Mover in El Cajon
Trusted moving services for El Cajon homes and businesses
About El Cajon
East County inland — established neighborhoods, affordable housing, and a diverse community.
Apartment-to-house upgrades, downsize moves, and small-business commercial moves are routine.
Why El Cajon customers choose us: fast response times across San Diego, upfront pricing with no surprises, and trained in-house crews — never day labor.
Our Services in El Cajon
From same-day local moves to binding-estimate long-distance relocations, Art and the Elmer’s crew bring the same accountable, in-house service to every El Cajon home and business. Call for a free quote — most moves quoted over the phone.
Local to El Cajon
Our office sits at 4401 Twain Ave in San Diego, just west of El Cajon along I-8 — a short, direct run into East County. We're regularly in and out of the Gillespie Field industrial area, downtown El Cajon around Main Street, and the residential neighborhoods up in Fletcher Hills and Granite Hills.
Office & Commercial Moves (Including FF&E)
Gillespie Field and the surrounding business parks are where most of our El Cajon commercial work happens. We handle FF&E — furniture, fixtures, and equipment: desks, filing cabinets, cubicles, breakroom appliances, AV gear — with a walk-through, inventory, and written estimate before anything moves. Most office jobs run after-hours or on weekends so your team doesn't lose a business day, and per-project pricing runs $1,500–$12,000 depending on scope.
Senior Moves
Downsizing out of a longtime El Cajon home is different work than a standard move — more care, less rush. Our crews are used to it: packing and unpacking help is available à la carte, and we treat a senior move the same unhurried way whether it's a two-hour job or a full-day pack.
Apartment Moves
Apartment-to-house upgrades and apartment-to-apartment moves are some of our most common El Cajon jobs. A 2- or 3-mover crew handles most apartment moves in 3–5 hours at $120–$240/hr, truck and materials included.
Labor-Only Help
Renting your own truck, POD, or U-Haul for an El Cajon move? We'll send a crew to load or unload it — proper strapping, blanket-wrap, and door protection — at $100–$180/hr with a 2-hour minimum. No need to book a full move if you've already got the truck.
Long-Distance Moves Starting in El Cajon
El Cajon is a common starting point for our long-distance moves — out of state and cross-country. You get a binding estimate up front, so the price you're quoted is the price on delivery, plus inventory tagging and a defined delivery window (typically 5–14 days). We're USDOT and MC registered for interstate transport.
Frequently Asked Questions — El Cajon
Is Elmer's Moving an El Cajon moving company?
Yes — we're based just west of El Cajon on Twain Ave in San Diego and serve El Cajon regularly, from Gillespie Field and downtown/Main Street to Fletcher Hills and Granite Hills. Trained, in-house crews — no day-labor.
Do you handle office and commercial moves in El Cajon, including FF&E?
Yes. We move furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for El Cajon offices and small businesses, including the Gillespie Field business park area. Scheduling runs after-hours or on weekends to avoid downtime, and pricing is per-project ($1,500–$12,000 typical) after a walk-through and written estimate.
Can you help with a senior move in El Cajon?
Yes — downsizing and senior moves are common work for our crews. We move at whatever pace the job needs, and packing/unpacking help is available if you'd rather not handle boxes yourself.
Do you move apartments in El Cajon?
Yes. Apartment-to-house and apartment-to-apartment moves are routine in El Cajon. Most apartment moves run 3–5 hours with a 2- or 3-mover crew at $120–$240/hr.
Do you offer labor-only moving help in El Cajon?
Yes — if you've already got a rented truck, POD, or U-Haul, we'll send a crew to load or unload it. Hourly at $100–$180/hr, 2-hour minimum, no truck required from us.
Do you handle long-distance moves starting in El Cajon?
Yes. Long-distance moves from El Cajon get a binding estimate up front — the price you're quoted is the price on delivery — with a typical 5–14 day delivery window. We're USDOT and MC registered for interstate transport.
What parts of El Cajon do you serve?
All of it — downtown and Main Street, Fletcher Hills, Granite Hills, and the Gillespie Field business area, plus the surrounding East County neighborhoods.