STAR Professional Moving review 2026 (Mountain View, CA)

Is STAR Professional Moving moveBuddha Certified?

STAR Professional Moving 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. STAR Professional Moving hasn't gone through that certification process, so it's important to check licensing, insurance, estimates, and claims policies yourself before booking.

* 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 services does STAR Professional Moving offer?

STAR Professional Moving covers moving (local moves and long-distance moves), packing (unpacking), and storage.

Services offered

• Full-service moving
• Local & in-state moving
• Long-distance moving
• Packing
• Unpacking
• Storage
• Shipment tracking

How much does STAR Professional Moving cost?

STAR Professional Moving 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 $129/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 STAR Professional Moving typically bill the amounts below using a $129/hr rate for a 2-person crew and scaling up for larger homes that need more movers and hours.

• Studio / 1 bedroom$400–$7503–5 hours · 2 movers
• 2-3 bedrooms$850–$1,7505–8 hours · 2–3 movers
• 4+ bedrooms$1,700–$3,4008–12 hours · 3–4 movers

What similar movers typically bill for a long-distance move

STAR Professional Moving offers interstate moves, which are typically priced by weight and distance. Ranges below reflect totals from similar full-service California moving companies.

• 2-3 bedrooms$4,500–$7,500500–1,000 mi
• 4+ bedrooms$7,000–$11,500500–1,000 mi

How STAR Professional Moving compares with other local movers

With a moveBuddha score of 3.34 out of 5, STAR Professional Moving trails the five highest-scoring moving companies near Mountain View, 1.08 points behind Rosado Movers. STAR Professional Moving's score rests on 36 reviews, fewer than any of the five. Where STAR Professional Moving falls behind is review quality, with the lowest review quality score in the group.

The five highest-scoring nearby movers, by moveBuddha score.

#	Mover	Score	Reviews	Google	Yelp	BBB
1	Fairprice MoversSan Jose	4.64	1,019	4.7	4.6	A+
2	All Reasons Moving & StorageSan Jose	4.56	359	4.8	4.5	A+
3	Silicon Valley Moving and StorageSan Jose	4.56	194	4.6	3.4	A+
4	Best California MoversSanta Clara	4.52	953	5.0	4.8	—
5	Rosado MoversMountain View	4.42	690	4.7	4.7	A+
6	STAR Professional MovingThis mover · ranks #6	3.34	36	—	—	—

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• $1,000Added move coverage*

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• 1-on-1Dispute mediation

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* Added move coverage is not replacement-value insurance, or insurance, or an indemnity of any kind.

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