San Francisco is a triple-difficulty moving market: hills, historic Victorians with narrow stairs, and high-rise condos with COI and elevator-reservation rules. Add in permit-parking zones across most of the city and you have a market where logistics matter more than truck size. Experienced SF crews schedule starts before 8 AM to clear morning street-sweeping windows and avoid the Bay Bridge commute.
Long-distance moves from SF to LA typically run $1,800 – $3,500. SF to Seattle starts around $2,200; cross-country to NYC, Boston, or Miami runs $6,500 – $11,000.
Peak season runs May through September, with rates 20–35% higher than winter. Cheapest windows are mid-January through mid-March and mid-week dates between the 5th and 25th.
A typical 1-bedroom local move in San Francisco costs $1,100 – $2,300. 2-bedroom homes run $1,800 – $3,600, and 3-bedroom+ moves land between $2,900 – $6,000. Final price depends on stair count, parking access, and how much you're moving — bids on Scan To Move are based on your actual measured inventory, so they're binding.
Peak season runs May through September, with rates 20–35% higher than winter. Cheapest windows are mid-January through mid-March and mid-week dates between the 5th and 25th.
Yes. Every mover is verified for active state licensing, USDOT/MC credentials (for interstate moves), and active insurance before they're allowed to bid. We don't list lead-broker middlemen — only the actual moving company that will load your truck.
No. Because the AI scan produces an accurate measured inventory, bids on Scan To Move are binding. The price you accept is the price you pay (barring last-minute add-ons you request, like extra packing materials).
Most San Francisco customers receive their first bids within 10–30 minutes of finishing the scan. Within a few hours you typically have 3–6 competing offers to choose from.