By Vince Sanders

Updated: Mar 19, 2026

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347 movers in Solvang

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 ..."

Move With Titan

(3)
Based in San Diego, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Feb, 10 2019 by Jimmy H Hayes

"This company goes by several different names. We hired them based on them sending us emails which they state they do not hire sub-contractors or day laborers. They stated that the movers are employees of Titan's. The movers told us directly that t..."

Move Square Inc

(1)
Based in San Diego, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Apr, 23 2022 by Susan Heinrich Wells

"1. Movers damaged antique dresser that was specifically pointed out pre-move as fragile. Wooden support holding one of the mirrors broken. Getting bids for dresser repair. Based on the following, zero hope of getting without legal action. 2. Move..."

Send It Car Shipper

(0)
Based in San Diego, California

Elite furniture moving

(0)
Based in San Diego, California

Golden State Van Lines

(2)
Based in San Jose, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 28 2016 by Abhilash Soma

"Wanted to share my experience about my move with Golden state Van lines. they have quoted me the best price and I went a head with them as you were refereed by my friend(who was referred by his friend). you pick-up was the good. you guys came o..."

All Reasons Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in San Jose, California

Aarons Moving

(0)
Based in Santa Clara, California

Bulky Movers LLC

(1)
Based in Los Altos, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jun, 30 2022 by Chad Sager

"TLDR; Bulky Movers LLC, grossly underestimated the job, was not prepared, damaged our stuff and ghosted us when trying to get them to file insurance claims Learn from us, do not use Bulky Movers LLC if you care about your stuff. We moved with the..."

Fixprice Moving

(1)
Based in Milpitas, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jun, 11 2010 by BABAK

"I found this moving company on the Internet and despite some bad reviews I thought it is reasonable to give them a chance. I had to move my stuff from west to east coast so it was a big deal for me. They gave me a very reasonable quote including f..."
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Who regulates Solvang interstate movers?

Solvang 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 Solvang

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Santa Barbara, Arroyo Grande and San Luis Obispo can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Solvang, CA sorted by distance:

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By Vince Sanders

Moving Expert & Contributor

Vince is a moving industry professional with excessive experience in the industry both as a relocation sales representative, account manager and knowledgeable writer.

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