Small Moves San Francisco

The price depends on the shipment’s measured weight, destination, packing requirements, and access at both ends. Every estimate is provided in writing and itemized before anything is loaded.

No. Ship Smart is an interstate carrier, so our service is designed for shipments leaving the Bay Area. For a move from the Mission to the Sunset, an hourly local mover is likely to be a better and less expensive option.

Our minimum shipment weight is 150 pounds. That makes us an option for shipments that may be too small for traditional interstate moving companies, such as several boxes and a piece of furniture.

Some San Francisco locations require temporary parking or loading arrangements through SFMTA. Requirements vary by street and situation. Please provide your pickup address when requesting a quote, and we can confirm the necessary arrangements.

Yes. Walk-ups are common in San Francisco. Tell us the number of flights when you provide your inventory so the labor and access requirements can be reflected in the written estimate.

A smaller vehicle may be used to collect the shipment and transfer it to the line-haul equipment.

Yes. Our Bay Area pickup coverage includes communities such as Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Daly City, San Mateo, Redwood City, and Palo Alto, as well as San Francisco and surrounding areas.

Send us the building’s move-out packet when you book so we can review its requirements.

As a general guide, a studio shipment may fall somewhere around 800–1,400 pounds, while a one-bedroom can range from roughly 1,200–2,000 pounds. Actual weight varies significantly based on furniture, boxes, and personal belongings.

Long-distance small shipments travel on a consolidated basis, so delivery is provided within a window rather than on a guaranteed fixed date. Your estimated delivery window is provided before you book.

Either option is available depending on the scope of your move. You can choose full packing, partial packing, or pack your own boxes while we crate selected fragile items.

If storage is available, mention it when requesting your estimate so the service can be priced and planned from the beginning.