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Apartment Moving · La Jolla

Apartment Movers Who Know La Jolla's Buildings

Village walk-ups with no elevator, Shores towers with strict ones, UTC complexes turning over every September, we've been moving all three since 2008.

4.8 Google · 339 reviews
A+BBB Accredited
Since 200825,120+ moves
LicensedCAL T-192729 | USDOT 3801918
The short version

La Jolla apartments are three different moves. Village walk-ups have no elevator and stairs decide the crew size, the Shores towers have strict ones that must be reserved along with a certificate of insurance, and the UTC complexes turn over every September when dates go fast. Gorilla Movers has worked all three since 2008, prices local apartment moves by the hour with the drive and the double drive time stated up front, and issues COIs same day. Licensed CAL T-192729. Call 619-600-5000.

The Village, the Shores, and UTC move differently.

A Village apartment move is a parking-and-stairs problem. Many buildings off Girard and Prospect date to the 1920s through the 1960s, narrow staircases, no elevator, no loading area, and street parking that's gone by mid-morning. We stage early, keep the carry path short, and never charge extra for stairs or long carries, so an old walk-up doesn't punish you at the invoice.

The Shores and the coastal towers are the opposite: the building has an elevator, and the building controls it. Management typically wants a certificate of insurance on file and a reserved elevator window before a crew touches a box. We send the COI the same day we book your date and lock in the window, so the clock isn't spent waiting in a lobby.

Up the hill, the complexes around UTC run on lease cycles, June and September fill fast with university and hospital turnover. Those buildings mean parking passes, gate codes, and third-floor units off a breezeway. Book a week or two ahead in those months; we hold same-week slots most of the rest of the year.

What the hourly rate covers.

La Jolla apartment moves price like every local move we run: an hourly rate quoted up front, fuel itemized on its own line, and a written quote within one business hour of your call. A Village studio is usually a short morning; a two-bedroom tower unit with a booked elevator takes longer but moves predictably.

Free wardrobe-box use on every local move
Shrink wrap, furniture pads, and door protection included
Furniture disassembly and reassembly at both ends
No extra charge for stairs or long carries
Live-tracking text on move day
Uniformed employees, never day labor

Small apartment, right-sized crew.

Most La Jolla apartments are one- and two-bedroom jobs, and we size the crew to match instead of sending a half-empty truck and a four-man team. A studio heading to Bird Rock gets two movers and a smaller vehicle. A house downsizing into a Shores condo gets extra hands for the load-out, then a lighter placement crew at the destination.

One more door-opener: we're a preferred vendor for Greystar communities and other major property managers, so if your complex requires vetted movers, we're likely already on the list.

FAQ

Apartment moving in La Jolla, answered.

Do La Jolla buildings really require insurance certificates?
The managed ones do, most Shores and Village condo buildings want a COI on file before they'll reserve the elevator. We send it same-day to your property manager. It's routine for us, so don't let it stall your date.
How much does an apartment move in La Jolla cost?
It's hourly, quoted in writing within one business hour. Access moves the number more than square footage, a third-floor walk-up with no close parking takes longer than a tower unit with a reserved elevator. Fuel is itemized, and stairs never cost extra.
Can you work around a move-out inspection deadline?
Yes. Tell us when the walkthrough is and we'll plan backwards from it, most one-bedroom La Jolla moves finish in a morning, which leaves the afternoon to clean and hand over keys.
Reviews

4.8★ across 339 Google reviews.

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Gorilla movers did a fantastic job moving my mother in Oceanside. Raul was incredible. From the moment he arrived, he was very strategic in how he would complete the job. I had doubts with all of the stuff we had but trusted his knowledge and experience and he exceeded our expectations! They take care of your items, asked a lot of questions and consistently checked in on if there was anything else they could help with. Raul, not sure if we could have done this move without you!! Thank you so much and than you Gorilla movers!! -Jackie, Marty, and Liz

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Jackie SprongGoogle
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Alex and the crew were very professional and took great care of our stuff. We booked on short notice and they were accommodating and communicated throughout the move. They even helped move some of the boxes of stuff from our garage to the appropriate rooms as we had a little extra time.

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Taylor BasharaGoogle
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Gorilla Movers made my move stress free. The team was organized, friendly, and worked non stop until everything was done. Definitely a 5 star service.

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Alexis MendezGoogle
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We used Gorilla Movers 7 years ago and they did an excellent job. So we hired them again for our current move and they worked so hard. This time we were moving our belongings into pods and the perfectly wrapped our furniture for a long move. They also perfectly packed the pods so we could fit all of our belongings. I highly recommend this moving company.

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Veronica GiamancoGoogle
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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!!!

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Chris PanteliGoogle
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Excellent, careful, friendly movers ... highly recommended!

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Harry LevinsonGoogle
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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.

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Carlos MoralesGoogle
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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!

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Karen KitinojaGoogle
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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!!

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Mark BlevinsGoogle
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Great Staff, Easy to communicate, professional, great with our commercial moving items.

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Manuel MendozaGoogle
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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!

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Sherri HeltGoogle
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Raul and his crew were very professional. They were quick and polite. 100% would hire them again.

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Mayisha FrugeGoogle
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Excellent workers great customer service 10/10 amazing

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Tommie WillsGoogle
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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!

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Ryan HelfandGoogle

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