Sunshine Moving Services review 2026 (San Jose, CA)
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Sunshine Moving Services, a San Jose, CA moving company, has a moveBuddha rating of 3.38/5. Ratings reflect moveBuddha’s independent analysis of customer reviews and FMCSA records.
How Sunshine Moving Services measures up
What goes into our score
Each category is scored out of 5. The line shows the overall score of 3.38.
- Review quality
- 3.5
- Brand
- 3.0
- Website
- 3.0
- Customer service
- 3.0
- Industry experience
- 3.0
Is Sunshine Moving Services moveBuddha Certified?
Sunshine Moving Services 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. Sunshine Moving Services 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 Sunshine Moving Services?
Review sentiment has not been broken down for Sunshine Moving Services in San Jose, CA yet.
Sunshine Moving Services
3.38San Jose, CA
Save more than 30% on average by comparing movers before you book.
Sunshine Moving Services
3.38
San Jose, CA
Save more than 30% on average
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What services does Sunshine Moving Services offer?
Licensed under US DOT number 3852182, Sunshine Moving Services offers full-service moving, labor-only loading help, local moves, and long-distance moves.
Services offered
Is Sunshine Moving Services licensed and insured?
Registered with the FMCSA
US DOT 3852182. Operating status is not on this profile. Check on SAFER
Verified against the FMCSA, not by moveBuddha
Sunshine Moving Services is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under US DOT number 3852182. It also holds a California intrastate license, number CAL-T 0192607.
Insurance is a separate question, and one this profile cannot settle: moveBuddha does not receive carriers' insurance filings, so nothing here confirms what cover Sunshine Moving Services holds. Ask for a certificate of insurance before you book.
- State license number
- CAL-T 0192607Issued 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 Sunshine Moving Services cost?
Sunshine Moving Services lists an hourly rate of $129, in line with the California average of $129/hr. At that rate, a studio or 1-bedroom move (3–5 hours with 2 movers) would come to about $400–$650. Larger homes need more movers and hours: totals from similar movers typically run $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 Sunshine Moving Services 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.
| 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
Sunshine Moving Services 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 Sunshine Moving Services offer?
- Accepts
- Credit CardsCash
- Deposit
- Not listed, so ask
- Discounts
- Mover’s own offer
Sunshine Moving Services accepts credit cards and cash. Deposit policies vary by mover, so ask whether one is required when you request a quote.
Sunshine Moving Services also offers discounts on request. It also lists: Cash discounts are offered; customers are instructed to contact the company regarding additional available discounts. Ask what you qualify for and how much you could save before you book.
How Sunshine Moving Services compares with the top 10 San Jose movers
Sunshine Moving Services's moveBuddha score of 3.38 out of 5 places it #29, outside the top 10 San Jose movers, 1.04 points behind Lunardi Moving, the tenth-placed mover. Where Sunshine Moving Services falls behind is review quality, with the lowest review quality score in the group.
The ten highest-scoring local movers near San Jose, by moveBuddha score.
| # | Mover | Score | Reviews | 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 | Pure Moving CompanySan Jose | 4.50 | 584 | 5.0 | 4.9 | A+ |
| 5 | College Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingSan Jose | 4.48 | 5,035 | 5.0 | 4.8 | A+ |
| 6 | West Coast Moving Systems, IncOakland | 4.48 | 699 | 4.8 | 4.9 | A+ |
| 7 | All In Moving SystemsSan Jose | 4.48 | 553 | 4.8 | 4.7 | A+ |
| 8 | Southwest MovingSan Jose | 4.44 | 588 | 4.9 | 4.5 | A+ |
| 9 | Mod MoversMonterey | 4.44 | 277 | 4.9 | 4.3 | A+ |
| 10 | Lunardi MovingSan Jose | 4.42 | 732 | 4.8 | 4.8 | A+ |
| 29 | Sunshine Moving ServicesThis mover · ranks #29 | 3.38 | — | — | — | — |
Sunshine Moving Services
3.38San Jose, CA
Save more than 30% on average by comparing movers before you book.
Save more than 30% on average
On average, moveBuddha users save more than 30% by comparing movers before they book. Get a quote from Sunshine Moving Services, then see how it compares with other top-rated movers in San Jose.
Compare prices side by side
See where Sunshine Moving Services lands against similar movers.
Vetted movers only
Licensing and reviews checked, just like this page.
Free, no obligation
Nothing is booked until you choose a mover.
Sunshine Moving Services
3.38
San Jose, CA
Final verdict: Sunshine Moving Services
Sunshine Moving Services earns a 3.38/5 moveBuddha Score and ranks #29 among San Jose movers.
All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated October 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.
Sunshine Moving Services
3.38
San Jose, CA
Why moveBuddha?
- 30%+Average savings
On average, moveBuddha users save more than 30% by comparing movers before booking.
Calculate your California moving cost - $1,000Added move coverage*
When you choose a moveBuddha Certified mover, you get $1,000 in added move coverage*, plus dedicated support throughout your move.
- 1-on-1Dispute mediation
If something goes wrong, moveBuddha provides dispute mediation with Certified movers to help resolve the issue and protect your move.
* Added move coverage is not replacement-value insurance, or insurance, or an indemnity of any kind.
Contact Sunshine Moving Services
- Phone
- (858) 727-2933
- Website
- sunshinemoversca.com
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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
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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.