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Costa Mesa Moving Independently owned and operated. Not affiliated with national van lines or referral services. As the owner, David Wilkes has personally operated Costa Mesa Moving since founding the company nearly 30 years ago. We have an excellent reputation and specialize in antiques and difficult-to-move pieces.

Costa Mesa Moving Company offers a variety of affordable moving services as well as storage in Costa Mesa. Referred by interior designers, antique dealers, property managers, and real estate agents throughout Southern California.
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Boxes should be stored out of the way before the move - not impeding the flow of furniture. Medicine, jewelry and firearms should be in your car prior to our arrival and/or locked away in a safe place where it will not be overlooked or misplaced. Furniture should be marked as to where it goes in the new space with a sticker or something that will not come off (not a Post-It Note).
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Cynthia Cook
Jun 06, 2022
I'm not someone who writes reviews in general, except for when I've had a really bad experience or an excellent experience. My experience with Costa Mesa Movers "David" started out to be a good experience. David was a good communicator. I was very clear on what the main heavy pieces were and where they needed to be moved too. A little about my situation I have an 84-year-old mother who had just recently lost her husband of 62 years, then shortly after had surgery only to find her house flooded 36 hours after surgery.

If you've ever gone through a flood you have emergency crews come in and they grab everything you own in the flood zone which was her entire downstairs and they just start packing and moving without you having any control over what they're doing. So when the movers arrived they were younger guys early 30s, what I would call pretty boys with big muscles who looked like they just walked out of a gym.

They proceeded to inform me that they couldn't do this they couldn't do that oh no we can't do that and what you don't have anything ready for us? It was as if good communicating David hadn't said a word to these guys. There was zero empathy out of these guys for two women one being quite elderly, recently widowed and a middle-age woman handling all this move on their own.

Yes I did underestimate the move because of my mom's novelty items were more than I thought as she lived in the home for 33 years and as I said everything was so stacked up from the emergency crews I really couldn't tell how much my mom had or didn't have. Throughout the time that they were there they were talking under their breath mocking us it was a very unpleasant situation.

Then they announced with 15 minutes warning oh we have another job to go to at 4:30PM on a Saturday afternoon in Rancho Cucamonga which was 50 miles away from where my mom's home is. They just wanted to leave. They also took my nice tape dispenser with a handle full roll of tape. They were using my dispenser and my tape as they only had one. I called David twice but he never returned my call I've asked him for my item back or at minimum a credit as I just ordered a new one it was $25 without tape.

The only reason why I give them two stars is because David initially was good with his communication. But that's where it all ended from there. Even my 84 mother said that was a very unpleasant situation referring to the two guys that were moving us. They made a very hard, hurtful situation with losing my father a even more painful situation. The fact that David can't return my calls says it all. They don't have any integrity that's for sure.
Arshia E.
Dec 30, 2021
These guys were life savers on our latest move. Few hundred bucks to save us the trouble of moving our heavier furniture up to the 3rd floor. They worked fast and were made sure nothing got damaged. Really can't complain.
Vivian M.
Dec 05, 2021
We have used Costa Mesa moving for our last three moves - including a cross country move (literally from one coast to another). We have always had an excellent experience. The teams are always thoughtful, careful and meticulous and very customer focused. They are also always on time and well prepared. We've never had anything break or get damaged including very delicate crystals and large rocks and stones. Can't say enough good things about them. Great working with owners and with moving team.
Mel D.
Nov 25, 2021
It's been a long time since an employee of a company completely offended me. There are so many great moving companies in Los Angeles/Orange County, try a another one. I've moved many times and I can give you several recommendations for movers that are respectful. Be careful on Yelp reviews for movers, filter your reviews to make sure they are written by elites.

Many are offered incentives for reviews. Not to say costa mesa movers are bad In this case, my head office subcontracted Costa Mesa movers to pick up some product. Nobody shed a light until the driver called me to give me a heads up that they were 30 min away. I informed him that my building required 24 hour notice and must submit insurance info. The driver got super upset and told me off and basically insulted me for being the messenger.

I tried to explain that there was nothing I can do, I wasn't trying to be difficult and my building has rules and it wasn't personal. He was rude, told me I wasn't helpful and it was degrading. I requested my company to avoid working with Costa Mesa movers and to find another company. I refuse to work with them. I don't appreciate companies that employ people who insult innocent bystanders.

I didn't hire them, I had no clue they were coming and I would've appreciated a gentleman who respected me. I asked my company to place a complaint and I never heard from them. They just don't care.
Joe W.
Nov 19, 2021
Excellent! Straightforward talk by the owner/scheduler, good and reasonable price, efficient and friendly service on moving day.
Deborah Oates
Nov 09, 2021
I cannot say enough positive things about this mover. They moved my belongings five times in the past and each move could not possibly have been a better experience. They were polite, took care when packing my items, their pricing was fair, there were no unexpected charges and the guys were generally fun to be with on packing day. I recently made a temporary move from CA to NY with Cardinal Van Lines brokering my move; they hired "Stop N Move" who I later discovered had an F rating with the BBB.

The move was a disaster. Fortunately, Costa Mesa Moving agreed to move my belongings from NY back to CA (and they have an A+ rating with the BBB). After my past experiences with Costa Mesa I do not feel any need to oversee anyhing they do and I know the charges will be fair and accurate.
Julie Boyle
Oct 24, 2021
I'm late in writing this review, as we moved 3 months ago, but I guess when you go thru a move and the least of your concerns is the moving company, that is a good sign! I felt in very good hands the entire time. Not only were they fast, but they were very knowledgeable about our various antique pieces and how they should be handled. And they were always one step ahead of me.

I never had to direct them or anything. They were on time, very communicative, helpful and kind. My 84-year old mom lives with me and she was super impressed, and you all know that is saying something! :D Moving is normally so stressful and this was a dream. My brother came by to give me moral support and commented "this is the most low-key move I've ever experienced". I have to give credit to the guys and how well trained they were and how nice they were. Thank you all so much, you were truly a blessing!
Jennifer S.
Oct 22, 2021
This moving company was the worst, first of all the guys that moved me two different times were on drugs they look like they were stoned out of my mind. I could've moved my house faster than them second of all they ruined a couple things of mine that they would not replace so make sure you get insurance because they will not own up to what they damage.

Oh and trying to get a hold of them impossible once you do the job with them they are impossible specially if there's stuff that's damaged. If you're moving don't use this company.
Rob Schneider
Oct 07, 2021
First, just wanted to say that this company was very efficient when it came down to actually packing the truck, unfortunately the way they were being efficient was throwing our boxes and personal belongings around in their truck, while boxes were clearly marked "Fragile" and "Breakable". We ran into the problem of not having enough room in the truck, and it apparently being "over weight" which is understandable, because a lot of heavy stuff in a tiny 16 foot truck can only go so far.

After finally getting to our destination, we were able to get our belongings and start getting settled into our new home. But unfortunately at least 4 pieces of furniture (2 desks, 1 chair, and 1 small table) along with many other belongings including an ern were broken, items that were broken adding up to 2000$ for either repairs needing to be done, or to be replaced.

Which is very unfortunate especially since we pay for this company to be able to move these belongings efficiently and safely but we didn't receive that common decency. Again they were pretty efficient with getting everything that wasn't broken by them inside, but unfortunately every dresser, every book shelf, and even the beds they brought in were upside down.

When I asked them if they could fix it, I got no response as they walked past me, and continued to grab items from the truck. To be completely honest, I didn't expect much from this company. So maybe I just had my expectations a little too high for this particular company, my suggestion is that I would find another place, because we payed close to 10,000$ for this move, and received 10$ work and effort
Jeri M.
Oct 06, 2021
This is the third time that I have used this company. The first time they packed and moved all of the contents of our condo into a storage unit they recommended. It was almost a year before I was able to go to the storage facility to check the contents. The storage facility was clean and everything that they packed was organized and so well packed.

I recently used them again to move items from a house in the mountains to the beach. Jon, Hector and Kevin were amazing. They were super professional and extremely helpful. The packing is the best that you will ever see and the furniture was handled as if it were their own. This is the only company that I will ever use.
Kc Waddell
Sep 15, 2021
These guys are the best. They showed up on time, or extremely polite, very diligent. They work hard they worked fast and they were very careful with our belongings. I would highly recommend them.
Mona P.
Sep 11, 2021
Booked them for our move. Got a call the morning of the move they would be late. There were 3 of them that they insisted were needed bc we had stairs in our apt. Thought due to more people the move would be quicker. Definitely dragged their feet. Left for lunch while moving from our apt to our home without telling us. For a few of the damages they said they would file a claim and someone would reach out.

I have followed up and still no response back after 2 months. At the end of the move charged us significantly higher than what we were originally quoted as they took their time to move till after 6pm! Likely won't be hiring them again :/
Efrain C.
Sep 05, 2021
Loved the professionalism of the movers. I also liked that Dave(the owner) asked all the right questions for a perfect move and followed up with me a day prior to ensure the move was perfect. He made aware all the charges and informed me of how to make it more affordable if I needed to. He made me feel like he cared I didn't spend more money that I had to. Really recommend his business!
D. Griffin
Aug 28, 2021
This company is very professional, conscientious, and efficient. From the moment we called to setup a move, the staff was friendly and very easy to deal with. They guys arrived on time and made the entire moving process easy and stress free. Fantastic! I would highly recommend them to anyone, and I know who I will call the time I have to move. I am grateful for their services. WELL DONE COSTA MESA!
Anthony P.
Aug 22, 2021
I've honestly never had a positive experience when moving. However this past move was amazing. David had a great crew of professionals, headed up by Manny and I couldn't have been happier. They work hard, they care and are extremely diligent. I've been recommending them to everyone I know.
Jamie S.
Jul 31, 2021
We have used Costa Mesa Moving Company four times in that 8 years. They have moved us from multiple apartments to a house and now back to an apartment. The customer service is great and all movers we had were professional, courteous with belongings, on time, and FAST! This time I had movers Manny, Jon, and Gabriel who were AMAZING! Arrived on time, moved me out of my house in 1.5 hours and into my new place in another 1.5 hours.

They worked great as a team and were very professional, kind, helpful, and took care of all my furniture and decor. I have had a great experience each time with this company and will always recommend them! Thank you!
Ty L.
May 31, 2021
Costa Mesa has helped us moving many times. They have moved us from one house to another on four occasions. They are always on time, efficient, professional, and friendly. On a couple of other occasions, they have come to our office and/or home to help move large pieces of furniture up and down stairs. During our last move, they moved us to our new house.

After the move, we had two weeks to move the last of our things from the old house to storage or donate the items. Due to some unexpected circumstances, we ran out of time getting everything packed up and to storage. I called Costa Mesa Moving and explained the situation. They had a crew at the house the next day. They packed everything left at the house into boxes and moved it to storage for us.

With all the moving they have done for us, there has never been any damage to any our property and we have never a problem with any of their staff. If you're moving, you can't go wrong with these guys.
Kristyn K.
Apr 13, 2021
Just completed another successful, stress-free move with Costa Mesa Moving Company. Armand, AJ, and the whole team were amazingly fast, extremely professional, and packed all of our items with care. The company rates are very reasonable. Scheduling and estimating the move was a breeze. And it's really impressive that, despite charging on an hourly basis, they work super quickly and efficiently - they even came in under the estimate! We will be requesting the same team when we move out of storage. Highly recommend!
Aja H.
Apr 07, 2021
The movers scratched our TV's. When I reached out to the office about it (I called, left a voicemail, and emailed them) they wouldn't return my attempts to contact. Don't hire this company.
Susanna M.
Mar 22, 2021
Please DO NOT use these people. Please call if you'd like to see full explanation of why, I will include an email the owner David sent to me. Horrible service and horrible people.
Chandler Q.
Mar 06, 2021
Recently moved with AJ, Eric and Andy helped me and my wife move. Movers were professional, quick, attentive and careful with valuables. Made a stressful process seem effortless. Movers wore masks, washed hands and took precautions for COVID-19. I will never use another moving company.
Cami Kam
Feb 04, 2021
I've used Costa Mesa Moving for many years, actually since the early 90's. They are consistently on time, work efficiently from start to finish, and are very reliable. I highly recommend them for your moving and relocation needs, and for your storage needs as well. Without a doubt, Costa Mesa Moving truly is the best in the business!
Janine K.
Jan 11, 2021
We used them twice locally and were so happy to hear they do long distance moves as well. We called for a quote and did the walk through the very next day. Received the quote within 24 hrs. They even brought us boxes, paper, and tape a couple days ahead of time so we could pack the room we were packing ourselves. We opted for their team to pack most of the apartment and they sent a crew of 7 to complete the task.

They packed a dense 2 bedroom apartment in a little over 3 hours! They were efficient and extremely careful with all our belongings. Armand and Wally were tasked to drive our belongings to AZ and everything arrived in one piece. Highly recommend for anyone moving within or out of Orange County! Thank you for making our move so pain free.
Vivian Webb
Dec 31, 2020
Best moving company and crew ever. I highly recommend. Above and beyond customer service!
Tonya V.
Aug 18, 2020
I can't say enough about Costa Mesa Moving. We have used them three times now in the past 7 years and have been more than satisfied each time. Our closing date on our house got pushed back a couple days and they accommodated me as I didn't want anyone else to move us. Their team came in and packed my entire garage and cleared out the house in record time!

Their professionalism and hard work really stands out. I truly want to thank you for all that you have done for me and my family. We love our new home and hopefully we will be staying put now. Thanks again! You guys rock!
Chris Martin
Jun 13, 2020
Fantastic job. Josh and Johan were polite and courteous. Did more than we could have imagined in a quick and safe manor. Thank you so much for relieving the stress of our move.
Tom N.
Jun 12, 2020
When I first started getting quotes for moving us, CMMC was the only company that returned our calls quickly and provided us with a very accurate quote. Drew, Mario, and Sina were the assigned movers who moved our house last October. They were courteous and quick. No damage or scrapes on walls or furniture. They did a great job and I can only recommend them and the company as a whole. Keep up the good work and stay healthy and safe in these crazy times.
Dylan A.
Apr 21, 2020
Nothing but great words to say about the work that Dave and his team do over at Costa Mesa Moving Company. I have used them in the past and they have been nothing short of excellent and I look forward to using them again next month as I move once again. I think they truly go above and beyond for their customers and make the process as easy as possible. I consistently recommend CMMC to all my friends, colleagues, and frankly everyone I run into. Great job guys!
Deborah Cole
Feb 05, 2020
WW! These guys are AMAZING! Lifted our HEAVY furniture up to our second story and never stopped smiling. GREAT CREW. Abundant thanks to AJ, Steve 1, Steve 2, and William! You guys are da' bomb! #COSTAMESAMOVINGCO. #Bestmovers #qualitycounts #hiretheseguys
C. D.
Jan 31, 2020
These guys are awesome, highly recommend using them! From the office communication and ease of scheduling, down to the professionalism and hard work of the 3 men who came to help with my local move. Nick, John and Johan rocked. All 3 were very attentive to our needs and where to move items. Can't say enough good things about this company. Was very refreshing to deal with and took away a ton of my stress on moving day!
Matt DeSola
Jul 12, 2019
I've used CMMC multiple times over the past 10 years.would never think to use anyone else. Their professionalism, efficiency, and general care about their customers personal items is unmatched! It doesn't hurt that they're also well priced.
Steve D. Woodson
Mar 31, 2019
The best moving company in southern California. All of the employees that work there know exactly how to wrap, pack, and move people's items by loading and unloading Bob tail trucks very professionally, plus all the guys are very friendly and have a great personality when it comes to public relations. The owner of the company will make sure you know everything you need to know about your moving experience and is very reasonable priced considering how professionally this company is. All of his trucks and equipment are fairly new 0 while being in business for over thirty years. I highly recommend this company if and when you are moving.