Established in 1982, NOR-CAL Moving Services started as an office mover and has grown to become one of the largest full-service moving companies in the Western U.S. What started as a very simple business idea of providing San Francisco Bay Area businesses with superior service has become the pillar to the company's success and have earned NOR-CAL Moving Services multiple awards from Allied Van Lines.
We provide packing, moving and storage services whether you are moving across the street, to another state or to a foreign country. NOR-CAL Moving Services offers international relocation to personnel and businesses of all sizes.
We provide packing, moving and storage services whether you are moving across the street, to another state or to a foreign country. NOR-CAL Moving Services offers international relocation to personnel and businesses of all sizes.
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Founded in 1982, NOR-CAL Moving Services is a privately owned moving services organization with over three and a half decades of experience in the moving industry. We are a full-service relocation company offering a wide range of moving and storage solutions for the entire San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California.
NOR-CAL Moving Services started in 1982 as a local office mover for Bechtel. They had 6 employees serving one customer leasing a basement office in San Francisco. Now, 39 years later, the company has grown to more than 300 employees and 3 offices with more than 400,000 square feet of warehouse space.
As a leading commercial moving company with over three decades of experience relocating commercial and industrial spaces, we're here to help you relax and get your move off to an incredible start. Since our founding in 1982, we have been providing successful commercial moving services for small local firms to large corporations throughout the San Francisco Bay area and Northern California.
An international move can be a worry-free process if you work with experienced international movers that can assist you along the way. By choosing NOR-CAL Moving Services, you will have chosen a company with local knowledge, world class experience and a team of dedicated international movers committed to your complete satisfaction and the safe arrival of your possessions.
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G. Z.
Nov 04, 2021
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This is a review for the quote and booking process only, for an interstate move across the country (coast to coast).
I worked with Phil B with Nor-Cal as the chosen agent for Allied in the Bay Area. We set up a virtual quote appointment via Zoom and together, we walked through each of the rooms to be moved so Phil could take inventory.
His turnaround on the quote was fast, the quote was detailed and broke down the services quoted clearly. He also gave helpful advice on options around storage (local vs. at our destination) and packing (by ourselves or by the company, with tradeoffs around cost
I worked with Phil B with Nor-Cal as the chosen agent for Allied in the Bay Area. We set up a virtual quote appointment via Zoom and together, we walked through each of the rooms to be moved so Phil could take inventory.
His turnaround on the quote was fast, the quote was detailed and broke down the services quoted clearly. He also gave helpful advice on options around storage (local vs. at our destination) and packing (by ourselves or by the company, with tradeoffs around cost
Vicki P.
Sep 29, 2021
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Called to arrange a time to get my apartment assessed. They arranged for a time a week from the day I called them, which kind of concerned me given how long lead times were. Phil asked me to pull in the appointment as much as possible the day I scheduled it for so he wouldn't have dead time...and then was nearly 15 minutes late to it anyway. Only during this conversation where he asked to reschedule did I learn the appointment would be over a video call, too, which is not a sign of a well-managed service. The once-over he had me do was filled with an air of "I really don't like this
Sonia E.
Sep 20, 2021
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NOR-CAL Moving Services did an amazing job for us. We moved our medical practice and they were so helpful, friendly, and hard working. They even built our shelves for our medical charts. They made the whole move so much less stressful for us. We cannot thank them enough and we were so satisfied with their work.
Cm S.
Jul 16, 2021
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Liz H.
Apr 28, 2021
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Roberto showed up 40 minutes late for my appointment. Despite me giving Allied my moving date prior to the appointment, I was told that they were already booked for that week and the week before. When I told him that I couldn't use them, he got an attitude. I asked him if he could possibly look at my apartment to give me a rough idea of how many pounds I had and his response was,"Why would I waste my time with you if you aren't going to use me?" I told him that he had wasted 40 minutes of my time and he would be doing me a solid to just take a quick look. His response again
Mike J.
Mar 31, 2021
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They were a complete NO-SHOW with our move. Even received confirmation that morning they would be there in afternoon. Meeting time came and went. All calls and emails since have gone unanswered. We risked not having the place empty and being charged another month of rental because of these losers. They are trash.
Bev K.
Mar 26, 2021
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My move coordinator contacted me very quickly to set up scheduling. She was terrific, and very thorough. The crew called me one half hour before arriving. The moving team was respectful of my property, trees, driveway, and even covered the garage surfaces. The team leader introduced himself, as well as his helper. Both were pleasant and let me know they were there to help me in any way they could. The move was done on time and on estimate. All areas were left clean and without any damage.
I would definitely recommend Nor-cal to all of my neighbors, or friends.
They made moving so easy and uneventful
I would definitely recommend Nor-cal to all of my neighbors, or friends.
They made moving so easy and uneventful
Gino S.
Jan 23, 2021
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Princess S.
Jan 15, 2021
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Nor-cal took all the stress out of moving due to covid 19 it has been hard for my dental office to stay afloat and NorCal was very affordable and professional. The team that was sent to relocate my office was amazing. They arrived on time, completed the job quicker than I thought. The team was very efficient and friendly and had appropriate protective wear kept on their masks even while they were moving very large & heavy awkward pieces . They actually put my files in boxes and kept them in order somehow and even put them back where they go upon arrival as well one gentleman was very handy
Jo S.
Sep 06, 2020
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These guys have their act together. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and easy. Phil and his team provided excellent communication throughout the entire process (the truck driver even gave me his cell number for transport updates).
The moving crew showed up exactly on time at both the move out and move in locations. They loaded our entire 3 story, 5 bedroom house in less than 2 hours without any damage whatsoever to our house.
Only two days later, the truck arrived at our new house, 500 miles away and the crew respectfully unloaded everything, again without any damage to the house.
The moving crew showed up exactly on time at both the move out and move in locations. They loaded our entire 3 story, 5 bedroom house in less than 2 hours without any damage whatsoever to our house.
Only two days later, the truck arrived at our new house, 500 miles away and the crew respectfully unloaded everything, again without any damage to the house.
Cody M.
Sep 03, 2020
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Lisa Krimsky
Jul 26, 2020
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Lisa R.
Jul 18, 2020
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Charles Jimenez
May 14, 2020
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Cody M.
Feb 21, 2020
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We contacted Allied Van Lines this past weekend. We told them our desired moving date was Wednesday or Thursday of next week. 10-11 days prior to our moving date. We were told by Allied that this should be acceptable and that our information would be forwarded to Nor-Cal and that Phil Barry would be our point of contact there. Phil then scheduled a walkthrough of our apartment for today, 5-6 days before our move. Immediately upon him arriving he asked our move in day, when told he said that he wouldn't be able to do it due to not having parking permits in place in time. I said goodbye and
Brenda Reisinger
Jan 26, 2020
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We used Nor-Cal to move from CA to TX. We had to store our furniture for a month before delivery. The packing was done perfectly and delivery a month later was spot on. Our coordinator Gwendolyn was on top of every aspect. We moved a baby grand piano and the extra care service for that was wonderful. Their driver Bob was absolutely the best of the best. I highly recommend using them.
Edward M.
Dec 02, 2019
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Highly recommend this company.
Totally professional and friendly from the first call to the final moved box.
Phil came to my apartment, met with me and promptly gave me a fair quote for my move.
The quote included stopping at a storage facility to pick up furniture, going to my apartment for a second pickup of all my things, and finally delivering everything to my new place.
Two days before the move NOR-CAL dropped off their moving materials and boxes. The afternoon before the move they went to the storage facility and picked up many heavy furniture items. By doing this first pickup the
Totally professional and friendly from the first call to the final moved box.
Phil came to my apartment, met with me and promptly gave me a fair quote for my move.
The quote included stopping at a storage facility to pick up furniture, going to my apartment for a second pickup of all my things, and finally delivering everything to my new place.
Two days before the move NOR-CAL dropped off their moving materials and boxes. The afternoon before the move they went to the storage facility and picked up many heavy furniture items. By doing this first pickup the
Chantel S.
Oct 31, 2019
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I can't say enough about the Nor-Cal Moving team that assisted me with my move. Phil, Gwendolyn, Omar & the team. An incredible group of folks. They were professional, courteous and polite! Let's add speedy and careful for the moving team too. I couldn't have asked for better service. Money well spent. I would highly recommend them! Thank you... thank you!
Deborah A.
Jun 26, 2019
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Thanks so much to everyone at Nor Cal and the EMS crew. Scotty and his team (Ciro, Anthony and Alex) were so helpful, fast, clean, courteous and very professional. I used Nor Cal/Allied a year ago when I moved to the Bay Area from overseas. There is a good reason I returned to them!. I've noticed how other movers just throw things randomly in the back of a truck. I want to know that my things are properly wrapped and stacked so that everything is in good order and good condition when I reach my destination. This is my 16th move in 20 years, so I really can recommend NorCal/Allied and the
Tam Nguyen
Jun 13, 2019
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Linda Lee Smith
Mar 05, 2019
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Vipul Rana
Feb 28, 2019
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Tammy Lee Williams
Feb 21, 2019
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This was one of seven cross country moves. This was the best!! The packing team took a full day to wrap and box, they were efficient and courteous. The loading team also took a full day, every piece of… furniture was padded and wrapped then securely loaded. The driver was a meticulous and organized team leader with an extremely clean truck. Seven days later and through some ugly winter weather, our possessions were unloaded in pristine condition and placed in our new home. Nor-Cal Moving Services provided an excellent team from start to finish.
Sage R.
Sep 28, 2018
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We used Nor-Cal for a commercial move of our offices from one location in Oakland to another. The moving crew on the day-of was phenomenal -- quick, friendly, and very careful with our belongings while navigating multiple elevators. Nor-Cal let us know that a Yelp review would go into the moving crew's files, so we wanted to be sure to provide this positive feedback. The movers on our crew were:
Josue L.
Rob K. (team lead)
Jamie P.
Peter A.
Nate R.
Harold C.
Oscar
Thank you to this amazing crew!
Josue L.
Rob K. (team lead)
Jamie P.
Peter A.
Nate R.
Harold C.
Oscar
Thank you to this amazing crew!
Doreen Jattan
Apr 11, 2017
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