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The 9 Best Moving Companies in Los Angeles (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 9 picks

The best moving companies in Los Angeles in 2026 include Popeye Moving & Storage on the Westside, Adept Moving and Elite Moving & Storage in the San Fernando Valley, and Royal Moving & Storage near Hollywood. The Padded Wagon adds fine art and overseas moves from a Vernon-area base, while Benny's Piano Movers and Sterling Van Lines specialize in pianos and Schumacher Cargo Logistics handles international moves. Check each license first.

Moving in Los Angeles means parking permits, hillside streets, freight elevators and long drives between neighborhoods, so it helps to hire a mover that actually does the work with its own crews and trucks. This list covers established local movers, larger operators with a real Los Angeles-area facility, two piano specialists and an overseas shipper. Lead-generation sites that sell your details to other companies are not included.

Before you sign anything, confirm the company's license, get a written estimate after a visual inspection, and read the estimate to see whether it is binding or non-binding. The FAQs below explain how.

1. Popeye Moving & Storage — Mar Vista, Westside

Family-owned Westside mover that says it has operated since 1994.

Specialty Local and long-distance home moves, plus piano, fine art and international movesBest for Westside, Beverly Hills and wider LA County households and businesses

Popeye Moving & Storage describes itself as a licensed, insured and family-owned company that has served Los Angeles and surrounding areas since 1994. Its site lists residential, commercial and long-distance moves, packing and crating, storage, and specialty services including piano moving, fine art and antique moving, chandelier moving and white-glove service. It also lists international moves by air and ocean freight.

The site shows CAL T 189749, USDOT 1472924 and MC 498816C, and says it offers free in-home and video estimates. The BBB accreditation, review counts and client numbers on the site are the firm's own.

Good to know: Its numbers are on every page, so look up CAL T 189749 in the BHGS search and the USDOT and MC numbers in FMCSA before you book.

5509 1/2 S Centinela Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Google Maps Website

2. Adept Moving — North Hollywood, San Fernando Valley

North Hollywood mover that says it has been family-owned since 1998.

Specialty Local and long-distance home moves across Los AngelesBest for Apartment and house movers from the Valley to the Westside and South Bay

Adept Moving says it is a family-owned Los Angeles moving company that has operated since 1998, based in North Hollywood and serving the Valley, the Westside and the South Bay. Its site lists local and long-distance moves and says it is licensed and insured, with the license number MTR0190206 shown in the page header.

The site displays thousands of Yelp and Google reviews and a BBB rating, which are the firm's own figures. Reviews on the page mention piano and stairs moves, though piano handling is not a listed specialty.

Good to know: Phone lines are listed for 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; confirm the license number in the BHGS search before you pay a deposit.

5028 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601

Google Maps Website

3. Elite Moving and Storage — Sun Valley, San Fernando Valley

Family-owned Sun Valley mover with its own climate-controlled storage.

Specialty Local and interstate household moves with in-house storageBest for San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles households moving locally or out of state

Elite Moving and Storage calls itself a family-owned Southern California company that handles local and long-distance interstate moves, including to Alaska and Hawaii. Its site says its climate-controlled storage facility is used only by the company rather than third-party public storage, and lists local, long-distance, commercial, senior, luxury and packing services.

The site lists CAL-T 189126 for local moves and USDOT 1360438 with MC 521354 for interstate moves. Years in business and review totals on the site are the firm's own and vary from page to page.

Good to know: The site gives different experience figures in different places, so ask directly about the company's history when you request an estimate.

9000 Glenoaks Blvd, Sun Valley, CA 91352

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4. Royal Moving & Storage — East Hollywood

Family-owned Melrose Avenue mover open around the clock, with storage.

Specialty Residential, commercial and long-distance moves with storageBest for Hollywood, Westside and Valley households plus local businesses

Royal Moving & Storage describes itself as a family-owned Los Angeles mover with a main office on Melrose Avenue, open around the clock. Its Los Angeles page lists residential, commercial, long-distance and storage services, mentions pianos, safes and artwork among specialty items, and says its crews plan for LADOT parking permits, certificates of insurance and freight-elevator rules.

The site shows CAL-T 191476. It says it has been in business for more than a decade and lists business clients by name, which are the firm's own claims.

Good to know: Ask how it handles city parking permits and building insurance paperwork if you are moving into or out of an apartment tower.

4102 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029

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5. The Padded Wagon (Los Angeles) — Vernon area, South LA & Inglewood

Los Angeles branch of a larger mover, with fine art and overseas options.

Specialty High-end, estate and fine art moves, storage and overseas shippingBest for Households with art, antiques and coast-to-coast or international moves

The Padded Wagon's Los Angeles page lists a Bandini Boulevard address and says it handles residential and commercial moves, estate and high-end moves, antique furniture and fine art moving, hoisting, storage and overseas shipping. It describes itself as part of a company with offices in several major markets.

The page shows CA license CA-T189145 and US DOT 739428. Statements about national experience and size are the company's own.

Good to know: Because this is one branch of a larger company, check that the license number on your estimate matches the Los Angeles number shown on its site.

4329 Bandini Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90058

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6. Camelot Moving & Storage — Valencia, San Fernando Valley

Family-owned Santa Clarita Valley mover that says it uses no subcontractors.

Specialty Local, California and interstate moves, storage and single-item movesBest for Santa Clarita Valley and north LA County households

Camelot Moving & Storage describes itself as family-owned since 1986 and says it uses no subcontractors. Its Valencia site lists local and long-distance moves, storage, packing, commercial relocations and single-item moves including furniture, antiques and pianos. It also has a page for LA County moves.

The site shows California license CAL-T150296 and DOT 501984 and says it serves 49 states. This is a Santa Clarita Valley company rather than a central Los Angeles one, so it suits northern LA County most.

Good to know: It is based in Valencia, so ask whether a travel charge applies for central or South Bay Los Angeles addresses.

28040 Industry Drive, Valencia, CA 91355

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7. Benny's Piano Movers — South Los Angeles, South LA & Inglewood

Piano moving and storage company on Avalon Boulevard.

Specialty Piano moving and climate-controlled piano storageBest for Pianists, families and venues with upright and grand pianos

Benny's Piano Movers says it has been in business for over 35 years and can handle difficult moves, including cranes and stairs, for pianos from verticals to concert grands. Its site lists piano moving and piano storage, and says pianos in its climate-controlled storage location receive careful handling.

The site lists a Los Angeles address and phone numbers but did not show a license number when we reviewed it, so check the company in the BHGS search.

Good to know: Because no license number is shown on the site, ask for it by phone or email and verify it before booking.

5511 Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90011

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8. Sterling Van Lines — Eagle Rock, Silver Lake & Los Feliz

Piano moving specialist with a Colorado Boulevard address.

Specialty Piano and organ moving, local and long distanceBest for Owners of spinets, uprights, grands and organs

Sterling Van Lines runs the losangelespianomovers.com site and calls itself a Los Angeles-based piano moving and storage company. It says its movers are licensed, bonded and insured, that it has about 30 years in the moving business, and that it stores pianos in a temperature-controlled warehouse. It also advertises long-distance piano moves.

The site footer shows a California Public Utilities Commission number (Calt 9018), USDOT 1802189 and ICC MC 655329. Those are older-style references, so check how the company appears in the BHGS and FMCSA searches before you book.

Good to know: The site's wording about which moves it offers is unclear, so confirm in writing that your specific move is covered.

4563 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Google Maps Website

9. Schumacher Cargo Logistics — Gardena, South Bay

Los Angeles-based international mover and shipper, in business since 1977.

Specialty Overseas household moves and vehicle, boat and motorcycle shippingBest for People moving abroad, especially to Australia, New Zealand and Europe

Schumacher Cargo Logistics says it has been an international vehicle shipping and overseas relocation company based in Los Angeles since 1977. Its site lists household goods, vehicles and specialty cargo such as boats and oversize items, and says its Gardena headquarters has direct access to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

The site says goods are inventoried at its warehouse and that its export department handles shipping documents. It also says it has its own offices in Houston and Elizabeth, New Jersey. We did not see license numbers on the pages we reviewed.

Good to know: Ask which entity is licensed to ship your goods overseas, and get the customs, destination and insurance charges itemized in writing.

550 W 135th St, Gardena, CA 90248

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Frequently asked questions

How do I check that a Los Angeles mover is licensed?

Companies that move household goods within, into or out of California must be licensed with the state's Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS), part of the Department of Consumer Affairs, so look the company up in the BHGS license search. Many mover websites still label the number "CAL-T" or "MTR", so use the number as the firm lists it. If the move crosses state lines, the company must also be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which has its own mover search by company name, USDOT number or MC number.

What is the difference between a binding and a non-binding estimate?

The state's consumer guide describes a binding estimate as one that guarantees the total cost of the move unless you request additional services. A non-binding estimate is the mover's best guess, and the final cost is set by the actual weight of the shipment. Ask which type you are getting, make sure it is written and signed, and ask what happens if you add items on moving day.

Should a mover see my belongings before giving a price?

For moves within California, the state requires a visual inspection with the estimate, and for moves into or out of California it calls for a physical survey. The state's guide lists estimates given before any inspection, prices far below other quotes, missing inventory details and a P.O. box as the business address as warning signs. Get several written estimates and compare what each one includes.

How are local moves in California priced, and how much deposit is normal?

According to the state's consumer guide, moves of less than 100 miles can be charged by the hour, while moves over 100 miles must be charged by weight and mileage. The guide advises getting a receipt for any deposit and being wary of companies that ask for a large deposit or an electronic transfer. It also says the mover must give you a moving agreement or bill of lading at least three days before the move, and both of you must sign it.

Who handles piano and fine-art moves in Los Angeles?

General movers on this list, including Popeye, Royal and The Padded Wagon, list piano or fine-art handling among their services, and Benny's Piano Movers and Sterling Van Lines focus on pianos. Ask whether the crew that comes to your home does this work regularly, what equipment and crating they use, and what the mover's liability covers for a high-value item.

Can these companies move me out of the country?

Schumacher Cargo Logistics says it specializes in overseas relocation from Los Angeles, and Popeye Moving & Storage and The Padded Wagon also list international moves among their services. For any overseas shipment, ask who handles customs clearance and the ocean or air leg, get everything in writing, and ask which license covers the overseas leg. We did not independently confirm any firm's international credentials.

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