Jay's Small Moves

Moving Companies, Delivery Service, Hauling,

About us

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

Services we don't offer

Hauling

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9173 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
8%
3
2%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 1-25 of 173 reviews

Kathy K.
11/2018
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Two movers showed up on time and moved all of the furniture to the designated areas and finished within the required time. They were friendly and very professional. We were very pleased.
Description of Work: Packed up three bedrooms of furniture so that new hardwood floors could be installed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$435

Steve B.
06/2018
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Beginning to end from actually showing up on time and going above and beyond what we expected. Flexible, professional and reasonable.
Description of Work: Moved a 2800 sq ft home to a new location, plus two separate storage units!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Simon B.
06/2018
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
All went well. They were fast and efficient. They assembled the bed for me - and worked on the placement of the furniture. All in all a good move. Would definitely use them again for the next move!
Description of Work: Move of furniture and personal belongings

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Robert S.
08/2017
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Jay's Small Moves was punctual and arrived right on time at 8am, which I was extremely surprised about especially since it was a Saturday. I was worried about the items that couldn't be put in a box (i.e. large lamps, computer tower, bathroom mats, etc.), but they have large "speed-pak" boxes where they carefully pack the "loose" items in. The team had lots of blankets (for the TV, mirrors, etc.) and shrink wrap (for desks, futon, sofa, etc.). We didn't have our bed disassembled before they arrived, but not to worry because one of the movers did it for us. They have the tools and they are very well experienced because one person disassembled the bed within 10-15 minutes. Needless to say I was impressed. Packing took around a little over a hour and a half and getting to the house took around another half hour. Upon arrival at the house, the team was quick to unload, but also extremely careful about not scratching the walls or leaving any scuff marks on the wood floor. The bed frame was reassembled within 10 minutes (*mind blown*) and they finished unloading within 45 minutes or so. While unloading, they were very attentive to where boxes need to go (boxes labeled kitchen went to the kitchen, etc.). All in all, my wife and I were very surprised at the efficiency and professionalism of the workers. While they are priced $10/hr higher than other movers, I would gladly pay the additional money for the level of service. **As a side note, we provided 3 cold bottles of water for the team - I think this goes a long way!
Description of Work: Moved all items from 1 bedroom apartment in Alameda to 2 bedroom house in San Francisco and hired a 3-person team. Apartment was on ground level and around 200+ feet from the street. House is two-stories with a narrow stairwell.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$655

Wayne H.
08/2017
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were good. I don't remember the cost; it was reasonable. One day and done.
Description of Work: They moved me less than a mile.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Karen B.
06/2017
4.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
The crew arrived on time and were very professional. We had difficult move because it was large furniture down some tight stairs. The work took longer than we had anticipated but it was not for lack of the men working. They worked steady. We have them scheduled to move the rest of our building in two weeks.
Description of Work: We had Jays move half of our office building.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Larry L.
01/2017
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
On time and professional - move went very well.
Description of Work: Move studio from SF to East Bay.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

marguerite C.
08/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
It went great. The two young men that came were wonderful to work with and made everything much easier.
Description of Work: moving condo contents from Fremont to another location in Fremont.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$385

Ryan W.
07/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Excellent move! These guys coped really well with changing requirements and a more-difficult-than-anticipated move. They were honest about everything, and handled our stuff with care. They spent like 2x the time they expected to and still counted the hours in our favor. An item got broken during the trip and they were quick to point it out and they will repair or replace it. Always get insurance! There was no damage to either building during the move. I think that the dispatcher might have underestimated the scale of the job a little bit (I know that we underestimated, too, so part of that might be our fault), so the truck they dispatched for this move was just slightly too small so it was a bit cramped. That's no problem for us, but if you're planning on moving, maybe try and be extra generous with your estimate.
Description of Work: Jay's moved a Jr 1 bedroom apartment across SOMA.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$680

Naomi K.
07/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Fantastic--called to let me know they'd be a little late, but they were courteous, professional, and FAST. Very conscientious about my things about the building.
Description of Work: Moved me from a 2-bedroom on the Peninsula to a 1-bedroom in SF.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Jay W.
06/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Jay's small moves did everything I asked for, in a friendly, fast, and efficient manner. They were flexible when I wasn't quite ready, and totally professional in all phases of the job. Highest recommendation.
Description of Work: This was a quick, 2 hour move within San Francisco.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

J Grant G.
04/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
It went super. Nothing was damaged or lost. They protected all our furniture and my TV with moving blankets that were wrapped by plastic. They took care to ensure items were not going to be damaged and did so efficiently, so it was an all day affair to wrap up one item. The guys were fun and friendly and made the whole experience better, as this is definitely something I dread doing. Would hire again, no hesitation.
Description of Work: A crew of three guys (Enrico, Mico, and Anthony) and a moving truck showed up at 8:30am with closet boxes, plastic wrap, and moving blankets. They moved all our furniture and 25 ZippGo boxes, plus several large plants that were too heavy for me to lift.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$895

Gregory W.
10/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were prompt, they were really courteous. They were innovative with packing, and they were fast. They were excellent!
Description of Work: Moving Services

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Alice N.
08/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
It went well. They were cheerful, careful not to nick the walls, admitted to small incident of damage. I would use them again.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$855

Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thank you for choosing our moving service. Farzi

Angela R.
08/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were great! They worked really fast and efficient.
Description of Work: Moving

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Jay's Small Moves
We do appreciate your business. Farzi

Angela R.
08/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were great! They worked really fast and efficient. Adrian, Fernando, and Pepe were the three movers that helped us out.
Description of Work: Moving

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thank you for your kind words. Farzi JSM

Ellen H.
06/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Aside from a couple little snafus (largely around the original quote) the move went very well. The team was prompt, efficient, careful and couldn't have been nicer. I was very happy to have them in my home and working with my things.
Description of Work: Five men and two trucks to move a large two bedroom apartment within a mile in SF. We could have done with 4 guys and one truck which would have been cheaper though less quick.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thank you for your business Farzi

Jerry H.
06/2015
5.0
hauling services, moving companies
  + 0 more
Called and made arrangements to have 10 pieces of furniture moved the following weekend. They would arrive in a 2 hour window. The day before the move, someone called to confirm all the details. On moving day, they arrived within the time allotted.They worked efficiently and took care with the furniture, wrapping it in shrink wrap and moving blankets. At the destination, they unloaded and placed the furniture carefully, asking if the placement was correct.The entire move took less than 3 hours. We are very satisfied with the service and will recommend them to anyone who has a "small move"!
Description of Work: Moved one bedroom of furniture from Berkeley to Fremont.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$565

Response from Jay's Small Moves
We know you have a choice, thanks so much for using our company. Thanks again Farzi

Katrin A.
06/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Jay's Small Moves was a delight from start to finish. When I called and wanted a in home estimate, but couldn't do it during their normal hours, they arranged for one of the owners to come by at night. They sent an estimate the very next day, and recommended a 5 man crew, and promised that it would not exceed 10 hours. They called the day before the moved to confirm and then showed up on the dot at 8:30am the next morning. After a brief tour, they when to work, and had the whole place was empty within 2.5 hours. They were smart, professional and friendly. They were great unloading too, and the whole move took less than 6 hours, including 45 minute transit time. This is a huge change from the last time we moved, where the movers were nice, but they took 10-12 hours ON EACH END OF THE MOVE. Can't recommend these guys enough.
Description of Work: They moved a 3 bedroom house with some weird items.

Rating CategoryRating 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

Response from Jay's Small Moves
We do appreciate your business and positive feedback. Farzi

Leonard F.
06/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Arrived on time. Explained all the services they would be doing. Wrapped each piece of furniture with blankets and plastic wrap to protect them. Took apart our bed and loaded everything up quickly. Arrived at the new location, unloaded everything carefully, placed everything in the new space (unwrapped and removed all protective wrap) reassembled the bed and then followed up to make sure everything was okay. Really recommend them. Guys were very professional and friendly.
Description of Work: Was on time and did a great job and protecting furniture before the move. Wrapped everything really well and worked very quickly and efficiently.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thanks for nice words. We appreciate your business. Farzi

yulun T.
05/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Three movers showed up on time and were very professional and courteous. I asked for packing services so they brought all the supplies and packed the stuff neatly. When unloading at the condo, they made many adjustments to make sure I was happy with the furniture arrangement. Very happy that I hired them.
Description of Work: Move 1-BR from San Mateo to San Bruno.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$850

Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thanks so much for using our moving company and your positive feedback. Thanks again Farzi JSM

amy K.
03/2015
5.0
hauling services, moving companies
  + 0 more
Overall, the move went well and the crew was completely professional, nice, and all smiles. We had one small chip in the paint on the side of my living room, when these guys moved the furniture up to the second level. Other than that, this crew was efficient, nice, proactive about being cautious with moving specific items and advising how to protect certain fragile items from being further protected with the move. I would hire them again, but hope to not have to move!
Description of Work: Moved my 1BR/1.5 BA from Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA to SOMA, San Francisco, CA (6 min drive away). The new condo that I moved to is a 3 floor walk-up and the condo is two level.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,060

Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thanks so much for your positive feedback and using our moving company. Farzi

Jane T.
03/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
He is good. There was nothing special that stood out but they did a good job. Everything got move from one house to another. It was a very stressful day but they were okay. They were three young people and they were respectful.
Description of Work: I've used Jay's Small Moves.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Response from Jay's Small Moves
We do appreciate your business and positive feedback. Thanks again Farzi

jonathan Q.
03/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Moving is a difficult, often stressful time, and I was so pleased with the movers and this moving company! I will definitely use them again, and based on my experience am happy to recommend them to friends and colleagues. Making the arrangements for the move by phone was quick and easy. They quoted me very accurately for the move, which i appreciated - no last-minute unexpected higher costs at all. The movers arrived within 10 minutes of the scheduled time. i was grateful they agreed to 9 am and not their 8:30 am usual time, so i had a little more time for morning preparations. The movers were friendly, but also very professional and knowledgeable about the move. They were the ideal combination of unobtrusive, but offered advice and reassurance when needed. They were also extremely fast and efficient - much quicker than i anticipated, and had I been better prepared and had fewer personal items, the move would not have taken 4 hours. We had expected to have to hoist my sofa from the 3rd floor windows to the ground. This would have been $100 extra, which i agreed upon during the booking process. The movers determined onsite that they could move the sofa down the stairwell and not charge me the $100, which i also appreciated. At the new place they checked with me on where i wanted each furniture item, so they could set it up for me properly the first time, and were patient about moving boxes that were better suited in a different area, or the storage unit. i was unsure how and how much to tip them, and so asked them in general what happened, and they were very gracious in how they responded, leaving it up to me, and appreciative of the cash tips received.
Description of Work: Moving contents of a (perhaps somewhat cluttered) 1-BR condo in SF to another 1-BR condo in SF. I had already packed most of my possessions into boxes, but had not got around to some awkward sized items. We were lucky there were elevators in both buildings. i had a large sofa that i anticipated would need to be hoisted from the 3rd story window to the ground, and had discussed during the booking process.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$705

Response from Jay's Small Moves
We do appreciate your business and feedback. Thanks again for using our moving company. Farzi

Christine S.
02/2015
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
My son said it was fine. The price was right and the service was good. He liked them. He just said he was happy with the service. They were on time. They did what they were supposed to do. He paid them and they were on their way. He said the price was fair. If he has to move again, he would definitely use Jay’s.
Description of Work: It was my son who is a college student who had to move immediately because of bad toxic mold. He used Jay’s Small Moves. He moved across town.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Jay's Small Moves
Thank you so much for using our moving company and your positive feedback Farzi

Contact information

1760 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102

jaymoves.com

Service hours

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

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
MTR0190688
Trade License Locale
CA
Trade License Authority
California Public Utilities Commission
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2021

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Moving Companies,
Delivery Service,
Hauling,
Piano Movers

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
Hauling

Contact information

1760 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102

jaymoves.com

Service hours

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