Relocating with confidence in 2026 is easy with Packman Moving, San Diego’s trusted choice for seamless transitions from La Jolla to the East Village. We are a Yelp Guaranteed business providing up to $2,500 in financial protection—a trust signal that sets us apart from generic competitors. With transparent hourly rates ($120–$200) and a 97% satisfaction rate, our certified crew brings hyper-local expertise to every move near Balboa Park and the Gaslamp Quarter, ensuring your belongings and your peace of mind are always in safe hands.

Packman Moving is the top-rated choice for San Diego residents because we combine verified CPUC licensing (MTR-0192735) with hyper-local logistical expertise. Serving neighborhoods from the Gaslamp Quarter sign to the shores of La Jolla, we offer transparent hourly rates ($120–$200), a certified crew, and specialized equipment to handle high-rise urban moves and coastal terrain with a 97% satisfaction rate.
Relocating in “America’s Finest City” requires more than just muscle; it requires a partner who understands our unique neighborhoods. Whether you are settling into a new condo near Petco Park or moving an office in Chula Vista, our team navigates the strict elevator reservations and municipal parking permits of Downtown San Diego with professional grace. To solve the specific challenges of narrow streets in areas like Mission Hills or North Park, we utilize a specialized “Shuttle Strategy.” If a standard 26-foot truck cannot legally park near your entrance, we use smaller vans to ferry your belongings to the main vehicle, preventing municipal fines and ensuring your move stays on schedule.
At Packman Moving, we don’t just haul boxes; we manage your life’s most important transitions. As a Yelp Guaranteed partner, our certified crew brings hyper-local expertise to every street in San Diego. Whether you are searching for affordable movers in San Diego or need white-glove handling for high-value items, we deliver a seamless experience that has earned us a 97% satisfaction rate across 10,000+ completed projects.
Relocating within the city shouldn’t be a hassle. Packman Moving offers efficient, hourly-rate local moving for apartments, condos, and houses from Pacific Beach to Chula Vista. Our team knows the traffic patterns of the I-5 and the strict parking rules of the Gaslamp Quarter, ensuring you are settled on time without hidden fees.
Minimize your business downtime with our specialized commercial movers. We handle IT infrastructure, modular office furniture, and sensitive documents with project-management precision. Whether you are moving a startup in Little Italy or a full floor in Downtown, we work around your schedule to keep your team productive.
A smooth family relocation starts with thoughtful planning. From the initial consultation to the moment you are settled in your new home, we meticulously manage every detail. We offer the most reliable residential solutions for houses of all sizes, ensuring your family’s transition is purposeful and stress-free.
Moving across California requires a coordinator you can trust. Unlike brokers, we use our own accountable movers for every long-distance haul. From tracking services to “Not to Exceed” quotes, we ensure your belongings are protected from San Diego all the way to San Francisco or beyond.
Save 20 hours of stress with our full-service packing experts. We use premium supplies, including double-walled dish packs and custom crates for artwork. Packman Moving organizes every box by zone, so your first night in your new home is organized and easy.
Don’t risk injury moving heavy fridges or washers. Our “Certified Crew” is trained in the technical disconnect and transport of large appliances. We use specialized air-suspension trucks and protective padding to move your bulky items without a single scratch on your floors.
Life happens fast, and sometimes you need to move today. Packman Moving maintains a high-energy crew ready for same-day and next-day requests. Even on short notice, we provide transparent pricing and the same high-quality care that San Diegans have loved for over 7 years.
If your move-in dates don’t match up, use our secure, climate-controlled facility. We utilize 336-cubic-foot wooden vaults to protect your items from moisture and dust. Whether you need a week or a year, Packman Moving keeps your property safe and accessible.
From retail pickups to complex sectional reassembly, we do the heavy lifting for you. We provide white-glove furniture delivery and professional assembly as a standard part of our service. Our team ensures your new space is functional the moment we leave.
Moving gets simpler when you have the right materials on hand. Packman Moving provides durable, professional-grade moving boxes, tape, and padding. We offer budget-friendly supply bundles tailored to your specific home size, ensuring your belongings have the “armor” they need for safe transport.
As San Diego’s trusted partner for Personally Procured Moves (PPM), we understand that correct paperwork is vital. We provide certified weight tickets (empty and full) and have full access to Miramar, Camp Pendleton, and Naval Base San Diego. Trust Packman Moving to handle your relocation with military precision.
Compassionate, white-glove moving tailored for seniors. Our Certified Crew treats fragile antiques and heirlooms with the patient care earned from 7+ years of mastery. We make downsizing or transitioning to senior living a gentle, purposeful experience.
Relocating is more than a physical move; it’s a life milestone that deserves complete security. At Packman Moving, we go beyond standard labor to offer a protective framework that prioritizes your belongings and your budget. By combining advanced logistics with a culture of deep accountability, we ensure every transition from the shores of Pacific Beach to the suburbs of Chula Vista is handled with the highest level of professional care.
Our “Certified Crew” is trained specifically for the unique architectural challenges of Southern California. Whether we are maneuvering a sectional through a narrow hallway in North Park or managing a high-value relocation near Balboa Park, we turn the routine of moving into a purposefully crafted odyssey for our 2026 clients.
Relocating in San Diego requires more than just muscle; it requires a partner who understands the hyper-local logistics of “America’s Finest City.” At Packman Moving, we have replaced the stress of moving with a systems-based approach to relocation. Based on over 10,000 successful projects, our team expertly navigates the specific challenges of our region—from the strict elevator windows of Downtown high-rises to the narrow, winding streets of Mission Hills and North Park.
As a Yelp Guaranteed business, we offer a level of accountability that distinguishes us from lead-gen brokers and generic franchises. We offer you up to $2,500 in financial protection, ensuring your belongings and your budget are safe from the moment we arrive at your door. With transparent hourly rates ($120–$200) and a 97% satisfaction rate, we deliver the hometown care and professional precision your 2026 milestone deserves.
We don’t just move boxes; we move lives. Our remarkable 97% satisfaction rate is built on the feedback of thousands of neighbors in Chula Vista, La Jolla, and beyond who trust us for a stress-free transition.
Since 2021, we have mastered the quirks of San Diego’s geography. Our “Certified Crew” brings a rich tapestry of expertise to every move, from Balboa Park non-profits to high-density East Village lofts.
We redefine “full-service” by handling every technical detail. From white-glove Packing and unpacking to the safe transport of Large Appliances, we ensure your new home is functional the moment we leave.
Transparency is our cornerstone. We provide clear, detailed estimates with no hidden fees for fuel, padding, or basic tools. You’ll always know exactly what you’re paying for before the first box is loaded.
Every crew member is a full-time, background-checked professional—never day labor. We arrive in uniform with specialized tools and air-suspension trucks designed to protect your most fragile assets.
Your trust is our most valuable asset. We are a Yelp Guaranteed partner, providing $2,500 in project protection. Our team of accountable movers safeguards your property and your peace of mind with every strategic stride.
At Packman Moving, we have replaced relocation anxiety with a 3-step certified process designed for the unique infrastructure of San Diego. Whether you are navigating the strict loading dock schedules of a Downtown high-rise or the narrow, winding residential streets of Mission Hills, our team ensures your transition is efficient and legally compliant with all California moving regulations (S_R16, S_R232).
We operate with total pricing integrity, strictly adhering to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Double Drive Time law. This means we only bill for the actual time worked plus the state-mandated round-trip travel factor—never hidden fuel surcharges or “warehouse-to-warehouse” padding. With local rates ranging from $120 to $200 per hour and a 3-hour minimum, we provide the financial predictability you need for your 2026 milestone.
We have replaced relocation anxiety with a certified workflow specifically designed for San Diego’s unique urban and coastal infrastructure. Based on over 10,000 completed projects, our 3-step process ensures total compliance with California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulations, ensuring your transition from the high-rises of the East Village to the suburbs of Chula Vista is efficient and legally protected.
Convenience begins with a thorough visual assessment of your home or office. In strict adherence to California moving laws, we provide a "Not-to-Exceed" written estimate, protecting you from the "low-ball" quotes common with unlicensed brokers. We even assist in managing Downtown high-rise elevator reservations and parking permits during this phase to prevent move-day delays.
Our background-checked Certified Crew arrives with professional-grade equipment, including air-suspension trucks and 800lb-rated appliance dollies. We apply "protective armor" to your origin property—using doorjamb shields, carpet film, and floor runners—ensuring your items and your real estate remain in pristine condition during the loading of Large Appliances and heavy furniture.
We overcome San Diego’s tightest logistical hurdles using our specialized Neighborhood Shuttle Strategy. If a 26-foot truck cannot legally park near your entrance in Little Italy or the Gaslamp Quarter, we use smaller vans to ferry your boxes to your new doorstep. Our service concludes with meticulous Furniture Assembly, ensuring your new space is functional the moment we leave.
Relocating in “America’s Finest City” involves more than just a truck; it requires navigating state-mandated laws and unique urban infrastructure. At Packman Moving, we believe transparency is the foundation of a stress-free transition. Our experts have compiled the most common questions from over 10,000 successful relocations to help you plan your move from the shores of La Jolla to the high-rises of the East Village with total confidence.
California law (CPUC Maximum Rate Tariff 4) requires all licensed movers to bill for double the actual driving time between your origin and destination points. This state-mandated rule protects consumers by replacing unpredictable “portal-to-portal” or fuel surcharges with a transparent, flat travel factor based on the distance between your old and new home.
Yes. As a Yelp Guaranteed business, Packman Moving provides an extra layer of security with up to $2,500 in project protection. This is in addition to standard valuation coverage and our 4.9-star reputation for excellence. We use specialized equipment like air-suspension trucks and floor runners to prevent damage before it happens.
For the best availability, we recommend booking at least 2–6 weeks in advance, especially during the peak summer season (May–September). If you are planning a Last Minute Move or a winter relocation near Balboa Park, we can often accommodate requests with 72 hours’ notice depending on our current crew capacity.
Yes. Packman Moving is a fully licensed and insured intrastate carrier with an active MTR permit (MTR-0192735) and CAL-T license (#201283). Unlike brokers who sell your job to third parties, we use our own background-checked, full-time “Certified Crew” to ensure absolute accountability for your belongings.
At Packman Moving, we believe transparency is best demonstrated through real-world results. Our gallery documents our “Certified Crew” in action, navigating the actual logistical landscapes of San Diego in 2026—from the strict elevator windows of Downtown high-rises to the narrow, winding streets of Mission Hills and La Jolla Shores. These images represent our commitment to using professional-grade protection, including industrial floor runners, doorjamb shields, and specialized air-suspension trucks.
Based on over 10,000 successful relocations, these photos provide first-hand proof of our technical mastery. Whether we are maneuvering heavy, large appliances through tight coastal corridors or executing white-glove packing for Balboa Park nonprofits, our team treats your belongings with the same care shown in these frames. See why our 4.9-star reputation is the gold standard for families and businesses from Chula Vista to Carlsbad.
Your peace of mind is our most valuable asset. At Packman Moving, our sterling reputation is built on the feedback of thousands of neighbors from the high-rises of the East Village to the coastlines of La Jolla Shores. As a Yelp Guaranteed business, we provide the ultimate safety net for your 2026 relocation—offering up to $2,500 in project protection that generic moving franchises simply cannot match.
Posted on Farzin Naziri Very professional and orderly. Also accommodating to personal moving circumstances and willing to help however possiblePosted on Angie Motter This company was efficient, professional, and timely, going above and beyond to accommodate my moving needs. I was in a bind and ended up booking last minute. They showed up THAT DAY, and they showed up with the materials I was missing or hadn’t thought to buy. They were accurate with their quote and showed up exactly when they said they would. Can’t recommend enough!Posted on Mallory Green We had an overall fantastic move with Packman Moving! Dave & Josh were our movers and did a phenomenal job with loading, helping move furniture, and assist with the move.Posted on Michael Miller Fantastic service. Showed up on time. Friendly workers. Wrapped everything and made sure nothing was damaged in the move. Fair price. Overall, I couldn't be happier and I will be using their services for all of my moving needs in the future. Very professional. Highly recommended.Posted on Kunal C Excellent service!! I found them last minute and they were able to accommodate. Very reliable, professional and efficient. Made my moving process a breeze. Highly recommend them for your next move.Posted on Barrett Deitz Awesome, fast service, careful with my stuff. Would absolutely work with Packman again! Edit: my pod landed and NOTHING moved, shifted, or was broken after a 1300mi journey. These guys are excellent!Posted on Jeff Palaferri I recently moved and decided to go with Packman and I am very glad that I did. With fair pricing and great customer service, Jose and Chris came by a couple of days prior and went over everything with me. which was a good idea as the locations of where I was moving from and moving to are both very difficult to get a large truck to due to both being on Dove Canyon. Jose as well as Chris and the other Chris were all great during the move, great energy, great attitudes, going out of their way to ensure all went well and took great care with all my belongings, almost as if it was their own. If you need to move, go with Packman; you will be happy that you did!Posted on Nilton Vanegas Used their services twice and recommended a few times. These guys are awesome.Posted on judd We just moved from San Diego to Monterey, CA. Jose and Chris did all the work to disassemble, load, drive, unload, and reassemble items. They are very professional and you can easily tell they work hard to do a great job. They were careful to not scrape walls or damage anything. I would absolutely hire these guys again, and recommend you do.Posted on Tom Hay Bauer I can't say enough good things about the folks at Packman moving. We are a non-profit in Balboa Park and had to move some large equipment under some very specific and trying circumstances, and Packman's four-man team came through with flying colors -- and all for a reasonable price. We will absolutely use them for our future moving needs.
Posted on Skye S. Packman Moving Co. provided us a service that literally saved us at the end of a very difficult move! We will forever be thankful for their help, especially Aaron. ALL the fellows were great! We HIGHLY recommend Packman Moving Co!Posted on Samantha V. We hired Packman moving to relocated furniture for a private event we hosted in our home. They were professional, friendly, careful and respectful of us and our items. We also hired them to return the items after the event. We highly recommend using them for any move.Posted on Erica C. Packman did a great job of wrapping our furniture so that everything arrived safely. The crew worked fast and efficiently. They really care about what they're doing and made our move so much better. Thanks so much!Posted on Mariana S. Eddy and Josue were quick and efficient at the job. Very kind and professional and took very good care of our belongings. Kudos to the manager Chris, who also was very helpful along the entire process. Would gladly recommend to anyone for any project!Posted on Emily S. Needed them to move items from two houses to one with lots of stairs at each location and they did it wonderfully! They were so efficient and careful with everything they moved. It was a life saver having them move all the heavy furniture and having them be able to reassemble the furniture. I will use them for every local move I have from now on!Posted on Jason D. The team were great to work with. Came out and did a free quote and inspection. Sthe movers came on time and went right to work. No stalling. They were careful with everything. We are glad we got the 3 movers instead of 2 because it helps with getting things done faster. Highly recommend this company.Posted on Deanna C. Jose and Chris exemplified professionalism, efficiency, and expertise throughout the moving process. They approached the job with positive attitudes and a clear plan. Their teamwork was outstanding, they communicated effectively with each other and with me, ensuring that everything was placed exactly where I needed it. Their punctuality and dedication to their work made moving day much smoother than anticipated.Posted on Jazmyne T. I had a great experience with Packman Moving! They are so professional and accommodating. They do great work! They have been a great introduction to San DiegoPosted on Garrett F. I recently had the pleasure of hiring Packman Moving LLC for my move, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their service. From start to finish, Jose and his team were respectful and maintained attention to detail and cautious handling of my belongings. The movers were incredibly diligent, making sure that every item was carefully packed and transported without a scratch. Their customer service was outstanding, going above and beyond by providing extra boxes and wardrobes at no additional cost. This thoughtful gesture made the entire process smoother and more organized. Additionally, after the move, they came back to my new place and expertly mounted two TVs, which was a lifesaver. Packman Moving LLC truly exceeded my expectations with their professionalism and dedication. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of reliable and meticulous movers.Posted on Kellie O. Great choice for moving!
Posted on Jason H. Friendly and professional service. Excellent communication before and during the move. Very pleased and will use them again for my next move!Posted on Lori S. Our movers, Leon & David, were outstanding in every way. Highly professional & very nice. We will definitely use Packman Moving again & request this crew!Posted on Tracey L. My family and I cannot recommend Packman Moving enough!!! The whole process was super smooth and easy. My first impression was a message exchange and phone call with Chris to go over all the details, and I knew right away this was the company we needed to hire for our move! Chris was so friendly, professional, and thorough going through all the details and answering all of my many questions! He quoted me a price, and it was almost exactly what he quoted me! I knew all the charges up front for their materials, and it was exactly as expected the day of! Fast forward to moving day, Jose, Dave, and another amazing mover (So sorry! We didn't catch his name) came and moved my husband and I from our upstairs 1 bedroom apartment to our new house, and when I tell you this team was professional, kind, efficient, organized, and QUICK, I mean it tenfold!! As soon as they arrived, they greeted us and got immediately to work taking everything downstairs! They wrapped and padded all the furniture like the pros they are. Our stuff was not only protected, it was treated with the utmost care! We were so impressed by their work ethic. You can absolutely tell they take pride in their work and have integrity in what they do. We are so happy we went with Packman Movers! Pro tip: if possible (and if you haven't hired them to pack up your things), be as packed and ready to go as you possibly can, so they can do their job to the best of their abilities, and you'll see for yourself just how efficient they truly are! Thank you so much to the Packman team for all your hard work!! We appreciate you all, and we're still in shock by how fast, easy, and painless our move was!! You turned what could have been a very stressful day into an absolute breeze!!Posted on Brooke T. Chris and his crew were extremely professional, polite, and got the job done so quickly. Our entire move took 2 hours for our 2 bedroom condo. They handled our belongings with care and everything arrived safely to our new home. Moving is so stressful but with the help of Chris and his team they made it easier! Thank you! I highly recommend Packman MovingPosted on Angie B. Chris and his crew were very professional and friendly. They gave me an estimated start time and they arrived early. They went right to work and continued to work straight through until the job was done. I highly recommend them and will use them again when needed.Posted on Angie M. This company was efficient, professional, and timely, going above and beyond to accommodate my moving needs. I was in a bind and ended up booking last minute. They showed up THAT DAY, and they showed up with the materials I was missing or hadn't thought to buy. They were accurate with their quote and showed up exactly when they said they would. Can't recommend enough!Posted on Keira Z. Chris and his crew at Packman Moving were really a wonderful help during my last minute move recently. Chris was able to squeeze me in literally the next morning, and the service only took about 3 hours!! They even offer all of the supplies you may need for the entire moving. They made sure every single thing was well packaged and properly placed in the truck for transport. Chris made me feel comfortable, thoroughly explaining what the process is. I really couldn't thank them enough, especially as a mom with a toddler! So much stress was relieved! Lol. Packman Moving is truly so fast and reliable, and I will definitely keep using them in the future!Posted on Greg B. Want to give Packman Moving the highest praise for going above and beyond to provide excellent service to help my 84 year old mother move numerous antique furniture items to a storage unit. The owner Chris was very accommodating even printing the contract for my mother to review and sign old school style. The price and value was reasonable for a rather difficult job.Posted on Anum N. Quick and efficient. Polite movers. Arrived a little later than expected. It had gotten dark by the time they finished but they moved quick and didn't waste time.Posted on Jeff P. I recently moved and decided to go with Packman and I am very glad that I did. With fair pricing and great customer service, Jose and Chris came by a couple of days prior and went over everything with me. which was a good idea as the locations of where I was moving from and moving to are both very difficult to get a large truck to due to both being on Dove Canyon. Jose as well as Chris and the other Chris were all great during the move, great energy, great attitudes, going out of their way to ensure all went well and took great care with all my belongings, almost as if it was their own. If you need to move, go with Packman; you will be happy that you did!