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Home moving

San Diego Residential Movers

Residential moving is the whole spectrum of home: a studio walk-up, a three-bedroom house, a downtown high-rise condo. Gorilla Movers has run all of it across San Diego since 2008, more than 25,120 moves with our own uniformed crews.

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A+BBB Accredited
Since 200825,120+ moves
LicensedCAL T-192729 | USDOT 3801918

One residential mover for every kind of home

A residential move in San Diego is never one thing. A studio in North Park loads through an alley. A UTC condo means a garage the truck cannot enter and a carry from the street. A Point Loma house has a hillside driveway and a full day of rooms. We plan each home for what it actually is, because a one-bedroom apartment and a four-bedroom house are different jobs with different crews, trucks, and timelines.

Every crew member is a background-checked, uniformed Gorilla Movers employee, never day labor hired that morning. You get a written quote within one business hour, a live-tracking text on move day, free wardrobe boxes on local moves, and one number to call from the first box to the final placement. And $5 of every move goes to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.

Pick the residential move that fits your home

Local moving: neighborhood-to-neighborhood across San Diego County, priced hourly with fuel itemized
House movers: whole households, garage to patio, with the bigger crew and truck a full home needs
Apartment movers: walk-ups, high-rises, COIs, and reserved elevators handled every week
Small and single-item moves: one room, one heavy piece, or a partial move without a full-day minimum
Senior moves: patient, unhurried crews for downsizing and retirement-community moves
Packing and unpacking: professional materials, labeled by room, unpacked where it belongs

What residential movers include

Disassembly and reassembly of beds, tables, desks, and anything that will not travel in one piece
Pad wrapping on every item before it leaves the room, plus floor runners and door-frame protection
Washer, dryer, and refrigerator moving with standard hookups (gas disconnects need a licensed plumber)
Free use of wardrobe boxes on local moves, so closets travel on hangers
A certificate of insurance for any HOA, high-rise, or gated community that requires one, at no charge

What residential movers cost in San Diego

Residential moves are quoted hourly, and the total comes down to three things: how much you own, how good the access is at both homes, and whether everything is boxed before the crew arrives. The ranges below are what most local Gorilla Movers customers actually pay.

Fuel is charged and itemized up front on every quote, so nothing new shows up on the final bill. If you want a locked number instead of an hourly estimate, binding Not-to-Exceed quotes are set with a free on-site or video survey.

How to make residential move day faster

Finish packing before the crew arrives, because an hourly crew waiting on boxes is the most expensive way to pack
Label every box by destination room so unloading happens in one pass
Reserve the elevator and hold street parking as close to the door as you can
Disconnect TVs, computers, and lamps the night before
Keep documents, medications, jewelry, and chargers in a bag that rides with you
How it works

Four steps to settled in.

1

Tell us the basics

30-second form or one call. A real quote lands within one business hour.

2

Lock your date

Crew, truck, and arrival window confirmed. Optional text reminders.

3

We do the lifting

Wrap, pack, load, transport. Protected and live-tracked at every step.

4

Settle in happy

Placed, reassembled, debris gone. You just live there now.

Pricing

What does it cost? Straight answers.

Get an exact quote
SizeTypical range*Notes
Studio / 1 bedroom$400-8003-5 hours
2 bedroom home$800-14005-7 hours
3 bedroom home$1400-21007-9 hours
4+ bedroom home$1900-28008-10 hours
*Local hourly estimates, binding only when confirmed with a free on-site or video survey. Fuel is itemized up front. Access, stairs, elevators, and packing readiness move jobs within these ranges.
FAQ

Residential Movers questions, answered.

What counts as a residential move?
Any move into or out of a home: a house, condo, townhome, apartment, or studio. It covers local moves across San Diego and long-distance household moves out of the county. If it is where you live, it is residential, and it is the work we have done most since 2008.
How much do residential movers cost in San Diego?
Local residential moves are billed hourly by crew size, so the total depends on how much you own, the access at both homes, and how much packing is done before we arrive. A one-bedroom is a few hours; a full house is a full day with a larger crew. We quote it itemized after a quick walk-through or video survey and can cap it as a Not-to-Exceed price, so the number you approve is the number you pay. Call 619-600-5000 for a real quote instead of a guess.
Do you move houses, condos, and apartments?
All of them, every week. Houses get the bigger crew and truck. Condos and high-rises get COIs, reserved elevators, and street-level carries. Apartments and walk-ups get door and stair protection. We plan each home type for its own access before move day.
Can you handle a residential move this week?
Usually yes. Same-week availability is standard most of the year. Call 619-600-5000 or send the quote form and you will have a written number within one business hour, then we lock a date, often just a few days out.
Do your crews disassemble and reassemble furniture?
Yes. Beds, cribs, tables, desks, and sectionals are taken apart at the old home and rebuilt at the new one. Hardware travels in labeled bags taped to the furniture it belongs to.
Are you licensed and insured for residential moves?
Yes. Gorilla Movers is a licensed California mover (CAL T-192729) carrying full cargo and liability coverage, and we send certificates of insurance to HOAs and building management at no charge. Every crew is background-checked and on our own payroll.
Reviews

San Diego keeps calling us back. 4.8★ across 770+ reviews.

★★★★★

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
★★★★★

I recently moved from downtown San Diego to Rancho Bernardo with Gorilla Movers, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. The team arrived on time, came fully prepared, and handled everything with a high level of professionalism. Moving out of downtown can be tricky with traffic and building restrictions, but they managed everything smoothly without any issues. They were very careful with my furniture, wrapping and protecting everything properly, and nothing was damaged during the move. What I appreciated most was their efficiency. They worked quickly but never rushed or cut corners. Communication was clear the entire time, and the pricing was fair with no surprises. Overall, it was a stress free move, and I would definitely recommend Gorilla Movers to anyone looking for a reliable and professional team.

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Ximena Ibarguren SotoGoogle
★★★★★

I had an amazing experience with Gorilla Movers! Christian and his crew were absolutely incredible from start to finish. They showed up on time, were extremely professional, and handled everything with so much care and efficiency. Moving can be stressful, but they made the whole process feel smooth and easy. They worked quickly without ever being careless, and you could tell they really knew what they were doing. They took great care of our furniture and belongings, making sure everything was protected and moved safely. Christian was especially great at communicating and keeping everything organized, and his crew worked so well together—it was honestly impressive to watch. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was exactly where we wanted it. I highly recommend Gorilla Movers, especially Christian and his team. If you’re looking for reliable, hardworking, and professional movers, these are the people to call!

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viviana salazarGoogle
★★★★★

What took me at least 8 hours of painstaking work took them less than 2. Makes me wish I used them for the loading AND unloading. Raul and Hazael were so quick and nice and communicative throughout the entire process. Makes things easier on yourself by using them if you need to move at all. It’s well worth it.

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Oscar MiraGoogle
★★★★★

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
★★★★★

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

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Harry LevinsonGoogle
★★★★★

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
★★★★★

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
★★★★★

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
★★★★★

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

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Manuel MendozaGoogle
★★★★★

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
★★★★★

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

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Mayisha FrugeGoogle
★★★★★

Excellent workers great customer service 10/10 amazing

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Tommie WillsGoogle
★★★★★

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