Jay's Small Moves is a Full-Service Licensed and Insured residential Moving Company established in 2007. We can move any size home or apartment. San Francisco / Oakland Bay Area wide, we're ready to take the stress out of your move and to give you the peace of mind you want from a moving company. We integrate old fashion service, hard work, tradesman skill, fair pricing and integrity into one cohesive package. We are listed with the Better Business Bureau, a good standing member of the California Moving and Storage Association and friends of the CHP. We also have exceptional reviews on Yelp. We offer competitive rates with no hidden fees. Visit us at jaymoves.com or call us today for an immediate booking.
Business highlights
17 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Moving Company, Large Household Moves, Apartment Moves, Furniture Delivery, Long Distance Moves, Out of State Moves, In-House Moves, Office & Commercial Moves, Temporary Moves
Description of Work: Move of a 1 bedroom apartment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Hillary D.
03/2017
5.0
moving companies
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Without a hitch!
Description of Work: relatively small move
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Philip J.
12/2016
5.0
moving companies
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Problem free
Description of Work: Courteous and professional movers. Price was reasonable and they took great care when handling the furniture. I would definitely use this company again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Pam W.
07/2016
5.0
moving companies
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unknown
Description of Work: Jays moved my one bedroom apartment in just 2.5 hours. They were friendly and competent.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Nils S.
05/2016
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They helped us moving from San Francisco to Walnut Creek. Great responsiveness, all agreements were kept. The team arrived with three people, not complaining about the four(!) flights of stairs they had to carry our stuff down to the van. Everything went smooth and within the planned time frame at fair costs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Lesley G.
05/2016
3.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Brent K.
02/2016
5.0
moving companies
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unknown
Description of Work: The movers in our crew were Jose, Alex, and Ricky. They were very good. They took great care with our large furniture pieces and did a professional job.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Mary I.
11/2015
4.0
moving companies
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unknown
Description of Work: there was a main guy and 1 average helper and 1 newbie. Newbie wasn't really hustling and I was getting irritated. I'm just glad the move was done and over with
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Ajit G.
10/2015
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$520
Nancy K.
07/2011
5.0
moving companies
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The gentleman who returned my call requesting an appointment did so promptly. His telephone manners were perfect and he explained the process and the costs involved. The crew arrived exactly on time; we did a walk through so they could see what needed to be moved. They wrapped the furniture in plastic and paid careful attention to protecting the glass doors on the cabinets. The job involved bringing several pieces down a U-shaped flight of stairs, which they did without damaging the painted walls or the furniture. They loaded their truck and then unloaded all the items at the storage facility. They stacked the boxes and placed the furniture carefully and compactly into the unit. They were both very pleasant and obliging throughout the process, and handled the job very professionally. I will use them when it's time to move the bulk of the household goods into storage. I was very pleased with the crew who did the moving.
Description of Work: Crew of two wrapped and moved a large bureau, two tall glass-door wooden cabinets, an upholstered chair and six boxes of household goods to a storage facility in preparation for showing my home which is for sale.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$210
Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thanks for your business and kind words. Allen
Michael M.
07/2011
3.0
delivery service
+ -1 more
They just did what I expected. The quality of their service was okay. They were fine.
Description of Work: I have used Jay's Small Moves once for delivery service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$180
Rachel S.
07/2011
5.0
moving companies
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George and Manuel arrived at 9 AM on the dot and started working immediately. They were professional, efficient, polite, and were extremely patient when I decided to pack up extra things that I had initially thought I would move myself. I've moved (too) many times over the last ten years, and this was my best experience by far! NOTHING was broken, scratched, chipped, damaged, etc. (I had just had my new apartment painted, and I was watching my new white walls like a hawk!) As for customer service, I received a return phone call the day after I left a message trying to set up my move. I did receive a call about two weeks before my move asking if I could do a later start time -- I stuck with my 9 AM appointment and they gave me no push back at all. I did have to call them the day before my move because I hadn't received a confirmation call (which they had promised). Overall, just a great experience. Ask for George and Manuel!
Description of Work: Move from a two-bedroom to a one-bedroom three blocks away from each other in San Francisco. Total move time was 4.25 hours.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$383
Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thank your business and positive review. Allen
Deborah H.
07/2011
5.0
moving companies
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They were on time and very efficient-needed to move a lot of boxes from our storage unit on the same floor as our condo as well as 30 years worth of stuff. Our ancient piano was damaged as it traveled on it's side; several keys slipped off their pegs. They were concerned about moving it in general, and charged us only $75 to include it, so really can't complain. The crew worked so hard and were so pleasant, the experience was much better than I expected.
Description of Work: Jay's Small Moves moved us from a one bedroom condo in Oakland to Rio Vista up on the Delta, about an hour away.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thank you for business and kind words...The crew mentioned how nice, you people were. It was pleasure serving you. Allen
Laura D.
06/2011
5.0
moving companies
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I liked that they got there on time, and they worked really hard and very fast. They were much faster than I thought they would be, yet they were very careful about wrapping everything. I thought that they were kind of pricey. I would use them again in the future if necessary.
Description of Work: I used Jay’s Small Moves for moving services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thank you for using our company and the positive review. JSM
Diana G.
05/2011
5.0
moving companies
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The phone was answered immediately when I called, and the gentleman on the other end was very personable. I explained the job in general terms and asked if he could provide a rough estimate of the cost. He explained that he charges $95 an hour for a crew of two, with a minimum of two hours, and then in 15 minute increments beyond the two hour minimum. When I explained the scope of the job in slightly greater detail and asked how long he believed the loading would take, he asked a few pertinent questions and "guesstimated" that it would take two to three hours to accomplish. He also agreed to come out and give me a firm bid when I'm closer to my move date. I think the price is very fair, and I'm encouraged not only by the recommendations of other List Members, but also by the fact that I frequently see their trucks in my neighborhood. I'm also impressed by the fact that the company monitors and responds to all reviews posted on Angie's list.
Description of Work: In preparing for a move across country, I'm doing a thorough purge of my home, which includes donating all of my furniture with the exception of a couple of small tables and two beds that have been disassembled. However, in addition to the furniture described, I have approximately 125 boxes, all of which need to be loaded into a shipping container. At this point, I was only interested in their best guess as to what the loading would cost.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thank you for the positive review, be at your service anytime.
Jason P.
04/2011
5.0
moving companies
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Excellent value. Prompt service, careful packaging of the goods with shrink wrapping, and on time delivery. Can't ask for any more from a moving company.
Description of Work: Moved home furnishing for for a 2 bed/2bath house to a new location (SF to Berkeley).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thank you so much for choosing us and the positive review
Franchelle J.
03/2011
5.0
delivery service, moving companies
+ 0 more
This was as wonderful an experience as moving can be. The team was very accommodating and delivered everything in perfect condition. It was a rainy day when we moved, so the truck was running a bit behind schedule. Of course, they apologized but when they adjusted my bill as a courtesy, I was sure I had chosen the right company!
Description of Work: Careful packing, moving and delivery of all of my earthly possessions. The team was professional and courteous from start to finish.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thanks for positive review
George F.
01/2011
5.0
moving companies
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Everything went well. They had great customer service and follow up.
Description of Work: They moved me from San Francisco to Portland.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300
Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thank you
SARA S.
01/2011
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
It went well. The first move day the movers called to say that they were running late, and let us know that they would be 1 hour late. Everything was completed in 2 hours which included a heavy queen size sofa bed. Nothing got scratched or broken. The second move day (moving back upstairs), the team arrived on time, had an additional mover on the team to deal with the heavy items. The team was very helpful in re-connecting DVD player, tuner, TV. Professionally done work.
Description of Work: We had work done on our upstairs flat that involved the kitchen counter and re-doing the hardwood floors. This required that our furniture be moved from upstairs to the downstairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thank you for kind words and your business, it was our pleasure serving you. Thanks again
Sam J.
01/2011
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
Absolutely perfect. They were early. Very efficient and polite.
Description of Work: Helped unload a moving truck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thank you
Jeffrey B.
12/2010
5.0
delivery service, moving companies
+ 0 more
They kept in close touch on scheduling. We made a mutual agreement to change the time on the day before the move. Then on the day, they called me to let me know they were running a bit late, and it was convenient for me too, so no problem there. There were 2 men, they were very careful in moving, loading then unloading and delivery. The job went very smoothly.
Description of Work: Move appliances (refrigerator, washer, and dryer) from one residence to another. Distance of about 5 miles.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thank you
Edward C.
10/2010
5.0
moving companies
+ -1 more
Alittle late starting but the move went very smoothly, Everything arrived intact with no damage.
Description of Work: Move from Walnut Creek 2 bedroom condo to Pleasant Hill house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$260
Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thank you
K I M.
09/2010
5.0
moving companies, piano moving
+ 0 more
They were on time and they worked hard. They moved a piano for me too.
Description of Work: They moved me from one house to another. A short distance move and they did not charge for mileage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thank you
Steven L.
06/2010
5.0
delivery service, moving companies
+ 0 more
I was very happy with, and appreciative of the quality of service. My friends who had the sofabed in Cupertino say that Jay was prompt, professional, friendly, and courteous when he came to their home to pick up the sofabed. The sofabed is very heavy and didn't fit in the elevator, so Jay & assistant brought it up the stairs; they were very careful about everything and did a great job. I compared Jay's prices with other service providers at the time, and it was very competitve. Since he's based in Oakland, he had to drive about 120 miles round trip, and the size & weight of the item required two people, so it wasn't inexpensive, but it was a very fair price. I will be moving in a few weeks and most of my stuff will go into storage until I settle into my new place. I must say that I'm looking forward to having Jay move the stuff from my apartment in Oakland to my storage space in Berkeley. Jay is a man of the highest character. I give him my highest recommendation, both professionally and as a person.
Description of Work: Jay & his assistant moved a sofabed for me from Cupertino, CA to Oakland, CA
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FAQ
Jay's Small Moves is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Jay's Small Moves accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Jay's Small Moves offers free project estimates.
Yes, Jay's Small Moves offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Jay's Small Moves does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Jay's Small Moves offers emergency services.
No, Jay's Small Moves does not offer warranties.
Jay's Small Moves offers the following services: Moving Company, Large Household Moves, Apartment Moves, Furniture Delivery, Long Distance Moves, Out of State Moves, In-House Moves, Office & Commercial Moves, Temporary Moves