By Manuella Irwin

Updated: Sep 3, 2025

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333 movers in Costa Mesa

123 Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in Torrance, California

Town & Country Moving & Storage

(4)
Based in Baldwin Park, California
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on May, 23 2017 by Evangeline

"Our realtor recommended Town and Country to us, and I had heard really great things from several friends in San Marino Guild who highly recommended Ed Mace. We had estimates from other reputable companies- Ed's was competitive, honest and he told ..."

Hermes Moving and Storage

(1)
Based in Los Angeles, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Oct, 14 2023 by Timothy Churko

"It’s now over a month that this company picked up my things from my apartment and storage facility. They re-quoted me twice and never reached back out after telling me they needed to re-quoted it again. They never call back or answer my concerns i..."

Jose Express

(0)
Based in Riverside, California

Terra Relocations

(1)
Based in Los Angeles, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Apr, 08 2024 by Victoria Montesinos

"Terra Relocations Moving company based in 1218 Stanford Ave, LA,CA 90021 moved my house hold from Florida to Mexico City. They picked up and packed my belongings on February 16 2024 and were delivered to my address in Mexico on March 31st, 2024. ..."

Pink Transfer Moving & Storage

(2)
Based in Monrovia, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 03 2011 by Elaine Cope

"They took 9 hrs to move a 2 bedroom apartment 3 movers, they moved so slow strangers stopped me to tell me how bad my movers were. Granted I have a lot of stuff and it was a long hallway but 2 young men completely moved me in 5 .5 hrs just last ye..."

Affordable Moving LLC

(0)
Based in Los Angeles, California

SQ Moving Company

(0)
Based in Los Angeles, California

Ortiz Brothers Moving

(0)
Based in Los Angeles, California

Golden Eagle Moving

(0)
Based in Upland, California
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What to know when moving to Costa Mesa, CA

Welcome to Costa Mesa, a vibrant city with a unique blend of culture, business, and Southern California charm. This city boasts the renowned South Coast Plaza for those with a penchant for upscale shopping and fine dining. Costa Mesa's weather is a dream, with mild winters and warm, sunlit summers perfect for beach outings and outdoor activities.

Just a stone's throw from the bustling metropolis of Los Angeles, Costa Mesa offers a suburban oasis with close-knit community vibes and ample amenities. Explore our creative scene, renowned schools, and enchanting parks right here in the heart of Orange County.

Learn more about what makes Costa Mesa so special here.

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Who regulates Costa Mesa interstate movers?

Costa Mesa moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.

Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.

Moving within vs moving out of California

Let's see how many people move within California versus those who moved from The Golden State to another state.

Moved Within CA
46%
Moved out of CA
54%

Out of all California household moves, approximately 46% of them have been local ones, with 54% of the people moving to another state in the country.

Despite being the home of the nation’s second- and third-largest urban economies (the Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area respectively), the majority of Californians have still chosen to move out of the state.

Who regulates California local movers

When contacting local California moving companies, make sure to check their cal-T number issued by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Household goods moving companies must obtain permits from the PUC after proving financial and safety fitness.

They must also prove that they have adequate insurance and they are subject to criminal background clearance by the California Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Agency: California Public Utilities Commission
Address: SSRS Unit 505, Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102-3298
Phone: (800) 848-5580
Website: www.cpuc.ca.gov

The CPUC controls privately owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, along with passenger transportation companies.

What do people move within California?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in CA?

Studio (7%)
1 Bedroom (22%)
2 Bedroom (26%)
3 Bedroom (22%)
4 Bedroom (7%)

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How much does it cost to hire movers

As it turns out, the cost to hire professional movers will effectively solve the ever-present dilemma of whether you should hire a mover or do it yourself. The cost depends on a number of important factors, including the type of the move itself (local move or a long distance). See the breakdown.

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Local California movers near Costa Mesa

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Fountain Valley, Newport Beach and Santa Ana can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Costa Mesa, CA sorted by distance:

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By Manuella Irwin

Relocation Expert & Book Author

Manuella is a moving expert featured in Forbes, USA Today, Zillow, The American Moving & Storage Association.

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