Oakland & the SF Bay Area · Licensed & Insured

Honest movers.
Honest rates.

Trained, careful crews and hourly pricing you can read up front — no double drive time, no charge for stairs, no surprise fees. The rate we quote is the rate you pay.

Get a free quote See our rates ★★★★★ 4.9 · 327 reviews
4.9 · 327 Yelp reviews
Licensed & Insured · CAL-T 191518
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Our rates, in plain sight

No estimate games. Here's exactly what it costs.

Straight hourly pricing with a two-hour minimum. Pick a crew size — we bring the truck, the pads, the dollies, and the muscle.

Most booked

2 Movers & a Truck

$150/hour
$145/hr paying cash
  • Perfect for studios, 1–2 bedroom homes & apartments
  • 2-hour minimum, then billed in 15-minute increments
  • Truck, blankets, shrink wrap & dollies included

3 Movers & a Truck

$200/hour
$195/hr paying cash
  • Faster for 2–4 bedroom homes & bigger loads
  • 2-hour minimum, then billed in 15-minute increments
  • Everything included — an extra set of hands, no extra fees

How the clock works: time starts when the crew arrives at your first stop and stops the moment the truck is unloaded at the last — no padding. A one-time flat travel fee covers getting the truck to you and back. Payment (cash, local check, or any major card) is due when the job's done. For pianos or single items over 200 lbs, we'll point you to a specialist.

Where other movers get you

Fees you'll never see on our invoice.

The moving industry runs on surprise charges. We don't. Here's what stays off your bill — every time.

StairsWalk-ups and flights? No charge.
Long carriesFar from the door? Still no charge.
Assembly & disassemblyBeds and furniture, on the house.
Gate & equipment feesPads, wrap, dollies — included.
Double drive timeWe bill the time worked, not padded.
OvertimeThe rate is the rate, start to finish.
What we do

One trained crew, whatever you're moving.

Local & Residential

Homes and apartments across the East Bay and the city — packed, padded, hauled, and set back up. Customized to your place, not a one-size checklist.

Commercial & Office

Office and business relocations planned to keep your downtime near zero — an experienced crew that works around your hours, not the other way around.

Long-Distance (California)

Express door-to-door service between the Bay Area and anywhere in California — your things go straight there, no shared-truck detours.

Labor-Only

Rented your own truck or a POD? Book just the muscle — we'll load or unload it tight and fast, by the hour.

Packing & Unpacking

Full or partial packing with quality materials, plus unpacking on the other end so you can skip the box mountain.
Safety first, always

Trained crews who treat your move like it's their own.

Reviews

327 moves. 4.9 stars.

4.9★★★★★
327 reviews on Yelp
★★★★★

“Chris and team were truly impressive! They moved our house up 8 flights of stairs efficiently and professionally in record time.”

Meredith C.Oakland, CA
★★★★★

“Extremely hard working, organized and experienced. Not a single item was damaged in a fairly large move.”

Brett H.San Francisco, CA
★★★★★

“On time, diligent, accountable, and friendly. We hired Sweet Lemon for a short local move, and they busted their butts for two hours to get it done.”

Steven B.Berkeley, CA
★★★★★

“Chris and his team were just fantastic. On time, fast, very careful with our things, and worked incredibly hard and steadily all day.”

Katia S.Oakland, CA
★★★★★

“The crew was so amazing. So fast, super professional, extremely conscientious about every bit of the move.”

Devon W.Oakland, CA
★★★★★

“Folks turned up on time, the crew was courteous and did a really good job all the way through.”

Hari G.via Yelp
Where we move

Rooted in Oakland — across the Bay, and all of California.

OaklandBerkeleyAlamedaEmeryvillePiedmontSan LeandroAlbanyEl CerritoRichmondHaywardFremontCastro ValleyWalnut CreekSan FranciscoDaly Citythe Peninsula

Moving out of the area? We run express door-to-door long-distance jobs anywhere in California. Just ask.

Free estimate

Get a straight quote today.

Tell us the basics and we'll follow up with an honest estimate — no obligation, no pressure. Two dispatch lines, whichever side of the Bay you're on:

San Francisco(415) 500-4298
Open every day · 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM · 403 Elwood Ave, Oakland

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