Movers in Oakland
Moving in or out of Oakland? We handle Temescal apartments, Rockridge Victorians, and Jack London office moves — all with dedicated trucks and transparent pricing.
Why Oakland Trusts The Flying House
The Bay Area's most diverse mix of moves — handled daily
Oakland has the Bay Area's most diverse mix of moves — century-old Craftsman homes in Rockridge, converted warehouses in Jack London, apartments in Uptown and Temescal, hillside homes in Oakland Hills. Every move is different. We know Oakland's neighborhoods and its quirks — narrow streets around Lake Merritt, steep driveways in the Hills, loading zones in Downtown. Our team handles each move with the right equipment and a crew who's done it before.
Oakland Hills driveways
Steep and narrow driveways are common in the Hills — we bring smaller trucks when needed and use shuttle trucks for the narrowest access roads.
Live/work loft handling
West Oakland and Jack London have many converted warehouses and live/work lofts — narrow doorways, freight elevators, high ceilings. We're familiar with all of them.
Downtown high-rise coordination
Downtown Oakland and Uptown have several high-rises with specific move-in protocols. We coordinate elevator bookings, loading dock access, and COI submissions.
East Bay local know-how
We do Oakland → SF (and reverse) moves weekly. Roughly 45-minute drive, dedicated truck, no consolidation.
Oakland Moving Services
Every move type, handled in Oakland every week
Pricing
Transparent Oakland pricing — hourly by default, flat-rate on request.
Local moves
Hourly
Best for
Oakland & Bay Area moves
Local, same-day
Quote process
Phone or web
Minutes — no walkthrough needed
Pricing model
Hourly billing
Pay only for time worked
Truck
Dedicated
Never consolidated
Materials
Included
Blankets, wrap, dollies
Hidden fees
None
Hours, fuel, materials in rate
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Local moves
Hourly
On request
Flat-Rate
Best for
Oakland & Bay Area moves
Local, same-day
Larger or complex moves
Multi-day, mixed scope
Quote process
Phone or web
Minutes — no walkthrough needed
Free on-site walkthrough
Detailed quote in writing
Pricing model
Hourly billing
Pay only for time worked
Fixed price
Locked-in, no surprises
Truck
Dedicated
Never consolidated
Dedicated, not shared
Same crew, start to finish
Materials
Included
Blankets, wrap, dollies
Included
All protective materials
Hidden fees
None
Hours, fuel, materials in rate
None
Walkthrough confirms total
What Oakland Customers Say
550+ five-star reviews across Google and Yelp
“We used the Flying House for our move after 10 years in our house. The move was pretty substantial. The crew was professional, efficient, and handled everything with care.”
Richard S.
Bay Area
“Stan was very accommodating as I worked out the scheduling. A relatively small but challenging move — they handled it like true pros.”
Daniel Cox
Bay Area
“Eddie, Tim, and Roan did an outstanding job. They had the tough task of moving all my stuff through a garage and up to the fifth floor — flawless.”
Geoffrey Oliva
Bay Area
Neighborhoods We Serve
Every Oakland neighborhood
From hillside homes to converted warehouses, we know the access challenges of every Oakland neighborhood.
OAKLAND
From first call to final box — a simple, predictable process
Request a quote
Fill out the form or call (510) 999-7233. Most quotes are back within hours — same-day for Bay Area moves.
Plan the move
We confirm details, book crew and truck, and coordinate building access, permits, or elevator slots where needed.
Load and transport
On move day our crew arrives on time with a dedicated truck, wraps furniture, and transports — no consolidation, no handoffs.
Unload and set up
We unload, reassemble furniture, and place everything where you want it. Walk-through to confirm before we leave.
FAQ
Oakland Moving FAQ
Yes. Steep and narrow driveways are common in the Hills — we bring smaller trucks when needed and use shuttle trucks for the narrowest access roads. Discussed during quote.
Yes, and it's a common move for us. Roughly 45-minute drive, dedicated truck, no consolidation. Typical 2-bedroom move: 5–6 hours door to door.
Yes. West Oakland and Jack London have many converted warehouses and live/work lofts — narrow doorways, freight elevators, high ceilings. We're familiar with all of them.
Yes. Downtown Oakland and Uptown have several high-rises with specific move-in protocols. We coordinate elevator bookings, loading dock access, and COI submissions.
Often, yes. Oakland moves typically have easier parking, shorter driveway access, and fewer permit requirements than SF moves. The drive distance is similar, so the base hourly cost is close, but SF permitting and building coordination adds to final costs.
Ready to move in Oakland?
Get a free Oakland moving quote. Hills access, loft moves, and downtown coordination included.