Hire Movers in San Luis Obispo

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Compare the Top 2 San Luis Obispo, CA Movers

According to thousands of honest reviews in your area, these are the top-rated movers as of Saturday, December 21, 2024.

$175/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

The Movers

4.8 20 verified reviews

San Luis Obispo, CA

95 moves with HireAHelper

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Simple. Affordable. Professional. We take the stress and guess work out of moving, from start to finish. Movi… read more

$240/hr

After 2 movers 3 hr min

The Moving Experience

5 24 verified reviews

San Luis Obispo, CA

120 moves with HireAHelper

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Are you looking for Precision Movers? Whether we are using our truck, or you just want help loading or unloadi… read more
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San Luis Obispo Mover Reviews

Robert L from Arroyo Grande, CA
Reviewing: The Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Fast and efficient.

Reviewed on: 12/7/2024
Patricia H from Nipomo, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Kind efficient and very professional

Reviewed on: 1/17/2023
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Local Moving Resources for San Luis Obispo

HireAHelper compiles data from hundreds of moves in the greater San Luis Obispo area to share with you, so you can have accurate, up-to-the-minute timelines and prices for California movers near you.

Avg. San Luis Obispo move books:
2 movers/hr.
Avg. San Luis Obispo move takes:
3 hours
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Frequently asked moving questions in San Luis Obispo

When is it cheapest to move in San Luis Obispo?

September

Of all months of the year, the cheapest time to move in San Luis Obispo is September. Get your personalized moving quote.

What day is it cheaper to move in San Luis Obispo?

Friday

Friday is the cheapest day to move in San Luis Obispo.

The best time of day to move in San Luis Obispo is...

2 PM - 3 PM

People who save the most on their move in San Luis Obispo started it at 2 PM - 3 PM.

How far in advance should I schedule my appointment?

21 days

People in San Luis Obispo tend to book their move at least 21 days in advance.

How much do movers in San Luis Obispo cost?

$824

Hiring a moving company in San Luis Obispo costs $824 on average.

How long does moving in San Luis Obispo take?

3 hours

San Luis Obispo movers take 3 hours per job, on average. Check the best times to move in San Luis Obispo.

How many movers do I need for my move in San Luis Obispo?

2 movers

Most people moving in San Luis Obispo hire 2 movers to come out on moving day. Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

What size truck do I need when moving in San Luis Obispo?

26' Truck

Most people in San Luis Obispo need a 26' moving truck. Compare rental trucks and find your perfect size.


Real Advice from San Luis Obispo Movers

We asked local movers about what you should know about moving in San Luis Obispo. (They’re really nice!)

"In rural neighborhoods such as those in Paso Robles, be prepared for low hanging trees."

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Advice for Moving in San Luis Obispo or Anywhere.

Because we know a little about moving, we've written some need-to-know articles that can help make moving in San Luis Obispo, or anywhere really, as easy as can be.

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Key Findings Based on our projections, the cost of moving in 2023 will be 2% lower than in 2022 Moving costs are 4% higher so far in 2023 than in the same period last year The average cost of a move is projected to peak at $421 by August 2023, 7% lower than last year’s […]
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88 San Luis Obispo Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 291,434 verified customer reviews

Linda G from Santa Maria, CA
Reviewing: The Movers
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Travis and Kim arrived within the time window they gave. They wrapped every item EXTREMELY well so that they would be protected during the move. They worked at a nice pace and were very respectful to my property, both the furniture and the home. I would highly recommend them.

Reviewed on: 10/25/2024

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