Oakland Movers — CareMore Moving & Storage
CareMore is the mover Oakland trusts—licensed & insured (CAL-T 0190970), open 7am–7pm, and recognized for meticulous crews who wrap, pad, protect, and complete moves with care and precision. From single-family homes in Rockridge and Montclair to apartments near Lake Merritt, Grand Lake, Temescal, and Jack London Square, we bring organized planning, careful handling, and clear, itemized pricing.
Why choose CareMore for Oakland moves?
- Local know-how: Frequent moves around Rockridge, Temescal, Grand Lake, Lake Merritt, Adams Point, and Jack London.
- Hills, stairs & tight access: Right crew size for hillside homes; door/jamb/floor protection for older houses and narrow entries.
- Elevators & docks: We coordinate timing for freight elevators/loading areas; protection is standard.
- Packing your way: Full-service packing, partial help, or just materials—eco-friendly options available.
- Clear, itemized pricing: Labor, travel time, materials, and any building requirements—no surprises.
Services in Oakland
- Apartment & condo moves (studio–3BR+)
- Single-family home moves
- Full-service & partial packing
- Internal moves (same building)
- Short-term storage (pickup & delivery)
- Small office/retail moves (Downtown, Uptown, Jack London)
Daily service areas
Temescal
Grand Lake
Lake Merritt
Adams Point
Piedmont Ave
Montclair
Jack London Square
Uptown
Parking, postings & building rules
Tow-away postings/permits: Whether temporary signage is useful depends on your exact block (meters/load zones/bike lanes), time of day, and building rules.
We’ll advise the best approach for your address (legal load zones, driveway/garage with permission, or when a tow-away posting is worth it) and share step-by-step instructions if a posting/permit is appropriate—requests are placed by you. We issue COIs promptly and can send them to building management.
- Lead time: Aim for at least 1 week for any postings or elevator/dock reservations.
- Timing tip: Weekday mornings are usually smoother; expect event traffic near Lake Merritt, Jack London, and Uptown/First Fridays.
How booking works
- Request a quote: Call (415) 822-8547 or use our free quote form.
- Free virtual or onsite estimate: We confirm access (stairs/elevator/dock), timing, and packing needs.
- No-obligation quote: We email a clear, itemized estimate (rates, travel time, packing materials, storage if needed, and any COI/building details).
- Booking confirmation: Once you approve, we send a detailed confirmation email with your date, arrival window, crew size, building contacts, and prep checklist.
- Move day: Crew arrives on time, protects floors/doors, and executes the plan. Optional storage is always available if needed.
Recent Oakland move (mini case study)
2BR apartment near Grand Ave & Lake Park (Lake Merritt). Crew of 3, door/floor protection, partial kitchen packing. Completed in ~4.5 hours with room-by-room placement and final walkthrough.
“Professional, careful, and communicative—our Lake Merritt move was seamless.” — J.S., Oakland
Helpful links
- How to start packing for a move
- Where to get free moving boxes (SF Bay Area)
- San Francisco movers (permits, COIs, neighborhoods)
- Verify a California moving company (BHGS)
- Your San Francisco Moving Company
Oakland Movers — FAQs
Do I need a moving permit or temporary tow-away posting in Oakland?
Can you provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI)?
What’s the best time to move in Oakland?
Do you handle hills and narrow staircases?
Planning a move in San Francisco?
See our San Francisco movers page—for info on permits, COIs, and neighborhood coverage.
AREAS SERVICED NEAR OAKLAND
Moving resources in Oakland
Yelp – Yelp is not only great for researching what moving company you would like to use for your upcoming move but it can also come to your aid in many more ways. Whether this is checking out restaurants in your new area, cleaners to help with your move out or searching for painters to touch up your home before you move out, Yelp can be a great source for a lot of your moving needs.
Free Junk drop off and pick up – All residents, including apartment dwellers can schedule a one-time drop off of up to four cubic yards of bulky waste at the Davis Street Resource Recovery Complex in San Leandro – for FREE.
All residents, including apartment dwellers can schedule a curbside pickup of up to four cubic yards of waste and a limited number of large items like appliances, mattresses, and tires – for FREE.
Visit OaklandRecycles.com for complete information and scheduling.
Oakland Parking Permits Whether you are moving in or out of Oakland there is a good chance you are going to need parking permits for your move. SFMTA is the place to go if you need to order permits, get someone towed or info on street clean, this is a great resource.
The Bureau of Household Goods and Services / PUC – The BHGS is the division of California PUC that regulates moving companies within California. Here you will be able to check that any moving company that you are considering using is licensed with the state and you can also check that their insurance and workers comp coverage is all up to date. CareMore Moving & Storage license number is 0190970. You can confirm we are fully licensed and insured by checking out the BHGS website.
