rating
Must complete an onboarding review with an account manager

Ongoing performance
standards

Every provider is held to high standards across:

Customer satisfaction
Acceptance and completion rates
Pricing consistency
Claims and no-show rates
Compliance with our Terms of Service

Additional standards for full service movers

Must carry verified Commercial General Liability Insurance (COI)
Insurance coverage is tracked on an ongoing basis to ensure it stays active
Required state moving licenses must be validated
Move Details Tailored to You

Move Details Tailored to You

Simply enter your move details and our Smart Match Technology will create a tailored move plan for you.
Compare Multiple Providers

Compare Multiple Providers

Access multiple vetted providers, compare offerings side-by-side, and find the best match.
Manage Your Move with Ease

Manage Your Move with Ease

Easily schedule, manage, and track your move online, all from the convenience of one platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions, Answered by Our Experts

Mark Conrad Mark Conrad Senior Moving Operations Advisor, MovingPlace View full bio →

Mark has 20+ years of experience across every side of the moving industry — from running his own relocation business to managing supply chains at a publicly traded logistics firm. His answers below draw on firsthand experience supporting hundreds of thousands of moves, including local, corporate, and military relocations.

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The Modern Way to Move, Stress-Free

MovingPlace partners only with licensed and thoroughly vetted movers. Each provider undergoes background checks and meets high standards of quality and reliability. You can move with confidence, knowing your belongings are in trusted hands.

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Get Expert Advice to Prepare for Your Move

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The Ultimate Moving Checklist and 2-Month Timeline for a Stress-Free Move

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The Ultimate Moving Planning Guide

This page is your go-to roadmap for a more organized, less stressful move.
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The Complete Change of Address Checklist

This guide makes the process easier. We’ll walk you through exactly who to notify and what to update so nothing gets missed.
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