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Melody P.
Art and his Team were very professional. They handled all items with care, were honest with how long it would take to pack, and were very flexible. I encourage others to use them for all of their moving needs. Thanks Elmers!
San Diego · Cal-T · USDOT · MC
Premier Moving in San Diego.
Locally owned. 10+ years.
Local, long-distance, commercial, packing & storage moves. Trained, in-house crews. Transparent hourly rates. Binding long-distance estimates.
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Elmer’s Moving is a locally owned San Diego moving company with 10+ years of experience and trained, in-house crews. We handle local, long-distance, commercial, packing, labor-only, specialty, and storage moves across all of San Diego County — with transparent hourly rates and binding long-distance estimates. Cal-T, USDOT, and MC licensed.
How it works
Three steps. No surprises.
01
Call or text
A real person answers, Mon–Sat 7a–6p. Tell us your move date, size, and where you're headed — we'll ask the right questions and lock in your crew.
02
Free on-site quote
Transparent hourly rates for local moves, a written estimate for long-distance — before we load a box. No hidden travel, fuel, or stair fees.
03
Handled with care
Furniture wrapped and padded, floors protected, nothing rushed. Licensed and insured — itemized invoice and tap-to-pay when the last box is in.
Why Elmer’s
See how we treat your things.
What we do
8 moving services. One owner.
See what you get
Every move, done right.
LocalLocal Moving
Home and apartment moves within San Diego County. Flat hourly crew, truck, and standard packing materials included.
$120–$240 per hour (2-mover crew)
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Long-distanceLong-Distance Moving
Out-of-state and long-haul moves with binding estimates, full-service packing, and tracked delivery windows.
$2,500–$9,500 per move (binding estimate)
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PackingPacking & Unpacking
Full-service or partial packing with quality materials. Fragile, kitchen, garage, and entire-home packing crews.
$65–$95 per hour per packer
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SpecialtySpecialty & Fragile Moves
Piano, gun safe, antique, fine art, and oversized-item moves with custom crating and equipment.
$300–$1,500 per item
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Labor-onlyLoading & Unloading (Labor Only)
Crew labor for your own rented truck, POD, U-Haul, or container. Fast load with proper strapping and padding.
$100–$180 per hour (2-mover crew)
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Real San Diego reviews
Real San Diego customer reviews.
Verified San Diego customer reviews
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Danielle Z.
Awesome moving company!! They moved us today, 04/15/23, and it was the smoothest move I've ever had. What an amazing group of guys!! No hidden costs, easy scheduling, great communication!!!
LJ
Libby J.
Just moved recently & these guys made it ao much easier! Very efficient, honest, & work so hard!!!
Where we work
Serving all of San Diego County.
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SD Moving Cost Guide — + $50 off your first service.
The actual 2026 hourly rates for local moves, binding-estimate ranges for long-distance, and what to ask before hiring any mover. Local to San Diego. No spam.
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FAQ
Questions answered straight.
We serve all 16 San Diego County cities: San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, Carlsbad, Temecula, El Cajon, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, National City, La Mesa, Santee, Poway, La Jolla, and Imperial Beach. We're based on Twain Ave in San Diego and route crews across the county every day.
Yes — when crew capacity allows, we book same-day local moves. Last-minute relocations (eviction deadlines, broken escrow, surprise lease changes) are routine. Call (619) 567-5497 and Art will check the schedule with you on the spot. No emergency surcharge — same hourly rate as scheduled moves.
Local moves run $120–$240 per hour with a 2-mover crew, truck, blankets, and standard packing materials included. Most apartment moves complete in 3–5 hours; a 3-bedroom house typically runs 6–8 hours. 2-hour minimum plus travel time. Long-distance moves are binding estimates ($2,500–$9,500 typical from San Diego to out-of-state).
Yes. Elmer's Moving holds a Cal-T number with the California Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS) for intrastate moves, plus USDOT and MC numbers for interstate transport. We carry general liability and cargo insurance on every move. CA movers are regulated by BHGS — not CSLB — and many movers don't display either; we do.
Local moving, long-distance moving, office and commercial moving, packing and unpacking, loading and unloading (labor-only — POD, U-Haul, container), specialty and fragile moves (piano, gun safe, antiques, fine art), in-home furniture rearrangement, and moves into or out of storage units. We don't operate a storage facility — you rent the unit of your choice and our crew handles the move.
Elmer's is a locally owned San Diego moving company led by Art, with 10+ years of experience and a team of trained, in-house crews — no day-laborers, no subcontractors. Transparent hourly rates, binding long-distance estimates, and full Cal-T / USDOT / MC licensing displayed up front. We treat your belongings as if they were our own.
Yes. We support military families moving to and from Naval Base San Diego, NAS North Island, MCRD, and Camp Pendleton. Bring us your orders and we'll work the timeline and the paperwork (GBL, PPM, weight tickets, base access). USDOT and MC registered for cross-state moves.
1–2 weeks of lead time is comfortable. For peak season (June–August — graduation, military PCS, summer family moves) book 4+ weeks ahead. For long-distance moves, allow 3–4 weeks. Same-day local moves are possible when capacity allows.
That's our labor-only service. $100–$180 per hour for a 2-mover crew, 2-hour minimum. You provide the truck or container; we bring dollies, blankets, and straps. Same crew that runs full moves — we just skip our truck.
Ready?
Call or text. Art picks up.
Free quote. No pressure. (619) 567-5497.
Call or text(619) 567-5497