Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers review 2026 (San Diego, CA)
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Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers, a San Diego, CA moving company, ranks #471 of 1114 movers in California, with a moveBuddha rating of 3.56/5.
98% of Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers' 181 verified customer reviews are positive. Customers most often praise its respect for property, while the most common complaint involves misplaced or lost items. Ratings reflect moveBuddha’s independent analysis of customer reviews and FMCSA records.
How Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers measures up
Across 181 reviews, Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers in San Diego, CA is rated 4.8/5 on Yelp (172 reviews).
Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers ranks #471 out of 1114 movers in California with a moveBuddha Score of 3.56 out of 5.
What goes into our score
Each category is scored out of 5. The line shows the overall score of 3.56.
- Review quality
- 3.8
- Brand
- 3.0
- Website
- 3.0
- Customer service
- 3.0
- Industry experience
- 3.0
Yelp rating
Based on 172 reviews
Is Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers moveBuddha Certified?
Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers is not moveBuddha Certified. Certified movers are licensed carriers vetted by moveBuddha and spot-checked every quarter. They meet higher standards for insurance, pricing transparency, and customer care.
With a Certified mover, moveBuddha does the vetting for you and provides added protection. Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers hasn't gone through that certification process, so it's important to check licensing, insurance, estimates, and claims policies yourself before booking.
What movebuddha certified movers offer
- Up to $1,000 in added move coverage*. Extra protection for eligible moves.
- Vetted for licensing and insurance**. We verify state-required insurance for local movers and liability and cargo coverage for interstate movers.
- Dedicated moveBuddha support. Help through the move process.
- Dispute mediation. moveBuddha steps in if issues arise.
Before you book, check:
- USDOT and MC numbers. Look up the license and complaint history on FMCSA's site.
- Insurance coverage. Ask for proof of liability and cargo insurance.
- A written estimate. Binding or not-to-exceed, with every fee listed.
- The claims process. Ask how damage claims are filed and how long they take.
* Added move coverage is not replacement-value insurance, or insurance, or an indemnity of any kind. About moveBuddha Certified
** Local movers must hold insurance that meets state requirements for local moves. Interstate movers must carry auto liability of at least $750,000, general liability of at least $1M, and motor truck cargo coverage at or above $5,000 per vehicle and $10,000 per occurrence.
What do customers say about Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers?
Out of 181 verified reviews, 98% of customers left a positive review about Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers in San Diego, CA. 1.7% of reviews are negative. Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers has a 7% higher positive review percentage than the average California moving company (98% vs the California state average of 91%).
- Positive98.3%(178)
- Negative1.7%(3)
Based on 181 reviews across Google, Yelp, and other review sites.
What customers like about Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers
Respectful of property
Customers appreciated how carefully Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers's team maneuvered furniture through tight spaces without damaging walls or floors.
Careful handling
Belongings are treated with caution, and many customers report zero damage thanks to Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers's attention to detail.
Quick moving process
The team at Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers often gets the job done faster than expected, saving clients time.
Efficient service
Many customers praise Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers for completing moves smoothly and with minimal downtime.
Helpful movers
Movers were more than just muscle—they offered guidance and went above and beyond to assist customers.
What positive reviewers say
“Had a 2 man crew move a large one bed room apartment. Crew was quick but carful with all my belongings. I would 100% use their service again and would recommend them to any friends moving locally.”
Anthony MayVerified ReviewerGoogle“The team was punctual, professional, and handled all my belongings with extreme care. My move was only from Spring Valley to El Cajon and they made what is usually a stressful day feel completely seamless and efficient.”
Frank DrebinVerified ReviewerGoogle“Andy was super efficient and took great care of my stuff. They didn’t make any assumptions and assembled whatever furniture i needed.”
Noah RohrlichVerified ReviewerGoogle“Every piece of furniture was wrapped and handled with care, and everything arrived in great condition! The crew was courteous, hardworking, and incredibly respectful of my belongings.”
Hannah S.Verified ReviewerGoogle“Bruno and his team were very efficient and got my move done with ease! They came with everything, wrapped items, disassembled and reassembled my bed frame, and unmounted my TV.”
Juelle FordVerified ReviewerGoogle
Most common complaints about Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers
Misplaced or lost items
In some cases, belongings went missing or were delivered to the wrong location.
Unauthorized subcontracting
In some cases, Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers handed off the job to another moving service without informing the customer.
Inaccurate estimates
Estimates from Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers were sometimes way off from what customers were ultimately billed.
What negative reviewers say
“The crew moved at an unacceptably slow pace, left our belongings entirely unattended, and a $700+ bicycle went missing. They also broke an expensive marble-top end table after ignoring instructions to wrap furniture.”
Vignesh PandurenganVerified ReviewerGoogle“The calibration was poor on quote as they did not pre check our stuff. The drop of our stuff was handled poorly; they broke my vanity mirror and Kitchen aid glass mixer and ignored FRAGILE labels.”
Shweta B.Verified ReviewerYelp“I started receiving statements from other movers that I needed to pay. I never heard of these other movers, but in my opinion Movers Best was acting as a broker to sell me off.”
Tina T.Verified ReviewerYelp
Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers
3.56San Diego, CA
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Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers
3.56
San Diego, CA
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What services does Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers offer?
Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers takes on small moves and commercial moves, alongside packing and unpacking.
Services offered
Is Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers licensed and insured?
Registered with the FMCSA
US DOT 2930691. Operating status is not on this profile. Check on SAFER
Verified against the FMCSA, not by moveBuddha
Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under US DOT number 2930691. It also holds a California intrastate license, number CA 501283.
Insurance is a separate question, and one this profile cannot settle: moveBuddha does not receive carriers' insurance filings, so nothing here confirms what cover Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers holds. Ask for a certificate of insurance before you book.
- State license number
- CA 501283Issued by California. Covers moves within the state, which the FMCSA does not
- FMCSA safety rating
- Not ratedMost carriers are unrated. A rating is only assigned after a compliance review. It is not a failed one.
How much does Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers cost?
Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers does not publish hourly rates or flat fees publicly. Based on moveBuddha's data on moving companies operating in California, you can expect to pay approximately $128/hr. Total local-move costs from similar movers typically run $400–$750 for a studio or 1-bedroom, $850–$1,750 for a 2-3 bedroom, and $1,700–$3,400 for a 4+ bedroom home. Long-distance (500-1,000 mi) 2-3 bedroom moves from similar movers typically run $4,500–$7,500.
What similar movers typically bill for a local move
Full-service California moving companies similar to Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers typically bill the amounts below using a $128/hr rate for a 2-person crew and scaling up for larger homes that need more movers and hours.
| Home size | Typical total | Time and crew |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $400–$750 | 3–5 hours, 2 movers |
| 2-3 bedrooms | $850–$1,750 | 5–8 hours, 2–3 movers |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,700–$3,400 | 8–12 hours, 3–4 movers |
What similar movers typically bill for a long-distance move
Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers offers interstate moves, which are typically priced by weight and distance. Ranges below reflect totals from similar full-service California moving companies.
| Home size | Distance | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 bedrooms | 500–1,000 mi | $4,500–$7,500 |
| 4+ bedrooms | 500–1,000 mi | $7,000–$11,500 |
What payment options and discounts does Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers offer?
- Accepts
- No credit cards
- Deposit
- Not listed, so ask
Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers does not list any accepted payment methods on moveBuddha. Confirm how they take payment before moving day. Deposit policies vary by mover, so ask whether one is required when you request a quote.
How Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers compares with the top 10 San Diego movers
Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers's moveBuddha score of 3.56 out of 5 places it #23, outside the top 10 San Diego movers, 0.88 points behind Aloha Movers, the tenth-placed mover. At 181 reviews, Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers has fewer reviews than nine of the ten. Where Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers falls behind is review quality, with the lowest review quality score in the group.
The ten highest-scoring local movers near San Diego, by moveBuddha score.
| # | Mover | Score | Reviews | Yelp | BBB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hulk Movers LLCSan Diego | 4.52 | 1,081 | 4.8 | 4.7 | A+ |
| 2 | 24/7 Moving and StorageSan Diego | 4.52 | 1,057 | 5.0 | 4.9 | A+ |
| 3 | Stella Moving & DeliverySan Diego | 4.50 | 1,275 | 4.9 | 4.8 | A+ |
| 4 | Cube Moving and Storage IncSan Diego | 4.50 | 649 | 4.7 | 4.5 | A+ |
| 5 | Cali Moving & Storage CorpSan Diego | 4.50 | 531 | 4.8 | 4.1 | A+ |
| 6 | We Like To Move It MovingSan Diego | 4.48 | 496 | 4.7 | 4.8 | A+ |
| 7 | Coast 2 Coast Moving IncSan Diego | 4.48 | 105 | 5.0 | 4.9 | A+ |
| 8 | TWO MEN AND A TRUCKSan Diego | 4.44 | 1,252 | 4.5 | 3.3 | A+ |
| 9 | Grizzly MovingSan Diego | 4.44 | 811 | 4.8 | 4.7 | A+ |
| 10 | Aloha MoversSan Diego | 4.44 | 269 | 4.8 | 4.7 | A+ |
| 23 | Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance MoversThis mover · ranks #23 | 3.56 | 181 | — | 4.8 | — |
How does Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers compare to other California movers?
- moveBuddha score#471 of 1114(worse than average)
3.56vs 3.70 avg
Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers scores 3.56, below the California average of 3.70, and ranks #471 of 1114 California movers.
- Positive reviews#328 of 1114(better than average)
98%vs 91% avg
Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers has 98% positive reviews, above the California average of 91%, and ranks #328 of 1114 California movers.
- Negative reviews#368 of 1114(better than average)
2%vs 9% avg
Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers has 2% negative reviews, below the California average of 9%, and ranks #368 of 1114 California movers. A lower percentage is better.
- Reviews analyzed#382 of 1114(worse than average)
181vs 272 avg
Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers has 181 reviews analyzed, below the California average of 272, and ranks #382 of 1114 California movers.
- Yelp rating#110 of 1114(better than average)
4.8vs 4.2 avg
Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers has a Yelp rating of 4.8, above the California average of 4.2, and ranks #110 of 1114 California movers.
| Metric | This moverMovers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers | California avg | California rank | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| moveBuddha score#471 of 1114 in California | 3.56 | 3.70 | #471 of 1114 | −0.14(worse than average) |
| Positive reviews#328 of 1114 in California | 98% | 91% | #328 of 1114 | +7 pts(better than average) |
| Negative reviewsLower is better#368 of 1114 in California | 2% | 9% | #368 of 1114 | −7 pts(better than average) |
| Reviews analyzed#382 of 1114 in California | 181 | 272 | #382 of 1114 | −91(worse than average) |
| Yelp rating#110 of 1114 in California | 4.8 | 4.2 | #110 of 1114 | +0.6(better than average) |
Compared with 1114 California movers with moveBuddha profiles. Rank #1 is the best in California.
Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers
3.56San Diego, CA
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Save more than 30% on average
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Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers
3.56
San Diego, CA
Final verdict: Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers
Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers earns a 3.56/5 moveBuddha Score and ranks #23 among San Diego movers, with 98% positive feedback across 181 customer reviews.
Customers consistently praise its respect for property and careful handling. It is best for customers prioritizing helpful crews, careful handling of belongings, and reliable service experience.
The most common complaint is misplaced or lost items.
All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated October 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.
Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers
3.56
San Diego, CA
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* Added move coverage is not replacement-value insurance, or insurance, or an indemnity of any kind.
Contact Movers Best San Diego – Local & Long Distance Movers
- Phone
- (844) 880-5058
- Website
- movers.best
- Profiles
Helpful California moving resources
How we score moving companies
Every mover on moveBuddha is scored on the same six factors, weighted by how much each one changes a move.
- Quotes & payment optionsWeighs most
The heaviest factor, because price certainty is where moves go wrong. We reward estimates you can hold a mover to, and terms disclosed before you pay.
- Online reputationMajor factor
An objective read from third parties rather than from the mover. The Google rating for the company's headquarters sets the band; Trustpilot, BBB, and independent review sites are read alongside it.
- ServicesMajor factor
The range a mover can actually cover, scored across seven categories, with extra credit for the uncommon ones most companies hand off to a subcontractor.
- Customer supportSupporting factor
How easily you can reach a human, and how clearly the mover sets expectations before, during, and after the move. Verified against company documentation and direct outreach.
- Review feedbackSupporting factor
A company's share of positive customer feedback, converted straight to points, with no curve and no editorial adjustment.
- State availabilityMinor factor
The lightest factor, and deliberately so: wide coverage helps more readers reach a mover, but it says nothing about how good the move will be.
What the scores are built on
- 4,500+Moving companies analyzed
- 1M+Authenticated reviews
- 25+Independent data sources
- 1,000+Live price points a month
- $0Paid for a ranking
- MonthlyRefreshed and re-verified
Written by
Ryan CarriganCo-founder, moveBuddha
Ryan Carrigan is the co-founder of moveBuddha and a leading voice in the moving industry, helping hundreds of thousands of Americans make smarter, safer relocation decisions each year. With more than a decade of experience analyzing moving companies, pricing trends, and industry regulations, Ryan brings hands-on industry knowledge and data-driven insight to every guide and review. His research has been featured in Forbes, Consumer Reports, The New York Times, and NBC News.