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Redwood City Movers
Licensed Movers for Redwood City, Redwood Shores and the Mid-Peninsula
From the county seat downtown to Redwood Shores on the bay side of Highway 101, ShipShape crews plan Redwood City moves around the building, the street and the route in.
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Professional Moving Services in Redwood City
Redwood City is the seat of San Mateo County, home to about 84,000 people, and slightly more than half of its households rent rather than own.
Redwood City Movers for Apartments, Condos and Inland Homes
Redwood City has been the county seat of San Mateo County since the county was formed in 1856, and its 2020 census count was 84,292 people in about 32,000 homes. Renters hold a narrow majority, 53.2 percent of occupied homes against 46.8 percent owned. The city's motto is "Climate Best by Government Test," but for moving purposes the bigger factors are which side of Highway 101 you live on and what kind of building you are in.
Our People and Equipment in Redwood City
ShipShape moves are carried out by our own employees, not freelance labor, and each mover was background checked before joining a crew. The company holds California household goods permit MTR 0192323 and federal registration USDOT 3549568. A 26-foot box truck with a ramp arrives loaded with moving pads, wrap, dollies, hand trucks, straps, floor and door-jamb protection, wardrobe boxes and the hand tools to break down and rebuild furniture. Crew size appears on your written quote: commonly two or three movers for apartments, four or more for bigger houses.
Downtown Redwood City
Downtown is anchored by the old county courthouse, now the San Mateo County History Museum, and the Caltrain station, with apartment and condo buildings within walking distance of both. Downtown buildings usually ask movers for an elevator reservation, a loading time and a certificate of insurance, so send us the building rules early and we will handle the insurance certificate and the booking.
Redwood Shores
Redwood Shores is a planned community on the bay side of Highway 101, and you cannot drive there from the rest of Redwood City without passing through San Carlos or Belmont. That matters for timing on moves between Redwood Shores and inland Redwood City, and it is why we look at the exact route when we estimate drive time. If your Redwood Shores home is in a managed condo or townhome community, send us its move rules as well.
Farm Hill, Woodside Plaza and Mt. Carmel
Inland are neighborhoods such as Woodside Plaza, Mt. Carmel and, furthest from the bay, Farm Hill. Emerald Lake Hills, just outside the city limits, is often grouped with Redwood City. Homes on sloped lots can mean steep driveways and longer carries, which we check during the estimate, at your home or by video.
Routes, Drive Time and Our Berkeley Office
US 101 crosses the city, El Camino Real and Woodside Road (Route 84) are the main surface streets, and Interstate 280 passes to the west. From our office at 2001 Addison Street in Berkeley, trucks reach Redwood City across the San Mateo Bridge or through San Francisco on US 101. California rules for hourly local moves have us bill double the drive time between your pickup and delivery addresses, with no separate charge for the truck traveling to you or back. Moves between Redwood City and San Mateo, Belmont, Palo Alto or Sunnyvale are local moves; for other parts of California, see our long-distance service.
Getting Your Redwood City Quote
Call 510-666-6480 or send the form above with both addresses, which side of Highway 101 each is on, building or HOA rules, stairs and elevators, and your date. A $100 deposit books your crew and is refunded if you cancel at least 48 hours before moving day.
Moving rates from $190/hour
Our Moving Process
Personalized Consultation & Estimate
We begin by assessing your moving needs, property type, and timeline. After gathering the details, we provide a clear estimate outlining all included services for a worry-free plan
Detailed Planning and Preparation
Our team develops a structured strategy based on your inventory, parking and building access, and any specialty items. This ensures a seamless, efficient move from start to finish.
Packing and Loading
If packing is included, we protect your items with premium materials and clearly labeled boxes. Everything is loaded securely into our clean, well-maintained trucks.
Transportation & Delivery
We safely transport your belongings and deliver them on schedule, placing everything exactly where you want it in your new home or office.
Final Walkthrough
Before concluding the move, we perform a walkthrough to confirm all items are correctly positioned and in perfect condition. Your satisfaction is always our top priority.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Redwood City move cost?
Hourly rates start at $190 for two movers, with a three-hour minimum and an $80 one-time truck fee. More movers are needed for larger homes, and the drive between addresses is billed double under California rules. Our rates page explains each line of the quote.
Do you move condos in Redwood Shores?
Yes. We work with the community's management on move times, loading areas and any certificate of insurance they require, and we account for the route around through San Carlos or Belmont.
Can you move me out of a downtown Redwood City building?
Yes. Send us the building's move rules and we will book the elevator and loading time and provide the insurance certificate the building asks for.
Is a move from Redwood City to San Mateo or Palo Alto a local move?
Yes. Moves between Redwood City and other Peninsula and South Bay cities are billed hourly as local moves.
How far ahead should I book?
For a mid-month weekday, two to four weeks is usually enough. Weekends, the end of the month and summer dates book up sooner, so plan four to six weeks ahead for those.