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Written By Bradford Cuthrell
Last Updated February 2024
You're probably unsurprised to discover that people often refer to moving as one of the most stressful events in their life. Although light traffic in Foster City might make it less stressful to drive a moving truck around, there are still a lot of factors that might cause stress in your move. The price of the move may be a source of stress.
Make moving day easier by using our comprehensive guide to Foster City's best movers.
Free quotes
Reliable service
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Short-notice moves
Punctual service
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Punctual service
Good customer service
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Services Offered
Good customer service
Punctual service
Reliable service
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Short-notice moves
Services Offered
Reliable service
Good customer service
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Punctual service
Services Offered
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Reliable service
Punctual service
Good customer service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Good customer service
Reliable service
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Free quotes
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Services Offered
Good customer service
Reliable service
Free quotes
Helps educate customers
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Punctual service
Transparent pricing
Short-notice moves
Helps educate customers
Reliable service
Good customer service
Free quotes
Services Offered
Reliable service
Good customer service
Helps educate customers
Free quotes
Punctual service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Today's Homeowner looks at dozens of datapoints on moving companies to come up with our data-driven rankings. It's not possible for a company to pay for preferential treatment in our rankings. We look at the following key factors in determining who should top our list:
The first step in picking a company is determining if you need a local or national mover. As illustrated above, different types of movers are better for different types of moves. You'll also have to choose between a self-service or full-service moving company. A self-service mover will provide trucks and drivers, but you will be expected to have everything packed and ready when they get to you. Full-service moving companies provide packing services, which can be a boon if you dread packing boxes.
Next, you can find out which movers near you meet the licensing requirements for movers in California. You can also search for reviews online and look at the company's BBB rating. All of the companies on our list of the best movers in Foster City are well-reviewed and selected by our team of experts.
Once your list is down to just a few companies, you can start reaching out to them. We recommend reaching out to at least one or two of the moving companies from our list above. Make sure to explain all the services you're going to need when asking for an estimate. Also, confirm that they've given you a "binding estimate" – otherwise, the actual cost may be subject to change.
Cost can be a big concern when it comes to moving. The typical amount one might expect to spend hourly for movers in Foster City is:
The best mover in Foster City, according to Today's Homeowner, are Nice Bay Movers.
To figure out which movers in Foster City are the best, our team asks a lot of questions, including:
Many movers offer special services for large, expensive items. When you're getting estimates from the companies on your shortlist, ask them about these services and ensure the team will have the required supplies on the truck. You should also ask about insurance options that can protect you if your items get lost, damaged, or stolen.
You should choose a local mover if you aren't moving long-distance. Local movers will be familiar with Foster City and can offer more tailored services. However, national and international moving companies usually have more resources, better insurance, and a wider variety of services.
The best time to book your move is four to six weeks in advance. If you book later, you may pay more and have a harder time finding available movers.
The average annual high in Foster City can get up to 65°F, and the area is in the bottom third of the country for daily rainfall. Winters here yield extremely low (if any) snowfall.
The median home price in Foster City is 2690560, while the average monthly rent is about $3,413.