Scripps Ranch Movers for Family Homes and HOAs
Six miles from our door
The short version: One Stop Moving & Storage is about 6 miles and 12 minutes from Scripps Ranch, in Sorrento Valley. Two movers and a truck cost $139 an hour with no stair fees and a written Not-to-Exceed price. HOA move rules, cul-de-sac parking and street-container permits get sorted before move day.
- Licensed by California, CAL-190616, moving San Diego County since 2008
- Your HOA’s move hours and container rules planned in before move day
- About 6 miles and 12 minutes from our Sorrento Valley base
- Google 4.3 stars from about 269 reviews, BBB A+
Since 2008
Moving San Diego
CAL-190616
California mover license
USDOT 1956864
Interstate, MC 694565
BBB A+
Better Business Bureau
98%
Of our customers come back (company records)
7 days
7 AM–7 PM, phone open 24 hours
Moving in Scripps Ranch
Where in Scripps Ranch do you move people?
All of Scripps Ranch, from Lake Miramar and Cypress Canyon to Stonebridge and Miramar Ranch North. Our base is about 6 miles away, roughly 12 minutes without traffic, and crews work 7 days a week from 7 AM to 7 PM. ZIP codes: 92131.
Scripps Ranch is part of the City of San Diego, split between the Scripps Miramar Ranch plan area, adopted in 1978, and Miramar Ranch North. The city describes it as a community of eucalyptus trees and hiking trails around Miramar Reservoir. Most moves are detached family homes in HOA neighborhoods, so the HOA’s move rules matter as much as the truck.
Scripps Ranch neighborhoods
Local rules
What are the parking, container and HOA rules in Scripps Ranch?
Scripps Ranch is part of the City of San Diego, so a container in the street needs a 7-day Traffic Control Permit: $87.68 a week plus $87.68 processing. On your driveway we found no city permit rule, but many Scripps Ranch HOAs set their own rules for containers and trucks.
Drive time, explained
How is drive time billed on a Scripps Ranch move?
Your written Not-to-Exceed price lists the drive between your two addresses with every other charge before move day. Inside Scripps Ranch, Scripps Ranch Boulevard to Lake Miramar is about 5 minutes. Scripps Ranch to Rancho Bernardo is about 16 minutes.
We’re about 6 miles and 12 minutes away in Sorrento Valley, one of the shortest runs we make. Your written estimate lists drive time, fuel and labor before move day.
Because the drive is short, a Scripps Ranch estimate is mostly about the house: how many bedrooms, how full the garage is, and what the HOA allows on move day.
| Route | Drive time |
|---|---|
| Within Scripps Ranch: Scripps Ranch Blvd to Lake Miramar | about 5 min |
| Scripps Ranch to Mira Mesa | about 9 min |
| Scripps Ranch to Rancho Bernardo | about 16 min |
Traffic changes real drive times; your estimate uses your two addresses.
Local know-how
What else should I know before moving in Scripps Ranch?
Time a Scripps Ranch move around the school calendar, Miramar orders and your HOA’s move hours.
Moving around the school year
Most Scripps Ranch moves are families timing around the school year, which lands in our May–September busy season. Book about 3 weeks ahead in summer, about 10 days the rest of the year.
MCAS Miramar next door
MCAS Miramar borders Scripps Ranch to the west. On PCS orders, give us your report date early. If housing isn’t ready, a container can wait at our facility, quoted separately in writing.
Military movesAlliant International University
Alliant’s San Diego campus is on Pomerado Road in Scripps Ranch. Student and staff apartment moves are usually 2 movers, $556 in labor.
What it costs
How much do movers cost in Scripps Ranch?
One Stop Moving & Storage charges the same in Scripps Ranch as anywhere in San Diego County: $139 an hour for two movers and a truck, up to $339 for six, with a written Not-to-Exceed price before move day.
Local moving rates and how a move is billed · Get a free written quote
Leaving the county
What does a long-distance move from Scripps Ranch cost?
Long-distance moves from Scripps Ranch go on a dedicated truck at one written price per destination, such as Las Vegas at $4,000, Phoenix at $4,200 or the Bay Area at $4,800–$5,200. For any other city, call (858) 633-8600 for today’s price.
Dates don’t line up?
Can I store my things during a Scripps Ranch move?
On a Scripps Ranch street a container needs the City’s 7-day Traffic Control Permit; on your driveway, check your HOA’s rules first. A One Stop container is $99 a month (Standard) or $175 (Large), month to month, with delivery and pickup quoted in writing.
Your rights
What protects me on a California move?
California movers are licensed by the Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS). One Stop’s license is CAL-190616, and every local move gets a written Not-to-Exceed price.
Sources
City of San Diego, Information Bulletin 718 (Traffic Control Permit); City of San Diego, Scripps Miramar Ranch Community Plan; City of San Diego, Miramar Ranch North Community Plan; Military OneSource, MCAS Miramar; Drive times: OSRM routing from 92121; BHGS, California movers and the Max 4 tariff. Checked 14 Oct 2026. Drive times are estimates without traffic.
Questions
Scripps Ranch moving questions
Short answers. Prices, booking, packing, storage and your rights are covered in full in our FAQ.
All moving questionsAre your movers familiar with Scripps Ranch HOA rules?
Yes. Send us your HOA’s move rules when you book: allowed hours, where the truck can park and any limits on containers. We plan the move around them.
How far in advance should I book movers in Scripps Ranch?
About 3 weeks ahead from May through September, our busy season, and about 10 days the rest of the year. A deposit holds your date.
Do I need a permit for a container on a Scripps Ranch street?
Yes. Scripps Ranch is part of the City of San Diego, so a container in the street needs a Traffic Control Permit: up to 7 days, $87.68 a week plus an $87.68 processing fee. On a driveway, check your HOA first.
Do you handle long-distance moves from Scripps Ranch?
Yes. Long-distance moves go on a dedicated truck at one price per city, such as Las Vegas $4,000 and Phoenix $4,200. Any other city: call (858) 633-8600 for today’s price. A shared truck is $11 per cubic foot, 400 cubic feet minimum.
How much does a 4-bedroom move in Scripps Ranch cost?
Usually 3 to 5 movers for 4 to 8 hours, $756 to $2,562 in labor, plus drive time between addresses and fuel.
Can you pack and store our things between homes?
Yes. Packing is billed at crew rates plus materials. A container on your driveway is $99 or $175 a month (check your HOA); storage at our facility is quoted separately, in writing.
Can you move pianos and fragile pieces?
Yes. Pianos are priced in writing, and fragile pieces go in dish packs or picture boxes ($14 each). Basic protection pays 60¢ per pound per article, so list valuables at the estimate.
How is drive time billed on a move within Scripps Ranch?
Your written Not-to-Exceed price lists the drive between your two addresses with every other charge before move day. Scripps Ranch Boulevard to Lake Miramar is about 5 minutes.
Do you move MCAS Miramar families?
Yes. Send us your report date as soon as you have orders. If housing isn’t ready, a container can wait at our facility, quoted separately in writing.
How far is One Stop from Scripps Ranch?
About 6 miles. Our base at 6260 Marindustry Dr in Sorrento Valley is roughly 12 minutes from Scripps Ranch Boulevard without traffic.
Talk to a person
Get a free, written Scripps Ranch quote
Tell us what’s moving and where. You get the crew size, the hours and a Not-to-Exceed price in writing, free, usually within hours. The phone line is open 24 hours.