Richmond District Movers — Local, Careful & On‑Time
Full‑service moving in San Francisco’s Inner & Outer Richmond (and Lake Street/Sea Cliff). Licensed & insured (CAL‑T 0190970). Stairs, narrow garages, and permit zones handled daily.
Why Richmond District moves need a local specialist
- Parking & signage: Geary, Clement, California & Balboa corridors often require temporary tow‑away signage for moving trucks. We can help set this up (72‑hr posting for unmetered; 24‑hr for metered).*
- Stairs & narrow entries: Many homes have tight hallways/garages. We bring the right crew count, ramps, and shoulder dollies to speed things up without damage.
- Elevator windows & COIs: If your building needs a Certificate of Insurance, we’ll coordinate with management and time the elevator reservation.
- Weather/wind at the west edge: We pad‑wrap at the door to keep items protected when loading at Ocean Beach–side addresses.
*We’ll guide you on posting requirements and timing; see the Parking & Permits section below.
Local moving services we offer in the Richmond
Apartment & Home Moves
Studios to multi‑bedroom homes; careful padding, disassembly/reassembly, room‑by‑room unload.
In‑Building & Stairs
Rearranges, garage‑to‑floor moves, and tight stairwells handled by experienced crews.
Packing & Unpacking
Full or partial packing; dish/glass kits; wardrobe boxes. See packing »
Short‑Term Storage
Pick‑up → secure SF warehouse → scheduled delivery back. See storage »
Areas we serve in the Richmond
- Inner Richmond (Arguello → Park Presidio)
- Central Richmond (Park Presidio → ~32nd Ave)
- Outer Richmond (32nd Ave → Ocean Beach)
- Lake Street Corridor
- Sea Cliff & Lincoln Park
- Balboa Village / Anza / Cabrillo
- Geary & Clement corridors
Transparent pricing & timing
- Hourly, by crew size with clear minimums and upfront pricing.
- SF jobs: We start billing on crew arrival and stop when unloading is finished, then add the return drive to our warehouse (15‑min increments, 30‑min minimum).
- Outside SF: Billing runs from warehouse departure to return.
- Extras listed up front: fuel/materials, insurance/COIs, and any dump fees if requested.
Parking & permits for Richmond District moves
To reserve curb space for a moving truck near Geary, Clement, California, Balboa, or side streets, request Temporary Tow‑Away/No‑Parking signage from the city. Key points:
- Posting times: Unmetered areas require posting at least 72 hours before enforcement; metered areas require 24 hours.
- Allowed hours: Moving zones typically enforced between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
- Signs don’t override other rules: Street cleaning/tow‑away windows still apply.
Helpful resources: SFMTA Temporary Signage · SFMTA Permits Overview
Licensed & insured
CareMore Moving & Storage is licensed by the California Bureau of Household Goods & Services (CAL‑T 0190970). You can verify any CA mover on the state’s website.
Recent Richmond moves we handled
- 2‑bed walk‑up, Inner Richmond: Arguello & Clement → Lake Street; 4‑person crew; posted 72‑hr signs; full pad‑wrap; zero elevator wait.
- Garage → 3rd‑floor rearrange: Outer Richmond near 39th Ave; stairs only; onsite move billed at reduced crew size.
- Pack & store: Sea Cliff home; packed kitchen/art and moved into 5×7×7′ warehouse vaults for 6 weeks, then redelivered.
Planning a move elsewhere in the city? See our main San Francisco Movers page for coverage across SoMa, Nob Hill, Noe Valley, and more.
Richmond District moving FAQs
Do I need a permit/no‑parking signs for my move?
Often, yes—especially near busy corridors. Unmetered streets typically require 72‑hr posting and metered 24‑hr. We’ll help you plan signage and truck placement.
Can you provide a COI for my building?
Yes. We routinely issue Certificates of Insurance and can send them directly to your property manager.
Will you protect floors and doorways?
Yes—movers bring neoprene runners, doorjamb protection, and plenty of pads. We’ll also disassemble/reassemble as needed.
How do you charge?
Hourly by crew size with clear minimums and a transparent return‑drive policy. We’ll itemize any additional materials or fees up front.
Do you offer short‑term storage?
Yes—pickup, secure SF warehouse storage, and delivery back on your schedule.
Serving 94118 & 94121 · Inner/Outer Richmond · Lake Street · Sea Cliff · Lincoln Park · Geary & Clement corridors.
AREAS SERVICED NEAR THE RICHMOND
Moving resources in San Francisco
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.
Recology SF – This is a great resource for getting rid of your unwanted items. Residential customers (buildings with 5 units or less) receive two curbside Bulky Item Recycling collections per year at no additional charge, and each unit in a multi-family building (6 units or more) is eligible to receive one no-charge curbside collection. You may request additional Recology Bulky Item Recycling collections for a nominal fee. Once you’ve scheduled your pickup, please place your items next to the curb in front of your residence (take care not to block the sidewalk), and attach a sign that reads RECOLOGY. Schedule a free pick up.
SFMTA – Wether you are moving in or out of San Francisco 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.
