Since 1985
Residential Movers in Simi Valley and Ventura County
Stairs, long carries, fuel and assembly are in the rate — not added to it.
Why customers trust BEST MOVE
4.7
- Since 1985
- Accredited member, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce
- A+ BBB (opens external site)
- CAL-T #188876 · Licensed & Insured (opens external site)
- No Hidden Charges
Most of what we do is move families across town. A three-bedroom house in Wood Ranch to a smaller place near the Knolls; a Moorpark condo to a first home in Simi; a Newbury Park rental to a house two streets over. We have been doing exactly this since 1985.
The thing that makes a residential move go badly is almost never the lifting. It is the surprise: the stair fee, the long-carry fee, the fuel surcharge, the wardrobe boxes you assumed were included. We price the whole job up front and we do not add to it on the truck.
What comes with every residential move
- Moving blankets and pad-wrap on all furniture, plus shrink wrap
- Wardrobe boxes and mattress bags, brought to your door on move day
- Disassembly and reassembly of beds, tables, mirrored dressers and cribs
- Appliance servicing — washers, dryers and refrigerators disconnected and reconnected
- Floor runners and doorway protection where the route needs it
- Stairs, elevators and long carries — no per-flight or per-foot surcharge
- Placing furniture in the room you want it, and moving it again if you change your mind
Price transparency
What "no hidden charges" actually costs you
Movers do not compete on the hourly rate you are quoted. They compete on what gets added to it afterwards. We do not publish a rate here — you will get yours from Lyn, for your actual job — but here is the whole list of what does and does not get added to it, side by side.
One hourly rate, and the truck is in it
Local moves are hourly. One rate covers the crew and the truck, and you agree it with Lyn before you book. Crew size is the one thing that moves it: a bigger crew costs more per hour and usually less in total, because the clock stops sooner.
Your bill from us
One all-inclusive hourly rate
What it is usually compared against
A base rate, then fuel, then stairs, then fees
Hourly, from the time we start to the time we finish. No deposit to hold your date, and no charges added after the fact. Ask us what a job your size usually runs and we will tell you what we can before you book — and tell you plainly when we need to see it first.
| What you are charged for | BEST MOVEOne all-inclusive hourly rate | Typical moversBase rate, plus a fee schedule | Moving brokersQuoted by one company, billed by another |
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| Hourly rate covers the crew and the truck | Yes | Yes | Quoted, then re-quoted by whoever actually shows up |
| Stairs and second floorsPer flight, at either end | No stair fee | — | — |
| Long carry from door to truckWhen the truck cannot park close | Included | — | — |
| Truck or equipment fee | Included | — | — |
| Wardrobe boxes and mattress bags | Included | Rented or sold | Rented or sold |
| Taking furniture apart and rebuilding it | Included | — | — |
| Broker markupA cut taken for selling your job to another company | No | No | — |
| Deposit to hold your date | None | — | — |
| The company you booked is the company that arrives | Yes | Yes | No |
Competitor columns describe common industry practice, not any specific named company, and an em-dash means we have not surveyed it rather than that it is zero. Fees vary — always ask any mover, including us, for their full fee schedule in writing before you book.
Get your all-in rateStep by step
How it actually goes
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You call and talk to Lyn or Gary
Not a call center, not an answering service, not a lead broker who sells your number to six companies. You reach the Simi Valley office and speak to the people who own the trucks.
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We size the job
Square footage, number of bedrooms, access at both ends, and anything unusual. Most homes can be quoted accurately over the phone in about ten minutes. For larger or complicated homes we will come look at it.
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You get a rate and a date
Crew size, truck, arrival window and the hourly rate, stated plainly. No deposit is required to hold the date.
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Move day
The crew walks the house with you first, agrees what goes and what stays, then wraps and loads. Furniture is pad-wrapped before it leaves the room, not in the driveway.
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Placement, not drop-off
At the new house we put things where you want them and reassemble what we took apart. If the couch is wrong against that wall, we will move it.
What customers said
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We have used Best Move over 5 times
Between my parents, an uncle and aunt and ourselves, we have used Best Move over 5 times in the past 6 years and they have been great every time! I highly recommend.
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Every moving company gave us a quote — Best was the best
Let me start by saying we moved from a multilevel home (six set of stairs) to a seven bedroom with two stories and an attic. We had every moving company in the area give us a quote and Best was the best! The guys who came were wonderful. We had four guys and two trucks. They were all super professional and did an amazing job with our two day move. The price was reasonable and the customer service was top notch. I highly recommend Best Move — they’re the best!
Verified customer
Questions
Residential Moving questions we get asked
Not the one you needed? The full FAQ covers pricing, moving day and what we will and will not move — or just call and ask.
How long does a local house move take?
It depends on the crew, and crews here run from two to 10 people depending on the job. A studio or a one-bedroom is a two-person crew and is usually finished well before the afternoon; most three-bedroom local moves in Simi Valley are a single day’s work with a slightly bigger team. What really moves the number is access at both ends and how much packing is already done, which is why we ask about stairs and driveways before quoting.
Do you require a deposit?
No. We do not take a deposit to reserve your date. You should not have to put money down to find out whether a mover is any good.
Do I need to empty my dresser drawers?
Usually not for clothing — we shrink wrap the drawers shut and move the dresser loaded. Empty anything heavy, breakable or liquid, and take jewelry and documents with you personally.
What should I move myself?
Important documents, jewelry, medications, cash, laptops and anything irreplaceable. Not because we cannot move them, but because you will sleep better knowing exactly where they are.
Will you move me on a weekend or the end of the month?
Yes, and those are the dates that fill first. Book two to three weeks out for a weekend or a month-end date. We often still fit in last-minute moves when a crew opens up — it is always worth calling.
Do you move apartments and condos with elevators?
Regularly. Elevator buildings and second-floor walk-ups do not carry a surcharge with us. Tell us the building rules when you book — many require a certificate of insurance and a reserved elevator window, and we will handle that paperwork.
No obligation
Talk to us about your move
Tell us the two addresses and roughly what you have. We will give you a real rate, not a range designed to go up later.
Or call and talk it through now: (805) 375-0765
No deposit. No last-minute charges. Ever.
You do not put money down to hold a date, and the rate you are quoted is the rate you pay. Stairs, long carries, fuel, wardrobe boxes and furniture assembly are all in it.
Often booked together
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Packing and Prep
Full-home, partial or kitchen-only packing done the day before, with materials that actually protect what is inside.
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Senior & Retirement Moving
Assisted living moving, retirement community moves and senior downsizing — worked to the community’s move-in window, paced for the family.
About senior & retirement moving -
Moving Out of the Area
We do not haul long-distance any more. We pack and load your portable container so it survives the trip — you ship it.
About moving out of the area -
Storage Packing & Container Loading
Packing and loading, quoted separately. We box your loose items, and we professionally load your container so nothing shifts.
About storage packing & container loading
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Talk to us about your move
Tell us the two addresses and roughly what you have. We will give you a real rate, not a range designed to go up later.
No deposit to book · No hidden charges · Family-owned since 1985