Moving Companies in Sacramento Region

Moving companies in Sacramento Region at a glance

We cover 31 places across the Sacramento Region. Our data includes moving companies in Sacramento Region cities spread across eight counties, from the valley floor up to the Sierra foothills and Lake Tahoe.

Where the top movers are based

Moving companies in Sacramento Region cluster around the largest cities, but strong options also appear in smaller foothill and mountain towns.

Sacramento Region moving companies include both locally based crews and operators who travel from nearby cities. Service Pro Movers, based in Elverta, serves multiple cities in our data. smoove | smooth moving appears as the top-rated option in Sacramento, Folsom, and Auburn despite being based only in Sacramento.

Counties we cover

The region breaks into distinct county groupings:

• Sacramento County, Sacramento, Elk Grove, Folsom, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, Galt, Carmichael, Orangevale, Isleton, Arden-Arcade
• Placer County, Roseville, Rocklin, Auburn, Lincoln, Loomis, Colfax
• Yolo County, Davis, Woodland, West Sacramento, Winters
• El Dorado County, Placerville, South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe
• Sutter County, Yuba City, Live Oak
• Nevada County, Grass Valley, Truckee, Nevada City
• Yuba County, Marysville, Wheatland
• El Dorado Hills, listed separately in our data

Best movers Sacramento Region searches often focus on Sacramento and Roseville, the two largest cities. Together they account for much of the region's population. Elk Grove and Folsom add significant suburban demand. Davis and Woodland form a Yolo County corridor with distinct seasonal patterns tied to the university calendar.

Moving companies in Sacramento Region face different logistics depending on location. The valley cities involve standard urban and suburban access. Foothill and mountain towns like Grass Valley, Auburn, Placerville, and South Lake Tahoe add variables the brief does not detail. The seasonality note mentions that inland and mountain areas add travel time and winter-road risk.

Demand for moving companies in Sacramento Region peaks from May through September and on the last days of each month. This pattern holds statewide. Coastal metros add parking, permit, and elevator logistics that are less common in the Sacramento valley.

California movers must follow CPUC rules for intrastate moves. The California Public Utilities Commission requires household goods movers to hold a permit with a CAL-T number and maintain public liability and cargo insurance on file. Verify any Sacramento Region moving company in the CPUC's online carrier search before booking. Interstate moves fall under FMCSA jurisdiction instead.

We also track moving companies in California statewide, including regions adjacent to Sacramento such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Central Valley, and Sierra Nevada & Gold Country.

Top-rated moving companies in Sacramento Region

We cover 31 places across the Sacramento Region. Our data includes movers in Sacramento, Roseville moving companies, and Elk Grove moving companies, plus eleven other cities with top mover profiles below.

Sacramento

The largest city in the region, Sacramento had a 2020 population of 524,943. Its top mover is smoove | smooth moving, with a public Google rating of 5 from 608 reviews and a base in Sacramento itself.

Roseville

Roseville sits in Placer County with a 2020 population of 147,773. Double Move LLC leads moving companies in Roseville, rated 5 with 382 Google reviews, based in Roseville.

Elk Grove

Elk Grove had a 2020 population of 176,124. Service Pro Movers leads moving companies in Elk Grove, rated 5 with 1,631 Google reviews, though the company bases in Elverta.

Folsom

Folsom had 80,454 residents in 2020. Folsom moving companies show smoove | smooth moving as the top entry, with its 5 rating and 608 Google reviews from a Sacramento base.

Rocklin

Rocklin had a 2020 population of 71,601. Rocklin moving companies include Service Pro Movers, rated 5 with 1,631 Google reviews, based in Elverta.

Yuba City

Yuba City in Sutter County had 70,117 residents in 2020. Yuba City moving companies include Murdock's Moving & Storage, rated 5 with 116 Google reviews, based in Yuba City.

Grass Valley

Grass Valley in Nevada County had a 2020 population of 14,016. Grass Valley moving companies include Rickey's Gold Country Moving, rated 5 with 213 Google reviews, based in Grass Valley.

Davis

Davis in Yolo County had 66,850 residents in 2020. Davis moving companies include Moving with Grace, rated 4.9 with 246 Google reviews, based in Woodland.

Auburn

Auburn in Placer County had 13,776 residents in 2020. Auburn moving companies include smoove | smooth moving, rated 5 with 608 Google reviews, with a Sacramento base.

El Dorado Hills

El Dorado Hills shows no population figure in our data. El Dorado Hills moving companies include Movers El Dorado Hills, rated 4.7 with 76 Google reviews, based in El Dorado Hills.

Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights in Sacramento County had 87,583 residents in 2020. Citrus Heights moving companies include Professional Movers, rated 5 with 175 Google reviews, based in Citrus Heights.

Woodland

Woodland in Yolo County had 61,032 residents in 2020. Woodland moving companies include Moving with Grace, rated 4.9 with 246 Google reviews, based in Woodland.

Placerville

Placerville in El Dorado County had 10,747 residents in 2020. Placerville moving companies include Mountain Moving, rated 5 with 33 Google reviews; our data shows no base city.

South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe in El Dorado County had 21,330 residents in 2020. South Lake Tahoe moving companies include Tahoe Moving and Storage, rated 5 with 402 Google reviews, based in Truckee.

These profiles represent the moving companies in Sacramento Region with the highest public Google ratings in our data. We do not verify these ratings; they reflect customer reviews posted to Google.

When comparing moving companies in Sacramento Region, check whether the company holds a California Public Utilities Commission permit with a CAL-T number for moves that start and end in California. The CPUC requires household goods movers to carry public liability and cargo insurance on file with the commission. Interstate moves fall under FMCSA jurisdiction instead. You can look up a carrier in the CPUC's online search by name or permit number before booking.

Planning estimates for moves in California run as follows. These are not quotes; actual costs vary by date, inventory, and access conditions.

Demand for moving companies in Sacramento Region peaks from May through September and on the last days of each month when leases turn over. If your move involves a mountain or inland location, winter timing can add travel time and road risk. Coastal metros add parking, permit, and elevator logistics.

Our data for moving companies in Sacramento Region covers Sacramento, Placer, Sutter, Nevada, Yolo, El Dorado, and Yuba counties. The moving companies in Sacramento Region we list include options for local, long-distance, and specialty moves. Not every company offers every service type.

The moving companies in Sacramento Region with the strongest ratings tend to cluster in the larger population centers. Smaller cities like Placerville and Grass Valley also show highly rated options. When you contact moving companies in Sacramento Region, ask about their service area, crew size, and whether they charge travel time.

For interstate moves from the Sacramento Region, verify FMCSA registration. For intrastate moves, confirm the CAL-T permit. The moving companies in Sacramento Region in our data include both locally based operators and companies that travel from nearby cities to serve the region.

Request written estimates from at least three moving companies in Sacramento Region. Ask whether the estimate is binding or non-binding. Compare the hourly rates against the planning estimates above. The moving companies in Sacramento Region with more Google reviews are not necessarily better; read the review content for details about punctuality, handling, and communication.

We update our coverage of moving companies in Sacramento Region regularly. The ratings and review counts here reflect public Google data at the time of our listing.

County-by-county notes for Sacramento Region

We cover 31 places across the Sacramento Region. Moving companies in Sacramento Region serve the largest hub in Sacramento County, while moves between counties add travel time that affects scheduling and cost.

Sacramento County

Sacramento County includes Sacramento, Elk Grove, Folsom, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, Galt, Carmichael, Orangevale, Isleton and Arden-Arcade. Moves within this county are the most common type we see for moving companies in Sacramento Region. Movers in Elk Grove and movers in Folsom often handle short trips to or from Sacramento itself.

Service Pro Movers (5 stars, 1,631 public Google reviews, based in Elverta) is the top-listed mover for Elk Grove. Smoove | smooth moving (5 stars, 608 reviews, based in Sacramento) leads in Sacramento and Folsom. Professional Movers (5 stars, 175 reviews, based in Citrus Heights) is the top-listed option for Citrus Heights.

Placer County

Placer County covers Roseville, Rocklin, Auburn, Lincoln, Loomis and Colfax. Movers in Roseville and movers in Rocklin handle demand from these growing cities. Double Move LLC (5 stars, 382 reviews, based in Roseville) leads in Roseville. Service Pro Movers (5 stars, 1,631 reviews, based in Elverta) is top-listed for Rocklin. Smoove | smooth moving (5 stars, 608 reviews, based in Sacramento) leads in Auburn.

Yolo County

Yolo County includes Davis, Woodland, West Sacramento and Winters. Movers in Davis and movers in Woodland serve this western edge of the region. Moving with Grace (4.9 stars, 246 reviews, based in Woodland) is the top-listed mover for both Davis and Woodland.

El Dorado County and El Dorado Hills

El Dorado County lists Placerville, South Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe. Movers in Placerville and movers in South Lake Tahoe cover this eastern area. Mountain Moving (5 stars, 33 reviews, base city not listed) leads in Placerville. Tahoe Moving and Storage (5 stars, 402 reviews, based in Truckee) is top-listed for South Lake Tahoe. El Dorado Hills sits outside the county structure in our data; Movers El Dorado Hills (4.7 stars, 76 reviews, based in El Dorado Hills) is the top-listed option there.

Sutter, Nevada and Yuba Counties

Sutter County has Yuba City and Live Oak. Movers in Yuba City serve this northern area. Murdock's Moving & Storage (5 stars, 116 reviews, based in Yuba City) leads there.

Nevada County includes Grass Valley, Truckee and Nevada City. Movers in Grass Valley handle moves in this northeastern county. Rickey's Gold Country Moving (5 stars, 213 reviews, based in Grass Valley) is the top-listed mover.

Yuba County covers Marysville and Wheatland.

What county-to-county moves mean for planning

When you hire Sacramento Region movers for a cross-county move, the truck must travel between separate city clusters. Ask whether moving companies in Sacramento Region charge portal-to-portal time or only loading/unloading time. Sacramento Region moving companies based in one county may still serve another, but confirm they will travel to your specific origin and destination.

California Public Utilities Commission rules require a CPUC permit for any move that starts and ends within the state. Verify the permit through the CPUC's online carrier search before booking. For best movers Sacramento Region options handling interstate relocations, check FMCSA registration separately.

Demand peaks from May through September and on the last days of each month. Inland and mountain areas in the Sacramento Region add travel time and winter-road risk compared with flat urban corridors. Moving companies in Sacramento Region may adjust schedules or equipment during these peak periods, so book earlier when possible.

What moving companies in Sacramento Region cost

Prices for moving companies in Sacramento Region depend on home size, distance, and timing. We cover 31 places across Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, Sutter, Yuba, Nevada, and El Dorado counties. Use the table below as a starting point, then get written estimates from several how much do movers cost? (2026 rates) to compare.

Planning estimates for moving companies in Sacramento Region

These are planning estimates, not quotes. Your actual cost will vary.

What drives cost for moving companies in Sacramento Region

• Home size and inventory. More rooms mean more labor and truck space.
• Travel distance. Moves between Sacramento and outlying cities like Grass Valley or South Lake Tahoe take longer.
• Access. Stairs, elevators, long carries, and tight driveways add time.
• Timing. Demand peaks from May through September and on the last days of each month when leases turn over.
• Packing and extras. Full packing, specialty items, and storage increase the total.

Mountain and inland areas add travel time and winter-road risk. The seasonality note applies across California: demand peaks from May through September and on the last days of each month when leases turn over.

Before booking any Sacramento Region moving companies, verify their California permit. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) 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 estimates. Ask whether each bid is binding or non-binding, and confirm what services are included. Moving companies in Sacramento Region should itemize labor, truck, fuel, and any extras so you can compare directly.

Timing and logistics for moving companies in Sacramento Region

Moving companies in Sacramento Region see demand spike from May through September and on the last days of each month when leases turn over. We cover 31 places across the region, from Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe, so timing affects availability differently depending on where you are.

Seasonal booking windows

Days between May and September fill first. If you need Roseville movers or Elk Grove movers during peak months, contact moving companies in Sacramento Region earlier rather than later. The same applies for Folsom movers and Rocklin movers near the end of any month.

Coastal metros add parking, permit and elevator logistics. Inland and mountain areas add travel time and winter-road risk. Sacramento Region movers in foothill and mountain towns like Grass Valley movers, Auburn movers, Placerville movers and South Lake Tahoe movers face tighter winter windows.

Cost planning estimates

Long-distance moves from the region run $2,800-$6,000 for a 2-bedroom and $4,500-$10,000 for a 3-bedroom.

What to line up ahead of time

• CPU permit verification through the California Public Utilities Commission carrier search
• Elevator reservations and building move-in/move-out rules
• Parking clearance for the truck at both addresses
• Service transfers timed to your move date

We recommend the ultimate moving checklist to keep these tasks organized. Davis movers, Woodland movers and Yuba City movers often serve college schedules and agricultural cycles, so flexibility helps. Citrus Heights movers and El Dorado Hills movers stay busy with families relocating within the metro.

Moving companies in Sacramento Region with strong public Google ratings include smoove | smooth moving (5, 608 reviews, based in Sacramento), Service Pro Movers (5, 1,631 reviews, based in Elverta) and Double Move LLC (5, 382 reviews, based in Roseville). Request written estimates from at least three moving companies in Sacramento Region before committing to a date.

How to hire a licensed mover in Sacramento Region

We cover 31 places across the Sacramento Region, from Sacramento and Elk Grove to Roseville, Davis, and South Lake Tahoe. If you are comparing moving companies in Sacramento Region, licensing should be your first filter.

Moving companies in Sacramento Region must follow the household goods mover rules set by the California Public Utilities Commission. We also track Sacramento Region movers in nearby areas including Orange County, Inland Empire, and Coachella Valley & Imperial.

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, or an older MTR number, and the company must carry public liability and cargo insurance on file with the commission.

Verify any Sacramento Region moving companies in the CPUC online carrier search before you book. This applies to intrastate moves only.

Interstate and long-distance moves

Moves that cross state lines fall under federal jurisdiction. Check the FMCSA SAFER company snapshot for USDOT number, operating authority, and insurance status. This step matters for long-distance movers, interstate movers, and cross-country movers alike.

Some moving companies in Sacramento Region handle both intrastate and interstate work. Others focus on local loads. Check which permits apply to your specific origin and destination.

What to ask before you sign

• Obtain the CPUC CAL-T or MTR number and confirm it in the CPUC database.
• For out-of-state relocations, obtain the USDOT number and check it through FMCSA.
• Demand a written estimate that states whether it is binding or non-binding.
• Check how the crew charges: hourly, by weight, or by inventory.
• Confirm what the rate includes: fuel, mileage, stairs, long carries, or packing materials.

Our guide on how to choose a moving company walks through these questions in more detail. We also explain common moving scams and how to avoid them.

Planning estimate ranges for the region

Costs in the Sacramento Region generally track the statewide ranges below. Use these as planning estimates, not quotes.

Demand peaks from May through September and on the last days of each month. Inland and mountain areas in the Sacramento Region can add travel time and winter-road risk. Coastal metros such as Los Angeles County, San Diego County, and the San Francisco Bay Area face their own parking and permit logistics.

We list best movers Sacramento Region across cities including Sacramento, Roseville, Elk Grove, Folsom, Davis, and South Lake Tahoe. You can also browse Central Valley, Sierra Nevada & Gold Country, or Northern California coverage for broader options. Other California regions we cover include North Bay & Wine Country and Central Coast.

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