Licensed, insured local movers serving San Diego County since 2021, with 5,000+ moves completed.
Packman Moving is a San Diego moving company for homes and businesses. Our own crew handles local moves, long-distance moves within California, office relocations, packing and storage.
Local moves are billed at $120–$200 per hour with a 3-hour minimum, and you get a written estimate before moving day.
Packman Moving is a local moving company based at 3025 1/2 J St in San Diego, serving the city and surrounding communities across San Diego County. Browse all of our San Diego service areas, or visit a neighborhood page: La Jolla movers, Pacific Beach movers, Mission Beach movers, Ocean Beach movers, Del Mar movers, Downtown San Diego movers, Chula Vista movers, Carlsbad movers, San Marcos movers, Poway movers, and Rancho Bernardo movers. We also support service members through our military moving services.
Every move has its own challenges. Downtown San Diego high-rises often need a reserved freight elevator and a certificate of insurance. Narrow streets in North Park or Mission Hills may need a smaller shuttle truck.
We plan for these details during your estimate, including truck parking permits, so moving day stays on schedule.
From studio apartments to full office floors, every service below is handled by our own crew, not a broker or subcontractor. Choose a service to see details, or request a free quote.
Hourly moves for apartments, condos and houses anywhere in San Diego County. Rates run $120–$200 per hour with a 3-hour minimum, and your estimate shows exactly how you’ll be billed.
Office, retail and business moves scheduled around your working hours to keep downtime low. We move desks, workstations, files and equipment, and set them up at your new location.
Full home moves for families, from one-bedroom apartments to multi-story houses. We protect your floors and furniture, load carefully and place everything room by room at your new home.
Moves from San Diego to anywhere in California, handled by our own crew from pickup to delivery with no broker handoffs. You get a written not-to-exceed estimate before the move.
Full or partial packing with quality boxes and padding, plus unpacking at your new home. A good fit if you’re short on time or have fragile items like dishes and artwork.
Refrigerators, washers, dryers and other heavy appliances moved safely with appliance dollies, straps and floor protection, so you don’t risk injury or damage.
Need to move today or tomorrow? Call us. When a crew is available we take same-day and next-day moves at our normal hourly rates, with the same careful handling as any scheduled move.
Short- or long-term storage for when your move-out and move-in dates don’t line up. We pick up your items, store them and deliver them when you’re ready.
Furniture pickup and delivery from stores or between homes, with assembly and reassembly of beds, tables, desks and sectionals.
Moving boxes, tape, bubble wrap and padding, with supply bundles sized to your home so your belongings are protected in transit.
PCS and PPM moves for service members at Naval Base San Diego, MCAS Miramar, Camp Pendleton and other local installations. We provide the empty and full weight tickets your PPM claim requires.
Patient, careful moves for seniors who are downsizing or moving to assisted living, including packing, furniture placement and gentle handling of heirlooms.
Before anything leaves the room, we wrap and pad furniture and protect floors, doorways and railings. Heavy pieces are moved with the right equipment, never dragged.
Every move includes standard valuation coverage, and full value protection is available if you want more. We also carry cargo, liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Learn how moving insurance works in California.
Packman Moving holds an active California household mover permit (CAL-T192591) from the Bureau of Household Goods and Services and USDOT number 3916332. Every job is handled by our own crew, never a lead-gen broker or subcontractor.
Here’s what you can expect on every job, whether it’s a one-bedroom apartment or an office relocation.
Our customers rate us 5.0 stars on Google. Read what they say about their moves in the reviews below.
We’ve moved San Diego homes and businesses since 2021, so we know building rules, parking limits and traffic patterns before we arrive.
Packing, loading, transport, unloading and furniture setup, all handled by one team so nothing gets lost between handoffs.
Hourly rates of $120–$200 with a 3-hour minimum, explained in your written estimate. No hidden fuel surcharges or surprise fees for padding and basic tools.
Every move is handled by our own crew, covered by the workers’ compensation insurance we keep on file with the state, never by day labor or subcontractors.
BHGS permit CAL-T192591, with active cargo and liability insurance. Here’s how to check any San Diego mover’s license.
From your free estimate to the last piece of furniture, here’s what to expect. Our crew handles all loading and unloading and works under California Bureau of Household Goods and Services rules.
Local moves are billed at $120–$200 per hour with a 3-hour minimum, plus the double drive time California requires. Request your free moving quote to start step one.
We review your home or office in person or by video, then give you a written not-to-exceed estimate. We also help plan elevator reservations and parking permits.
Our crew protects floors, doorways and furniture, then loads your belongings with the right equipment for heavy items and appliances.
We unload, place furniture where you want it and reassemble beds and tables. If a full-size truck can’t park near your door, we shuttle items with a smaller vehicle.
Answers to the questions San Diego customers ask most about cost, licensing, insurance and scheduling.
Packman Moving charges $120 to $200 per hour for a crew and truck, with a 3-hour minimum, so the minimum charge is $360 to $600. Most studio and 1-bedroom moves cost about $360 to $800. See our full guide to San Diego moving costs.
California’s maximum rate tariff (MAX 4) requires hourly movers to bill double the actual drive time between your pickup and delivery addresses. It replaces separate travel or fuel charges, so travel time is clear in your estimate.
Yes. Every Packman Moving job includes standard valuation coverage, with full value protection available if you want more. We also carry cargo and liability insurance on file with the California Bureau of Household Goods and Services. Compare your options in our moving insurance guide.
Downtown buildings usually require a reserved freight elevator and a certificate of insurance (COI). We help you book the elevator, provide the COI and use a smaller shuttle truck when loading zones are limited. Learn more about our Downtown San Diego moving service.
Book 2–6 weeks ahead for the best availability, especially in the busy summer season (May–September). For urgent moves, call us. We can often help with last-minute moves depending on crew availability.
Yes. Packman Moving holds California household mover permit CAL-T192591 from the Bureau of Household Goods and Services and USDOT number 3916332, with active cargo and liability insurance. Here’s how to verify a San Diego mover’s license.
Yes. Estimates are free. Call (619) 961-9960 or request a quote online, and you’ll get a written estimate before your move.
Yes, anywhere within California. We handle long-distance moves from San Diego to cities across the state, using our own crew from pickup to delivery.
These photos are from real Packman Moving jobs: wrapping furniture, protecting floors and loading trucks in tight spaces.
Getting ready for your own move? Our San Diego packing tips and moving checklist will help you prepare.
Read what San Diego customers say about their moves below, or see all of our Yelp reviews.
