B2 Moving
Licensed & insured · Family owned
Serving SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Movers in San Francisco.
SF movers who plan the hills, the stairs, and the parking permits before the truck rolls — from a Nob Hill high-rise to a Mission flat.
Who are the best movers in San Francisco?
The best movers in San Francisco are licensed and insured carriers — not brokers — with background-checked crews, verified reviews, and binding written quotes. For a San Francisco move (San Francisco County), that means a company that scouts your access ahead of time, shows up with the right crew size, and stands behind a Not-to-Exceed price.
B2 Moving is a licensed and insured California carrier — CAL-T 581337, BHGS MTR 0192394, USDOT 3585923 — with a 4.9-star rating across 1,400+ Google reviews. We run our own trucks and background-checked crews (no brokers, no day-labor subcontractors), and every San Francisco move is priced with a binding Not-to-Exceed quote so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Moving in San Francisco,
done properly.
San Francisco is the hardest city in the Bay Area to move in, and it is what our crews do best. The classic SF walk-up — a three- or four-story Victorian or Edwardian with a narrow staircase and a garage tucked underneath — defines much of Noe Valley, the Mission, the Haight, and Pacific Heights, and every piece has to be measured against a tight turn on the landing. Downtown, SoMa, and Rincon Hill are high-rise territory with freight-elevator reservations, loading-dock windows, and building COIs due before move day. Our professional movers in San Francisco handle all of it, from a studio in the Tenderloin to a full Sea Cliff household.
San Francisco is about 50 minutes from our Santa Clara HQ up the 101, and the real work in the city is parking and access, not distance. We pull temporary no-parking permits from the SFMTA for the truck when a block is too tight, time moves around street-cleaning and the downtown commute, and shuttle with a smaller vehicle when a 26-foot truck can't reach a Telegraph Hill or Russian Hill door. Every banister, hardwood stair tread, and doorframe is padded and wrapped before a single box moves, because SF's historic buildings leave no room for a careless carry.
Why the neighbors
call us.
White-glove handling as standard
Furniture wrapped indoors, floors and rails protected, and custom crating available for art, mirrors, and antiques — included in how we work, not an upsell.
Binding quotes, no surprises
We quote after understanding your home and access, then stick to the number. No fuel surcharges, no travel padding, no moving-day renegotiation.
Crews that know San Francisco
Access, parking, and carry paths are planned before moving day by movers who have worked San Francisco properties before — so the day runs on schedule.
San Francisco access,
parking & permits.
Moving day in San Francisco comes down to access: which streets a 26-foot truck can use, where it can legally park, how far the carry runs, and what your building or HOA requires. Our crews confirm all of it before your date — from Mission to Marina — so parking, stairs, elevators, and COIs are handled in advance, not improvised while the clock runs.
We scout curb space, driveway grades, and turnarounds before the date, and reserve loading zones or run a shuttle when a 26-foot truck can’t reach the door.
As a licensed, insured carrier we issue certificates of insurance naming your HOA or building, reserve elevators and move windows, and lay common-area floor protection where required.
Crew size is matched to the stair count and carry distance so nothing gets rushed on a landing — factored into your quote up front, not sprung on move day.
Every piece is pad-wrapped and shrink-wrapped indoors; floors, banisters, and door jambs get runners and guards before a single box moves.
How your San Francisco
move works.
Free estimate & access check
We review your inventory and San Francisco access — stairs, parking, elevators — then send a binding Not-to-Exceed quote. No sight-unseen guessing.
Plan & paperwork
We lock your date, issue any HOA or building COI, reserve elevators or loading zones, and confirm crew size so move day runs on schedule.
Move day
One background-checked crew wraps, loads, transports, and unloads — the same team start to finish, with floor and furniture protection throughout.
Walkthrough & sign-off
We place furniture where you want it, do a final walkthrough, and confirm the invoice can’t exceed your binding quote. Claims support if anything’s ever off.
Moving to
San Francisco.
Moving to San Francisco means choosing your neighborhood as much as your home: the fog and views of the Richmond and Sunset, the cafe-lined walk-ups of the Mission and Noe Valley, the grand flats of Pacific Heights, or a glass tower in SoMa near the Caltrain and Salesforce Transit Center. Move day in the city is about access — steep grades, permit-only parking, freight-elevator windows, and staircases that demand real technique. B2 is a licensed and insured carrier, not a broker, so the crew that loads your goods is the crew that carries them up your SF stairs, with no subcontractor handoffs. Your binding Not-to-Exceed quote is set before move day and covers local moves, long distance, packing services, custom crating, and secure storage.
CPUC CAL-T Permit 581337 and BHGS registration (MTR 0192394) for California moves, operating under USDOT 3585923, with a vetted carrier network for long distance. Full cargo and liability coverage; COIs on request.
We are a carrier, not a broker. The team that loads your San Francisco home is the team that unloads it — no subcontractors, no broker markup.
What the
neighbors say.
4.9★ on Google across 1,400+ reviews, plus 4.8 on Yelp (264) — verified, with an A+ BBB rating.
“I have used many different moving companies in my lifetime, probably more than the typical person. So I know what I am talking about — these guys are the best.”
“Roman and Roman left about 15 minutes ago and I just had to give them a digital high five. My move was down 17 stairs, then 40 more — flawless.”
“They wrapped every piece of furniture like it was going to a museum. Nothing scratched, nothing lost, and they finished under the estimate.”
“Spectacular moving company. Very competitive rates — a flat hourly fee with no extra charge for gas, travel, or packing equipment. Fast and careful.”
“Fast quote, cheap price, easy, seamless, careful handling — and they even handled the parking permits. Max and Eli had it covered.”
“After reviewing other moving companies, the reviews here were what caught my eye. They made my whole move stress-free from start to finish.”
Questions about
moving in San Francisco?
Call (669) 999-5505
My SF building needs a certificate of insurance and my street is too narrow for a big truck. Can you handle both?
Yes — that is standard for San Francisco moves. We issue a building-specific COI (usually within 24 hours) for your HOA or property manager, reserve the freight elevator or loading dock when required, and pull an SFMTA temporary no-parking permit or shuttle with a smaller truck when the street won't take a 26-footer. Call (669) 999-5505 or request a binding quote and we'll pre-clear the paperwork and the parking before move day.
How much does a move in San Francisco cost?
Local moves are billed at a flat hourly rate that includes the truck, equipment, and careful wrapping. Access (stairs, driveways, long carries) affects crew size — call us for a firm quote.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes — B2 Moving Company is licensed by the California Public Utilities Commission (CAL-T, Permit 581337) and registered with the California Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS, MTR 0192394), and we carry full cargo and liability insurance. We operate under USDOT 3585923 and handle long-distance and out-of-state relocations through our own crews and a vetted licensed-carrier network. Certificates of insurance for HOAs or building managers are provided on request.
How far in advance should I book movers in San Francisco?
We recommend booking 2–4 weeks out, especially for end-of-month dates (the 25th–31st book fastest). Mid-week moves — Tuesday and Wednesday — are typically our most available slots and often the most affordable. That said, call us even with short notice: we frequently have openings within a week.
Is hiring a moving company worth it in San Francisco?
For most households, yes. Professional movers carry the right equipment, trained crews, and cargo insurance — so the risk of a broken item, a pulled back, or a scratched floor falls on us, not you. Our binding Not-to-Exceed quotes mean the price you agree to is the price you pay, making the total cost easy to compare against renting a truck yourself.
What is the hourly rate for movers in California?
Across the Bay Area, local moving companies typically charge $120–$240 per hour depending on crew size and how much of the truck, equipment, and wrapping is included. Our San Francisco rate is $110–$150 per hour with the truck, moving pads, and stretch wrap all included — no fuel surcharge and no separate equipment fee. Crew size scales with the size of the home and the access, and we confirm the number in a binding written quote before the job.
What is the cheapest day to hire movers in San Francisco?
Mid-week and mid-month are almost always cheapest. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from the 6th to the 24th are our most available — and most affordable — slots, because demand spikes on weekends and at month-end when leases turn over. If your dates are flexible, ask us for the next mid-week opening and we will quote the most economical option.
What are red flags to watch for when hiring San Francisco movers?
Be cautious of any mover who quotes a firm price sight-unseen without asking about your inventory or access, cannot give you a CPUC (CAL-T) permit or USDOT number, demands a large cash deposit up front, or has no local address or verifiable reviews. Brokers who subcontract your move to an unnamed carrier are another warning sign. We are a licensed carrier — not a broker — and provide our permit numbers, insurance certificates, and a binding Not-to-Exceed estimate in writing.
What items will movers not take?
By law and for safety, professional movers cannot transport hazardous materials — propane tanks, gasoline, oxygen, aerosols, paints, solvents, fertilizers, ammunition, and fireworks. We also recommend you personally carry irreplaceable items such as cash, jewelry, passports, medications, and important documents. Perishable food, plants, and pets are best moved yourself. Everything else — furniture, appliances, pianos, safes, and fragile collections — we handle.
Our San Francisco
moving services.
Comprehensive moving services for San Francisco — local and long distance moves, packing services, storage, and specialty moving, all handled with careful handling and transparent, upfront pricing.
Local & residential moving
Local movers in San Francisco billing hourly — truck, equipment, furniture wrapping, and floor protection all included. No fuel surcharges and no hidden fees, so local moves stay predictable from quote to final walkthrough.
Long distance moving
Long distance movers for moves out of the Bay Area or across California — priced by shipment weight, one crew door to door, no broker handoffs.
Office & commercial moving
Desks, workstations, server equipment, and filing systems moved efficiently. We schedule around your business hours to keep downtime to a minimum. See commercial moving →
Packing services & supplies
Full or partial packing services using professional-grade boxes, paper, and tape. Custom crating available for art, mirrors, and fragile items.
Storage solutions
Short- or long-term storage solutions at our secure Santa Clara facility when your new place is not quite ready. Your items stay wrapped, inventoried, and accessible, with climate-aware storage available for fine art, wine collections, and other valuable collections.
Piano & specialty items
Grand pianos, safes, pool tables, and oversized antiques moved by trained crews with piano boards, skids, and rigging — not improvisation. White-glove handling and climate-controlled transport for fine art, high value items, and fragile collections.
What moving
costs in
San Francisco.
Most local moves in San Francisco are billed hourly. Our current rate — $110–$150 per hour depending on crew size — covers the truck, all moving equipment, furniture blankets, and stretch wrap. There are no fuel surcharges, no stair fees, and no moving-day renegotiation. Every job comes with a binding written quote (Not-to-Exceed estimate) so the final invoice cannot exceed what we agreed.
For long distance moves out of San Francisco, pricing is based on shipment weight at $0.70–$0.95/lb. Basic carrier liability is 60¢/lb; we strongly recommend upgrading to Full Value Protection, which covers full repair or replacement cost. Call (669) 999-5505 or request an estimate online — we respond same day. See our full moving cost guide for a detailed breakdown.