No monkey business. Just 25,120+ careful moves.
Where the name came from, who leads the crews, and why San Diego keeps calling the same movers back.
Repeat and referral rate measured from the survey card we hand every customer after their move.
Gorilla Movers is a San Diego moving company, founded in 2008 and still run from San Diego, with its warehouse in the 92121 corridor. Local and commercial moves are done by our own uniformed W-2 employees rather than day labor, which is the reason the same crew that loads your home is the one that unloads it. The company is licensed CAL T-192729 for moves inside California and USDOT 3801918 for interstate work, carries $1M/$2M general liability plus a $3M umbrella, and issues certificates of insurance the same day a building asks. Preferred vendor for Irvine Company, H.G. Fenton and Greystar. Call 619-600-5000.
What's with the name Gorilla Movers?
The genesis of the name hearkens back to the founder's early days in the moving industry, working with a handful of other elite professionals. This particular group of movers continually executed move after move in spectacular fashion, often with tremendous feats of strength. In the spirit of teamwork and brotherhood, the rank and title of a Gorilla mover was born.
The ultimate essence of the Gorilla mover label is strength, service, and intelligence. To receive this status, one must be strong enough to lift the heavy items, smart enough to navigate them properly, and kind enough to do it all graciously. Once in the Gorilla squad, one can continue on to someday achieve the coveted Silverback status.
San Diego is home.
We move families and businesses across the county every week, from Downtown and the Gaslamp high-rises to Mira Mesa and Sorrento Valley tech and labs, Mission Valley condos, and coastal runs from La Jolla and Del Mar, plus warehouse and office work in National City, San Marcos, Carlsbad, and Escondido. We also help local property managers with clean-outs and scheduled pickups, and we know the building rules, loading zones, and elevators that save you time (and headaches).
No third-party providers. No mystery crews. Our movers are trained in-house on the Gorilla playbook: pad-wrap techniques, elevator and COI protocols, lab and office handling, and efficient load plans. The bar is high: strength, good judgment on the job, and kindness with customers. You'll see it in how we show up: on time, with the right gear, and ready to solve problems.
The people behind the crews.
Olivia
OwnerOlivia sets the service standard for Gorilla Movers. She leads client strategy, estimates, and scheduling, and ensures every move meets building rules and COI requirements. Her focus is a frictionless experience for homeowners, offices, and enterprise accounts.
Casey
CEOCasey directs operations, dispatch, and complex project delivery across San Diego. With 20+ years in moving and logistics, he designs load plans, oversees commercial and lab moves, and drives performance, safety, and on-time results.
Aaron S
Lead SilverbackOne of the crew leads who earned the rank the hard way: strong enough for the heavy items, smart enough to navigate them, kind enough to do it graciously.
Liv's ownership makes Gorilla Movers something rare in this industry: a woman-owned boutique moving company: small on purpose, with the owner planning every account.
The experts who write with us.
Judi Kutner
Senior Contributor · RealtorThree decades writing about real estate and finance, including hundreds of hours of state-accredited coursework for licensees. Judi holds a Florida real estate license and covers home sales, closings, and the moves in between. LinkedIn · Full profile
Teamwork. Compassion. Integrity.
Teamwork
We bring trained, in-house crews who plan, protect, and communicate. We coordinate with building staff, protect elevators and walkways, and keep your move on schedule from arrival to final walk-through.
Compassion
We treat your home, office, and belongings with respect. Clear updates, careful handling, and solutions for real-world hassles like tight elevators, docks, and deadlines.
Integrity
Upfront pricing with written Not-to-Exceed estimates and no hidden fees. Licensed and insured for residential, office, warehouse, and lab moves. CAL T-192729 | USDOT 3801918.
The unglamorous details that make moves go right.
Trucks built for moving, not rented for it
Doors on every side, ramps that deploy in seconds, lighting for after-hours work, and an above-cab attic for the odd-shaped and fragile pieces. Full cubic capacity means fewer trips, and fewer trips is your money staying in your pocket.
Equipment on every truck, every day
Box dollies, appliance dollies, four-wheelers, 200+ thick moving blankets per truck, shrink wrap, bands, straps, and a full tool set for disassembly and door removal. Nothing gets improvised on your driveway.
Our own gorillas, never day labor
No third-party providers. No mystery crews. Our movers are trained in-house on the Gorilla playbook: pad-wrap techniques, elevator and COI protocols, lab and office handling, and efficient load plans.
Service that got noticed early
The San Diego Chamber of Commerce named us a finalist for Excellence in Customer Service back in 2010, two years into the business. The habit stuck: 97.9% of our work now comes from repeat customers and referrals.
Hours, locations, and licensing.
Office hours
Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM. Closed Sunday. Call 619.600.5000 and a human answers during business hours.
Two locations
Miramar HQ, warehouse & storage vaults (7077 Consolidated Way, Suite E, San Diego) and our Chula Vista South Bay office. Addresses, maps, and phone numbers are on the contact page.
Licensed & insured
CAL T-192729 | USDOT 3801918. Fully insured for residential, office, warehouse, and lab moves, with same-day COIs for building management on request.
It's what the customers think that counts. 4.8★ across 362 Google reviews.
“A fabulous experience from the home office folks and Joseph and Ram who packed our furnishings. They worked fast but were careful handling our goods and ensured no damage by wrapping all items with my blankets and their plastic. Everyone communicates openly with fast and professional responses. You should give them your business when moving. Top flight organization!!”
“Joseph, Ricardo, and Ram did an incredible job. They helped us move all of our stuff into a Pod/packrat container. They finished in less than 2 hours, moving dozens of boxes, bulky furniture, and did it smoothly and safely. We were very impressed at their space management and their speed. I'd definitely recommend going with Gorilla movers (and asking for them by name if possible) for a no-nonsense, professional move experience.”
“Casey from Gorilla Movers, and his team lead by Alex were exceptional, and kind people to work with. Casey was able to get me a moving appointment on very short notice, and accommodated all of my questions, and concerns throughout the week. Alex and his crew from Gorilla Movers were fast, efficient, and kind. They packaged all of the items well, and helped put everything storage with ease. I highly recommend this company for all of your packaging and moving needs- Truly kind and good people to work with.”
“I had a fantastic experience with Gorilla Movers! The crew was professional, punctual, and handled all of my belongings with great care. They worked efficiently, communicated clearly throughout the move, and made what could have been a stressful day feel easy and organized. Nothing was damaged, and they went above and beyond to make sure everything was placed exactly where I wanted it. If you're looking for reliable, hardworking movers with excellent customer service, I highly recommend Gorilla Movers. I would definitely use them again!”
“Genuinely honest and hardworking people at this company. You couldn't ask for a better service and well worth it. Absolutely indicative of their already glowing reviews!!!”
“Excellent, careful, friendly movers ... highly recommended!”
“I cannot stress enough the quality of their service, expertise, and responsiveness. Gorilla Movers made the task of relocating my call center operation within the San Diego area far easier than I anticipated. They exceeded my expectations throughout the entire process and will be the first company I call for any future moving needs.”
“Alonzo and Alexis were excellent. They knew exactly what they were doing and were very careful in all the details they performed. They were quick and efficient and very professional in all their duties. They responded well to questions and any changes made. Couldn’t have had two better people help us with our move. Wonderful!”
“Raul and his team were excellent. Not only did he guide the entire process of loading my belongs into the PODS, he went above and beyond to help me organize my things and make sure everything was loaded properly. I would certainly recommend Gorilla Movers and specifically, Raul, again. Thank you to everyone at Gorilla Movers, from start to finish!!”
“Great Staff, Easy to communicate, professional, great with our commercial moving items.”
“Moving my daughter cross country was exhausting & exciting enough. We decided to used Gorilla Movers to unload our rented truck. What a wonderful experience. The two men were professional, respectful and got the job done quick and without any issues. I would highly recommend them!”
“Raul and his crew were very professional. They were quick and polite. 100% would hire them again.”
“Excellent workers great customer service 10/10 amazing”
“We needed a full-service local move in City Heights San Diego. The team was professional, friendly, and efficient. Our team lead -Raul- was particularly communicative and transparent... but the whole team was awesome. Would definitely use Gorilla again in the future!”
$5 from every move protects real gorillas.
Take the name, carry the responsibility. Every completed job sends $5 to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, which protects endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It's not a marketing line, it's a line item, 25,120+ moves deep.
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