# ShipShape Moving

> Berkeley-based moving company serving the Bay Area. Local and long-distance moving for homes, apartments and offices, with packing and white glove delivery.

## Contact and confirmed business details

- Website: https://shipshapemoving.com/
- Office: 2001 Addison St Ste 300 b, Berkeley, CA 94704
- Phone: +1-510-666-6480
- Email: sales@shipshapemoving.com
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-7:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- California household goods carrier permit: MTR 0192323
- Request a written estimate on the Get a Quote page. No customer submissions or private records are included in this document.

## Main pages

- [Get a Moving Quote](https://shipshapemoving.com/get-a-quote/): Request a free moving quote from ShipShape Moving. Share your addresses and move size, and our team prepares an estimate for your Bay Area move.
- [Berkeley Movers Serving the Bay Area](https://shipshapemoving.com/): Berkeley-based ShipShape Moving provides professional local, apartment and commercial moving across Oakland, San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.
- [Moving Rates & Costs](https://shipshapemoving.com/pricing/): ShipShape Moving 2026 rates: 2 movers $190/hour, 3 movers $260/hour, 4 movers $330/hour by card or debit, lower cash rates, 3-hour minimum, $80 truck fee.

## Moving services

- [Apartment Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/services/apartment-movers/): Apartment moving for studios to three-bedrooms: walk-ups, elevators, COIs, loading docks, move windows, long carries and parking permits, planned ahead.
- [Commercial Moving Services](https://shipshapemoving.com/services/commercial-movers/): Commercial moves for offices and retail spaces across the Bay Area. Scheduled around business hours, with COIs and dock bookings arranged.
- [Large Home Moving Services](https://shipshapemoving.com/services/home-movers/): Large home moves: multi-day packing, piano and safe handling, shuttle trucks for narrow lanes, and a crew size matched to your inventory.
- [Moving Services in the Bay Area](https://shipshapemoving.com/services/): All ShipShape Moving services: local and long-distance moves, apartment and office relocation, packing, and white glove handling for high-value items.
- [Local Moving Services](https://shipshapemoving.com/services/local-movers/): Bay Area local moves explained: what counts as local, how crew size sets your rate, scheduling, bridge and traffic planning, and what to expect on moving day.
- [Long-Distance Moving](https://shipshapemoving.com/services/long-distance-movers/): Long-distance moves out of the Bay Area: dedicated trucks, guaranteed delivery windows, and the same crews who load your goods in California.
- [Office Relocation Services](https://shipshapemoving.com/services/office-relocation/): Office relocation in the Bay Area: after-hours crews, dock and elevator bookings, COI paperwork and IT-safe packing so your team keeps working through the move.
- [Packing Services](https://shipshapemoving.com/services/packing/): Professional packing and flexible unpacking across the Bay Area. Standalone unpacking is available, with cabinet and closet placement on request.
- [Residential Moving Services](https://shipshapemoving.com/services/residential-movers/): House moving for Bay Area homes: room-by-room loading, furniture protection, stairs and long carries, plus packing and unpacking if you want it handled.
- [White Glove Moving Services](https://shipshapemoving.com/services/white-glove-movers/): White glove moving for high-value furniture, art and antiques: crating, blanket wrapping, placement in the new home and unpacking.

## Service areas

- [Alameda Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/alameda-movers/): Need movers in Alameda, CA? ShipShape Moving handles local and long-distance moves for homes and offices. Licensed Cal-T MTR 0192323. Get a free quote.
- [Albany Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/albany-movers/): Need movers in Albany, CA? ShipShape Moving handles local and long-distance moves for homes and offices. Licensed Cal-T MTR 0192323. Get a free quote.
- [Belmont Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/belmont-movers/): Need movers in Belmont, CA? ShipShape Moving handles local and long-distance moves for homes and offices. Licensed Cal-T MTR 0192323. Get a free quote.
- [Berkeley Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/berkeley-movers/): Need movers in Berkeley, CA? ShipShape Moving handles local and long-distance moves for homes and offices. Licensed Cal-T MTR 0192323. Get a free quote.
- [Emeryville Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/emeryville-movers/): Need movers in Emeryville, CA? ShipShape Moving handles local and long-distance moves for homes and offices. Licensed Cal-T MTR 0192323. Get a free quote.
- [Foster City Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/foster-city-movers/): Need movers in Foster City, CA? ShipShape Moving handles local and long-distance moves for homes and offices. Licensed Cal-T MTR 0192323. Get a free quote.
- [Hillsborough Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/hillsborough-movers/): Need movers in Hillsborough, CA? ShipShape Moving handles local and long-distance moves for homes and offices. Licensed Cal-T MTR 0192323. Get a free quote.
- [Bay Area Service Areas](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/): ShipShape Moving serves 16 Bay Area cities from our Berkeley base, with a dedicated page for each area covering access, parking and building requirements.
- [Mill Valley Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/mill-valley-movers/): Need movers in Mill Valley, CA? ShipShape Moving handles local and long-distance moves for homes and offices. Licensed Cal-T MTR 0192323. Get a free quote.
- [Montclair Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/montclair-movers/): Movers for Montclair and the Oakland Hills: steep driveways, winding roads and homes above or below the street, planned before move day. CA permit MTR 0192323.
- [Oakland Apartment Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/oakland-apartment-movers/): Apartment moves in Oakland: building COIs, freight elevator bookings and street permits handled so move day stays on schedule. CA permit MTR 0192323.
- [Oakland Commercial Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/oakland-commercial-movers/): Office and commercial relocations across Oakland: Class A building COIs, after-hours move windows and downtown loading permits handled. CA permit MTR 0192323.
- [Oakland Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/oakland-movers/): Need movers in Oakland, CA? ShipShape Moving handles local and long-distance moves for homes and offices. Licensed Cal-T MTR 0192323. Get a free quote.
- [Orinda Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/orinda-movers/): Need movers in Orinda, CA? ShipShape Moving handles local and long-distance moves for homes and offices. Licensed Cal-T MTR 0192323. Get a free quote.
- [Palo Alto Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/palo-alto-movers/): Need movers in Palo Alto, CA? ShipShape Moving handles local and long-distance moves for homes and offices. Licensed Cal-T MTR 0192323. Get a free quote.
- [Piedmont Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/piedmont-movers/): Need movers in Piedmont, CA? ShipShape Moving handles local and long-distance moves for homes and offices. Licensed Cal-T MTR 0192323. Get a free quote.
- [Rockridge Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/rockridge-movers/): Rockridge movers for Craftsman homes, condos and apartments near College Avenue and BART. Full-time crews, CA permit MTR 0192323. Get a free quote.
- [San Francisco Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/san-francisco-movers/): Need movers in San Francisco, CA? ShipShape Moving handles local and long-distance moves for homes and offices. Licensed Cal-T MTR 0192323. Get a free quote.
- [San Jose Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/san-jose-movers/): Need movers in San Jose, CA? ShipShape Moving handles local and long-distance moves for homes and offices. Licensed Cal-T MTR 0192323. Get a free quote.
- [San Mateo Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/san-mateo-movers/): Need movers in San Mateo, CA? ShipShape Moving handles local and long-distance moves for homes and offices. Licensed Cal-T MTR 0192323. Get a free quote.
- [Sausalito & Tiburon Movers](https://shipshapemoving.com/ca/sausalito-tiburon-movers/): Need movers in Sausalito or Tiburon, CA? ShipShape Moving handles local and long-distance moves for homes and offices. CA permit MTR 0192323. Free quote.

## Move planning and policies

- [Booking Policies and Damage Claims](https://shipshapemoving.com/booking-policies/): How booking works at ShipShape Moving: deposits, cancellation and rescheduling, payment methods, what your estimate includes, and how to file a damage claim.
- [Request a Certificate of Insurance](https://shipshapemoving.com/coi-request/): Request a certificate of insurance for your move. Send your building's requirements and management contact; ShipShape returns the COI free for booked moves.
- [Licensing and Insurance](https://shipshapemoving.com/licensing-insurance/): ShipShape Moving is a licensed California household goods carrier, Cal-T MTR 0192323, USDOT 3549568. See what covers your move and request a COI.
- [Moving Checklist: Eight Weeks to Move Day](https://shipshapemoving.com/moving-checklist/): A printable moving checklist organised from eight weeks out to move day, with the tasks that keep a move on schedule. Tick items off in your browser.
- [Moving Boxes and Supplies Guide](https://shipshapemoving.com/moving-supplies/): How many boxes you need by home size, which box type suits which room, the packing materials worth buying, and how to pack a box that survives the truck.
- [Moving to Oakland: A Practical Guide](https://shipshapemoving.com/moving-to-oakland/): Moving to Oakland from out of state: neighbourhoods and building types, how COIs and elevators work, and how a long distance move is timed.
- [Moving to San Francisco: A Practical Guide](https://shipshapemoving.com/moving-to-san-francisco/): Moving to San Francisco from out of state: hills, stairwells and lifts, COI requirements, parking and timing, and how a long distance move is scheduled.
- [Oakland Moving Permits: No-Parking & OB Guide](https://shipshapemoving.com/oakland-moving-permit/): Do you need an Oakland moving permit? How no-parking and OakDOT obstruction permits work, what they cost, how many spaces to reserve and when to apply.
- [Moving Parking Permits and Loading Zones](https://shipshapemoving.com/parking-permits/): How to reserve a parking space or loading zone for your move, which permits most Bay Area cities require, and what to do when the truck cannot reach the door.
- [How to Prepare for Move Day](https://shipshapemoving.com/prepare-for-move-day/): What to do the week before, the night before and the morning of your move, what the crew handles, and how to reserve elevators and loading docks.
- [What Movers Can and Cannot Move](https://shipshapemoving.com/what-we-move/): What ShipShape Moving will and will not move, how we handle pianos, safes and artwork, and how we protect your home during the move.

## Blog

- [Apartment Moving Checklist: 8 Weeks to Moving Day](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/apartment-moving-checklist/): An apartment moving checklist from eight weeks out to the first night: lease notice, movers, elevators and parking, address changes and deposit return.
- [Best Day to Move: What Actually Saves Money and Stress](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/best-day-to-move/): The best day to move: why mid-week, mid-month and off-season dates cost less, how holidays change rates, and why Bay Area parking permits can decide your date.
- [How Much to Tip Movers: A Simple Guide With Bay Area Examples](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/how-much-to-tip-movers/): How much to tip movers: the three common ways to work it out, worked examples using real Bay Area crew sizes and prices, and how to hand the tip over.
- [How to Move Large Indoor Plants and Trees Without Damage](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/how-to-move-indoor-plants/): How to move large indoor plants and trees: protect the planters, plan the route by the plant's full shape, load them upright, and know California's houseplant rules.
- [How to Pack a TV for Moving Without Damaging It](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/how-to-pack-a-tv/): How to pack a TV for moving: photograph the cables, protect the screen without taping it, pad the corners, choose the right box and keep the set upright.
- [Loading Dock Scheduling for Your Move: How to Book It Right](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/loading-dock-scheduling/): How to book a loading dock and freight elevator for a building move: what to ask management, how dock access changes move hours and what to do with no dock.
- [Moving Antiques: How to Pack, Protect and Insure Them](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/moving-antiques/): How to move antiques safely: document each piece, understand what valuation really pays, plan the route, pack like a conservator and hire the right crew.
- [Moving Company Insurance: What Covers Your Belongings](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/moving-company-insurance/): Moving company insurance vs. valuation: what a mover's policies cover, Released Value vs. Full Value Protection, California rules and what to get in writing.
- [Moving With Pets in the Bay Area: A Calm Moving-Day Plan](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/moving-with-pets/): Moving with pets: how to prepare a dog or cat before move day, where to keep them while the crew works, safe car travel, and settling in at the new home.
- [Office Move Checklist for Bay Area Businesses](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/office-move-checklist/): An office move checklist for Bay Area businesses: building rules, COIs, freight elevators, IT timing, labeled floor plans and the move-night order, step by step.
- [Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/affordable-neighborhoods-in-berkeley-ca/): The 10 most affordable neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA, from South Berkeley and West Berkeley to Ocean View, with what each area offers renters and buyers.
- [Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods in San Francisco](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/affordable-neighborhoods-in-san-francisco-ca/): The 10 most affordable neighborhoods in San Francisco, including Bayview, Visitacion Valley, Excelsior and Outer Mission, and what each area offers.
- [Cost of Living in Berkeley, CA](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/cost-of-living-in-berkeley-ca/): Cost of living in Berkeley, CA: housing, utilities, taxes, jobs and income, groceries, dining and transportation, to help you budget a move.
- [Cost of Living in San Francisco, CA](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/cost-of-living-in-san-francisco-ca/): How expensive is San Francisco? A breakdown of housing, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare and childcare costs to help you budget a move.
- [Crime Rate in Berkeley, CA](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/crime-rate-in-berkeley-ca/): Berkeley, CA crime rate explained: violent and property crime, the factors behind it and how Berkeley compares, plus what it means if you are moving there.
- [Crime Rate in San Francisco, CA](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/crime-rate-in-san-francisco-ca/): San Francisco crime rate explained: violent and property crime, recent trends and how neighborhoods differ, so you can plan a move with the full picture.
- [Moving Tips & Bay Area Guides](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/): Moving guides for the Bay Area: costs, permits, neighborhood comparisons and checklists written for Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco and Peninsula moves.
- [Moving a Piano: 10 DIY Steps, U.S. Rules, and When to Hire Pros](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/moving-a-piano/): Learn to move an upright piano, choose safe gear, assess costs and valuation, and use U.S. agency and university guidance to know when to hire professionals.
- [U.S. Moving Day Checklist: Keep Essentials Off the Truck](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/moving-day-checklist/): Use this U.S. moving day checklist to brief movers, protect essentials, check the inventory, and complete a final walkthrough before the truck leaves.
- [Oakland Apartment Move-Out Timeline: 30 Days](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/oakland-apartment-move-out-timeline/): A 30-day Oakland apartment move-out timeline, from giving notice to returning your keys, with permit, parking, building and deposit steps along the way.
- [Oakland Moving Cost: 2026 Pricing Guide](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/oakland-moving-cost/): What an Oakland move really costs in 2026: pricing by home size, how hourly rates work, why the cheapest quote can cost more and how to get it in writing.
- [Packing Services Can Cost $300 to $2,200 in 2026](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/packing-services-cost/): Compare 2026 packing service prices, hourly rates, and worked examples, then use FMCSA guidance to request an itemized estimate with fewer surprises.
- [Moving Tips & Guides - Page 2](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/page/2/): Page 2 of the ShipShape Moving blog: more Bay Area moving guides, cost breakdowns and checklists for Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco and the Peninsula.
- [Moving Tips & Guides - Page 3](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/page/3/): Page 3 of the ShipShape Moving blog: the remaining Bay Area moving guides and neighborhood comparisons from our Berkeley-based team.
- [Pros and Cons of Living in Berkeley, CA](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-berkeley-ca/): The pros and cons of living in Berkeley, CA, from culture and weather to cost and housing, plus practical tips if you are planning a move to Berkeley.
- [Pros and Cons of Living in San Francisco CA](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-san-francisco-ca/): The pros and cons of living in San Francisco for families and professionals, and whether the city is worth it before you plan your move.
- [Top 10 Safest Neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/safest-neighborhoods-in-berkeley-ca/): The 10 safest neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA, including Claremont, North Berkeley, Thousand Oaks and Elmwood, with what each area is like to live in.
- [Top 10 Safest Neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/safest-neighborhoods-in-san-francisco-ca/): The 10 safest neighborhoods in San Francisco, including Noe Valley, Pacific Heights, the Outer Sunset and West Portal, and what each is like to live in.
- [Things to Do in Berkeley, CA](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/things-to-do-in-berkeley-ca/): Things to do in Berkeley, CA: landmarks, family activities, parks, dining, nightlife, yearly events and local markets for new and future residents.
- [Top 20 Things to Do in San Francisco, CA](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/things-to-do-in-san-francisco-ca/): The top 20 things to do in San Francisco, from the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park to Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf, cable cars and Chinatown.
- [Top 10 Neighborhoods to Live in Berkeley CA](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/top-neighborhoods-to-live-in-berkeley-ca/): The top 10 neighborhoods to live in Berkeley, CA, from North Berkeley, Elmwood and the Berkeley Hills to Claremont, with what each area is like.
- [Berkeley, CA Guide: Weather, Crime & Living](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/ultimate-guide-berkeley-ca/): A complete guide to living in Berkeley, CA: weather, crime, cost of living, education, the best neighborhoods and things to do before you move.
- [UC Berkeley Move-In Checklist for Students and Families](https://shipshapemoving.com/blog/uc-berkeley-move-in-checklist/): A UC Berkeley move-in checklist: time slots, ID and QR codes, the 20-minute unloading zone, what to pack for a residence hall and how off-campus moves differ.

## Company and resources

- [About ShipShape Moving](https://shipshapemoving.com/about-us/): ShipShape Moving is a Berkeley-based moving company founded in 2020, licensed by the California Bureau of Household Goods and Services and fully insured.
- [Moving Company Jobs and Careers](https://shipshapemoving.com/careers/): Work for ShipShape Moving: full time employee roles, background checked before the first job, and a crew that is never subcontracted. See how to apply.
- [Renters’ Mover COI: Get Exact Building Wording Before Move Day](https://shipshapemoving.com/certificate-of-insurance-movers/): Learn building requirements for a mover’s certificate of insurance, how to request exact wording 24 to 48 hours ahead, and what it does not cover.
- [Contact ShipShape Moving](https://shipshapemoving.com/contact-us/): Contact ShipShape Moving in Berkeley: call 510-666-6480, email sales@shipshapemoving.com, or send the form with your move dates and addresses.
- [Moving FAQs](https://shipshapemoving.com/faqs/): Answers on moving rates, minimums, truck fees, packing, insurance, permits and scheduling for Bay Area local and long-distance moves.
- [Moving Company: Compare 3 Estimates, Check FMCSA for U.S. Moves](https://shipshapemoving.com/how-to-choose-a-moving-company/): Choose a moving company with three written estimates, check USDOT registration and insurance, compare valuation coverage, and document fees before signing.
- [U.S. Moving Costs: Lock In a Binding Quote for Long Distance Moves](https://shipshapemoving.com/long-distance-moving-cost/): Compare 2026 U.S. long distance moving costs, then protect your budget with a binding estimate, tariff review, and a practical checklist before booking.
- [Recent Moves and Case Studies](https://shipshapemoving.com/recent-moves/): Real examples of how ShipShape Moving crews work: move type, home or office size, crew size, hours on the job, and how each challenge was handled.
- [Customer Reviews](https://shipshapemoving.com/reviews/): ShipShape Moving customer reviews read live from our Google Business Profile, quoted in full with the reviewer's name and date, plus how we handle a complaint.
- [Moving Tips & Tricks](https://shipshapemoving.com/tips-and-tricks/): Practical moving tips for Bay Area households: packing order, moving-day timing, building requirements and how to avoid common last-minute problems.

## Legal and accessibility

- [Accessibility](https://shipshapemoving.com/accessibility/): ShipShape Moving's accessibility statement: how to reach us about website or service accessibility, and what we do to keep both usable.
- [Disclaimer](https://shipshapemoving.com/disclaimer/): ShipShape Moving's website disclaimer: the limits of the information published here and how estimates, rates and advice should be used.
- [Privacy Policy](https://shipshapemoving.com/privacy-policy/): How ShipShape Moving collects, uses and protects the information you send through our quote and contact forms, and how to reach us about it.
- [Terms and Conditions](https://shipshapemoving.com/terms-and-conditions/): The terms that apply when you use the ShipShape Moving website or book a move, including estimates, scheduling and payment terms.

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