Business Details
44 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Stress-Free Moving Solutions
Founded in 1982, NOR-CAL Moving Services has established itself as a premier moving company in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over four decades of experience, we specialize in residential, commercial, and international moving solutions, backed by our partnership with Allied Van Lines since 1986. Our team of 300+ professionals operates from three offices and 400,000+ sq ft of warehouse space, delivering seamless relocations for individuals, families, and businesses. We prioritize service excellence, evidenced by our 98% client retention rate and multiple awards from Allied Van Lines.Our commitment to sustainability includes eco-friendly practices like electronic documentation and energy-efficient facilities. With a focus on personalized service, we handle local, long-distance, and global moves, ensuring every client receives tailored solutions. Our 5-star reviews highlight our reliability, transparent pricing, and expert handling of specialty items. As a licensed, insured, and non-brokered moving company, we guarantee accountability and stress-free transitions for every move.
Services
Residential Moving
Commercial Moving
International Moving
Warehousing
Long Distance Moving
Packing Services
Storage Solutions
Furniture Disassembly/Reassembly
Vehicle Transport
Specialty Equipment Moving
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in the moving industry.
- Our team consists of 300 professionals helping achieve a stress-free move.
- We provide clear, detailed estimates with no hidden fees.
- Our 5-star reviews and industry certifications back our reputation.
- We offer local, domestic, international, and office and industrial moving services.
Associations and certifications
- Allied Van Lines
What people say
Fantastic and professional
Efficient, friendly, respectful
Securely packaged items
No hidden fees
Flexible and professional
Services
Residential Moving
Our residential moving services cater to homeowners and renters across the Bay Area. We handle local, long-distance, and apartment moves with precision, offering packing, loading, and unloading. Our team ensures fragile items are protected and furniture is disassembled/reassembled as needed. With climate-controlled storage options, we accommodate temporary housing gaps. Clients praise our punctuality, care, and transparent pricing.
Commercial Moving
We specialize in minimizing business downtime during office relocations. Services include modular furniture disassembly, IT equipment handling, and phased moves during off-hours. Our project managers coordinate with HR teams for employee relocations. Clients highlight our efficiency in moving medical labs, tech infrastructure, and corporate assets without operational disruption.
International Moving
Our international moving services include door-to-door logistics, customs documentation, and vehicle transport. We partner with Allied International for global reach, offering crating for fragile items and destination unpacking. Clients appreciate our accurate quotes, timely delivery windows, and secure handling of high-value shipments across continents.
Warehousing
We provide secure, climate-controlled warehousing with 500,000 sq ft of space across Hayward and San Jose. Services include inventory management, palletized storage, and eco-friendly disposal options. Commercial clients use our facilities for short-term project storage or long-term inventory needs, with 24/7 online inventory access and flexible rental terms.
Packing Services
Our packing services use high-quality materials for dishware, electronics, and artwork. We offer full-service packing with custom crating for antiques or specialty items. Clients note our crew's efficiency in organizing complex moves and ensuring items arrive undamaged, even after international transit.
Questions
Do I need an estimate?
Yes. We offer free, no-obligation estimates via in-person or virtual surveys. We avoid ballpark estimates to ensure accuracy.
Do you provide packing services?
Yes. We offer partial or full-service packing with high-quality materials for household goods and commercial items.
Can you disassemble and reassemble furniture?
Yes. Our crews are trained to safely handle beds, desks, and modular office furniture disassembly/reassembly.
Why choose NOR-CAL?
We combine 40+ years of Bay Area experience with Allied Van Lines' global network, offering transparent pricing and 5-star service.
Are you a moving broker?
No. We are a direct mover with our own trucks and crews, ensuring full accountability and service continuity.
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Reviews (5)
Ramses Pedroza
Jun 16, 2022
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Unsafe driver driving on two lanes on 101 almost hit me and he didn't even notice train your drivers better
David C.
Apr 20, 2022
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We had nothing but an excellent experience with Nor-Cal for our cross-country move from California to New York. First, their agent, Paul Swain, went far and above the call of duty in helping us with the move, even assisting with our donating some belongings to local charities -- and taking others unworthy of such treatment to the dump. He was always available to answer questions and came by when the movers were packing and loading to make sure everything went smoothly.
He even helped us donate furniture left behind for staging that our realtor ultimately decided not to use -- this after we were long gone! The packers exceeded expectations -- fewer than a half dozen items suffered any damage (and we had hundreds of very delicate pieces!). Dave the driver kept us fully informed of where he was en route, and his loading and unloading crews were fast, careful, and easy to get along with -- despite having to work in the rain on one end and the snow in the other. All in all, we couldn't have chosen more wisely.
He even helped us donate furniture left behind for staging that our realtor ultimately decided not to use -- this after we were long gone! The packers exceeded expectations -- fewer than a half dozen items suffered any damage (and we had hundreds of very delicate pieces!). Dave the driver kept us fully informed of where he was en route, and his loading and unloading crews were fast, careful, and easy to get along with -- despite having to work in the rain on one end and the snow in the other. All in all, we couldn't have chosen more wisely.
Juana P.
Apr 13, 2022
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The best and efficient moving company, I recommend this business 100 % Good prices and very affordable. Do not way, just call.
Bailey Doyle Conlon
Dec 20, 2021
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I had a fantastic experience with NorCal moving for my cross country move. They were professional, fast, and careful. I highly recommend them!
Vicki P.
Sep 29, 2021
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Called to arrange a time to get my apartment assessed. They arranged for a time a week from the day I called them, which kind of concerned me given how long lead times were. Phil asked me to pull in the appointment as much as possible the day I scheduled it for so he wouldn't have dead time.and then was nearly 15 minutes late to it anyway. Only during this conversation where he asked to reschedule did I learn the appointment would be over a video call, too, which is not a sign of a well-managed service.
The once-over he had me do was filled with an air of "I really don't like this" and disdain, and he told me I'd get a quote shortly. Hours later I get a quote that lists 2136 lbs of stuff with a completely fabricated 5000 lbs number that the price is based off of. Then when I replied asking where that super inflated number came from, I was not given a reply. So now he's wasted an entire week of my time, making my timeline even tighter since I need to restart from square one. Super unprofessional in every regard. Glad I won't need to move away from the area twice!
The once-over he had me do was filled with an air of "I really don't like this" and disdain, and he told me I'd get a quote shortly. Hours later I get a quote that lists 2136 lbs of stuff with a completely fabricated 5000 lbs number that the price is based off of. Then when I replied asking where that super inflated number came from, I was not given a reply. So now he's wasted an entire week of my time, making my timeline even tighter since I need to restart from square one. Super unprofessional in every regard. Glad I won't need to move away from the area twice!
