While the company sent only two movers instead of the three scheduled, the two movers we had were great. They took great care of our stuff, were fast, and friendly. I'd use this company again but would want to confirm how many movers will be coming the day before. read more

I recently used Impel for my move within the Peninsula and had a great experience working with Ivan and Renee. They were easy to book and communicate with online. The teams showed up promptly (shoutout to Renee for coming as a last min booking and we were his third job of the day). 10/10 would use their services again if I need another move. read more

Scheduled a last minute move (next day) from Berkeley to San Francisco and Impel replied quickly and were able to fit us in. They called before arrival and came on schedule. The 2 man team were able to get everything handled in a timely and professional manor. The cost was competitive and well worth it! Will use again in future when needed! read more

Let me tell you .. in a nut shell, save yourself time and hire this team. My family and I moved this weekend. We were leaving a four bedroom home with two young kids. I am not a hoarder and I generally keep things pretty minimum but you do not realize how much stuff you have until you start filling boxes. I am old now and so are my friends so gone are the days I rent a U haul and solicit my friends with beer and pizza. It's hard enough juggling packing and young kids. I contacted atleast a dozen moving places via Yelp. Save your time and research, I did it. Some were outrageously priced but Impel and a couple of others were in the same ballpark. I have learned all moving companies will charge you a minimum of 3 hrs. You can choose between 3 or 4 movers (more movers, more money, but may be faster?) Impel had solid positive reviews here on Yelp. I met w/ Dennis via zoom and he was very professional, patient, and realistic. I had this silly thought that everything was going to be done in one trip and be less than 3 hours. I was WRONG. I had a lot of stuff ... the movers were professional, on time, and MOVING. No pun intended =P They followed my wants and asked clarifying questions when something needed additional discussion. Nothing was damaged. We finished in the 5 hour range I think? I don't even remember anymore. This is with ME bringing just about EVERYTHING to the garage and wrapping furniture and TV's. I was happy with the entire situation. I don't intend to move again... EVER. These folks are legit. read more

They moved us from a one-bedroom apartment into a two-bedroom, in the same building and hallway. They called to let me know when they would be arriving, although the actual start time was about a half hour later than the original time frame given (early morning). Our driver/crew lead was Aidan. He worked with Akim. They are friendly and efficient workers. We had done most of our stuff other than furniture ahead of time, so it only took them about an hour! Of course, I still had to pay the 3 hour minimum (I paid the cash rate $115/hr + $50 fuel fee + tips). We've moved many times in the last five years, and overall, this went pretty well for us. read more

This was my second move with Impel Moving; my first experience with them was so good that I did not hesitate to contact them when it was time to move yet again. I've accumulated quite a lot of stuff, and moving me is no small job, but these guys worked like absolute machines till the job was done. I'm always impressed with the care they take to make sure everything is protected and arrives at its destination undamaged. I hope I don't need to move again for some time, but if I do, I know who I'll be contacting. read more

It was very easy to book our move and we easily shifted the date when our move got delayed. Impel was able to provide us with furniture blankets, tape, boxes, and bubble wrap. When they showed up we were not fully packed and they helped with our final packing. They also moved very quickly and helped us get things into the right place when we got to our new house. read more

This is the second time I've had book with Impel Moving in the last year and they do not disappoint. They are extremely fast, meticulous, careful, and professional. I've had a different duo help me each time, and they were both great. You do not need to request anyone in particular because their whole team is fantastic. Moving is so stressful, but they take the weight off your shoulders and do it so effortlessly. My new apartment had a long carry and is at the end of an insanely long hallway and by no means did they slow down or complain in any way. They also broke down the charges at the end which I found very transparent, and there are no hidden fees. Awesome, very professional, fair and honest business (which is rare these days, so it is worth mentioning.) Book with them, and make sure to TIP generously! They deserve every dollar! read more

We have hired this company 2x. Both times they were great! On time, straight forward and truly easy. They were like wizards from a packing and loading. Would for sure use them in the future. read more

Total satisfaction with Impel. They did an amazing job. They were flexible with my time schedule took care of my belongings and moved fast. Thanks guys ! read more

Great job on some heavy, cumbersome pieces. Isa and René were pros and very nice guy.

Max and his team were amazing! I did a 3 person move for my 1 bedroom apartment for a quicker move. The price was $165/hr CASH and $170/hr CARD. There is also the double time while driving. The total time was about 6 hours and 15 minutes. They offer boxes but you do have to pay for them. Small box 1.5 cuft $2 Medium cuft $3 Large 4.5 cuft $4 I had already packed all my items in my apartment. I moved my TV in my car because it was my most expensive item and I didn't want to risk breaking it. The drive was about 1 hour from my old apartment to my new apartment. They Saran wrapped all my furniture to ensure no damage. They also broke down and set up all of my furniture extremely quickly. Despite being in a time crunch for the last hour of my move due to a hiccup with my leasing office with the loading dock, Max and his team finished quickly and smoothly! Max reassured me about the process of the move each step of the way. The crew was very professional and did everything quickly and safely. They definitely knew what they were doing! I will definitely be requesting them for my next move! I would recommend Max especially. read more

I Impel was everything you could ask for - quick to respond to questions, explained everything clearly leading up to the move, showed up on time, wrapped some very delicate furniture very well, and transported everything safe and sound to its destination. I would happily hire them again. read more

Absolutely fabulous experience. These guys worked so hard and when I tried to help out they insisted on doing it. They were both super professional and even glued a mirror that was broken prior to the move. read more

Scheduling was easy, pricing was reasonable, communication was excellent, movers were thoughtful and efficient. Recommend.

These guys were right on time, the moving was really smooth with almost no involvement of me. Really good service and my things were moved from SF to San Jose in under 3 hrs. Pretty good and quick service read more

Fantastic experience. I love alot and have had many movers over the years. The crew that completed my move were excellent. Very professional, took grate care in wrapping my items and moving with thoughtfulness. Pricing was very reasonable. Will definitely be using Impel for my future moves. read more

Professional, on time, price is reasonable, they provided great service, they were really nice & accommodating!

Dave was able to accommodate me on very short notice. Eugene and Alex were very professional. They worked fast and efficiently, yet took care to wrap and protect everything. They were everything I had hoped for, and for a reasonable price. I highly recommend them. read more

As someone that was a mover here in the Bay Area for 2 years, I've seen the good, the bad, and the downright ugly when it comes to moving companies. I'd give Impel an 11/10 if I could! We had a 1 bed/ 1 bath that was moved across town. They showed up on time, kept an extremely accurate time clock, moved all of our items with care (not a single thing broken or ding'd!), and we're incredibly polite throughout the process. The initial booking procedure was super professional as well. In about 10 minutes they had given me an accurate quote, and confirmed several times leading up to the actual move. As someone that has been a part of and on the receiving end of nightmare moving experiences, the whole experience was so refreshing. Anyways, these guys are awesome, and don't forget to tip your bartenders, tattoo artists, and movers super generously :) read more

Both Max and Iva (forgive the spelling), were so professional, calm, and just the best! They notified me of ETA upon arrival and got to work right away. Moving is stressful - even if you think you have very little items it's stressful and especially so when you're doing it alone. Both max and Iva were amazing and just the best! None of my things were damaged and everything was smooth sailing at my destination. I cannot recommend them enough! Fair price and great value ! 10/10 recommend. read more

I chose this company because they had great reviews and their pricing was more reasonable than other companies. The reservation process was very nice - I spoke with David and Adam when scheduling the move and they were very informative and efficient in providing the quote. The movers (team of 4) arrived in the pretty close (8:15am) to the window quoted (between 7:30 - 8am). They were friendly and contentious, however moved at quite a relaxed pace. When I moved into my house in the Berkeley Hills the move-in took ~8 hours total. These guys took more than 8 hours just to pack the trucks - which was way longer than I expected. They took a few "10 min breaks" which were more like 20 min and a 45 min lunch, which is understandable given how hard this work is, but I had planned an early morning start time to avoid the rush hour traffic going to the storage unit, and will all the delays they didn't start driving till 4:45pm - worse timing possible. When comparing to many prior moves these guys were just slower. We had a safe that weighted 280 lbs. They charged us $300 extra to bring that down. I was surprised, as the prior movers had not charged us extra to move it up the stairs onto the 2nd floor when we moved in a few years back. So make sure you really understand all the extra charges when you book. You also need to manage what items you want bubble wrapped and what you don't. We ended up paying $150 extra for bubble wrap and another $150 extra for blankets, which we were not expecting, especially as some of the things they took time to bubble wrap really didn't need it. Same was true of the shrink wrap - this didn't cost extra, but it did lead to extra time spend. We had a lot of stuff and the movers had to arrange things strategically to fit it all into our storage unit - they did do a great job with this part, and we were thankful for that. , All in all, the move went okay, however it did take more time than prior, similar moves and cost quite a bit more than we expected. read more

I had a fantastic experience with Impel Moving, from beginning to end. I will definitely use them again for future moves and recommend them to folks I know. I moved from a 1 bedroom apartment to another 1 bedroom apartment in my neighborhood. I had a few large and heavy pieces that I was worried about--including a Cal King bed, frame/headboard, and sofa. After getting a quote on Yelp and then calling to reserve, I was assured that the team could handle it. The booking process was easy and everything was made clear up front. The quote was fair and comparable to other moving companies. My movers arrived within their arrival window. They took extreme care in wrapping, packaging, and transporting my items. Even my elderly parents were impressed--with my mom wanting to use Impel for if she ever moves. The movers worked quick to pack up at my old place, and unload at my new place. Nothing was damaged. They were very friendly and communicative throughout the move. It made moving so much easier, and I couldn't be more grateful to Impel. read more

Very fast and efficient movers Excellent in tight corners with large pieces Also very polite and punctual read more

Islam and Akim were awesome. They took care of my families things by blanket and plastic wrapping all our stuff up. It's funny to see nearly your entire home wrapped up and placed in a truck. I forgot how many things I have. They were very helpful and when asked, gave great suggestions! Thanks guys! read more

Such a great experience! My movers Akim & Adis were fantastic. They were professional, efficient, and very kind. I will definitely use Impel in the future and recommend them to family and friends. read more

Our crew of four did an EXCELLENT job. We moved from a two story house to a four story house so there were lots of stairs and steep inclines on both streets, but they handled it all with ease. They hustled, working really hard and fast and with terrific, friendly, helpful attitudes. I recommend them 100%. Their rates were slightly higher than others but they did not add a bunch of last minute fees, so I think it all came out even in the end. I spent many hours reading reviews of all the moving companies and Impel had the fewest red flags. The back office is much more professional than others and they were very transparent about fees. Impel is great for clients who prize reliability and communication. read more

Dennis was very professional. They were so careful with all of my belongings. They wrapped and loaded everything and when we got to our destination they were efficient, careful and timely. They took apart furniture and put it all back together. Very fair prices for the hard work! I would not have been able to move my stuff without breaking something like my leg! I highly suggest if you are moving to give Dennis a call and let him take the stress of moving out of the equation! Thank you thank you thank you!!! read more

Impel Moving - Movers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Impel moving was on time, fair pricing, and worked hard to move us from SF to San Ramon. They took great care with all our things and had clear communication. Planning to use them for our next move! read more

Moving is so overwhelming, but this is the second time we have used Impel Moving and will use them again if we ever have to. They were quick, efficient, and kind. They went above and beyond to take care of all of our items. Our team of 4 was communicative, asked questions when needed and offered solutions for some more difficult to transport items. Pricing is very fair! read more

These guys were great, very friendly and efficient, and really cared about keeping my furniture safe. Also extremely reasonable price! Highly recommend! read more

The movers arrived on time and ready to go. They helped pack things I usually move solo when I move myself, making the moving experience the best I've had. I didn't realize you could just pack small stuff instead of taking 30 car trips! Packed and moved a one bedroom from SF to Vallejo in 8 hours, and did not charge for stairs. They are friendly and social when needed, efficient and professional, as well. My husband and I would definitely use them in the future. My one little gripe, they didn't reassemble a chair they disassembled to move. read more

I had planned to rate this business three stars, but I'm reducing my stars to a two because Yelp is automatically attaching green checkmarks that the service I received was quality and great value. Which is not true. Since yelp does not allow me to remove these green checks, I have reduced my stars so that there is no confusion that I would not recommend this business. I booked them for two moves one day apart. One moving from San Francisco to the East Bay, the second moving my partner, 10 blocks from their old place to our new place. I'll start with listing the good. The person I spoke with to schedule the move was kind, responsive, and answered all my questions. I received an electronic quote which was helpful to keep track of. On the day of the move, I got a text notification to let me know the movers were on their way. The movers were respectful and kind. Even though we didn't like our experience with Impel each move we still provided the movers with an 18% tip because their job isn't easy and very physically demanding. Also, I feel most of the issues we had were related to how the company functions and not because of the employees as individuals. Now, for the negative. As requested I sent a list of items that I would be moving, the amount of stairs at both locations, walkway structures and widths. I was told I would only need two movers for my one bedroom. Of note, when I pack, I am very organized. My boxes are labeled and categorized and stacked so that they're easy to pick up and move. I've moved well over 10 times in the SF Bay Area and my moves were fast and my movers have appreciated my organization. My moves- even across the Bay took max 5 hours (including drive time). This move took over eight hours, which is longer than I was quoted, (and there was no traffic at all!) I had wanted to hire three movers, but I was reassured that I would only need two moves based on my items I was moving. I feel this is a tactic that Impel uses because they make more money charging you for two movers for more hours then charging you for three movers for less hours. For me I'd rather pay for more movers if it means the move will be faster. When my movers packed my items, they wrapped so many things in plastic. Which, while the plastic is free, was unnecessary and just takes up time, which I also think is a strategy that the company uses to charge more. I'm not talking about my furniture being wrapped in plastic I'm talking sturdy sealed boxes. During my quote, I was reassured that protective covering would be placed on the floor to prevent any damage. This was never done during my move or my partner's move, despite repeated requests. My partner's move was even worse. Her move also took far longer than quoted only to move a few blocks, and they damaged so much of her property that yelp reimbursed her for the entire move. When she reached out to Impel regarding these damages, they were responsive, but not helpful, and eventually said that they would not be unable to pay for the damages. In the past I used Golden Bay Relocation and had a good experience. At the time of this move I remembered their name incorrectly and thought they'd gone out of business during COVID. I recently remembered their name correctly and looks like they are still around. read more

2nd time using impel for my move in sf they are very reliable responsive and fast, and have great rates. would definitely recommend!!

My partner and I had a great experience with Impel Moving Services - from quickly receiving the initial quote, to scheduling, to day-of services. It was my first time hiring professional movers so I wasn't sure what to expect but Alex and Eugene did a great job. They were efficient and took good care of our things. Highly recommend Impel. read more

Could not recommend highly enough! On time, very professional, protected all of our stuff really well, and worked super hard all day. Would absolutely hire them again. read more

Great communication; the crew worked so hard! I strongly recommend Impel for your move!

The move went very well. The movers worked very hard for a longer time than originally estimated. Fortunately I had a not to exceed rate. All in all, very pleased with the company and their movers. read more

This is the second time I've used Impel Moving. Maxim and Kim were great. They were on time, very kind, worked efficiently and took care with our things. Their prices are reasonable too! Will definitely use them again. read more

Three guys came a bit late due to tire troubles so I was a bit skeptical, but they got to work and it was amazing. They didn't waste time, they were fast, efficient, careful and timely. They just worked and worked without any non-sense. Really good to see such good work ethic for back breaking work without any slacking off. I would use them again and I am very particular and I can't say enough good things about them. When it came to the bill, it was exactly as discussed. No trying to get extra or any shady games. That's how you get great tip and great recommendations by working hard and doing what you promised. read more