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Moving labor across San Jose and the South Bay. You rent the truck, we do the lifting.

Services

Hands-on moving help for homes, apartments, offices and storage units across the South Bay. Book one service or combine several. You pay one hourly rate for the crew.

Loading and unloading

You have the truck or container. We supply the people, equipment and know-how to fill it properly. A well-loaded truck holds more, travels safer and unloads faster, which saves you money on both ends.

More about loading and unloading
  • Wrapping furniture in moving blankets and stretch wrap
  • Taking apart bed frames, tables and other basic furniture
  • Loading in tiers with ratchet straps between sections
  • Protecting floors, door frames and banisters

Packing and wrapping

Packing is usually the longest part of any move, and it is where most damage starts. Our packers work quickly and carefully, using the right materials for each item.

More about packing and wrapping
  • Dishes and glassware wrapped individually in paper
  • Clothing in wardrobe boxes so it stays on hangers
  • Electronics padded and cables bagged and labeled
  • Framed art and mirrors wrapped and corner-protected

Unpacking and setup

The boxes are in, but the house is not a home yet. Our crew unpacks room by room and puts things away where you want them, so you are not living out of cardboard for weeks.

More about unpacking and setup
  • Unpacking boxes into cabinets, closets and shelves
  • Making beds and setting up furniture in place
  • Hanging clothes from wardrobe boxes
  • Placing rugs and arranging furniture

Furniture disassembly and assembly

Many pieces will not fit through doors or stairwells in one piece. We take them apart carefully, bag and label every screw, and put them back together at the other end so they are as solid as before.

More about furniture disassembly and assembly
  • Bed frames, bunk beds and cribs
  • Desks, office furniture and shelving units
  • Wardrobes and flat-pack furniture
  • Dining tables and sectional sofas

In-home and apartment moves

Not every move needs a truck. We move furniture between rooms, up and down stairs, and between units in the same building or complex.

More about in-home and apartment moves
  • Moving furniture between rooms or floors
  • Moving between units in the same building or complex
  • Clearing rooms for painting, flooring or renovation
  • Rearranging furniture for staging or a new layout

Office and storage unit moves

Small offices and storage units need the same care as homes, with more boxes of files and more heavy furniture. We load and unload for office relocations, clear out storage units and move items between units.

More about office and storage unit moves
  • Desks, chairs, conference tables and shelving
  • Filing cabinets, emptied or securely strapped
  • Computers and monitors wrapped and labeled by desk
  • Storage units emptied or loaded

Why hire movers without a truck?

A full-service mover bundles the truck, the fuel and the labor into one price. Splitting them up gives you more control over cost and timing.

Truck rental companies and container services compete hard on price. Book the one that suits you, then book us for the part that takes skill and strength.

Question Full-service mover babiston.space
Who provides the truck The moving company You rent the truck, container or PODS
What you pay for Labor, truck, fuel and often travel fees Labor only, by the hour
Scheduling Booked around their truck availability Around your truck rental and timing
Load at one end only Rarely offered Yes, book either end or both
Best for Moves where you do not want to drive Local moves, container moves and DIY long-distance moves

What we do not move

For safety, and because rental trucks prohibit many of them too, please arrange these separately.

  • Gasoline, propane tanks and other fuels
  • Paint, solvents, pool chemicals and cleaning chemicals
  • Ammunition, fireworks and other explosives
  • Firearms, which you should transport yourself
  • Cash, jewelry and important documents, which you should keep with you
  • Pets and live plants

Ready to book your crew?

Tell us your addresses and date. We will reply with a crew size, an hour estimate and an arrival window.