Best Moving Companies in Los Angeles

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Whether your move is happening under good or bad circumstances, there is an undeniable element of stress that comes with packing all of your belongings and transporting them from point A to point B. Staying organized, not to mention the physical task of lugging boxes, cleaning, purging, it's enough to drive someone nuts. So, selecting the right moving company is the best way to combat moving day woes and we have a quick list of companies that will not only ensure your belongings are handled properly, but quickly and within budget.

All American Movers
907 E Walnut St
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 523-9962
www.all-americanmovers.com

When it comes to handling your personal items, there is something very comforting about working with a family owned and operated business. Anchoring the beach territories of the South Bay for over 20 years, All American handle both residential and commercial moves all while retaining the familiarity of a small, albeit efficiently run business. The company offers free estimates as well as expert packing, boxes & packing materials with your moving costs and will do local as well as long distance moves. With a personable team of estimators and a prompt staff of movers that have years of experience with moves of all sizes, this is the company that has built a stellar reputation based on word of mouth for over two decades for a reason.

REAL Rock N Roll Movers
3400 Fletcher Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 254-7625
www.realrocknroll.com

As the vision of touring musician Scott Quist, Real Rock N Roll Movers manages to meet the needs of two communities at once. As a working musician himself, Quist understood the need for flexible work for guys that need to be on the road. Quist also realized that transplants moving in an out of LA happen daily. With guys versed in lugging amps, speakers, and instruments daily, the transition to building a full-fledged moving company was a no brainer. Cool factor aside, trustworthy service, prompt work, and reasonable prices are some additional reason to go with Real Rock N Roll Movers. Services include residential moves, commercial/office moves as well as packing services. And, while Real Rock 'n' Roll Movers doesn't offer storage or box sales, their trucks come equipped with dollies, moving pads, 2 free wardrobe boxes and more!

The Small Delivery Company
3500 Overland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 774-0570
www.thesmalldeliveryco.com

Working within very streamlined boundaries, The Small Delivery Company lives up to it's name and provides a very specialized service. Offering no storage, no packing material sales (boxes, tape , etc.), and no big item moves like pool tables and pianos, the team at Small are the guys that don't require a minimum like the big companies. Single room moves, appliance assembly, event space clearing, this is the place to call when the small jobs still require a few helping hands. With added incentives like no fuel charge for moves within 10 miles and no staircase fees, the Small Deliver Co. keeps things simple.

Prodigy Moving & Storage
312 5th St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(866) 991-6683
www.prodigymoving.com

Servicing Southern California, Prodigy is the fleet-sized moving company that still functions like a mom and pop when it comes to flexibility when it comes to getting a quote. From residential relocations to massive office moves, transport and storage are all handled with professionalism and the kind of courtesy not often associated with such a big operation. Just the same, Prodigy works quickly and carefully with smaller moves if your load should happen to not require the 18-wheel semi truck.

The Better Moving Company
(323) 870-3151
www.thebettermovers.com

Being thorough on the day of the move is essential, but knowing a moving company is professionally training and properly checking employees' backgrounds prior to hiring their staff is the kind of piece-of-mind that wins over a bid. From local to long distance, residential to commercial, transport to storage, The Better Moving Company covers every base. Fully licensed and insured for that added reassurance, this is another hyperlocal company that runs like a big name national.

Article by Ramon Gonzales.