Moving Companies in Northern California

Moving companies in Northern California at a glance

We cover 40 places across the region. Our data includes moving companies in Northern California from the state border down through the valley and across to the coast. The region spans twelve counties: Shasta, Humboldt, Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Tehama, Siskiyou, Del Norte, Glenn, Modoc, Lassen and Colusa.

Shasta County anchors the north end of the Central Valley. Redding (population 93,611) is the largest city we track here. Moving companies in California serving this area include Lee's Moving, which holds a 4.9 public Google rating from 112 reviews. Lee's Moving also serves Anderson and Shasta Lake. Anderson (11,323) and Shasta Lake (10,371) both list the same top mover.

Humboldt County runs along the coast. Eureka (26,512) and Arcata (18,857) share Humboldt Moving & Storage, 4.5, as their top mover. That company has a 4.5 public Google rating from 146 reviews and is based in Eureka. Crescent City in Del Norte County (6,673) also lists Humboldt Moving & Storage, 4.3, from 43 reviews and based in Crescent City itself.

Valley and foothill cities

Butte County includes Oroville (20,042), Gridley (7,421) and Chico. Oroville moving companies and Gridley movers both point to Murdock's Moving & Storage, 4.9, from 797 reviews and based in Chico.

Red Bluff (14,710) in Tehama County also lists Murdock's Moving & Storage, 4.9. Clearlake (16,685) in Lake County lists Fresh Start Movers, 5, from 866 reviews, based in Santa Rosa.

Mendocino County includes Ukiah (16,607) and Fort Bragg (6,983). Ukiah moving companies and Fort Bragg movers both list Alder Moving Services, Fort Bragg, 4.6, from 40 reviews and based in Fort Bragg.

Smaller communities and out-of-area bases

Yreka (7,807) in Siskiyou County lists Service Pro Movers, 5, from 1,631 reviews and based in Elverta, outside the region. Willows (6,293) in Glenn County also lists Service Pro Movers, 5. Yreka moving companies and Willows moving companies both rely on this same company.

Other counties in our coverage include Modoc (Alturas), Lassen (Susanville) and Colusa (Colusa, Williams). We list California movers statewide. Moving companies in Northern California are one part of our broader coverage that also includes the Sacramento Region, San Francisco Bay Area and North Bay & Wine Country.

What to check before booking

California household goods movers must hold a CPUC permit (CAL-T or older MTR number) and carry public liability and cargo insurance on file with the commission. This applies only to moves that start and end within California. Verify any company in the CPUC's online carrier search before you book. Interstate moves fall under FMCSA jurisdiction instead.

Demand for moving companies in Northern California peaks from May through September and on the last days of each month. Northern California movers may need extra travel time for locations outside their base city. Ask any Northern California moving companies you contact how they bill for that time.

Planning estimates for movers in Northern California vary by home size. A studio or one-bedroom runs $450-$1,000. A two-bedroom runs $800-$1,800. A three-bedroom runs $1,300-$3,200. Hourly rates for a two-mover crew with truck run $150-$250 per hour. Long-distance moves for a two-bedroom home run $2,800-$6,000. For more detail, see our guide on how much do movers cost.

We track ratings for best movers Northern California offers in each city we cover. Always confirm a company's current permit and insurance before hiring.

When comparing moving companies in Northern California, check whether the crew will drive from a distant base and how that affects your total hours. Some moving companies in Northern California serve wide territories but bill travel differently.

Top-rated moving companies in Northern California

We cover 40 places across the upper half of the state. Our data includes 14 companies with public Google ratings in the cities below. If you are comparing moving companies in Northern California, start with the name, rating and review count for each area.

Redding

The largest city in our Northern California coverage, Redding sits in Shasta County. Redding moving companies in our data include Lee's Moving, rated 4.9 from 112 public Google reviews. The company does not list a base city in our records.

Eureka

Eureka is the Humboldt County seat. Eureka moving companies include Humboldt Moving & Storage, rated 4.5 from 146 public Google reviews, based in Eureka.

Oroville

Oroville is in Butte County. Oroville moving companies include Murdock's Moving & Storage, rated 4.9 from 797 public Google reviews, based in Chico.

Arcata

Arcata sits on Humboldt Bay. Arcata moving companies include Humboldt Moving & Storage, rated 4.5 from 146 public Google reviews, based in Eureka.

Clearlake

Clearlake is in Lake County. Clearlake moving companies include Fresh Start Movers, rated 5 from 866 public Google reviews, based in Santa Rosa.

Ukiah

Ukiah is the Mendocino County seat. Ukiah moving companies include Alder Moving Services, Fort Bragg, rated 4.6 from 40 public Google reviews, based in Fort Bragg.

Red Bluff

Red Bluff is in Tehama County. Red Bluff moving companies include Murdock's Moving & Storage, rated 4.9 from 797 public Google reviews, based in Chico.

Anderson

Anderson is in Shasta County, south of Redding. Anderson moving companies include Lee's Moving, rated 4.9 from 112 public Google reviews. The company does not list a base city in our records.

Shasta Lake

Shasta Lake is also in Shasta County. Shasta Lake moving companies include Lee's Moving, rated 4.9 from 112 public Google reviews. The company does not list a base city in our records.

Yreka

Yreka is the Siskiyou County seat near the state border. Yreka moving companies include Service Pro Movers, rated 5 from 1,631 public Google reviews, based in Elverta.

Gridley

Gridley is in Butte County. Gridley moving companies include Murdock's Moving & Storage, rated 4.9 from 797 public Google reviews, based in Chico.

Fort Bragg

Fort Bragg is on the Mendocino coast. Fort Bragg moving companies include Alder Moving Services, Fort Bragg, rated 4.6 from 40 public Google reviews, based in Fort Bragg.

Crescent City

Crescent City is the Del Norte County seat, the northernmost coastal city in California. Crescent City moving companies include Humboldt Moving & Storage, rated 4.3 from 43 public Google reviews, based in Crescent City.

Willows

Willows is the Glenn County seat. Willows moving companies include Service Pro Movers, rated 5 from 1,631 public Google reviews, based in Elverta.

These 14 cities represent the core of our moving companies in Northern California coverage. We also list moving companies in Northern California by service type for customers who need specific help.

What to know about Northern California movers

When you ask for estimates from movers in Northern California, ask whether the move is intrastate or interstate. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulates household goods movers that start and end within California. These carriers must hold a CPUC permit, shown as a CAL-T number, and must carry public liability and cargo insurance on file with the commission. Verify any permit in the CPUC's online carrier search before you book.

Moves that cross state lines fall under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, not the CPUC. You can check an interstate carrier's record through the FMCSA SAFER company snapshot.

Demand for Northern California moving companies peaks from May through September and on the last days of each month when leases turn over. Coastal metros add parking, permit and elevator logistics. Inland and mountain areas add travel time and winter-road risk. Plan accordingly if your dates fall in these windows.

Planning estimates for Northern California moves

Costs vary by crew size, drive time and season. Use these figures as planning estimates, not quotes.

Hourly rates run higher in Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Long-distance ranges depend on weight, mileage and whether you choose full-service loading or labor-only help.

How to compare the best movers Northern California has listed

Ask for at least three written planning estimates. An in-home or video walkthrough yields a more accurate inventory than a phone guess. Ask each Northern California movers candidate:

• Is the estimate binding or non-binding?
• What is the hourly minimum and how is drive time billed?
• Are materials, stairs, long carries or shuttle trucks extra?
• What is the cancellation and rescheduling policy?
• Does the quote include valuation coverage, or is that additional?

Read our guides on how much do movers cost, the ultimate moving checklist, how to choose a moving company and moving scams and how to avoid them before you sign.

If you need specialized service, we also list long-distance movers, cross-country movers, interstate movers, piano movers and furniture movers.

Our data for moving companies in Northern California is drawn from public Google ratings and review counts. We do not verify permits or insurance; confirm CPUC or FMCSA status yourself before hiring. For any move, we recommend checking moving companies in Northern California against the regulator's database to protect your household goods. Customers who need moving companies in Northern California for a summer move should book early, since moving companies in Northern California fill their calendars fastest from May through September. The same moving companies in Northern California may offer wider date availability in fall and winter months.

County-by-county notes for Northern California

We cover 40 places across Northern California. Travel between towns is common here, so it helps to know which moving companies in Northern California serve which counties.

Shasta County

Redding, Anderson and Shasta Lake sit close together. movers in Redding often handle the whole triangle. The top mover we track is Lee's Moving, public Google rating 4.9 from 112 reviews.

Humboldt County

Eureka, Arcata, Fortuna and five smaller towns line the coast. movers in Eureka and movers in Arcata draw on Humboldt Moving & Storage, public Google rating 4.5 from 146 reviews, based in Eureka.

Butte County

Oroville, Gridley, Paradise, Chico and Biggs spread across the county. movers in Oroville and movers in Gridley both show Murdock's Moving & Storage, public Google rating 4.9 from 797 reviews, based in Chico.

Lake and Mendocino Counties

Clearlake and Lakeport are the Lake County pair. movers in Clearlake list Fresh Start Movers, public Google rating 5 from 866 reviews, based in Santa Rosa.

Mendocino County runs from Ukiah inland to Fort Bragg on the coast. movers in Ukiah and movers in Fort Bragg both show Alder Moving Services, Fort Bragg, public Google rating 4.6 from 40 reviews, based in Fort Bragg.

Tehama, Glenn and Colusa Counties

movers in Red Bluff in Tehama County also point to Murdock's Moving & Storage, public Google rating 4.9 from 797 reviews, based in Chico. Glenn County has Willows and Orland; movers in Willows list Service Pro Movers, public Google rating 5 from 1631 reviews, based in Elverta. Colusa adds Colusa and Williams.

Siskiyou, Del Norte, Modoc and Lassen Counties

Siskiyou is the largest spread: Yreka, Mount Shasta, Weed, Dunsmuir, Montague, Tulelake, Dorris, Fort Jones and Etna. movers in Yreka show Service Pro Movers, public Google rating 5 from 1631 reviews, based in Elverta. Del Norte has only Crescent City; movers in Crescent City list Humboldt Moving & Storage, public Google rating 4.3 from 43 reviews, based in Crescent City. Modoc has Alturas; Lassen has Susanville.

What this means for your move

Travel between towns means moving companies in Northern California often base in one city and drive to another. Ask how travel time is billed. Some Northern California moving companies charge portal-to-portal; others start the clock at your door. Get that in writing when you compare best movers Northern California lists. Weigh movers in Northern California against how far they must drive to reach your origin and destination.

Demand peaks from May through September and on the last days of each month when leases turn over. Inland and mountain areas add travel time and winter-road risk.

California household goods movers must hold a CPUC permit (CAL-T or older MTR number) and carry public liability and cargo insurance on file with the commission. Look the company up in the CPUC's online carrier search by name or permit number before booking. The CPUC regulates only intrastate moves; moves across state lines fall under FMCSA.

What moving companies in Northern California cost

We cover 40 places across Northern California, from Redding and Eureka to Crescent City and Yreka. How much do movers cost? (2026 rates) vary by crew size, mileage and season.

Planning estimates for moving companies in Northern California

These are planning estimates, not quotes. Final bills depend on actual hours, weight and services added.

What drives price for moving companies in Northern California

• Distance between origin and destination. Northern California spans hundreds of miles. A move within Redding costs less than a haul from Arcata to Susanville.
• Season and date. Demand peaks from May through September and on the last days of each month when leases turn over.
• Access and logistics. Coastal metros add parking, permit and elevator logistics; inland and mountain areas add travel time and winter-road risk.
• Home size and inventory. More rooms mean more labor and truck space.
• Packing and specialty items. Partial or full packing, crating and handling of pianos or antiques add to the total.

We list moving companies in Northern California with public Google ratings and review counts. In Redding, Lee's Moving (4.9, 112 Google reviews) holds the top spot. In Eureka, Humboldt Moving & Storage (4.5, 146 Google reviews) operates from its base in Eureka. Murdock's Moving & Storage (4.9, 797 Google reviews), based in Chico, serves Oroville and Gridley. Service Pro Movers (5, 1631 Google reviews) handles moves in Yreka and Willows from its base in Elverta. In Crescent City, Humboldt Moving & Storage (4.3, 43 Google reviews) is based locally.

Before booking any moving companies in Northern California, verify its permit. The California Public Utilities Commission requires household goods movers operating within the state to hold a CPUC permit (CAL-T or older MTR number) and maintain public liability and cargo insurance on file. Check the CPUC's online carrier search by name or permit number. Interstate moves fall under FMCSA jurisdiction instead.

Get at least three written planning estimates from Northern California moving companies. Ask whether each estimate is binding or non-binding. Confirm what the hourly rate includes, whether travel time is charged, and how the company handles reschedule or cancellation.

Timing and logistics for moving companies in Northern California

Demand for moving companies in Northern California follows a clear seasonal pattern. The busiest stretch runs from May through September. The last days of each month add pressure as leases turn over and schedules tighten.

Our data covers 40 places across Northern California. We list movers in Redding, Eureka, Oroville, Arcata, Clearlake, Ukiah, Red Bluff, Anderson, Shasta Lake, Yreka, Gridley, Fort Bragg, Crescent City, and Willows.

Coastal metros add parking, permit and elevator logistics. Inland and mountain areas add travel time and winter-road risk. The seasonality note applies statewide: moving companies in Northern California face the same peak calendar as Los Angeles, San Diego, and the Bay Area.

What to ask about timing

• How many days' notice they need for your specific date.
• Whether they charge more for end-of-month or summer bookings.
• How they handle delays caused by ferry schedules, narrow roads, or snow.

Book moving companies in Northern California earlier for summer dates and month-ends. A the ultimate moving checklist helps track these deadlines alongside packing and utility transfers.

Cost planning estimates

Hourly rates run $150-$250 for a two-mover crew with a truck. Costs run higher in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.

Before booking any Northern California movers, verify their permit. The California Public Utilities Commission requires a CAL-T number for intrastate moves. Check the CPUC's online carrier search by name or permit number. Interstate moves fall under FMCSA instead.

We also cover the Sacramento Region, Central Valley, Central Coast, and Sierra Nevada for moves that start or end outside the northern counties.

How to hire a licensed mover in Northern California

We cover 40 places across Northern California, from Redding and Shasta Lake in Shasta County to Crescent City on the Del Norte coast. When you hire moving companies in Northern California, verifying state licensing should be your first step.

California licensing rules

Household goods movers operating entirely within California must hold a permit from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The permit appears as a CAL-T number; older permits use an MTR number. The CPUC also requires public liability and cargo insurance on file with the commission.

This applies only to intrastate moves. Cross-state moves fall under federal jurisdiction.

Interstate and long-distance moves

For any move that crosses a state line, check the carrier's federal operating authority and safety record through the FMCSA SAFER company snapshot. This database shows USDOT numbers, operating status, and insurance filings.

We list interstate movers, long-distance movers, and cross-country movers separately so you can match the service type to your route.

How to verify before you book

• Search the CPUC's online carrier database by company name or permit number.
• Cross-check interstate carriers in the FMCSA system.
• Ask for the specific CAL-T or USDOT number in writing.
• Read our guide on moving scams and how to avoid them for red flags.

Our data includes moving companies in Northern California serving cities such as Redding (Lee's Moving, 4.9 stars from 112 public Google ratings), Eureka (Humboldt Moving & Storage, 4.5 stars from 146 reviews), and Oroville (Murdock's Moving & Storage, 4.9 stars from 797 reviews).

Other options include Clearlake (Fresh Start Movers, 5 stars from 866 reviews), Ukiah (Alder Moving Services, Fort Bragg, 4.6 stars from 40 reviews), and Yreka (Service Pro Movers, 5 stars from 1,631 reviews).

On the coast, Crescent City has Humboldt Moving & Storage, 4.3 stars from 43 reviews. In Glenn County, Willows shows Service Pro Movers, 5 stars from 1,631 reviews.

Planning estimates for Northern California

Costs vary by crew size, season, and access conditions. Use these figures as planning estimates only.

Demand runs highest from May through September and on the last days of each month. Coastal areas add parking and permit logistics; inland and mountain areas add travel time and winter-road risk.

We also track movers in Northern California in neighboring regions: Sacramento Region, San Francisco Bay Area, North Bay & Wine Country, Central Valley, Central Coast, and Sierra Nevada & Gold Country. For southern options, see Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, Inland Empire, and Coachella Valley & Imperial.

Need help narrowing your search? Read our guide on how to choose a moving company. For specialty items, we list piano movers and furniture movers separately, plus full-service movers who handle packing and unpacking.

Finding the best movers Northern California has available means checking credentials first, then comparing planning estimates. Start with the CPUC lookup for any Northern California moving companies you consider.

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