Moving Services Built Around You
From a single-bedroom apartment to a full commercial office, Big Family Movers has the experience, the crew, and the care to get it done right.
Residential Moving
Residential Home Moving & Relocation
Your home is personal. Everything in it carries meaning — memories, history, and the life you've built. When it's time to move, you deserve a team that treats your belongings with the same respect you do.
Big Family Movers has been helping Bay Area families relocate since 2001. Our process starts with a walkthrough so we understand exactly what matters most to you. We get to work, we communicate every step of the way, and we don't stop until everything is exactly where you want it.
No hidden fees. No surprises. Just honest, skilled movers who take real pride in their work.
We serve:
- Oakland
- East Bay
- San Francisco
- Bay Area
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What's Included:
Full-service home and apartment moves
Careful furniture handling and protection
Walkthrough at start and end of every job
Hourly pricing — no hidden charges for stairs, long walks, or large furniture
Senior Moving & Downsizing
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Extra care. Extra patience. Always.
Moving later in life is one of the most significant transitions a person can make. Whether you're downsizing from a family home, moving into an assisted living community, or helping a loved one make the move, Big Family Movers has been a trusted partner for seniors and their families since 2001.
We offer special rates for seniors and approach every senior move with the extra time, patience, and compassion it deserves. Our crew is experienced working with assisted living facilities and senior communities across the Bay Area, and we understand how to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
"It won't be too long before we're seniors too and need a little extra help."— Noah Smith
Our Senior Moving Services Include:
In-home downsizing moves
Assisted living and senior community relocations
Extra care for cherished items and heirlooms
Coordination with family members and facility staff
Special senior discount rates
Long-Distance Moving
Moving beyond the Bay Area? We've got you covered.
When your move takes you outside of our local service area, Big Family Movers is here to help — no matter the destination.
We suggest hiring Big Family Movers to professionally load a container provided by ABF/U-Pack or another trucking company, and then hiring a local, independent moving company to unload in your new city. This method could cost half as much (depending on size and distance of your load) as working with an interstate mover, and your possessions will not be touched while out of your sight.
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What to Expect:
Coordination with vetted long-distance moving partners
Single point of contact throughout your move
Professional packing available to prepare your belongings for the road
Clear, honest pricing with no hidden fees
Commercial Moving for Offices, Nonprofits & Apartment Complexes
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We move businesses that serve our community.
Big Family Movers has deep roots in the Oakland business community and has been moving offices, nonprofits, and residential apartment complexes across the Bay Area for over two decades.
We understand that commercial moves need to happen efficiently, with minimal disruption to your operations and the people you serve. Our crew is experienced, organized, and communicates clearly throughout the entire process.
Big Family Movers is proud to offer
special discount rates for nonprofit organizations. If your organization serves the community, we want to support you.
Commercial Moving Services Include:
Office relocations
Nonprofit organization moves (special rates available)
Apartment complex resident moves
Multi-unit and multi-day projects
Coordination with building managers and property staff
Professional Packing Services
We protect your memories.
Packing is more than putting things in boxes. It's making sure that everything you own — from everyday dishes to irreplaceable heirlooms — arrives at your new home exactly as it left.
Big Family Movers offers full professional packing services for residential and commercial customers. Our crew knows how to properly wrap, box, and protect items of all sizes and fragility. Whether you need us to pack a single room or an entire home, we bring the same care and attention to every item we touch.
We once moved a 5' x 6' oil painting — hand-painted by a customer's late father. Before the move, we described exactly how we would protect it. On moving day, we built a custom box for it and transported it safely. That painting was the one thing that really mattered to her. It mattered to us too.
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Packing Services Include:
Full-home and partial packing
Custom protection for fragile, oversized, or irreplaceable items
Wardrobe boxes and specialty packing materials
Unpacking services available upon request
Insurance and Customer Protection
Insurance Coverage Options
Free
Basic
$ 176
Actual Value
Covers assessed value
Assessor considers age and wear
Payment based on assessed value
$ 300
Full
1. Arrival & Parking The Truck
Typically, we arrive between 8:30 and 9am unless other arrangements have been made. should this say something about trying to have a parking spot available for the truck?
2. Walk-Through
The entire crew will take a tour with you through every room to see all the items to be moved. Usually there are questions and instructions on both sides during this tour. This is where we come to an understanding of exactly what the move will entail.
3. Contract
After the tour, movers get started on loading the truck while the driver goes over a contract detailing charges and including insurance options. This is signed and you get a copy. You will also receive an information booklet, as required by the California Public Utilities Commission, explaining your rights as a moving customer (or “shipper”) in California. You can also download this booklet here.
4. Load
We load the truck by shape not by room. If there are multiple destinations, we will load it accordingly. We bring tools and are happy to disassemble furniture that needs it. We will reassemble anything that we take apart at the origin point, at the destination. If you want to disassemble furniture, it will certainly save you time and money.
During the load, customers are welcome to use our wardrobe boxes (we carry approximately four) for their hanging clothes. You can then unload them at the destination. Finally, customers carrying boxes and other single-person items to the end of (but not onto) the truck is fine and will save time too. Before we leave for the destination, one of us will do a final walk-through to make sure everything you want to be taken is loaded into the truck.
5. Drive
Time spent driving between your load and the unload is doubled on the bill. This is t partially reimburse us for the time we spend driving to and from your job.
6. Lunch Break
Often between the load and unload our crew will take a lunch break. If this is the case during your move, you will be informed and will not be charged for our break time.
7. Unload
The unload usually goes faster than the load. When we arrive at your new home, we will all do another tour to determine where each piece of furniture belongs. Clarity is key. This tour should help us unload efficiently, with as little double-carrying as possible. When the truck is unloaded and before we present the final bill, another walk-through will ensure that everything is where it should be.
8. Payment
We accept cash, checks and, with prior arrangement, credit cards.