The short answer
Hire a mover licensed by California's Bureau of Household Goods and Services, get a written Not-to-Exceed price based on a look at your items, check recent Google reviews, and avoid brokers who resell your job. Red flags include large cash deposits, no physical presence, and quotes given sight unseen.
7 things to check
- A California household mover license (look it up on the BHGS site).
- A written Not-to-Exceed price, based on seeing your things.
- Recent Google reviews with real detail, and how the company responds to complaints.
- Whether you're talking to the actual mover or a broker.
- What's included: pads, wrap, disassembly, reassembly.
- What valuation protection is offered and what it costs.
- A clear contract and the required California moving booklet if you book 3+ days ahead.
Red flags
- A big deposit, especially in cash.
- No local address or reviews.
- A price that's dramatically lower than everyone else.
- An internet quote that never asks what you're moving.
- A different company name shows up on the truck or paperwork.
A+ Movers is family-owned and based in El Cajon. We book the job and we do the job. No brokers.
Questions about your move? Call (619) 219-4987. We're happy to talk it through, even if you're not ready to book.