By Pamela Smith

Updated: Sep 8, 2025

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140 movers in Half Moon Bay

Golden Eagle Moving Company

(0)
Based in Hayward, California

All City Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in San Leandro, California

Careful Movers Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in Union City, California

Viking Moving and Storage

(12)
Based in Oakland, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Aug, 03 2017 by Nanos K

"Terrible on all counts: Customer experience, damaged items, storage and final delivery. Do not use, under any circumstances!"

Route 66 Moving

(0)
Based in San Francisco, California

Port Z Logistics Inc

(0)
Based in Oakland, California

Gold Star Van Lines

(1)
Based in Fremont, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Sep, 06 2011 by Michelle Martin

"This moving company is awful. At first you call and everything is delightful and egar to help. The estimate was far below what I actually paid. When the movers show up, do NOT sign anything before you read EVERY word! They packed my vacuum in a a ..."

Happy House Movers LLC

(0)
Based in Fremont, California

Commander Moving

(0)
Based in Oakland, California

Avl Moving Systems

(9)
Based in Santa Clara, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Dec, 13 2013 by Lina H.

"Never,..ever,..even consider using this company in Santa Clarita. AVL Moving Systems. The previous negative reviews are indeed correct.  Other than the nice guy in sales, (but who still mislead me into thinking that things were far more inclusive ..."
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Who regulates Half Moon Bay interstate movers?

Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Burlingame, San Mateo and San Bruno can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Half Moon Bay, CA sorted by distance:

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By Pamela Smith

Relocation Expert & Book Author

Pamela is an experienced specialist in the relocation industry and co-author of two moving books.

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