Book this company for your next move, especially if you need them to pack. It's as simple as that. Want more details? Read on.... I interviewed several companies via email and had 2 out to my house to give an in-person quote. Stay away from the ones that don't provide in-person quotes. Sure, $125/hour sounds like a great deal, but what will the final cost be? You need someone to look at all your stuff and give you a maximum "not to exceed" quote. Karel, the owner, came and my large 80 pound dog just loved him. That was a good sign right there! That estimate number will look scary expensive, but it's likely a little higher than actual--we came in a few hundred dollars below his estimate. They also offered a 5% discount if you pay cash. They were worth every penny! If you need packing help, definitely splurge on these guys. They packed very carefully and yet moved quickly. I tried to pack up some of our house (managing maybe 30 boxes) and it took me hours. I wasn't even wrapping stuff carefully as I left them all the fragile stuff to pack. These guys are pros. Our packers were Sam, Mike, Carlos & 1 more guy (so sorry, your name's not on the final invoice and I was so stressed I only remembered some of the 9 guys' names). I still have probably 80 boxes to unpack, but the ones I have done so far included our fragile china and random bathroom stuff--all of it packed neatly and carefully wrapped. Note that the one estimate that did go way over was for packing materials. Another company capped the packing materials estimate but Karel had not. I emailed to ask him to cap it after I got that quote, as I liked all the Yelp reviews on Commander that I read here. Amanda agreed and that saved me more than $300 right there (which we turned around and paid as tip after the move to the 6 guys so they got $50 each). On moving day, the guys were joined by Vlad and another Mike (there are THREE Mikes that work for this company, and I can't remember if Mike 2 or Mike 3 was the one who did both days--the tall one with tattoos is the one who did both days). They brought two large trucks, moved all our furniture and boxes, plus our BBQ grill, smoker, and basketball hoop. They carefully unloaded everything and reassembled beds. They even had to deal with a narrow driveway but their expert drivers navigated it without any problems. I particularly want to point out what a positive and friendly attitude these guys had. Packing and moving is physically demanding and tedious work. Yet several (including the Mike who packed--tall guy with tattoos) had smiles on their faces whenever I talked with them and seemed like happy guys. Their friendliness and confidence were reassuring. We are pack rats and hadn't moved in 12 years, so I was sure that our house would be horribly difficult to pack up and move. They told me they had seen far worse and not to worry at all. I can't tell you how grateful we were to have these guys in charge. It significantly brought down my stress level as I knew we were in good hands. We loaded up on Rock Star drinks, Sprite, and Coke for them (I think I bought like 60 cans total and have 8 left) and got them lunch and dinner (per their request, pizza and burritos). Some of the moving guys wanted healthier fare (went for bottled waters and didn't want pizza), so keep that in mind, too. Sorry you got overruled, Vlad, and had to eat pizza! Be nice to them as they work very hard and they were awesome! read more

We don't move often, but when we do we always use Commander Moving. These guys made what would normally be a stressful day , fast & worry free. Rory, Sam, Amos, Mike, Martin, Ross and Azer were on-time, hard workers, courteous , very helpful & fun to be around . I can't stress how great the whole crew was. We will most definitely be using Commander Moving the next time we move. Thank You Commander Moving! read more

The team that moved us earlier this week was FANTASTIC. I was super-stressed out and they showed up on-time, with smiles, and ready to just take charge. They first did a walk-through of all our rooms, asking questions and giving some recommendations on what I shouldn't do (try to move furniture with clothing in it) so that nice old furniture stayed *nice*. The team--Pavel, Sammy and Martin moved efficiently, professionally and confidently, taking great care towards our belongings and new home. We were in very good hands with them and I'd recommend them in a heartbeat. read more

We've used Commander Moving 3 times now and they've been excellent each time. Our most recent move was earlier this week. They called a few days ahead to confirm the appointment so we knew they hadn't forgotten about us. Our movers were Reggie, Sammy and Dominic - they were both strong and professional. They handled the job like it was nothing. They moved our 2 bedroom apartment into the van in an hour - which includes going down 3 flights of stairs and wrapping all of our furniture. I was nervous they wouldn't be able to fit everything into our storage unit but again, they handled it without a problem. The entire move was finished in 2 hours, which was a relief because we had a very full day. Can't say enough good things about Commander Moving! read more

Mike, Dom and Petr were fantastic, really fast and hardworking. We had to dump a bunch of old furniture too, they dumped it without a problem and kept it organized away from the stuff we were moving. Would recommend! read more

If you are looking for a reliable, dependable and responsible moving company, then I highly recommend Commander. We had a full day set aside for moving our 4 bedroom house into 2 PODs that were outside of our house and they got it done in 4 hours (by noon). We were very happy because we had a deadline of the PODs getting picked up by 5:00. They were very careful with our belongings, very courteous and efficient. Our movers that day were exceptional and I'd like to recommend them by name: Pavel, Petr, Mike2 & Martin. Next time we move we will definitely use Commander! read more

I had heard good things about Commander from Nextdoor, so I requested a quote from them and a few other local movers. Commander had the best rates and reviews so I went with them. David, Reggie, and Jose were very professional, fast, friendly, and made sure everything was wrapped and secure. The whole move only took a few hours (2br/1bath). This was the first time I've used a moving service, and overall had an amazing experience. Would highly recommend, and would definitely use them again for the next move. read more

Wow. We totally lucked out. We got these three incredible guys: Libor, Dallas and Rory. They tirelessly (and quickly) moved us into a really difficult new building, didn't damage a single thing, and kept us all in good spirits. We appreciated how they didn't complain about our total disarray and worked with us to get everything done seamlessly. On a personal note, I hope Rory's mom has a great time visiting, that Dallas' mural at the Alameda Naval Base is a success, and that Libor continues to inspire with his philosophical musings. And who knew I looked like the singer from the Czech band Monkey Business?! Also, Pepper the dog was a total sweetheart! You don't often get to do something painful like moving with such fantastically cool people. Thank you so much! read more

Commander Moving did a great job with my move in the Bay Area. I appreciated that they reached out right away to get the information to get me a quote instead of just sending me their rates. The crew worked efficiently and were polite and professional. The furniture was wrapped well and everything made it to my new place intact. I think the pricing was competitive and at the end of the day you get what you pay for. I would work with Commander again next time I move. Thanks! read more

Commander Moving has moved me three times. Barry and his team take care of everything from start to finish--they are responsive and extremely efficient. The guys are prompt, friendly and work well together. My moves have always been easy with Commander. read more

The crew was great (Sammy, Amos, Peter and Niahl). Everything (for the most part) went smoothly and quickly and came in under estimate. The guys were professional and took great care of our things. They've clearly done this before and have it down to a science! The only minor hiccups were that the legs to our two couches got mixed/matched, the support pins for my bookcase were misplaced, and my step ladder accidentally stayed on the truck. I reached out to Barry and he found it no problem and is planning to drop off at my house. All things considered would highly recommend! read more

I contacted Commander on short notice to move from Berkeley to Oakland. Barry in the office was extremely helpful, and scheduled the move with no fuss, and followed it up with a call the day before to check everything was still on. The move itself was great, Samy and Dom were extremely quick and professional. They showed up on time, were very efficient with the packing and moved everything quickly. They even accommodated my request to pick up additional furniture along the way, which was fantastic! Everything arrived at the other end in the same condition it'd had been packed in! I also thought the price was fair and reasonable for super professional movers. I couldn't be happier with a removal company, and would certainly use these guys again should the need arise...but hopefully not for a while! Thanks guys! read more

These guys were amazing. Professional, fast, careful. I don't think you could find a better group of movers. Elvin, Ricky, and Reggie were super nice guys who were willing to do pretty much whatever it took to ensure the move went smoothly. Couldn't recommend them highly enough. read more

Pavel and Martin greeted me in the morning with a handshake and a smile, totally putting my nervousness at ease. From the very first moment they were thoughtful, communicative, respectful and friendly. I can say the same about Karel, who came out days before and gave us a quote. Amanda also was very communicative over phone and email throughout the confirmation process. Everyone at Commander has been professional and kind. My girlfriend and I were moving from Oakland to Alameda. Martin and Pavel hustled from start to finish, asking questions to make sure they had everything and accommodating my last minute boxes. Our final bill tallied less than we expected! Wow. We paid cash and got a 5% discount as well. For all of these reasons, I highly recommended Commander! Although we're not going to move for a very very long time, we will spread the word to friends and family of our incredible experience with everyone at Commander! Don't forget to tip your movers, everyone, they work hard! read more

I have been a loyal customer of Commander moving for about a year. I moved from Asia to SF and they were able to help me get my stuff loaded into storage vaults, and keep it all organized while I was still traveling. When the day came to move my items, they did the job of moving in a breeze. I really love the energy at the place, there a very family like atmosphere. Quite a pleasure to work with Erin, Amanda. Then on the ground to chat with Gerry, as he would let me into my vaults on a regular basis and the young men Mike and Pavel, that did the delivery were not just super professional, but also fast. Highly recommended. read more

Louis and Isacc from Commander moved our stored furniture back in after we had our floors refinished. They were great: polite, fast, careful, friendly. We've used Commander before and they always do well. read more

Commander Moving was fast AF and super friendly and nice to work with. They moved us out on a holiday weekend (July 4th) and even arrived early. Our move involved a ton of stairs and narrow hallways, and they were unbelievably fast. Our furniture and definitely-way-overstuffed boxes were moved in record time, and the guys were very very careful with everything. Nothing was damaged, and they really had a handle on things the entire time. What was extra helpful was that they provided the hanger boxes to simply move clothes hangers straight from our closet into the box, and back onto the new closet which was such a helpful touch. At the new place, they made sure to move each item to the correct room. Seriously made getting a moving company worth it, and headache free. read more

This is the second time that our office is using this company, both times they were very efficient. On 01/03/2016 we really lucked out because the two outstanding guys that helped us move: SAMMY AND RORY were absolutely amazing.They did a great job!!! Also each time I call the office Erin and Amanda are very efficient and courteous. We have another office move soon and we will be definitely use Commander Moving Again. If you want to get it done fast and properly go Commander!!!! read more

Dominick & Elvin moved us today, they were awesome. Great guys, super fast and thoughtful. I never seen anyone on the West coast work so hard. Actually once before I have: when I used Commander for my last move. This crew is the real deal! Thank you! read more

Best moving company I've ever worked with. Mike Martin and Peter made short work of the move -- they came with everything they needed to make sure our stuff was clean and safe during transport, and they were super helpful getting everything into place on arrival. The support gal who I coordinated with by phone was also excellent, overall a fantastic experience and I'll be using them again for my next move (which hopefully won't be for a while, but hey, it's the bay area, so who knows). read more

Moving is stressful as is it especially when moving long distance from Oakland to Palm Springs. The guys at Commander took that stress away with speed and care. Here's how it went down. Went online to submit a request. Next day I got an email to schedule an in person estimate. Then Karel, the owner, came on his birthday to do a walkthrough and give us an estimate. Then scheduled a load in and delivery date. Load in took less than an hour to pack a 3 story, 2 bed/2bath town home (granted we packed and staged everything on out own well in advance. The following day the load out took less than an hour. Karel, if you read this, Rory, Vlad, TJ and Ross were exceptional! I met Rory and Vlad in Palm Springs for the load out and they did everything with such ease and speed it's hard to believe that our move has completed in such a short time. Also Erin and Amanda kept in constant communication throughout the entire process - especially when we kept changing destination location at the last minute. We'll miss Oakland and driving past your warehouse everyday on our way to work. It was great to see a local business grow. Anyone out there looking for movers whether short or long distance, there's a reason why Commander Moving, Inc. has 5 stars! read more

I was doing a self-move to San Diego and needed a piano placed in the van and strapped in securely as well as loading other items. Rory, Dom and Alex showed up on time and moved all of my items efficiently. The piano made it down to San Diego in good condition. Very few movers in the Bay Area will handle piano and I appreciate the Commander moving team's expertise. read more

5 Starts Isn"t Enough!!! From the initial call with a friendly young woman (who I sadly can't remember her name) to the finally signature after an unbelievable move - THIS COMPANY IS INCREDIBLE. They sent out JULIAN to give us a FREE ESTIMATE on our move. He was quite professional and friendly and took a look around the house to determine how many people it would take to move us - and what size of truck to use. 1st of all, RORY, AMOS and ROSS arrived on time after a weather challenging drive from Oakland to Union City. They were friendly, professional, efficient and more than knowledgable in their trade. They moved us from a 3 bdrm 2 bath home filled with heavy furniture, a piano, an elliptical exercise machine, patio furniture and a grill. Everything was professional wrapped in blankets and then plastic wrapped for further safety. They were able to do all of this even in the middle of a storm! We've never seen 3 people work so hard and so well as a team. They even respectfully worked around my 85 year old mother who isn't very mobile, waiting till the very last moment to move her chair. (Her chair was the 1st to be unpacked at the new house for her consideration). Nothing was damaged in the move even though they moved quickly. After everything was in the new place, they cleaned up all the plastic, tape etc, leaving no trace behind. RORY, AMOS and ROSS made our move (along with everyone else behind the scene) absolutely effortless. The communication from the office all the way to the actual movers was clear and honest. In fact, the estimate was higher than the actual cost. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS MOVING COMPANY and wish them many years of success!! read more

The crew at both the move-out and the move-in locations were great! The crew (can't remember all their names) arrived on-time and had everything under control even on a rainy day! Three months later, the move-in crew arrived on time and were non-stop motion. The supervisor in charge, Pavel, and his crew of Mike, Mike(3), Dallas, Martin, and Connor were super! The office staff was helpful in retrieving a cord and controller to a TV that had inadvertently been packed. read more

Carlos, Alejandro, and Roger were great. We moved apartments and had way more stuff than we realized. But the team was patient, efficient, and they packed everything with care. Would definitely recommend these folks. Also shout out to Blindspotting, which is how we heard about the company's read more

This was the first time I've ever used a moving company (living away from family means no more free help) and I was hesitant to say the least. I had been in contact with several companies and was having a hard time accepting what it was going to cost me. Amanda, the Office Manager, was extremely helpful and prompt with all of our exchanges (both via phone and email). She did not try to get me to add unnecessary expenses and broke everything down for me. Very professional and friendly. Rory and Amos are nothing short of god sends. I was very nervous about having strangers move my belongings and a crying mess that morning, to be honest. They communicated with me about how they were doing, reassured me whenever I started questioning what entrance/route/etc. and were very efficient! The job was estimated to take 4-5 hours, but they got it done in 3 on the dot. We moved a 2 bedroom townhome into a 1 bedroom apartment on the other side of Oakland, both with different parking and difficult entrances/stairwells. It was worth every penny. THANK YOU both so much for the help! Also, you are able to pay in cash, check, or credit card over the phone. That was convenient! read more

Commander moving is a great company we've used multiple times. Our crew, Adam, Manny & Ricardo were professional, courteous & really hard workers. They showed up on time, had a great attitude throughout the day even when faced with the difficult situation of their truck not fitting up our driveway and having to carry everything by hand. We felt awful about it but they were pros and got the job done. read more

Excellent service all the way around. Had a one bedroom move from Oakland to Albany scheduled for about noon. Rory called at 12:00 to say they were 10 mins out. He and Jesse met my boyfriend at our (now former) house, packed the truck in 30 mins. Made it out to me in Albany, had it all unloaded and unwrapped in 30 mins. Were very professional and courteous. I was mostly outside watching the truck and street scene, but after they left I noticed they had taken care not to lean anything against the walls, very thoughtful. Also I booked this move on Tuesday for Thursday of the same week. Amanda was accomodating and even calming since I was stressed about having to do a last min move. Thanks a bunch guys! read more

I called them up to request a quote. Someone showed up on time the very next day. We scheduled a date for a week later. The two movers showed up on time and loaded a variety of furniture and boxes quickly. The estimator had picked the perfect sized truck for this move. The movers packed it neatly. We met them at the destination and the truck was unloaded quickly. The movers were very nice and careful with our belongings. Great service! Thank you! read more

Commander Moving is a great moving company. My husband and I ask them to help our move from east bay to sacrament area. We have a lot of heavy and fragile stuff. But Adam, Manny, and Ercen were very responsible and fast work. Everything was great experience for us!! We definitely recommend commander moving company. If we need move in the future, would ask them again!! Thank you so much! read more

We arranged to have Commander Moving help us with our move this weekend because they came so highly recommended. Peter, Reggie and Rick showed up on time and were fast, careful, efficient and hard working. They were as good as their reputation and the service was everything you would have expected from a 5 star rating. Don't hesitate, call them! read more

Engaged Commander again, for a second move. Great decision. As usual they arrived on time and provided expert service. The company has several strengths : Equipment : Modern trucks and extensive dollies and pads, to protect your items. Reliability : They wrote down the correct details and confirmed all contract arrangements. Staff : We had the two " Mikes" serve us. Both were fearless, dedicated, courteous and lifted like elephants. They did their work without slacking, taking only a brief break from their tasks. Value : The final invoice was in accord with their quote and at, or less than, their competition. read more

I'm not sure what to say. I can't say they didn't work hard but I wouldn't recommend this moving company to someone else. They showed up on time, surveyed my place and then went to the bathroom. The guy basically blew up my bathroom and then closed the door to trap the smell. I had them move 1 bed (with mattress and minor assembly/dis-assembly) an empty bookcase, 1 tall 5 drawer dresser, a small dining table, two dining chairs, one boxed up media unit and about 12-15 boxes (varied sizes and weights). I had read how quick and efficient they were and thought it would take 30 minutes at most to get it all loaded. Nope it took them 1 hour and 15 mins to pack it all up and head out. I drove ahead to my new place to wait for them and make sure that the path was clear for them. I waited 45 mins to an hour for them before they showed up. I got a phone call that they were running late because they had to stop for gas. Ummm...they're a moving company, isn't making sure they have a full tank of gas before they show up to your place a part of the job??? They then unloaded as slowly as they had loaded and managed to drop one of my boxes. That broke my french press. Not a big deal but not cool either. I was disappointed to say the least. I was expecting a lot more form all the great reviews. I guess you can't be great all the time and I was just the unlucky one. read more

THESE GUYS ROCK!!!! We made a local move 3 weeks ago and after reading Yelp reviews, booked our move with Commander moving a few weeks prior to moving day. When we had called, JULIAN came by our place to check out how much they would be moving from furniture to boxes to fragile items. He provided a quote on the spot and assured us that we would not be charged more than the quoted amount even if the move took longer than he estimated. We got such a good vibe that we booked on the spot! A few weeks later, 30 minutes earlier than scheduled, we got a call from the moving crew that they would be arriving shortly. JAIME, VICTOR, and ROCKY arrived early and got right to work. We moved from a 3 floor town home to a 2 floor home and these guys rocked out the move! The hit the ground running as soon as the truck engine was turned off and didn't stop until we were well settled into the new home Not only did these guys bust ass to get the job done, they did it care, efficiency and even some entertainment tossed in! They did great with our dog and our kids, disassembled/reassembled furniture, moved a huge amount of boxes, etc and all while smiling, joking and having a good time working. They wrapped each piece of furniture so that it wouldn't get damaged. We've moved 4 times in 4 years and man do I wish we had found these guys when we did our first move! I could totally go on and on about what a great job these guys did and how easy they made this move for us, but you've read the reviews, why haven't you booked these guys for your move yet??? :) You certainly won't be disappointed! Thank you JULIAN, JAIME, VICTOR and ROCKY for making the move so much fun. I almost wish we were moving again in a year so we could have you guys back again! :) read more

Quick, careful and courteous! These are the guys you want to move you! Commander Moving was a referral from a friend....Pavel, Mike and Mike were my crew! I just started a new job, zero time and had only a couple days to get into my new place. They packed my entire house and move me in less time than estimated! AWESOME!!! GRATEFUL!!!! Highly recommend, don't call anyone else read more

I reached out very last minute and Andy was able to find a time that worked perfectly. It was very easy and convenient as Manny and Alex did an amazing job with the move. I couldn't recommend them enough! read more

This is my first Yelp review and it couldn't go to a better company. I cannot say enough good things about Commander Moving. I was graduating from a masters program and moving back to LA. Karel came out to give me an estimate for an intrastate move from Berkeley to Los Angeles. He was pleasant, polite and accommodating and came up with an estimate that seemed very fair. Knowing I was on a budget, he even offered to see if he had any used boxes to keep my expenses down. Each interaction I had with him was pleasant and professional. The movers, David, Mike and Barry, were all equally polite, friendly and professional. Although it took longer than anyone had expected to get things packed and loaded (as happens often with moves,) I was not charged any extra fees. The move in to my townhouse went smoothly and all of my sentimental and fragile things arrived safely, including the top of my parents wedding cake from the 1940s and Minton china that my father had sent to my mother during WWII. The only negative was that a number of heavy boxes were accidentally put in the wrong rooms and I couldn't move them myself. That was quickly remedied when I called Karel, and within 2 days, Barry, Mike and David, who were in LA doing a move, came to correct the locations of the boxes. You will not go wrong using Commander Moving! They are fantastic people and very fairly priced! Please feed and tip your movers generously! Thanks, Karel, Barry, David and Mike! read more

I cannot express how amazing this moving company was for us! They made our first move in ten years SEAMLESS. From start to finish the guys were professional, efficient and fast. Not to mention, really nice people. Alan, Doug & Rocky were absolute moving superstars and I'm so glad we chose Commander. Moving from Concord to Napa- they loaded our 2 bedroom house + our detached garage in 2.5 hours, arrived at our new 2 bedroom second floor condo promptly (40 miles aways) and unloaded just as fast. Our furniture was all wrapped and packed perfectly, no damage whatsoever upon arrival. In fact, none of our belongings were harmed at all- they took genuine care and even listened when I asked them for special attention to certain incredibly fragile items. Final price ended up being LESS than initially quoted, which was a welcome treat. I absolutely urge everyone to use Commander Moving. read more

A couple months ago, my horrible abusive ex had to get his shit out of my apartment as mandated by a court order. Thank goodness. His furniture was hideous (which is neither here nor there...) Anyways, So he hired Commander Movers to come move it because he doesn't actually have friends who want to help him, he has to hire people. And he made an excellent choice, I'll give him that. Commander Movers were professional, unbiased, friendly, courteous, and quick. My ex had to see everything to make sure it was all there but couldn't actually come into the apartment, so they left boxes open, carried them outside for him to look, and then packed the truck. One. Box. At. A. Time. That's customer service right there. They were very careful and made sure only his belongings made it out. Plus, when all was said and done, they helped me move some of my furniture after his hideous shit was gone!! The only "downside" is they left a roll of newsprint and some tape. As an artist, I rejoiced at the bounty and moved on with my life. Thanks guys! read more

One bedroom apartment, local move. The girl on the phone told me she estimated 5-6 hours. When I laughed she said "you don't understand how long this actually takes"..bad sign from the start. Defensive, off putting, and obviously has no idea what she's talking about. I've moved quite a few times in my day, and her condescending remark was insulting. Be warned. If you have a 3 bedroom house..it could take a few days to move, if her estimation is accurate. *update* I was sent a very unprofessional private message calling me a "hero" and telling me to remove the review. Another company came out, looked at my 4th floor (with freight elevator...also explained to her) and quoted 3 hours...at a fraction of Commandos cost. That's how you treat a customer. Don't be fooled by her reply here, she is the worst. Very rude, condescending, and unprofessional. *******and I was blocked from replying. WOW! Very immature and unprofessional. Constructive criticism will only help. Commando obviously can't handle an honest report of a horrible experience. read more