Hire Movers inSanta Maria, CA

Looking for movers in Santa Maria? MovingPlace makes it easy to compare top-rated movers, get an instant moving quote, and book online—all in one place. We’ve built a network of affordable, trusted movers so you can book with confidence, knowing real professionals will treat your move with care.

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Moving Services in Santa Maria, CA

No matter where life takes you, MovingPlace offers tailored solutions to meet your needs—whether you're moving across town or across the country.

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Local Full-Service Moving

Move with less stress with local full-service. Your professional movers will handle the loading, transporting, and unloading so you can settle into your new home with ease.

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Long-Distance Moves

Save money on your long distance move. We'll drop off a semi-trailer, and you load your belongings at your pace—only pay for the square footage you use. Learn more about how long-distance moving works with MovingPlace.

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Local Santa Maria, CA Movers

MovingPlace has built partnerships with trusted, licensed movers in the Santa Maria area—so you can book confidently, knowing your move will be handled by professionals who treat you and your belongings with care.

The Cost of Moving in Santa Maria, CA

Your full-service moving quote covers labor to load and unload boxes and furniture, plus a truck to haul everything to your new home. Your movers will also drive the vehicle for you.

Full-service moves in Santa Maria average around $1,367.75 for a medium-sized move, but timing can affect pricing. You might save money by moving on a Monday or during May, while weekends and summer tend to cost more.

Check out the table below for more details on the cost of local full-service moving in Santa Maria, CA.

Home SizeAverage Cost# of Movers# of Hours
1 Bed Apartment$811.552 movers4.1 hours
2 Bed Apartment$1,012.832 movers4.7 hours
3 Bed Apartment$1,198.273 movers5.3 hours
2 Bed House$1,036.762 movers4.7 hours
3 Bed House$1,367.753 movers5.5 hours
4 Bed House$1,729.493 movers6.3 hours
5 Bed House$1,833.013 movers7.3 hours

Cost Analysis Methodology

MovingPlace uses data from thousands of real moves to estimate costs in your area. We combine our first-party data and proprietary methodology to analyze national trends and adjust for local market factors—providing you a reliable estimate for your move.

Keep in mind: many factors can affect the actual cost of your move—like the time of year, current demand, number of stairs, heavy items, and more. The best, most accurate way to get accurate pricing for your specific move is to use our simple, 3-step quote tool. You can compare pricing from multiple providers, customize your move, and ultimately book the mover that best fits your needs.

How to Save on Moving in Santa Maria

When you book with MovingPlace, you're already on track to save—our platform works behind the scenes to match you with the mover that offers the best value for your needs. Want to save even more? You can opt for a labor-only move, a great choice if you're comfortable renting your own truck or container. It’s a bit more hands-on, but the cost savings can add up.

In Santa Maria, CA, the average cost of labor-only move help is $458.02, compared to $1,367.75 for a local full-service move.

Customers Trust MovingPlace

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Travis and Kim arrived within the time window they gave. They wrapped every item EXTREMELY well so that they would be protected during the move. They worked at a nice pace and were very respectful to my property, both the furniture and the home. I would highly recommend them.

— Linda G.

Movers | The Movers

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This duo team were absolutely amazing and lovely people. They were quick, dependable, trustworthy and so friendly. Would definitely recommend them!!

— Karen D.

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Bryce, Luis, and Ryan did a wonderful job moving all of our things and loading up a POD! They were quick, careful, efficient, and very professional. Plus, they were friendly and easy to work with. We were impressed and very happy with our experience!

— Laurell B.

Movers | Busy Birds Moving & Cleaning

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Travis and Kimberly are a great duo. You won’t be disappointed.

— Larry B.

Movers | The Movers

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This is a great company. The crew was on time. They had all their equipment. They were very respectful and listen to everything you had to say. Great workers. We would definitely use them again.

— Lauro A.

Movers | Busy Birds Moving & Cleaning

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Thank goodness for Bryce and Luis! Our move was stressful but these guys were super stars! Never cross, patient and worked hard the whole time. You can’t go wrong with Busy Birds!

— Susan F.

Movers | Busy Birds Moving & Cleaning

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The guys did a great job, they were at the house 10 minutes early and hustled to get all of our things loaded into the 26' U-Haul we rented. They even left us with a tie down since we were short one. I highly recommend them.

— Christian B.

Movers | Burnett's Moving Services

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Burnett’s was great! They were on time. And very efficient. Finished the job faster than expected. They we very respectful of our things and our property. I highly recommend them for any job you have.

— Katharyn L.

Movers | Burnett's Moving Services

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They were on time and very friendly and helpful. Wrapped everything so nothing would break. Even Wrapped the doors so not to scratch them. Very impressed with them. Got everything done on time. Thanks hire a helper.

— Mary Jo Z.

Movers | The Movers

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The team did an awesome job! They arrived promptly and worked without a break loading my furniture and boxes into the U-Haul truck I had rented. We then met at my new home, about 1.5 hours away and they unloaded the truck and moved the furniture to the rooms as marked on the furniture. The most impressive thing is how they were able to move the furniture to the 2nd floor bedrooms and office, navigating a very narrow staircase that turned 180 degrees, with a low ceiling height. At times it took all four of the guys to gently move the large furniture pieces up that staircase. It was a very challenging process, but they completed the job with practically no scrapes to the furniture or the walls! I want to thank the team for their incredible job, hard work. They have earned my respect! I wold definitely hire them again.

— Jack B.

Movers | The Moving Experience

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They were prompt, very careful with furniture and I have antiques, made sure things were exactly where I needed them. They came ready with equipment. They were courteous and friendly. They did a wonderful job! I will asking for them in June when we finish our move. Highly recommend their service.

— Santiago B.

Movers | GoletaMovingLabor

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They were on time and ready to get to work. They worked steadily until all was done.. We found a leg that was damaged in the storage container and they fixed it. I would use them again and would recommend them.

— Dennis W.

Movers | The Moving Experience

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Careful and considerate

— Vernon E.

Movers | The Moving Experience

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One of the best and honest helper never met. Great job !!

— dong k.

Movers | Labor Ready

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Labor Ready was very helpful and we would hire again. We requested two moving labor helpers for 4 hours and they delivered above and beyond service! They went a little over the time but did not even bring it up and stayed until the job was done. Awesome!!

— Shannon D.

Movers | Labor Ready

How MovingPlace Works

If you’re moving in and around the local Santa Maria area, you can rely on MovingPlace to make your experience as stress-free as possible.

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Book Online in Minutes

Use our intuitive booking tool to schedule your local move. Just enter your details, select your options, and lock in your moving date—all in a matter of minutes.

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Pack & Prepare for Moving Day

Once your booking is confirmed, it’s time to get ready. Use our helpful resources to organize and pack your belongings. And then 24 hours before your move date, you’ll get a call confirming the details of your move.
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Relax & Let the Movers Work

On moving day, sit back and let your professional movers take care of everything. From loading and transporting to unloading at your new place, your moving team will ensure a seamless and efficient move.
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Enjoy a Stress-Free Finish

With everything moved and unpacked, your job is done! Need help resolving any last-minute concerns? Our team is just a call away. And for extra peace of mind, every move includes our $1,000 service guarantee.

Planning Your Move in Santa Maria, CA

After thousands of moves, we’ve learned a lot about what makes a move go smoothly. These local insights from Santa Maria can help you plan smarter and stress less.

Avg. days booking before move

20 days

Booking early helps secure your preferred mover and time slot.

Busiest month to move

June

Tip: If you must move during peak season, book well in advance!

% of moves on the weekend

92.3%

Tip: Plan your move on a weekday to save money.

Avg. move duration

3.9 hours

Most local moves wrap up in a few hours, but stairs, packing, or traffic can add time.

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