We had to move fast and these guys made it relatively painless. I couldn't believe how quickly they got the job done... quickly but with care. Highly recommend these guys to anyone planning a move! read more

Since my original review, I've used Claddagh two more times to move--once from SF to El Cerrito, and just recently from El Cerrito to Richmond. Their rates have remained super competitive and they are fast, efficient, and good-natured. They took apart and put back together our queen sized bed frames and reclining couch and moved all of the large furniture from a 2 bedroom apartment in less than 3 and a half hours. (We moved all the small things/boxes before hand, and it was a short drive.) Friendly, professional, knowledgeable and efficient. Hopefully we won't have to move again anytime soon, but if we do, I know who I'm calling. read more

Neil was prompt, quick and efficient with moving. Both guys (forgot the others name!) were professional and friendly and did exactly what I needed them to do with the furniture and boxes. When my wife and I move again, we will definitely be calling Neil. read more

Great move today! Very competitively priced even though my move was very local and wasn't big enough to need the full two hour minimum. The guys were efficient and careful with my stuff, and were prompt arriving at my new place to unload. I lived in my old building for five years and saw a lot of movers in that time, and I am confident in my choice to hire Claddagh for my move. Neil's customer service is straightforward and to the point but not impolite; if you need someone to speak to you like the cashiers at Whole Foods, these might not be the movers to you. I personally prefer to minimize BS when I'm doing something tedious and disruptive like moving. I was comfortable being alone in my place with these guys. Funny team, they liked my dog, they got the job done to a high standard, and I feel like I got a good deal compared to the other movers I requested quotes from. This was honestly one of the most stress-free parts of my move so far. read more

tl;dr review: These guys are so awesome they MOVED MY COUCH UP AND OVER THE ROOF OF MY HOUSE to get it in. Long form review: Bought a bunch of furniture at the thift store and needed to get it up into the house that day. Went down the listings on craigslist to find movers. Ran into a lot of sketchy sounding people and people who seemed like they would be frustrating to deal with (spent ten minutes on the phone with one guy trying to get him to spell Valencia correctly) and so I gave up on. I hit up these guys, and they knew exactly what areas I was talking about and could meet me in an hour and a half. They kept me updated on their schedule for the afternoon and arrived right on time with a good size truck (complete with powered liftgate) moving blankets, wrapping plastic, dollys, etc. My stuff (three big pieces) were loaded and secured in the truck within about 15 minutes. Then it was up to my place, where they were faced with the age-old SF problem of narrow stairways, right-angled doors, and other impossibilities, all of which they handled very seriously and professionally. The couch alone took 40 minutes of trying different angles, directions, doors, etc, to try and get it upstairs, but then once they decided to haul it over the roof to bring it in the back porch door, it only took 10 minutes. I was shocked and impressed, and yes I took pictures to prove it happened. I have told all my friends, and now I am telling you, that if you need moving services in and around the bay, these are the dudes for you. read more

Thank you! I could not have done it without these guys. They made my move from San Francisco to Los Altos a breeze. I'm soo happy they helped me with everything. They arrived on time and were very professional. We kept in touch with text messaging and phone calls, which I really appreciate. I was not exactly ready for them when they arrived, but they totally helped me with packing all of the little things still left around in the closet and other places. Ok they did all the work. Also, I have a lot of nice furniture made completely of glass and mirrors and I did not have to worry about it at all. I was expecting my move to be a big pain but it was so easy! Very professional, on-time, fast, friendly, great service. I'll recommend them to my friends and family. Thanks guys! read more

Neil and his guys helped use move from San Francisco to Oakland on saturday and they were amazing. We picked them based on good Yelp! reviews and great price. Their price was about half what some bigger companies wanted to charge us. I also appreciated that Neil would get back to me quickly, called to confirm, and came by the house (on his bike) a few weeks before the move to confirm they could load there and confirm their quote. On move day they were on time, they were fast, the didn't bump or break anything, it was pouring rain and they managed to keep stuff incredibly dry (including thinking strategically about where to put our wet outdoor furniture relative to boxes etc). When there were tough situations like our mattress not fitting up the stairs to our bedroom, Neil talked through the options with us and kept everything moving quickly. If I could give them 6 stars, I would. read more

Let's be honest, moving sucks. Moving after 23 years in the same place really sucks. Getting kicked out of the place you have lived for 23 years because the landlord wants your place for his son-in-law really, really sucks. We were a lot younger when we moved in, a fact that became painfully apparent after we hauled 40 boxes of books down the stairs. We came to the sad realization that there was no way we were going to be able to haul our furniture down one flight of stairs at the old place and up two flights of stairs at the new place, so we were going to have to pay professionals to do it for us. Originally I was going to hire Starving Students, but after reading the less-than-stellar reviews here on Yelp, I decided to do more research. I ended up calling Claddagh after reading the mostly good reviews--and because I liked the name :) I can't say enough good things about Neil and Scott. Neil was very responsive to my initial inquiries. They showed up ten minutes early, they were friendly and professional, and they got it all done in an astonishingly short amount of time. The rate was very, very reasonable--I would have paid more and still been delighted. Moving still sucks, but thanks to Claddagh Moving, the part I was dreading the most was the easiest. read more

Neil and Logan came through again. I have used them for 2 moves now and it's been great both times. I have a crazy amount of clothing hanging in the closet and they managed all that. They wrapped the furniture super well without me needing to be involved. Nothing was scratched or broken. The price was reasonable and they both have a good attitude. Would recommend for your move! read more

Neil and crew were great- responsive, reasonably priced and so quick! we will definitely use them again!

These guys are the real deal!! I loved on the second floor and moved into a third floor unit. They got everything into the truck and quickly up into the new place in NO time!! I had a contract mailed to me to confirm pricing and their insurance. They were so on time for our scheduled time slot that they were even 15 minutes early! Would highly recommend to anyone who is moving. Definitely time saving and worth every penny to let Claddagh help you move. read more

I move every year, and Claddagh Moving was by far the best company I have worked with in the Bay Area! The crew was professional, efficient, and friendly. I will definitely use their services again the next time I move. read more

Great team, great work! Neil and his crew were super efficient and moved my whole apartment in the minimum time. Not only did they SAVE me when another moving company bailed on me via email about 5 mins before they were scheduled to arrive Gaelic Moving - do NOT use or trust them!), but I am now thinking of ONLY them when it's time to move again! I accidentally left this review as a draft for months, but I was very happy with their services in January 2018 and look forward to working with them again!! read more

I would give these guys 6 stars if I could! I had to move from Emeryville to Marin, while I was 8 months pregnant, and I'm basically a terrible packer. Chaos. Claddagh showed up on time (amazing), totally ready. They were friendly, dealt with my state of "almost" being totally packed, and had me unloaded in my new place in less time than quoted. Nothing broken, no damage. Super friendly guys. It was by far the best moving experience I've had to date. read more

This review is very overdue as Neil and his colleague moved me and my boyfriend into our new apartment back in April. Neil arrived early, was very professional and friendly, and he and his assistant worked incredibly quickly to load the boxes from our old place into the truck and then worked even more quickly to unload it. The actually completed the job in less time than anticipated. Nothing was broken or damaged in the move and they took good care to wrap items were fragile (TV, artwork, etc.). I was under prepared for the move, and they were incredibly patient, moving boxes as I continued to pack. Really nice guys who went above and beyond. Neil had mentioned to me that he had some negative Yelp reviews. After the move was completed, I went back and read them and was shocked at how negative people were. I had the complete opposite experience; he was not rude at all and at no point did I feel remotely threatened. He told me that a previous client insinuated that he was racist. I am mixed race and at no point did I ever feel discriminated against, nor did I feel that I was being treated differently. As I got to know him over the course of the moved, I learned his wife is African American. This guy is pretty far from a racist or a bigot as other reviews imply. It's pathetic how some bitter people can try to bring down someone's career. I would highly recommend Neil and Claddaugh Moving to anyone and did not have anything close to the supposedly bad experiences that others had. Reading them, they sound incredibly exaggerated. read more

All previous reviews were dead on. I was out of town the morning I had to move and my other mover fell through. Called Neil at 8:00 am and he made room for me that afternoon--totally saved the day. I got back into the city and two hours later my move was done. These guys are super fast, efficient and careful with your things. Friendly and really communicative as well, I knew exactly when they were showing up and everything got put in the right place. I'm not typically someone that hires movers but it really makes sense in the city given the geography and price of truck rentals. $140 (plus tip) is definitely a great investment when you factor in time, effort and the obligatory pizza, beer and favor-owing to friends. Go for Claddagh! read more

Claddagh Moving Co is highly recommended from me. They moved me two weekends ago and I have nothing but positive things to say. These guys are friendly, professional, fast, hard-working, and down-to-earth. Great communication before the move, right-on-time scheduling, super quick/efficient, and reasonable in their pricing. Recommended all-around. I would hire them again and would recommend them without reservation. read more

Used Neal and his crew twice for company moves across the Bay and they were great! They were on time- early in fact, Fast, and funny to boot! They made it look easy, were professional and knowledgable about how to best handle certain items. The pricing was very reasonable too- less than most other quotes I received. Only annoying thing is the 2.5-3% Square fee that you get charged when you use a card, which isn't really Neal's fault. Otherwise no other surprise fees. Would totally use them again. read more

Neil is great. Fast, efficient, professional. He's easy to work with and fun to talk to. Highly recommended.

Great guys, wore masks and gloves and worked fast and efficiently. They brought 2 trucks to move my 3-bed house (including basement!) and fit everything in without issue. Total move was done on time and on budget. Highly recommend! read more

These guys are GREAT, plain and simple! They were right on time, called to confirm the an hour before and were finished loading in 20mins MAX. Processed to my new home and they unloaded much quicker. They were EXTREMELY AFFORDABLE. For my medium move they did a fantastic job. read more

Neil and his crew moved my family from Oakland to Pleasanton this past weekend. They we fun, hard working, and efficient. We had most of our stuff packed but they were great at wrapping all our furniture and even brought wardrobe boxes and quickly packed our clothes. Great experience. read more

Called Claddagh Moving for a home move, had an A+ experience with them. Neil called a few days ahead to confirm and determine the job scope, and then arrived reassuringly early on moving day with the correct size truck and crew, ready and completely prepared. They adroitly handled antiques, fragile things, oddly-shaped things, loose things, and heavy things, carrying them up slippery, uneven, difficult stairs and around tight corners. The items were packed carefully onto the truck, which mattered because the move involved steep hills and sharp curves, and then highway speeds. Everything arrived in perfect order. They straightforward got it all done crisply and quickly. Best bonus moment: I watched Neil quickly re-assemble an unusually tricky, heavy, fragile piece of furniture without instructions, better than it had been. I am a stager and interior designer, and have since worked with Neil and his crew several times. They are consistently professional and excellent: careful, reasonable, smart, swift, honest and reliable. Highly recommended. read more

Highly recommend Neal and his team. They exceeded my expectations. Great crew of guys, efficient, friendly...and the price was fair.

They were great, did not complain about the work, kept busy. Owner is also great. I would definitely recommend them!

Excellent experience with Claddagh Moving. Neil was responsive to questions during the days leading up to the move. He and his team arrived early and didn't even bat a eye when we pointed out a storage locker that also had to be moved that we had forgotten to mention. Easy-going and professional to work with and his crew were professional and polite. They were under quoted price due to there efficiency not a single thing was broken or damaged. Thanks, guys! I would definitely recommend Claddagh Moving. read more

Late post: we moved back in March. Neil and his crew were great to work with. Neil's communication was spot on from start to finish. He came in, assessed the work and gave me a decent quote. When it came to move day, he and his crew knocked the job out without taking a break. We moved from a 2/2 to a 3/2 and ended up having challenges no one could have predicted. Through it all, they were quick, careful and efficient. Neil was a delight to work with and I'd recommend his moving services to anyone in need. read more

We got three guys and a truck for our move from Union Square to Bernal. It was NOT an easy move...and these guys were AMAZING. Moving our stuff out of the apartment was no easy task between the apartment manager's rules, the traffic and the tons of boxes we had ready for these guys. No problem... Moving our stuff in to the new place was super difficult with our tiny front door and no entrance into the back yard. The movers hiked down an empty lot behind our house with our large furniture in hand. They then hopped fences and passed the furniture over their heads to get it through the back door. No problem... Not a scratch on our furniture and everything made it into our new house (with a tiny front door). AMAZING. read more

They were the only moving company I contacted that did NOT require a 3 hour minimum AND still had the best hourly rates. They were up-front about the $15 gas surcharge and called/texted to confirm the day before AND day of. They showed up on time, and 15 mins later, all the furniture and piles of boxes from my room were GONE. They were SUPER friendly and funny, but very professional. I had really narrow, long stairway to get to my old flat, and they moved everything quickly and without any damages. Moving into my new place, my new roommates hardly noticed them because they were done so quickly. read more

Neil's team provided excellent service on a very difficult job. No one else was willing to hoist my new couch over the balcony of my third story apartment, but Neil said he could take care of the job in about an hour. I was amazed at the level of care and precision that he demonstrated. His pricing was very reasonable, and I felt really good about the whole transaction. Go with these guys, but book in advance, as they're often busy. read more

Neil and his team are great! Confirmed move couple days prior. Neil showed up on time, did some light packing and delivered everything to my new apartment in tip top shape. Hopefully I won't have to move again for a long time, but if I do, I would not hesitate using Claddagh Moving again!! read more

Super efficient, fit us in last minute, nice and down to earth, worked with us during a very bulky move, first time using movers and will use again! read more

Claddagh did a fantastic job. Showed up when they said they would, and got all of our stuff moved from our old house to the new place.

GREAT moving experience with Claddagh Moving. Neil and his crew were fast, efficient, and rolled with the punches when it came to my building (the elevator was largely unavailable, driveways were full, etc). They were very friendly and competent, gave me a great estimate and were on time. Definitely will use them again for future moves. read more

Did a quick and good job of moving my stuff. They had two trucks to fit all my stuff. I had some things that needed to be protected and packed and they took care of them just fine. Nothing was damaged in the move. They prefer cash to card so get cash if you are able. read more

Claddagh is exactly what I was looking for from a moving company. They were efficient, friendly, and respectful. Neil is very professional. He texts you prior to your move to confirm your appointment. The moving truck had a minor malfunction the morning of our move, and this made them a bit late. Neil called before our appointment time, and gave me a new projected start time. Once he arrived at our place, they wasted no time. I am a bit hesitant to pay people by the hour, because it provides an incentive to be inefficient and to work slowly. That was not true for Claddagh. These guys worked super hard throughout our move. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, efficient moving company. read more

Fantastic experience! Neil and crew were great. Showed up early and got right to it. They took care of my stuff, moved it quick and efficiently. Super nice guys and a great, pain free move --- and a great bargain! USE THESE GUYS!!! If I could give 10 stars I would. read more

Neal and Rob were awesome! Moving sucks, but they made it much easier. They arrived on time (even a bit early) and were efficient and professional. They definitely know what they're doing! Other moving companies charge an arm and a leg, but Claddagh was affordable and worth every penny. I am baffled by the negative reviews, as Neal and Rob were both friendly and respectful of our needs. Must have caught Neal on a good day? They were in and out in just over 3 hours, which is 5x faster than it would have been if we tried to do it all ourselves. Would definitely hire them again if we ever move (God forbid). read more

Nice job with my move from Oakland to the Peninsula. They came on-time, moved everything carefully and diligently, and wrapped up my larger pieces of furniture to protect it. I recommend them. read more

I selected Claddagh Moving initially on basis of Yelp reviews but when I called with inquiries Neil, the owner, was knowledgeable, professional and committed to date and distance of move. I appreciated his direct approach, as a business owner myself I knew he was asking the right questions to ensure my moving needs were met. He and Logan arrived day of move promptly and parked in a normally difficult parking region (Downtown Berkeley) and facilitated move in a timely systematic style. I was completely confident the whole process through including unloading and putting boxes in an orderly fashion in my new apartment- an impatient lady crashed into Neil's truck (she was in such a hurry she missed her mark in her frenzied state) but Neil and Logan remained calm and good-natured during her ranting. I was really pleased with the whole experience and highly recommend Claddagh Moving. A friend of mine is moving to same location and I know who to send her to for moving companies. Thank You Neil and Logan!! read more