Find top-rated Pros in your area

Enter a zip code and get matched to businesses near you.

Shamrock Moving & Storage Inc

Moving Companies, Storage, Piano Movers

About us

Shamrock Moving and Storage was founded in 1975 by Bob & Barbara Fallon in San Francisco, CA. After learning his trade at another local mover, along with his wife Barbara, Bob started Shamrock with one truck and a mission: “Take care of the customer and the customer will take care of you.” He and his family have followed this creed since the company’s inception, with great success. LICENSE # CAL P.U.C. T-182648, USDOT 1406245.

Business highlights

50 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Full Packing, Moving & Storage - Computer & Office Equipment, Antiques & Fine Furniture. Hoisting & Piano Moving. Short & Long Distance Moves.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8118 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
8%
3
3%
2
3%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 76-100 of 118 reviews

Scott C.
10/2010
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Great. The Shamrock crew stuck to their estimate even though they underestimated the weight and had to use a second truck. They were respectful and fast on both ends of the move. Some minor scrapes along the way - but nothing significant.
Description of Work: Provided a comprehensive estimate of moving expenses and timelines. Moved a 3 bedroom apartment in Oakland, CA to a house in Olympia, WA. Helped with a small amount of the boxing. Loaded and unload the trucks.

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
$4,300

Karminder S.
10/2010
4.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
The Crew was punctual and did not slack off when working. In my opinion used more packing material than was necessary. The estimate was a little off but the workers were going at a good pace so no complaints. The move happened smoothly though I did have to argue about the travel time for both the packing and moving. All in all a good experience.
Description of Work: Packing and Moving

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
$2,800

Nancy B.
09/2010
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
The service from this company was amazing. They estimated the move and were right on target. While the guy was estimating, I could feel my stress level decreasing. he had solutions for all the stuff I needed to move that wasn't exactly packable. They delivered boxes to me, and when they accidentally left them at the wrong garage door, they sent a truck back to move them to my garage door. The move took all day and the 3 men who worked were terrific. They wrapped everything very carefully. Not a single things was broken and everything got to the right spot except for one small box. They helped move the area rug several times when I was deciding where to put it. They were just great!
Description of Work: Moved my house and work studio across the bay.

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
$1,500

Suzanne R.
09/2010
3.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Did not hire this company. Their communications seemed somewhat sloppy and indifferent.
Description of Work: Requested an estimate for a move from Petaluma to Fairfield. Estimator arrived on time and the estimate was very competitive. The Estimator took far less time than others we requested estimates from. We were promised the estimate by email at the end of business the same day, but it did not arrive, nor were we advised that it would be delayed. It did come the next morning after we emailed a reminder. We advised the company of our decision to go with another vendor and a day later were called by their offices to ask if we had made a decision.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0


Ann C.
08/2010
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Shamrock arrived on time, packed things well using tissue for kitchen items. They were efficient and courteous. They unloaded and unpacked some cartons, all within the estimated time frame and price estimate.
Description of Work: Packed and moved us from one apartment to another in the same city. We did not have furniture to move, but moved everything else.

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
$450

David B.
08/2010
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
We moved from Sausalito to San Ramon. They arrived on time and worked quickly and efficiently. They were very polite and professional, and worked quickly and efficiently. The only downside is that they came in at the high end of our estimate. But considering the quality of their wok I felt like it was a good value.
Description of Work: Moved a small two bedroom condo, including a piano, and the contents of a garage about 50 miles away.

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
$1,600

Craig F.
06/2010
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
It went very well. Crew was very knowledgeable and insanely hardworking. We had a few dings here and there, but they also saved us money by working hard and fast. If you have any specific expectations, express those very clearly to the crew, otherwise they will complete the move like every move. Do's: Order used boxes from the company. They deliver for free. Box prices are good, but read box invoices closely.
Description of Work: Moved us across town in an approximately 10x12x28 foot truck.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

chen-hsuan H.
06/2010
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They worked hard and they were really professional. It was really good. The price was reasonable.
Description of Work: I used Shamrock Moving & Storage for moving from my old place to my new place.

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
$200

Susan A.
05/2010
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were great and were nice people. They did a lot of work and I liked them a lot. They moved me up and set me up. They didn?t complain and were excellent movers. The price that they charged was reasonable. I felt that it also cost too much. If need be, then I would use their services in the future too.
Description of Work: I used the services of Shamrock Moving & Storage when I moved to Pacifica about three months ago.

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
$1,500

Richard J.
05/2010
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Compared to my other moves in the past, these folks were expensive; however, I've never had a move go this smoothly and as professionally as these guys did it. No major issues and no major damage. Anytime something seemed to break like a flower pot, they would let me know right away. They did show up a little late is the only complaint I have and in the end it did not matter.
Description of Work: We had to move a four bedroom house with family room, dining room, living room, office, tool shed, play room, and lots of stuff about 15 miles. It was a 13 hour move.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700

David W.
05/2010
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They charged by the hour but moved very quickly. They were efficient and careful with our household goods and were careful moving the inventory of our online business.
Description of Work: They moved our household goods, goods in storage and our business. They are the best of the many moving companies that we have used. They have moved us before. They have also moved my husbands business in addition to moving my business

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
$7,000

Scott K.
03/2010
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were great. They were on time, efficient and quick. The price was reasonable. It was a good experience.
Description of Work: We used Shamrock Moving & Storage for 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
$580

Susannah C.
02/2010
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Fantastic service. The two guys arrived on time, were very fast, careful and friendly. They wrapped our furniture in blankets, and reasembled our Ikea bed in record time (according to my impressed husband!) Apparently the guy had seen may beds of this type before. We had a mis-communication with our new landlord, and the place wasn't ready. No carpets, flooring, toilet etc. The poor men had to wait patiently in the truck until the carpet guys had finished one room. They were really good about it, and we got them lunch while they were waiting. Still a bit of a nightmare, but not their fault. Ended up costing $300 more than expected - but this was because we bought the moving boxes, tape etc from the company and had to wait 2 hours for the carpet to go down! I would highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: The removalists wrapped our furniture, ran everything out to the truck, drove to the new place, unloaded all the furniture and boxes and reassembled what they had disassembled.

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

PAULINA M.
01/2010
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
I could not have asked for a better moving experience. The woman who gave me information about the company and their services over the phone, booked my reservation and followed up with the contract and reminder was highly professional and pleasant. The two men who did the moving where 10 mins early (!), careful with the furniture, wrapped things well and anticipated and addressed both my needs and my anxieties (antique dinning table and 5 ft. mirror) with friendly dispositions and professionalism. I would use them again anytime and recommend them highly!
Description of Work: This company moved several pieces of big furniture for me from San Francisco to Emeryville.

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
$330

Bill M.
01/2010
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were very responsive. Their price was very reasonable. It was very competitive. I would give an ?A? for my overall experience with them. The person they sent out was very friendly, helpful, and professional. They responded to my request for a quote within a day. I won?t contact them again since I no longer live in San Francisco, but if I were looking for a mover and I was in San Francisco I would contact them.
Description of Work: I got a quote from Shamrock Moving & Storage Inc.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Raquel N.
12/2009
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Our best moving experience ever! Sure, we've moved many times and have a lot of experience by now, but Shamrock's professionalism made a huge difference in the level of stress we experienced this time around. The truth is, my husband and I were surprisingly relaxed with this move. First, Robert, the owner, came to our house to make an estimate, which turned out to be fairly accurate. No surprise expenses at the end. Everything was stated at the time of the estimate and it felt good to know how much we were going to spend. On the day of the move, the guys were on time, they were courteous, quick and efficient. I am getting in the business of home staging and I'll definitely recommend Shamrock to my future clients.
Description of Work: We moved from a three bedroom, 2 bath, two-story house into a similar one and required a company to carry all our furniture, personal belongings (and lots of junk!) into our new home. It took close to 7 hours in total, slightly above the estimate -but a lot less than it took with previous companies.

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
$1,100

DEREK M.
05/2009
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
We have moved WAY too often in the last few years, but this was our first local move in the Bay Area. We liked the recommendations we found for Shamrock and decided it was worth paying a higher price for the security of a "known" quantity and fully accredited business. They were on time, professional, and nothing was damaged (if something was already damaged they were good about pointing that out). The packers did a good job and did things sensibly -- we bought the packing materials including used boxes (at a discount) from Shamrock. The delivered the packing materials at no charge. They provided wardrobe boxes at no charge. We weren't totally organized and they dealt with that just fine. The move went smoothly. They did a good job of putting beds and office furniture back together. We did our own unpacking and putting away. They were good at communicating and flexible. They knew what they were doing and were good at doing it. They gave us a written "not to exceed" estimate -- based on hourly rates. The total cost came in slightly below the estimate. If I was doing this again I would clarify in writing what (if any) travel time would be charged for (the time to get to our home to do the job by the packers and movers). I would also clarify in writing if time for lunch was to be deducted from paid time. There was confusion on moving day about both these items. Clarify in writing if it goes over 8 hours if overtime is charged. Also clarify in writing if Shamrock is going to pick up packing materials after you have unpacked and if so at what charge. (We did not have them pick up used packing materials as we gave them away instead). Write down the arrival and finish times for the packers and movers and make sure the hours agree with what you are charged. I told the estimator I was an Angies List referral and was given a 5% discount off the labor rate. It doesn't hurt to ask! Also be sure and ask if they will take a personal check -- they agreed to take ours. Shamrock has several local offices, at times it was confusing to know which one was handling our move. After the move we discovered some linens that were left behind (which we were able to pick up) and a plant (which was too big to move on our own). But there are always hitches in a move -- they are complex, stressful and confusing. I would not have wanted to do it without Shamrock's help!! Overall it was a good experience and we would use them again.
Description of Work: Pack, load and move us from a two story 3 bedroom home to a single story 3 bedroom home. They provided most packing boxes and materials. Total move about 32 miles. Took 2 people one short day to pack and three people one long day to load, move and unload.

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
$2,060

Michael G.
12/2008
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Overall, it could not have gone better. Shamrock literally removed the trauma of moving and made it as easy as possible. I would recommend them completely without qualification to anyone considering a move.
Description of Work: From the original estimate through the move, Shamrock proved their worth. They helped us pack, and moved us into our new home. They were neat, quiet and totally professional. The move was from one three bedroom house to another, with some challenges (large furniture pieces and bulky appliances through small entries). All was handled impeccably. The only thing damaged was the metal frame on m,y desk, which they came out the next day and welded back together!

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
$2,500

Charles G.
10/2008
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were very professional and courteous. They were on time, and were able to deal with the four story walk up, and were able to carry all of the heavy things down the stairs. It was a tough job and they did a good job.
Description of Work: They helped us move from my apartment to my condo. They packed up the furniture and took it to the condo.

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
$1,000

Miranda W.
06/2008
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They arrived ten minutes early and set to work immediately. I was worried that the truck they brought wouldn't fit all our belongings, but they packed it incredibly tightly. They worked continuously for four hours. At one point I offered them pastries and they said they would take one while they were driving the truck but didn't want to break until it was finished! My husband and I had set aside a car load of especially fragile items to transport ourselves and it took us as long to load that into our car as it took Juan and Esguel to move our entire living room. When we arrived in Berkeley, they set to work again, sorting items by room as marked or as we requested. Nothing was broken and nothing was scratched or damaged at all. Their rate was $110/hour for two men and the truck, plus double driving time. They charged $25 for shrink wrap and $70 for fuel. They take only cash, cashiers check, or money order, but unlike some of the other reviewers, they had told us this when we scheduled the move and again when they called to confirm the day before.
Description of Work: Two men came to move all of our boxes and furniture from a 2 BR apartment in San Francisco to a 2 BR apartment and garage in Berkeley. We had already packed the boxes, but they protected all of our furniture and even transported our houseplants safely.

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
$1,100

Raymond S.
07/2007
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Very well. Jorge and Alfredo arrived 15 minutes passed the hour - worked steadily and efficiently the entire time. Was very appreciative of GoogleMap driving instructions from old home to new location. Safety precautions were taken throughout the morning (lifting, walking down/up stairs, driving, parking). No damage to items or walls - even in tight spaces.
Description of Work: Called office and was met with very courteous phone rep. Office called two days before to confirm appointment. Workers loaded truck with furniture/household items from one location to another within San Francisco. Wrapped furniture and wall hangings. Placed furniture at new location where it was desired. Always courteous.

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
$455

PHOEBE D.
04/2007
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They worked quickly, efficiently and pleasantly.
Description of Work: They moved me.

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
$270

RICHARD M.
08/2006
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
The quality of service Shamrock provided was superb. The crew were friendly, courteous, careful with my belongings, and worked quickly. The guys showed up 10 minutes early, and all three of them acted like professional movers (as compared to hired laborers). Moving only some of the contents of an apartment can be confusing, and I've had movers complain about it in the past. These guys took it well in stride. They even reminded me to take some coats from the hall closet, which I would otherwise have forgotten. My only complaint with this was the price. $165/hr is on the high end for a 3-man crew, and I think that if I had booked further ahead, I could have gotten comparable movers for cheaper. There are certainly companies with similar reputations who quoted me less, but they weren't available on short notice. That said, Shamrock's rates were in line with a lot of their competitors, and those competitors would be hard-pressed to beat Shamrock's quality.
Description of Work: I had Shamrock move a 1-bedroom apartment worth of boxes and furniture, from a 3-bedroom apartment I was sharing with roommates, to a 2-bedroom of my own. I have several pieces of furniture I care a lot about, including a few antiques. My move was only about 1 block, within San Francisco. Both apartments had stairs (1 story and 1/2 story) and hardwood floors. Shamrock sent 3 movers with a 20' truck. I had packed my own boxes. I booked the move only 2 days in advance.

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
$555

KAYNE D.
07/2006
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
We had a very good experience with Shamrock. They were on time, polite, careful, helpful and actually fun to work with. One of the four crew members was new and not up to the standards his coworkers established. I've unpacked my kitchen and am happy to report that not a single item broke. After they had gotten all my stuff in the house, the foreman asked if everything was where I wanted it or if I wanted them to move anything around within the house. I really appreciated that. The charges were almost exactly what I had been told.
Description of Work: Shamrock performed a two-part move for me, moving my possessions for my former apartment and my storage unit into my new house. They also packed my kitchen.

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
$1,500

MAI C.
05/2006
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They did a good job, very friendly and communicative. They were available at last minutes notice. They were dressed in uniform and arrived on time with dollies. Be warned about the extra $35 travel time and additional separate fuel charge (only for this reason will I not hire them again). But if money is not an issue, then they are great with customer service and last minute requests.
Description of Work: Unloaded our moving truck into the house.

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

$235


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

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,
Storage,
Piano Movers

FAQ

Shamrock Moving & Storage Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Shamrock Moving & Storage Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Shamrock Moving & Storage Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Shamrock Moving & Storage Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Shamrock Moving & Storage Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Shamrock Moving & Storage Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Shamrock Moving & Storage Inc offers warranties.
Shamrock Moving & Storage Inc offers the following services: Full Packing, Moving & Storage - Computer & Office Equipment, Antiques & Fine Furniture. Hoisting & Piano Moving. Short & Long Distance Moves.

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM