Tips and Tricks for Success | ShipShape Moving
Moving from or to San Francisco? Even if you move much further, we are here to give you a helping hand.
1: Time your moving out
Don’t wait until the last minute. Schedule your moving date as soon as you know when your new home will be ready
2: Create a moving checklist
You will unconditionally need some sort of a list to guide you through the process and leading up to the moving day. What you’ll need to do depends on your circumstances and moving plans but all this plans must be written down.
3: Get rid of stuff
Go through your belongings room by room. Get an idea of how much you’ve got and make notes of what can go.
4: Reuse original boxes from electronics
As you know, all smart appliances come delivered in their own boxes. Don’t forget to reuse them, if you still have this boxes. It saves you from buying new cardboard ones.
5: Put heavier items on the bottom of the boxes and don’t leave
It helps to save the balance of your boxes and also not to accidentally broke some of your belongings.
6: Avoid mixing things from different rooms in the same box
It will make your packing (and unpacking, for sure) a lot easier and quicker.
7: Color-code boxes
Save time by picking up a sheet of different colored stickers and assigning each color a room.
8: Do a final clean
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Ready to book your move with ShipShape Moving? Our team is here to provide a smooth and stress-free solution for your relocation in San Francisco CA. Whether you need help with a local move, long distance relocation, office transition, or packing services, we are committed to delivering exceptional results. Contact us today to request a quote, schedule your move, or speak with a moving specialist who can guide you through the entire process.
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4.9
Based on 265 reviews
Shipshape Moving
4.9
Pamela Omura
1775069283
Alex and Eugene were fast and efficient and very careful with my mother's things. 5 Stars!
Rene
1774732248
Ivan & Islam were our moving crew today! They did a fantastic job. Even when our elevator stopped working they kept going. They were careful with the furniture and quick with the boxes. Friendly and easy going. Would hire Shipshape again!!
Lindsay Knox
1773962522
Ship shape was awesome. They moved our entire home including the garage and heavy planters. It was also 90 degrees out! They were fast and efficient. I would recommend their services to anyone in need of moving help!
Miranda Kane
1773251923
We had a fantastic experience with this moving company! The manager was extremely responsive and flexible when scheduling our moving date. They did an excellent job estimating the time required and the number of movers needed.On the day of the move, the team (4 movers!) was punctual and handled our belongings with great care while packing efficiently.I would strongly recommend this moving company!
Nohl Espenshade
1772557493
Great movers. Super attentive and mindful of our belongings. Excellent customer service.
Zhangir Azerbayev
1772136923
Moved a full apartment of furniture down three floors of stairs. very happy!
Elyse Gillis-Smith
1772054765
The team was great and made my move a breeze! Highly recommend for any move. thank you!
Michael Malek
1771986345
Alex did an amazing job moving our furniture into storage. Glad to have worked with him!
Cathy Chen
1771891999
Max and Alex are amazing! They were extremely professional and punctual, and handled the broken elevator situation very calmly. I would highly recommend them!
Pauline Afuso
1771264155
These guys were awesome. I worked with Alex and Manap, and they were so quick and courteous. Highly recommend!
Dave Hound
1771011075
Alex and Islam were great. Efficient, polite, careful and professional. We made it within our 3 hour minimum. We enjoyed working with them.
Lee Esche
1770753869
Organizing and booking was super easy and the moving guys were very efficient and friendly. Everything went great - it was a business move. We would definitely use them again and recommend Shipshape moving.
Meaghan Sullivan
1770581077
Amazing. Everything went so smoothly. Had Alex and Dmitry. They were amazing.
Brooks Solveig
1770436212
These guys are pros. They moved my whole family across the Bay. Just machines with great attitudes and care.
Behrooz Setareh
1769984026
This guys are awesome, perfect! I never seen a perfect moving company like them. I highly recommend ShipShape. Behrooz
Natasha Chan
1769033196
Alex and Renee were great! They finished loading, unloading, and assembling two beds in 4 hours total. They were efficient, safe, friendly, courteous, and kind. I love Impel and would definitely use them again!
Lateefah Omari
1768966483
I had an outstanding experience with Ship Shape Moving in Berkeley, California a few months ago in October. From the very first interaction, the level of professionalism and responsiveness was exceptional—especially given that I had less than a 24-hour turnaround.I worked directly with Dave, and he was truly exemplary. He took the time to understand my needs, communicated clearly, and ensured everything was handled efficiently.Ship Shape Moving delivered prompt, reliable, and high-quality service, exceeding my expectations under a very tight timeline. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need of moving services, and I specifically commend Dave for his excellent customer service and professionalism.I will be seeking services once again for my upcoming move later this year.Highly recommended.
Robin Walker
1767982392
Alex and his crew were amazing! Very professional and kind and quick! Packed everything I had in a u-ship container with no problem!
Setare Eslami
1767569309
Wonderful service by this team. This is the second time im using this company. Aleks was very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend them
Nick Musni
1767358725
Movers were super efficient, respectful, and attentive—a really great, hardworking team. Thank you!
William Kan
1767130284
Had good experience. Also used them last year. Alex’s friendly and get the job done quick. very professional
Manuel Posada
1762398403
I booked the day before and they were able to fit me in. Got a studio move done in under 3 hours. Very happy.
Erica Gonzales
1762317588
I had an amazing experience with Impel Moving. My move included a steep driveway that their trucks couldn’t get up, and the team of four carried everything by hand without hesitation. They were professional, friendly, careful with all of my furniture, and worked incredibly hard the entire day.This is the best moving crew I’ve hired — they communicated well, protected my home, and made a very stressful move so much easier. I would absolutely hire Impel again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for movers who truly go above and beyond.
Patrick Abner
1761856682
This company moved me a few weeks ago and I was so impressed I called them to move my remaining furniture and belongings into storage. They were just as good this time. Very professional and thoughtful. Another great experience.
Sandra White
1759631348
Dear Shipshape your workers Maxim and Rene are outstanding. We’re very happy having them helping us with moving. Everything was perfect. Would recommend this team and this company. Thanks for your help!
Steve Kuttner
1757969397
Prompt, clean, kind, creative, careful, Alex and his team were quick and capable.
Jessica Chun
1757897617
Very great movers! Aleks and the crew were very helpful in the moving process and extremely fun to work with. They made the moving process less stressful and very fun.
Fran Jack
1757536052
100/10 moving company! Had a short move, and they were patient, kind, and fast. Would definitely hire again!
Diego Ocampo
1757443449
I am really satisfied with the service. The team did a great job, on time and efficiently.
Rick Anderson
1756613136
Great moving service. Arrived and got the job done much faster than expected and handled all of my furniture with great care. Also appreciate Alex being very communicative with us.
Marc Itzkowitz
1756509434
Great team very creative in solving moving problems. Love Impel and Nick, Eugene, Alex.
Maria Michel
1756347923
Great service! Rene and Alex were amazing helping us move our office. Highly recommend!
Christine Hunt
1756251936
So one year later I had another back breaking job with lots and lots of boxes to move or unpack. 7 hours worth of labor. Once again it was all smiles and cheeriness as well as precision and expertise. This company blows me away.
Meaghan Guertin
1756068385
Islam, Alex, and Alex were fantastic! Moved our entire apartment in 4 hours start to finish. We even had a couple pieces of particularly difficult furniture to move, and they were determined to get it done. Highly recommend!
Whitney Hayes
1755218610
I absolutely love Shipshape moving! They are prompt, careful and extremely attentive with fragile items. I booked my move two days prior to the move and not only did they give me a morning and afternoon option, they accompanied every need I had!I cannot recommend them enough! 20+ stars!!
Susan Krok
1754697007
I highly recommend Impel moving. Their communication was very good from the initial quote to move day. Alex and Simon are experienced, swift movers and I knew my items were in good hands. I have no complaints whatsoever about the process.
Khadijah White
1754351498
They were absolutely incredible! I wasn’t expecting this level of service considering how a lot of moving companies damage your furniture, or have outrageous prices.They even reset up things that were broken down, like my bookshelf! If you’re looking for a reliable, affordable, friendly, fast, but handled with care moving company give these guys a call!10 stars!!🥳
Aly Downs
1754249818
Alex and Simon were amazing. They got there early. Worked really fast took extra good care of my stuff even helped me with miscellaneous things I needed done during the move. I would use them again and again and again don’t look any further.
Sia Saveleva
1754122418
Everything was amazing. Efficient, quick and effortless! Totally recommend the service.
Joe Sikoryak
1753831870
These guys are my new heroes. We had a challenging move—2 guys who lived in the same place for 22 years—and a lot still not packed when Alex and Simon arrived. Then I had to split to deal with an emergency, trusting them to handle it alone, unsupervised. They did it and helped set up as well! Good communication from the office as well. Would not hesitate to call them again!
Johnny Walker
1753758517
Shipshape moving thank you for giving me your #1 crew. I will highly recommend this crew and your company with 10 stars 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💯
raghav sharma
1753725437
Best moving service I have worked with. On time, professional, reliable, and affordable!
Sarah Soares
1753571162
I had a great experience with ShipShape! They were quick and took great care of my furniture. Will be using them for my next move.
Anthony Garcia
1753150984
Excellent movers and very professional. They helped me very quickly, we're accommodating, and were a pleasure to talk to. Thank you Maxwell and ShipShape!
Izat
1752982347
Was able to book very last minute and got everything done super quickly. The people were extremely nice too, would recommend.
Amanda Singh Birmingham
1751773356
We had a great experience with the movers. They helped us move from our two bedroom apartment into a house of similar size, which we could not have done without them! They were on time, courteous, and all around excellent movers. They brought wardrobe boxes that we needed and purchased for a small fee. This is the second time we have used them and we will definitely use them again if we move in the future, as well as recommend them very highly. Thank you Alex and team!
Briana Lee
1751659630
Excellent and efficient service! They worked hard for us and got it done quickly.
Seojung Oh
1751428188
Maxim and his team did a fantastic job and helped us do the moving. Highly recommend!!! 100 out of 100 👍
Lori Mcdonald
1751402776
Maxim and his crew were fantastic. Very professional and on time. Move was smooth and fast
Mark Tomsic
1751388981
Alex and Artem did a great job moving me out of my apartment. I would definitely use them again.
Jose Beltran
1751049012
Maxim and Michael were professional, efficient, and a pleasure to work with! Will use this company in the future!
Varun Mittal
1750890992
Phenomenal moving service, was very helpful to get things packed up and unpacked once I got to the new location
Natasha Hamilton
1750703321
Shipshape moving services were fantastic! They got back to me quickly and helped me book my appointment ASAP. Rodion and Sergey assisted me during the move and they were amazing. They handled all my furniture with care and listened to my instructions. The move went smoothly and faster than I expected. I will definitely use them again for my future move. Thanks x million!!
Alison F Mills
1750440250
My two experiences with Impel Moving have been excellent. They are conscientious, efficient, and communicative. I would definitely use them again!
Adrien Laurent
1750087393
The team did a great job. They were polite, packed things well and were careful with everything. Real pros!
Angelina P
1749438613
Wonderful movers! I’ve used three different companies now and have come back to these guys for a repeat service. Careful, professional, communicative, and kind. Would recommend to others!
Kyle Huscher
1738088734
This moving company was awesome. I would highly recommend. We moved a full apartment and they didn't break a single thing.
Timothy LeBeau
1735357980
Excellent, professional, thorough, friendly, job well done. What more could you ask or want? On time, efficient.
Mark Misoshnik
1735007427
The movers did an excellent, efficient job! I would recommend them to anyone!
Susanna Tadlock
1733424313
What a find! These guys were prompt, thorough, professional, and speedy. I will most definitely use them for future moves. I have no reservation about recommending them!
Jamila Ghbeish
1732930179
Very helpful and efficient. They were able to accommodate a tight move in deadline of four hours for our Xmas bazaar. They also were able to bring a second truck pretty quickly when they noticed we wouldn’t be able to fit everything in one. Everyone was very friendly.
Analise Smith-Hinkley
1731961329
My husband and I used Shipshape a couple months ago to move within the same city after reading good reviews in a number of places, and we had the best experience! Communication was fantastic from the moment we inquired via email, with clear explanations about pricing, considerations, available supplies, and more. The move day itself was really smooth--which is extra impressive given that the place we were moving from was the upper unit of a duplex which itself was on a hill with uneven stairs up--not a super fun or easy moving scenario! The team was efficient, friendly, and handled everything like pros, and we're so grateful. Definitely do not want to move again anytime soon but when we do--Shipshape it is! Highly recommend, thank you!
Fred Tabsharani
1728233513
These movers were excellent tireless and efficient -We completed a large move in one day they packed boxes had an exceptional team and were efficient. However, I would urge that you get a very precise estimate before moving. I think it’s best to have the movers see physically, what needs to be moved -I would highly recommend these guys. They are first class.
Laura Plantenga
1725681149
BEST MOVERS EVER! We are a military family and have moved quite a bit and Impel is by far the best movers I have ever had! Super responsive!! Even when I made a mistake and booked for the wrong day, Dennis still came through! And, the movers were so kind and considerate. Thank you so much for making moving an easier experience!!!Update: we called again a year later to move my daughter out—she finally graduated✨—and got the same excellent service. I was so confident in them that I trusted my husband to go in my place and didn’t even worry. Thanks guys! I really appreciate you!
Karen Borg
1723155512
I needed help moving my nephew 160 miles away for college. I need help mostly with the heavy items, couch, kitchen tables, a desk and miscellaneous items. I checked with several other companies for comparable prices. And this movie company had the most reasonable rates and really good Reviews. On the day of the move, the guys are very polite. They moved everything completely and assembled the couch, kitchen chairs, the desk for me and then put stuff in whichever room I needed both guys were super helpful and answering any questions. I would highly recommend this company and will be using them again if I need anything moved.
Kevin Thomas
1721606575
Our two movers from Shipshape moving, Max and Max were awesome! They moved our furniture and other things from the place I stayed in for five years, extremely quickly and professionally. They disassembled and reassembled all my furniture very well and were extremely cordial. Would 100% recommend Max and Max and their company, Shipshape moving, to anyone moving.
Bianca Polovina
1721139573
A good friend recommended Shipshape/Impel, and because I have never used professional movers before, I took the recommendation and started the process online. Dave and Maria responded immediately to the quote request and to requests along the way. Working to prepare for the movewas simple and prompt. But the real transformation happened on moving day. Our family had been in the same apartment for 15 years and was both nervous and excited for our big day.Max and Max were amazing. They were friendly, efficient, trustworthy, and experts at everything they did. They disassembled and reassembled furniture as if they had designed and built it themselves and treated everything with utmost care. They were willing to make an extra stop to deposit a large dresser at our parents house. You couldn’t ask for better, and I recommend them wholeheartedly. Don’t forget to feed and tip your movers.
Lindsey Alexandra Fontenot
1720929607
Absolutely amazing moving company!! If you’re deciding between multiple, ShipShape is the way to go. From start to finish, our movers (Max, Max, and Roger) were courteous, quick, and overall wonderful! They eased our stress/worries about moving last minute, helped us box up some last things in our kitchen, and disassembled/reassembled furniture, and more. We moved to a loft with a narrow staircase, and we were very impressed and grateful by how quickly they were able to get our furniture upstairs. Very communicative and friendly group. They even helped us design our spaces with the furniture set up and decorations. We hope to not move for some time, but if/when we do, we will definitely be calling our friends at ShipShape again! Thanks for everything!
Aleks Faynleyb
1718148260
I just moved into my one-bedroom apartment, and Shipshape Moving did a fantastic job! Max and his team were super careful with my furniture—nothing got damaged. They even helped set everything up at my new place. They were friendly, professional, and made the whole process stress-free. Highly recommend!
