Central San Diego Movers — Areas We Serve
Local, licensed & insured movers serving Downtown San Diego, Mission Valley, Coronado, and surrounding central neighborhoods. Apartments, condos, houses, and offices—planned access, careful protection, clear pricing. No matter what your moving goals are, One Stop Moving & Storage has you covered.
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Local Moving Services in Central San Diego
From high-rise condos in Downtown to family homes in Mission Valley, we plan access, protection, and parking before the first box moves. Choose the help you need—and only pay for what you use.
Apartments & Condos
Elevator scheduling, COIs, and loading docks for Downtown and Mission Valley buildings.
Houses & Townhomes
Driveway staging, stair protection, and right-sized crews for two-story and suburban homes.
Packing & Unpacking
Full or partial packing, fragile-only rooms, and box rentals available on request.
Specialty Items
Pianos, safes, fitness gear, art, and antiques—handled with expert protection and care.
Short-Term Storage
Perfect for bridging gaps between closings, renovations, or new lease dates.
Intrastate & Office
CA intrastate moves and office relocations with building coordination and planning.
Your move, handled with care—and zero stress
Elevators, docks, and COIs handled ahead of time.
Stair protection and right‑sized crews.
Climate‑controlled storage with photo inventory.
Featured Central San Diego Neighborhoods
Central San Diego — Neighborhoods We Serve
Primary Areas
Downtown San Diego · Mission Valley · Coronado · San Diego City
Nearby & Connected
Hillcrest · North Park · South Park · Golden Hill · University Heights · Bankers Hill · Normal Heights
Local Moving Experts for Downtown, Coronado, Mission Valley & Hillcrest
With over a decade of experience in San Diego, our team understands the unique challenges of moving in busy urban neighborhoods. From navigating narrow streets and parking restrictions to managing high-rise apartment access and office building logistics — we’ve done it all. Our movers are trained, licensed, and full-time employees dedicated to treating your belongings with care from start to finish.
We proudly serve communities such as Coronado, Downtown San Diego, Bankers Hill, Hillcrest, North Park, University Heights, Mission Valley, and surrounding neighborhoods with precision and care. Whether you're making a residential move, relocating an office, or storing your belongings between leases, we're here to make the process smooth.
- Local & intrastate moving specialists
- Experienced with high-rises, apartments, and office buildings
- Full-service packing, unpacking, and short-term storage
- Transparent rates — no hidden fees
- Flexible scheduling, 7 days a week
- Climate-controlled, secure storage available
We Specialize In
- Residential moves for condos, apartments, and houses in central San Diego
- Commercial relocations for offices and storefronts downtown
- Senior and family relocation services with personalized planning
- Specialty item transport (pianos, safes, fine art, antiques)
- Short- and long-term storage options for urban moves
- Assistance with rental truck loading and unloading
Need Storage in Central San Diego?
Secure, climate-controlled storage for downtown residents, students, and businesses. Perfect for remodels, relocations, or gaps between move-in dates. Includes full pickup, inventory tracking, and flexible return options.
- Short- and long-term storage options
- Secure, climate-controlled facility
- Full-service pickup and redelivery
Why Central San Diego Households Choose Us
We’re local movers who know the one-way streets, parking restrictions, and building logistics of central San Diego. From high-rises downtown to historic neighborhoods, we plan access, elevator windows, and loading zones so your move stays on schedule and within budget.
Urban Expertise
From Coronado condos to Downtown lofts—we plan access before move day.
Right-Sized Crews
The manpower and truck size that fits your street, garage, or loading dock access.
Clear Pricing
Itemized estimates with accurate time planning—no last-minute surprises.
How It Works
Tell us your address, access, and dates.
We coordinate COIs/HOAs, elevators, docks, and parking.
Protection first; efficient loading and unloading.
Placement, reassembly, and quick walk‑through.
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Moving Long Distance?
We handle cross-county and out-of-state relocations with the same careful planning—COIs, protection, packing, and storage available.
A smoother move, from Start to Finish
Easy Booking
Choose your moving date and we’ll tailor a plan to fit your schedule and needs.
Smart Packing
Our team packs everything securely using quality materials and proper care.
Smooth Moving
We handle the heavy lifting with efficient loading, transport, and unloading.
Safe Delivery
Your items arrive on time and in place—settled exactly where you want them.
Looking for a Long Distance Move?
Did you know? We are certified to conduct business with the US government.
License: CAL-190616 – US DOT 1956864 ICC/MC 694565
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Moving Long Distance?
We handle cross-county and out-of-state relocations with the same careful planning—COIs, protection, packing, and storage available.
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Faqs
Central San Diego Moving FAQs
How do moving companies charge for local moves?
All moving companies in California are required to charge customers based on the Public Utility Commission’s equation, which is: (Loading+Unloading+(Drive time x 2).
- Movers start charging when they arrive at your house.
- Double drive time: If it takes the movers 15 minutes to drive from your old house to your new house, they will charge 30 minutes of drive time.
- Standard rates apply as the movers unload the truck and will stop charging when all items are off of the truck (unless the customer would like the movers to continue to work on arranging and assembling furniture).
- Here are some common charges and rules that most moving companies apply themselves:
- Fuel rates apply.
- Packing materials are not included and are sold separately.
- A 4 hour minimum for each job (it is uncommon for moving companies to move ‘one off’ items like refrigerators or bed room sets).
- After the minimum hours have been met, most moving companies charge in 15 minute increments.
Do I need a visual estimate for my move?
For the consumer’s protection, it is against the law for moving companies to provide an estimated time or cost for your move without seeing the items that are being moved. Moving companies can only give hourly rates and fees over the phone.
For this reason, we offer visual estimates. This is when a professional estimator comes to your house for about 15 minutes and views the items and/or space that you are moving. The estimator will discuss the moving process and what you can expect and ask you questions about your moving timeline and constraints. You will receive a written estimate at that time, which is a very helpful tool when shopping around for moving companies. This written estimate is not a contract for the exact time frame and cost of the move, but rather an estimate based on years of experience in the industry.
When the movers arrive on the day of the move, they will review the written estimate with the customer and based on what they see that day they will let the customer know if they can expect the move to take significantly longer or shorter than previously estimated. The majority of the time there is very little difference between the written estimate and the actual time and cost. When there are significant variances it is typically due to one of the following:
- Customers end up moving or discarding items after the visual estimate
- The customer has asked for a larger or smaller moving crew than what the visual estimate recommends
- Hidden or forgotten rooms/spaces were not included or discussed during the visual estimate, such as attics, extra storage units, sheds in the backyard, etc
Do I pay before or after my move?
You should never be asked to pay in-full for moving services prior to the move. Most moving companies will hold a credit card number to reserve your moving date, and it is common to have a small deposit if it is a larger, long distance or same day move.
Our company will hold a credit card to hold your moving date and will charge a $100 cancellation fee if the move is cancelled within 7 days of the move. There is no date to change the date or time of the move though (we know how seamless and predictable escrow and other moving factors can be). Once the movers arrive at your house or business, the foreman will review the hourly rates or written visual estimate (if there is one) with the customer. When the move is almost complete, the foreman will review the hours worked and fees with the customer again and then ask for payment.
Do I need to tip the movers?
If they went above and beyond: Helped assemble furniture, handled your items with extra care, or dealt with tricky moving conditions.
Amount: Typically, $20-$50 per mover for a half-day job or $50-$100 per mover for a full-day job. Alternatively, you could tip a percentage of the total cost, usually around 10-15%.
Cash: Cash is often the preferred method, but some companies may allow you to tip via card.
Offering refreshments and snacks is also a nice gesture, especially on a long, tiring day.
Do I need to empty my dresser/file cabinet?
This is the most common question.
Dresser
if your dresser is made out of solid wood, then NO, you can leave clothes and light items in it. if your dresser is made out of Prestwood, then YES, please remove all items.
File Cabinet
Yes! please remove all items from file cabinet
What items will I need for the day of /after my move?
Here are the items that we recommend customers prepare for themselves and their family for the day of the move and the day after. Having these items at the ready will help your moving experience go smoothly and allow you the proper time to unpack the rest of your items. If you don’t have room in your car, you can pack all of this in a few boxes and give to your moving crew to put on the truck last. They will give this box to you first when you get to your new home so you can get (somewhat) settled.
Toiletries
Pillows, fitted sheets and blankets for the first night in the home
Washcloth and bath towels for everyone
Change of clothes
Plastic bags to keep dirty clothes in
Garbage bags
Toilet paper
Hand soap
Paper towel
Paper plates and a few utensils
Basic tool kit for assembling furniture (if you don’t want the movers to do this for you)
Snacks and easy to prepare food items for the next 2 days
Dog/animal food, leash and toys
Chargers for your laptop and phones
Garage openers and keys for the new house and/or personal storage units
Kids backpacks, school work, etc (if the children will need them the next day for school)
- 50 free boxes with every local move
- Free use of wardrobe boxes
- Fully licensed and insured
- Full time San Diego employees that are trained and experienced
- State of the art equipment and packing materials
- Free valuation coverage
- Safe and secure local storage in San Diego
- Free in home visual estimate with a guaranteed quoted price
- Professional packing services
- 5 star online review on all local listings
Contact Our San Diego Central Team
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San Diego, CA 92121
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